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Criminal Justice

3 white men are found guilty of murder in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery

Merrit Kennedy, NPR / Jaclyn Diaz, NPR

Posted on November 24, 2021 · The jury reached its decision after more than 10 hours of deliberations following a trial in which prosecutors argued that the defendants provoked a confrontation with Arbery and defense attorneys said their clients were acting in self-defense.

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Sports

Simone Biles Makes A Triumphant Return And Takes Bronze On Balance Beam

Merrit Kennedy, NPR / LEILA FADEL, NPR

Posted on August 3, 2021 · Biles looked happy and relieved after dismounting the four-inch-wide beam, smiling and waving at the crowd to roaring applause. She's still dealing with the "twisties" but has found ways to cope.

Tags bronze medal gymnastics simone biles Summer Olympics Tokyo Olympics

Sports

Simone Biles Will Return For The Olympic Balance Beam Final

Merrit Kennedy, NPR / Scott Neuman, NPR

Posted on August 2, 2021 · "We are so excited to confirm that you will see two U.S. athletes in the balance beam final tomorrow - Suni Lee AND Simone Biles!!" USA Gymnastics said. Biles has withdrawn from other events.

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Simone Biles Says She Pulled Out Of Gymnastics Finals Due To Mental Health Concerns

Merrit Kennedy, NPR / Russell Lewis, NPR

Posted on July 27, 2021 · U.S. star Simone Biles, the greatest gymnast of all time, pulled out of the competition after the first apparatus — the vault. It's a devastating development for the U.S. women's team.

Tags 2021 summer olympics gymnastics olympics simone biles Tokyo Olympics usa gymnastics

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Bill Cosby Is Released From Prison After Court Overturns Sexual Assault Conviction

Merrit Kennedy, NPR / Joe Hernandez, NPR

Posted on June 30, 2021 · The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that Cosby's due process rights were violated when he was charged for a 2004 assault after prosecutors told him they wouldn't bring criminal charges against him.

Tags Bill Cosby Pennsylvania Supreme Court released

Criminal Justice

Jurors Have The Case In Chauvin Trial; Prosecutors Ended With Call For Common Sense

Merrit Kennedy, NPR / Vanessa Romo, NPR

Posted on April 19, 2021 · The former Minneapolis police officer faces manslaughter and murder charges in George Floyd's death. The prosecution and defense get one last chance to be heard before the jury begins deliberation.

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Criminal Justice

U.S. Capitol Police Officer Killed In Attack At Capitol Checkpoint

Merrit Kennedy, NPR / Rachel Treisman, NPR

Posted on April 2, 2021 · Police fatally shot the suspect they say rammed a car into a barrier and then lunged at officers with a knife. One officer was killed and another was injured.

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Apparent ‘Pipe Bombs’ Mailed To Clinton, Obama And CNN

Bill Chappell, NPR / Merrit Kennedy, NPR / Vanessa Romo, NPR

Posted on October 24, 2018 · U.S. authorities have identified at least six suspicious packages that were mailed to leading Democratic figures and CNN since Monday. Some of them appear to be similar.

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West Texas Vineyards Blasted by Herbicide Drift from Nearby Cotton Fields

Merrit Kennedy, NPR

Posted on August 21, 2018 · Texas is one of the largest producers of wine in the U.S. But the grapevines in the High Plains are facing a threat that's causing them to twist and wither. And it's coming from the cotton fields.

Tags agriculture herbicide texas wine

World Cup

France Wins World Cup

Merrit Kennedy, NPR

Posted on July 15, 2018 · France entered the tournament as a favorite, powered by stars like forwards Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann, while Croatia was seen as a longshot for victory.

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The Science Behind The World Cup Ball

Merrit Kennedy, NPR

Posted on June 20, 2018 · For every World Cup, there's a custom official ball. But how does the Telstar 18 actually stack up? To find out, scientists stuck it in a wind tunnel with a bunch of sensors.

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U.K. Prime Minister Says ‘Highly Likely’ Russia Responsible For Ex-Spy Poisoning

Merrit Kennedy, NPR

Posted on March 12, 2018 · "It is now clear that Mr. Skripal and his daughter were poisoned with a military-grade nerve agent of a type developed by Russia," May told lawmakers in a statement on Monday

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WATCH: Florida House Declines Debate On Assault Rifles, Instead Calls Porn A ‘Health Risk’

Merrit Kennedy, NPR

Posted on February 21, 2018 · The Parkland students also plan to meet Wednesday with top legislative leaders

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Military Trial Opens For 17-Year-Old Palestinian Activist

Merrit Kennedy, NPR / DANIEL ESTRIN, NPR

Posted on February 13, 2018 · Ahed Tamimi is accused of assaulting Israeli soldiers outside her home. For many Palestinians, she has become a symbol of resistance. For many Israelis, she is a provocateur

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Wednesday’s Rare Super Blue Blood Moon: How To See It And What We Can Learn

Merrit Kennedy, NPR

Posted on January 30, 2018 · Early Wednesday morning, there's a lunar event that hasn't been seen since 1866. And scientists say data gathered during the event could help them figure out where to land a rover on the moon

Tags blood moon eclipses Moon nasa scientists

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