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Memphis police say Jewish school shooting averted after officers shot gunman

Officers shot and wounded armed man who fired shots and was trying to gain entry to Margolin Hebrew Academy, police say

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Memphis police shoot suspect after he fired shots outside Jewish school

Memphis police say officers shot a suspect after he attempted to enter a Jewish school with a gun and fired shots after he couldn’t get into the building

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Justice Department launches civil rights investigation of Memphis police – 4 essential reads about holding police accountable

Seven months after the horrific beating death by police of Memphis, Tennessee, motorist Tyre Nichols, the Justice Department, on July 27, 2023, launched a civil rights investigation into allegations the Memphis Police Department routinely used excessive force and, on a systemic basis, discriminated against Black residents.

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US Justice Department opens civil rights probe into Memphis policing

The investigation centres on questions of discrimination in the wake of the beating death of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols.

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DOJ launches an investigation into Memphis and the city's police department

The Justice Department said its investigation will focus on the Memphis Police Department's use of force, its stops and arrests and whether the department engages in discriminatory policing.

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US justice department to investigate racial bias in Memphis policing

Civil pattern and practice inquiry comes after claims of brutality and discrimination, including death of Tyre Nichols in January

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DoJ announces investigation of Memphis police department after Tyre Nichols death

Unarmed 29-year-old Black man died of blunt force trauma to the head after Memphis police stop in January

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Justice Dept announces broad investigation of Memphis police practices after Tyre Nichols death

The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating the patterns or practices of the police department in Memphis, Tennessee, seven months after the violent beating of Tyre Nichols by five officers after a traffic stop

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PGA Tour players on the FedEx Cup Playoffs bubble heading into 3M Open

It's make or break time.

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Most residents of Memphis suburb still can’t drink tap water nearly a week after fuel spill reports

It’s been six days since residents of a Tennessee city were told that diesel fuel spilled into a local reservoir, and most of them still can’t drink their tap water

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Ja Morant’s Friend Arrested for Assault in Connection to Teenager’s Lawsuit

The incident took place at the Grizzlies guard’s house in the Memphis suburbs.

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2 suspects in the fatal shooting of rapper Young Dolph in Memphis to stand trial in March

A judge has set a trial date for two men charged with killing rapper Young Dolph in a daytime ambush at a bakery in Memphis, Tennessee

The Independent UK

Ja Morant’s lawyers cite ‘stand your ground’ law and self defence in 2022 lawsuit

The future of a lawsuit accusing Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant of assaulting a teenager during a pickup basketball game hinges on whether Morant will be allowed to say that he was acting in self defense and can receive immunity under Tennessee law

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Ja Morant’s Lawyers Say He Acted in Self-Defense in Assault of Teen

A Memphis teenager has accused Morant of punching him during a pickup basketball game at the All-Star guard’s house.

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Ja Morant's lawyers cite 'stand your ground' law, self defense in pickup basketball lawsuit

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Arrest warrant issued for friend of NBA star Ja Morant over fight at player’s home in 2022

Authorities say an arrest warrant has been issued for a close friend of Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant stemming from a fight during a pickup basketball game at the player’s home last year

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Arrest warrant issued for friend of NBA star Ja Morant over fight at player's home in 2022

Authorities say an arrest warrant has been issued for a close friend of Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant stemming from a fight during a pickup basketball game at the player’s home last year

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Retired cop Mark LeSure who spoke out against killing of black man by police found dead

57-year-old retired Memphis homicide detective Mark LeSure was found dead outside of his home. He had been outspoken against Memphis police following the death of Tyre Nichols

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Suspended Grizzlies star Ja Morant shows sadness at Dillon Brooks exit

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant reacted on social media to the offseason departure of Dillon Brooks to the Houston Rockets, with the move officially announced on Sunday

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Tom Lee Park reimagines Mississippi banks into a lush public space in Memphis

Tom Lee Park is a lush new public space that transforms the banks of the Mississippi river in Memphis

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Memphis prosecutors seek death penalty against man charged with kidnapping and killing teacher

Prosecutors say they will seek the death penalty against a man charged with kidnapping a Memphis, Tennessee, school teacher during an early-morning run and killing her

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Derrick Rose Gives Nostalgic Nod to College Days With New Grizzlies Number

The 16-year veteran will wear a new number.

The Guardian - US

Extreme heatwaves spread as US told to expect hot and smoky summer

Smoke from unchecked Canada wildfires hits air quality in north-east as further south 80m American under excessive heat alerts

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Deadly heatwave envelops Mexico and southern US

At least 14 heat-related deaths have been tallied in Texas and Louisiana, while Mexico clocks 112 fatalities this year.

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A deadly heat wave is blanketing the South and spreading east

An oppressive heat wave blamed for at least 13 deaths in Texas and another in Louisiana is blanketing the South

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