Texas State Trooper Fired Over Sandra Bland's Arrest
Brian Encinia, the Texas state trooper who arrested Sandra Bland, was fired for failing to exercise patience during the interaction in July 2015.

Child welfare algorithm faces Justice Department scrutiny
The Allegheny Family Screening Tool is designed to assess a family’s risk level when they are reported for child welfare concerns.
By Keith Srakocic / AP
5 Memphis officers fired for involvement in death of Tyre Nichols
Details of what exactly happened the night officers arrested Tyre Nichols have not been released.
By Adrian Sainz / AP
Son seeks $50M from LA for dad's death from stun gun zaps
LA police restrained and shocked Keenan Anderson six times with a Taser in less than a minute, causing his heart to stop at a hospital hours later.
By Damian Dovarganes / APTop Stories

After State of the Union, Tyre Nichols' family pushes accountability
Just after attending the State of the Union address, Tyre Nichols' parents talked to Scripps News about their experience and hopes for the future.
By Patrick Semansky / AP
President Joe Biden delivers the 2023 State of the Union address
President Joe Biden's annual address focused on bipartisanship while touting the administration’s economic accomplishments.
By Patrick Semansky / AP
Abortion rights activists call on President Biden for more action
The issue of medication-based abortion crept up during the pandemic and has only ballooned since.
By Evan Vucci / AP