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The death of George Floyd in police custody on May 25 sparked protests and tributes in Minneapolis and across the country. All four officers involved were fired and now face criminal charges.

3rd Ex-Police Officer Charged In George Floyd's Death Released From Jail On Bond

With Tou Thao's release on Saturday, three of the four former officers involved in George Floyd's death are free on bond. All face criminal charges, and one remains in custody.

"People started screaming and shouting for them to let me go," says Vauhxx Booker, who says he was assaulted by a group of white men on July 4. Booker is seen here speaking at a community gathering against racism, where protesters demanded charges in his case.

'I Didn't Want To Be A Hashtag,' Says Black Man Who Feared Being Lynched In Indiana

"I hear a woman in the crowd yell out, 'Don't kill him.' And in that second, I realize that she's talking about me," Vauhxx Booker tells NPR.

Activists and relatives of Andres Guardado, who was shot and killed by an LA County sheriff's deputy in Gardena, called for justice last month. An independent autopsy has found Guardado was shot five times in the back.

Family Autopsy Finds Andres Guardado Was Shot 5 Times In The Back

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has put a hold on the medical examiner's official autopsy report while it investigates the deputy-involved shooting. The family wants that report released.

Psilocybin Measure Approved For Oregon's November Ballot

An initiative to allow the therapeutic use of psilocybin in Oregon has qualified for the November ballot.

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Oregon At More Than 10,800 Known Coronavirus Cases

The Oregon Health Authority reported four new coronavirus-related deaths Wednesday bringing the state's total death toll to 224.

Saddle Mountain Fire Is Test For COVID Plans, And In A Sensitive Wildlife Area

Firefighters are wrapping up after three days at this season’s first big wildfire in eastern Washington. As crews began heading home, the Saddle Mountain Fire had burned about 10,000 as of Wednesday, July 8, in steep terrain on part of the Saddle Mountain Wildlife Refuge.

More Affordable Housing In Eugene-Springfield To Come, As Pandemic Recession Continues

The head of an affordable housing agency in Lane County says it’s an "exciting time" for them. Jacob Fox is Executive Director for Homes for Good. He said…

Who Was Juan De Oñate? A Look At The Conquistador's Violent Legacy In New Mexico

When a crowd tried to pull down a statue of a conquistador in Albuquerque recently, someone got shot. We look at who this controversial figure from 400 years ago is and why he inspires violence.

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Week In Sports: Ivy League Schools Cancel Fall Sports Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

NPR's Scott Simon and ESPN's Howard Bryant discuss the week's top sports stories, including the Ivy League calling off their season because of the pandemic.

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