Testimony begins in Tyre Nichols federal case involving 3 ex-Memphis officers Opening statements in the trial of three former Memphis police officers revealed details in how the trial is likely to unfold. Michel Martin
The conversation about public safety has changed a lot over the past 3 decades Crime is a perennial issue in presidential campaigns, but experts say public perceptions of safety and justice are much different today than 30 years ago. Carrie Johnson
A venture capital grant program for Black women officially ends after court ruling Attorneys representing conservative activist Edward Blum and the Atlanta-based Fearless Fund wrote that both parties “have settled,” asking the court to permanently dismiss the case. Jonathan Franklin
The Central Park 5 are exonerated. Trump doesn't seem to think so Following the 1989 brutal assault of a New York jogger, the former president took out full-page ads calling for the return of the death penalty. He refuses to apologize to the now Exonerated five. Jaclyn Diaz
Constitutional sheriffs wield unchecked power across America, journalist says Jessica Pishko says a group of sheriffs have become a flashpoint in the current politics of toxic masculinity, guns, white supremacy and rural resentment. Her book is The Highest Law in the Land. Tonya Mosley
Google is back in court — this time over its digital advertising technology The Department of Justice says Google is monopolizing digital advertising technology, which website publishers depend on to buy and sell ads. Steve Inskeep
Who is Apollo Carreon Quiboloy, the pastor on the FBI Most Wanted List? U.S. prosecutors allege the pastor illegally funneled money to his church in the Philippines. They also say he victimized minors and young women, requiring them to perform "night duty." Bill Chappell
Georgia officials charge 14-year-old alleged school shooter as an adult The school shooting this week in Georgia raises many questions about how the criminal justice system handles cases where minors commit capital crimes. Meg Anderson
How is North Carolina getting a marijuana dispensary? Tribal sovereignty This weekend, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Nation in North Carolina will start selling recreational marijuana to the public. Once shoppers leave the tribal boundary, they own an illegal substance. Lilly Knoepp
South Dakota made a video to clarify its one abortion ban exception to doctors South Dakota is trying to clarify its abortion exception with a video, which was released this week in consult with the American Association of Pro-Life OBGYNs. Lee Strubinger
