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Matthew Apperson faces a minimum of 20 years in prison for attempted second-degree murder.

First Lady Michelle Obama wowed the crowd at George Mason University.

Plus, Desmond Tutu rehospitalized in South Africa for an infection and a Dallas police sergeant files lawsuit against Black Lives Matter leaders.

The first African-American and woman becomes Library of Congress' new chief executive. She's widely praised for promoting technology at libraries in low-income neighborhoods.

Tyre King was killed after he reportedly pulled a BB gun from his waistband.

The Departments of Education and Justice urged schools to examine their use of police officers to discipline students. They offer guidelines and tools to revise their policies.

According to police, one of the officers fired several rounds into an alley, striking Tyree King. King was transported to Nationwide Children's Hospital and listed in critical condition, but did not survive.

Sandra Bland‘s family has settled a wrongful death suit with officials in Waller County, Texas, for $1.9 million, reports CNN. The amount includes payment for Bland’s death as well as several changes to jail procedures, notes the report. The case became a rallying call in the push for criminal justice reform after the 28-year-old Illinois woman was […]

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The World Anti-Doping Association (WADA) revealed Russian hackers released the confidential medical records of certain U.S. Olympic athletes, including Biles.

Tennis legend Serena Williams' health records were also illegally unveiled.