Mississippi sheriff whose deputies tortured Black people and called themselves the 'Goon Squad' wins reelection

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This April 10, 2018 photograph, shows the Rankin County Detention Center and Sheriff's Office in Brandon, Miss.
The Rankin County Detention Center and Sheriff's Office in Brandon, Miss.

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Janitor accused of wiping his penis and anus on bread meant for kids in 3rd-5th grade

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The Elizabeth F. Moore School in New Jersey
An Google Street View image of the Elizabeth F. Moore School in Upper Deerfield Township, New Jersey.

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Police dashcam footage from a fatal car crash involving Sen. Bob Menendez's wife appears to show a retired police chief speaking to cops on her behalf

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Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife were indicted Friday, Sept. 22, on bribery charges.
Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife were indicted on bribery charges.

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Sen. Bob Menendez's current wife killed a man while driving in New Jersey in 2018, records show. Body camera footage shows her telling police she 'didn't do anything wrong.'

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US Senator Bob Menendez, Democrat of New Jersey, and his wife Nadine Arslanian, arrive at the US District Court, Southern District of New York, in New York City on September 27, 2023.
US Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife Nadine Arslanian Menendez.

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Some government jobs are offering big bonuses, higher pay and parental leave to lure applicants

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A New York Police Department truck in front of a sanitation workers' truck
Bonuses and higher pay are on offer for some government jobs.

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A crypto influencer was arrested in Hong Kong for a potential $128 million fraud involving 1,400 people

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Causeway Bay Hong Kong
Hongkongers walking in Causeway Bay.

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Walmart is making an unusual move to deter theft by providing police a workspace inside one of its stores

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A police officer stood outside a car.
Aside from deterring shoplifters, the planned workspace in an Atlanta Walmart would provide a spot for police in the area to recharge batteries and do paperwork.

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Elon Musk, who is known for pushing boundaries, will reportedly escape a fine for using his phone while driving a Tesla

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Elon Musk.

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In every reported case where police mistakenly arrested someone using facial recognition, that person has been Black

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Two security cameras attached to a pole outside.
A senior staff attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union called facial recognition technology in law enforcement "an extremely dangerous practice."

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Texas police held a Black family at gunpoint and handcuffed their son after an officer mistyped while running their license plate

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Body cam footage shows an officer pointing a gun.
The Frisco, Texas police officers held the family at gunpoint.

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