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Civil Rights Pioneer J. Mason Davis Jr. Passes Away at 90

Civil Rights Pioneer J. Mason Davis Jr. Passes Away at 90

J. Mason Davis Jr., a pioneering civil rights attorney from Alabama, has died at the age of 90. Davis was instrumental in the fight against segregation and for voting rights in Alabama. He was one of the first Black lawyers in Birmingham and played a key role in desegregating public spaces and schools. Davis also taught law at the University of Alabama and was involved in numerous civil rights cases, including a significant equal-pay case for Black employees at the Marshall Space Flight Center.
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Police Pursuits Across U.S. Result in Multiple Fatalities in Less Than a Week

Police Pursuits Across U.S. Result in Multiple Fatalities in Less Than a Week

A series of police pursuits across the United States have resulted in at least eight deaths in less than a week. In Alabama, four individuals died when a car being pursued by a state trooper crashed into a tree. The driver and passengers were not wearing seat belts and were ejected from the vehicle. In Texas, a man died after a police chase ended in a crash on Interstate 35. In California, separate police pursuits led to three fatalities, including a couple days away from the birth of their child. These incidents highlight ongoing concerns about the dangers of high-speed police chases, which have been criticized by law enforcement experts. A report from the Police Executive Research Forum has called for limiting pursuits to cases involving violent crimes where the suspect poses an imminent threat.
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Eulogy for the CIA Factbook: The free standard for world facts, long an educational staple, is gone

Eulogy for the CIA Factbook: The free standard for world facts, long an educational staple, is gone

The Trump administration has shut down the CIA World Factbook, and there's much lamenting about the demise of a free source that many people used to check basic facts about countries
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Civil Rights Trial Begins for Fatal Shooting of Adam Toledo, Sparking Calls for Police Reform

Civil Rights Trial Begins for Fatal Shooting of Adam Toledo, Sparking Calls for Police Reform

The civil rights trial concerning the fatal shooting of Adam Toledo is set to commence, drawing significant attention to police practices. Adam Toledo, a 13-year-old boy, was shot by a police officer in Chicago, leading to widespread protests and demands for changes in police conduct, particularly regarding foot pursuits. The incident has become a focal point for discussions on police use of force and the need for policy reform. The trial will examine the circumstances surrounding the shooting and the actions of the officer involved, potentially influencing future policing policies in Chicago and beyond.
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Dusty May, players preview National Championship vs UConn

Dusty May, players preview National Championship vs UConn

Here’s everything Dusty May, Nimari Burnett and Will Tschetter had to tell the media on Sunday when previewing the National Championship Game between Michigan and UConn:
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Former Alabama Golfers Justin Thomas and Davis Riley Prepare for Masters Tournament

Former Alabama Golfers Justin Thomas and Davis Riley Prepare for Masters Tournament

Former Alabama Golfers Justin Thomas and Davis Riley Prepare for Masters Tournament
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Rams may face “risk vs. reward” scenario on Day 2 of NFL Draft

Rams may face “risk vs. reward” scenario on Day 2 of NFL Draft

Caleb Banks is a gifted player in this draft but is falling due to health concerns - could the Rams have interest?
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Police car chases result in 8 deaths around US in less than a week

Police car chases result in 8 deaths around US in less than a week

A series of police pursuits have led to at least eight deaths around the country in less than a week amid calls by some law enforcement experts to curb risky high speed chases
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Full First Round Mock Draft 2.0

Full First Round Mock Draft 2.0

Lets mock the draft!
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Low-voltage utility elections face surge of attention as electricity bills rise

Low-voltage utility elections face surge of attention as electricity bills rise

Skyrocketing power demand from massive data centers and rising household electric bills are injecting a wave of attention into who is getting elected to watch over electric utilities
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Mercedes Announces $4 Billion Investment in Alabama, Celebrates 5 Millionth SUV

Mercedes Announces $4 Billion Investment in Alabama, Celebrates 5 Millionth SUV

Mercedes Announces $4 Billion Investment in Alabama, Celebrates 5 Millionth SUV
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U.S. Churches Use Drones and Skydiving Bunnies to Boost Easter Attendance

U.S. Churches Use Drones and Skydiving Bunnies to Boost Easter Attendance

Churches across the United States are employing creative methods such as drone shows, skydiving bunnies, and helicopter egg drops to attract people to Easter celebrations. In Salinas, California, Compass Church hosted a Great Helicopter Easter Egg Drop featuring a skydiving bunny and 100,000 Easter eggs. Similarly, Cultivate Church in Alabama organized a helicopter egg drop, while a coalition of churches in Tennessee held a drone show synchronized with a narration broadcast. These events aim to provide a fun and engaging way to bring communities together and share the message of Easter.