Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh suggested that the slow start to the term could be due to the justices taking time to get to know each other, the court's 6-3 conservative-liberal divide, and the addition of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. On Monday, the court announced a unanimous decision in one case and dismissed another, but it remains to be seen if the court will be able to catch up and finish their work on time.
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Five former Memphis police officers have been charged with murder in the death of Tyre Nichols, a Black man who died three days after a violent traffic stop. The family's attorneys have expressed concern over what's been described in the footage as a vicious beating of Nichols by police, and Memphis City Council Chairman Martavius Jones has called for any demonstrations to be conducted in a civil manner. Video footage of the encounter is expected to be released to the public late Friday, providing further insight into the events that led to Nichols' death.
A curious black bear has become the surprise star of motion-capture cameras set up in Boulder, Colorado, taking hundreds of "selfies" in an apparent impromptu photoshoot. The Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) team placed the cameras to observe local animals in the wild, but were surprised to find that of the 580 images captured by one camera, around 400 were of the same bear. The team is now using the bear’s selfies to help them better understand the local wildlife population and their habitats.
At least seven people were killed in a shooting in Half Moon Bay, California on Monday, January 22, with five Chinese citizens among the victims. Huu Can Tran is suspected of carrying out the shooting, and the Chinese Consulate General in San Francisco has strongly condemned the violence. The other shooting occurred on Saturday, January 21 in Monterey Park, California, leaving eleven people dead and nine injured.
NARA has sent a letter to representatives of the six most recent past presidential administrations, requesting an assessment of any classified materials in their possession. The letter also requests that any classified materials be turned over to NARA and that a written report be provided. This is part of the ongoing effort to ensure that all presidential records are properly preserved and accounted for, and a reminder of the importance of the Presidential Records Act.
Justice Brett Kavanaugh has made his first public comments since the release of an investigative report, expressing optimism about the court, his colleagues, and the country. He praised his liberal colleagues and highlighted rulings in which the justices were not divided on ideological lines. His remarks come as the court is facing increased scrutiny over its rulings and its legitimacy.
Five former Memphis police officers were charged with second-degree murder on Thursday in connection with the death of Tyre Nichols, a Black driver who was severely beaten during a traffic stop in January. The officers were fired after an internal investigation and are now facing criminal charges, sparking outrage across the country. The family of Nichols claims he fled the scene after being pulled over, fearing for his life, and the officers then caught up to him and beat him for three minutes.