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Focus鈥楬e woke the world up.鈥� Houston鈥檚 Third Ward remembers George Floyd.As George Floyd is laid to rest in Houston Tuesday, residents of Houston鈥檚 Third Ward 鈥� where Mr. Floyd grew up 鈥� reflected on his life.
First LookPeaceful protests: Curfews lifted and National Guard sent homeU.S. protests have been mostly peaceful and several police departments pulled back from aggressive tactics.聽Chicago and New York City lifted curfews.
The promise 鈥� and limits 鈥� of police taking a kneeOfficers taking a knee in the wake of George Floyd鈥檚 killing mark a powerful change in tone after the controversy over Colin Kaepernick鈥檚 protest.
鈥楽ee the fire鈥�: George Floyd and the effects of violent protestHow George Floyd protesters might help, or hurt, their cause by adopting violence as a tactic.
Despite furor, accountability lags for police. Here鈥檚 why it might change.Former Officer Derek Chauvin was arrested and charged with murder. What does data tell us about repercussions officers face after on-duty killings?
How long can Americans live in a state of emergency?What constitutes an emergency and what becomes a new normal? That鈥檚 the question being weighed as the pandemic tests American civil liberties.
First LookShould police officers know who tests positive for COVID-19?First responders' access to coronavirus tracking data is sparking concern.聽Law enforcement officials say they need to know who tests positive for COVID-19, but critics fear it could lead to more minority profiling and mistrust.聽
In Ahmaud Arbery case, unexpected advocates for racial justiceThe killing of a black jogger in Georgia is setting up to be a defining moment for conservative ideals and racial justice.
First LookJoe Biden's unmasking of Michael Flynn. What is 'unmasking'?In 2016, U.S. intelligence reports showed someone was talking to the Russian ambassador to the U.S. Several top officials, including Joe Biden, legally asked who?聽It was Michael Flynn, an adviser to President-elect Donald Trump.
Do US laws apply to US presidents? Supreme Court to decide.On Tuesday, Supreme Court heard cases about whether President Trump can block subpoenas for personal and Trump Organization financial records.
A modern posse shot Ahmaud Arbery. Has stand your ground gone too far?A father and son were arrested and charged with the murder of Ahmaud Arbery. The case speaks to how quickly things can go wrong when citizens stand in for cops.
First LookNew twist in Trump-Russia investigation: DOJ drops Flynn caseAfter an internal review by the Justice Department, charges against former national security adviser Michael Flynn have been dropped. Mr. Flynn previously admitted lying to the FBI about his conversations with a Russian diplomat.
First LookCall-in court brings out an unusually chatty Clarence ThomasSupreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas once went 10 years without asking a single question. Now, as聽the court hears its first ever arguments by telephone,聽the famously reticent justice has become an active participant.
The ExplainerSupreme Court livestreams hearings for first time. Three questions.The Supreme Court has always been a slow adopter of new technology. But the coronavirus pandemic has forced its hand on livestreaming hearings.
First LookBarr asks: Do state lockdowns violate US Constitution?Attorney General William Barr wants federal prosecutors to look for virus-related restrictions that infringe on constitutional rights. Stay-at-home orders are "disturbingly close to house arrest," Mr. Barr said in his reasoning behind the new directive.聽
First LookShould insurance cover business losses during a pandemic?Pressure is mounting on insurance companies as businesses across the country sue for monetary losses during the coronavirus. Governments have mandated that they pay, but the companies say their policies never covered pandemics.
First LookJoseph Lowery: fiery preacher and legendary civil-rights fighterAlabama preacher Joseph Lowery was a close aide of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Mr. Lowery was on the front line of the battle for equality.
Justice during pandemic: Police seek to protect public and prisonersStates are reducing arrests and releasing people from jails, while senators recommend home confinement for nonviolent federal prisoners.
First LookWhy US dropping charges against Russians named by Mueller reportOn Monday, the Justice Department moved to drop charges made against Russian companies who worked to sway Americans in the 2016 presidential election. It said there would be no prospect of meaningful punishment if convicted.
First Look'Remain in Mexico': US Supreme Court backs Trump policyThe Supreme Court ruled Wednesday to support the Trump administration "Migrant Protection Protocols" policy that asylum-seekers must remain in Mexico for their U.S. court hearings.聽
