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What’s at stake in hearing for NYPD officer who caused Eric Garner’s death

Eric Garner’s 2014 death at the hands of New York City police sparked national outrage and helped fuel the Black Lives Matter movement. The police officer at the center of the case is now facing an administrative hearing, although it…

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WATCH: Jussie Smollett says he wants to move on with his life

By Associated Press

The "Empire" actor spoke to reporters Tuesday after his attorneys said prosecutors dropped felony charges against him during a Chicago court hearing.

Jussie Smollett’s attorneys say all criminal charges dropped

By Amanda Seitz, Michael Tarm, Associated Press

Attorneys for "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett said Tuesday that charges alleging he lied to police about a racist and homophobic attack have been dropped.

Supreme Court set for case on racial bias in jury selection

By Jeff Amy, Mark Sherman, Associated Press

This week, the Supreme Court will consider whether Curtis Flowers' conviction and death sentence in a sixth trial should stand or be overturned for a familiar reason: because prosecutors improperly kept African-Americans off the jury.

WATCH: Pelosi says House to condemn ‘forms of hatred’ after Omar words

By Lisa Mascaro, Laurie Kellman, Associated Press

Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday the House will vote on a resolution condemning anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, white supremacy and other forms of hate after freshman Rep. Ilhan Omar's comments about Israel sparked turmoil among Democrats.

WATCH: Police say Smollett ‘took advantage’ of anger over racism to promote career

By Associated Press

Chicago police Superintendent Eddie Johnson said at a news conference Thursday that Smollett sent a racist and homophobic threatening letter to himself at the Fox studio lot before the attack. He says Smollett was dissatisfied with his salary.

Police official: Actor Jussie Smollett suspected of lying about attack

By Don Babwin, Associated Press

Chicago detectives suspect that "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett filed a false police report when he said he was the victim of a racist, homophobic attack in downtown Chicago late last month, a police official said Wednesday.

Chicago prosecutor recuses herself from Jussie Smollett case

By Don Babwin, Associated Press

Chicago's top prosecutor recused herself from the investigation into the attack reported by "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett shortly after police requested another interview with the actor.

Chicago police seek follow-up interview with Jussie Smollett

By Sara Burnett, Greg McCune, Associated Press

Chicago police said Sunday they're still seeking a follow-up interview with Jussie Smollett after receiving new information that "shifted" their investigation of a reported attack on the "Empire" actor.

Gov. Northam’s ‘indentured servant’ remark challenged

By Associated Press

Historians say Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam wrongly used the term "indentured servants" when referring to the first Africans to arrive in what is now Virginia. Scholars say they were enslaved.