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Combative President of New York Police Union to Bow Out After 6 Terms
Patrick J. Lynch, who has been president of the Police Benevolent Association since 1999, just negotiated a new contract. He…
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Chicago’s Mayoral Race Pits the Teachers Union Against the Police Union
In a city known for its unions, two loom over the Paul Vallas-Brandon Johnson race, and no labor leader is…
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Two People Killed in Knife Attack at Muslim Center in Lisbon
The police shot and wounded the assailant at the Ismaili Center in Portugal’s capital. His motive was not immediately clear.
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Black Voters in Chicago Look for a Candidate and a Path Forward on Fighting Crime
With just weeks to go before the runoff for mayor, a choice between vastly different visions of policing.
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When Bystanders Step Between the Police and Black Men
You’ve seen the videos of deadly encounters. What effect can a witness have?
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What Is ‘Cop City’? The Atlanta Police Center Protests, Explained
Atlanta is ready to build a sprawling new police and fire training complex. Opponents argue that it would further militarize…
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America’s Increasingly Diverse Security State Is Changing Communities
If Tyre Nichols’s violent death at the hands of the Memphis police felt tragically familiar, the revelation of the race…
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Bronx Grandmother Charged With Stabbing 7-Year-Old Granddaughter
The stabbing, which took place early Tuesday in the Morrisania neighborhood, left the girl in critical but stable condition, the…
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Black Mayors of 4 Biggest U.S. Cities Draw Strength From One Another
The mayors of New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago and Houston have banded together as they confront violent crime, homelessness…
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Woman Ignited Gay Pride Flag, Damaging SoHo Bistro, Police Say
The intentional fire at Little Prince, which was captured by a security camera, was being investigated as a possible hate…