The unit's disbandment comes as protests have spread throughout the city in recent days.
| Scripps News Staff and Stephanie Sandoval and Emily Grossberg
One day after Memphis Police released bodycam footage showing five officers fatally beating 29-year-old Tyre Nichols, the department announced Saturday it is disbanding its SCORPION Unit.
The SCORPION Unit was launched in November 2021 and...
A fatal beating. Cries for his mom. Officers cheering each other on. Here are some of the key takeaways from the Tyre Nichols police bodycam footage.
In addition to academic programs, the organization integrates language learning into soccer practices.
| Emily Kallmyer
Some of her videos on YouTube have more than a million views.
He had faced days of pressure to sack Nadhim Zahawi amid allegations he settled a multimillion-dollar unpaid tax bill while in charge of the Treasury.
| AP
Mass demonstrations have triggered the biggest challenge to the Islamic Republic of Iran in decades.
| Scripps News Staff
The News Literacy Project released tips to fight against the spread of misinformation. The non-profit recommends always checking the source to avoid falling for fake news. One study shows more than 70% of consumers see fake news as a serious problem.
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The organizer and host for this year's breakfast will be the National Prayer Breakfast Foundation, headed by former Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark.
| AP
The National Prayer Breakfast, one of the most visible and long-standing events that brings religion and politics together in Washington, is splitting from the private religious group that had overseen it for decades, due to concerns the...
Ben Steely and Donna Goad are taking their love for each other — and their favorite team — to a whole new level for their upcoming nuptials.
| Kendria Lafleur and WCPO
The FDA announced draft guidelines that would do away with the three-month abstinence requirement for donations from men who have sex with men.
| AP
This marks the fourth mass shooting in California this month.
| AP
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Police said that at about 6:10 a.m., officers responded to reports of a man banging on doors.
| AP
Amid thanks for the outpouring of support, Damar Hamlin noted that he continues to make goo progress in his recovery.
| AP
The daily ritual resembles a race for concert tickets when online sales begin for a major act.
| AP
NASA has been funding search programs to observe the night sky in order to discover as many asteroids as possible.
McGregor claimed that a driver was blinded by the sun when he crashed into him.
| Scripps News Staff
The former president has visits to both New Hampshire and South Carolina on his agenda.
| AP
The protesters said they intend to remain peaceful, but they wanted to express their support for Nichols and their disgust for the police.
| Scripps News Staff
It's so big that his nose is a traffic cone!
Tyre Nichols died after an encounter with police in Memphis after they pulled him over on Jan. 7.
| AP
State and city leaders are preparing for demonstrations and calling for peace after footage of Tyre Nichols' deadly police encounter was released.
President Joe Biden's plan calls for borrowers with incomes of up to $125,000 to receive up to $10,000 in federal student loan forgiveness.
Scripps News has obtained video of the Tyre Nichols traffic stop.
| Scripps News Staff
Earlier this month, Florida's education department rejected AP African-American Studies in a letter to the College Board, which oversees AP classes.
| Jada Williams
The latest U.S. Census shows roughly 3.89 million American married adults are living apart.
| Patrick McGovern
Congressman George Santos' rocky start to his political career paints a picture of what our news landscape looks like today.
Oddspedia is offering money for any football fans who answer four questions while watching the big game.
The overall spending figures for the final two months of 2022 were the weakest in two years.
| AP and Scripps News Staff
In-N-Out, Chipotle, Starbucks, Chick-Fil-A, Panda Express, and Domino's are among several companies opposing the $22 an hour minimum wage increase.
The sports betting industry has taken off in the last four years, but tax revenue isn't living up the initial hype amid lax regulations.
| Scripps News Staff
Though the battery life on devices seems to get shorter and shorter, there are practices to keep in mind to reduce the chances of it happening.
| John Matarese
Before they drop their antlers for the season, moose can experience up to a pound of antler growth per day.
Shedding, or “casting” of antlers, occurs each winter when male moose shed them.
But even though male cervids (which are hoofed mammals in the deer family, including deer, moose and elk) drop their antlers each winter season, it’s still a rare...
A new study found more people are heading to dollar stores for their groceries — an especially important find in regions with food insecurity.
AT&T settled with the FTC over allegations the company misled customers about their data speeds.
| Scripps News Staff
Airbnb — and other rental websites — are introducing new changes to make things easier for travelers and hosts.
| John Matarese
The U.S. reports more opioid deaths than any other country in the world, and organizations around the country are scrambling for solutions.
| Diane Duenez
People are traveling from around the world to a Texas center that is testing a pain medication injection as a way to treat loss of smell from COVID.
Getting some comedy with your news may help you remember what you’re learning.
| Scripps News Staff
When retailers like Amazon deliver on their speedy shipping promises, it’s good news for consumers. But it can compromise workplace safety.
Many Americans say they avoid the news because it's often negative, but research shows humans tend to be more attentive to bad news.
| Scripps News Staff
On National News Literacy Week, media experts share where the mistrust in media likely came from and how to know which outlets to trust.
| Scripps News Staff
Some patients seeking abortion services are traveling hundreds of miles to seek care.
| Hailey Gavin and Amber Strong and Alexandra Travis and Karen Rodriguez
Women truck drivers say the companies they work for could do more to protect women from assault and harassment while on the road.
| Claire Molloy and Jennifer Smart and Natasha Del Toro
The pop star is asking fans to respect her privacy after police conducted a welfare check based on "prank phone calls."
| Scripps News Staff
More films and shows are bringing up the topic of abortion than ever before, but experts say their depictions aren't entirely accurate.
Officials said the targeted syndicate, known as Hive, is among the world's top five ransomware networks and has heavily targeted health care.
| AP and Scripps News Staff
A 2022 poll shows network and cable TV news came in fifth and sixth place, with newspapers dead last.
After scoring 20 points in the Lakers'113-104 win over the Spurs Wednesday night, James sits 158 points behind Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
| Scripps News Staff
Shiffrin's giant slalom victory broke a tie on the all-time women's list with former American teammate Lindsey Vonn, who retired four years ago.
| AP
