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Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin tells the judge on Thursday he will not testify on his own behalf in his trial over the death of George Floyd. His attorney, Eric Nelson, is seen at left.

Testimony Ends Without Derek Chauvin Taking The Stand In His Trial

Chauvin told Judge Peter Cahill that he would exercise his Fifth Amendment right. Closing arguments are expected to begin on Monday.

Saidu Tejan-Thomas Jr. was born in Sierra Leone and came to the U.S. when he was 8. He regrets that he no longer has an accent. "The accent is like a reminder of who you are and it's a reminder of where you come from," he says.

Podcaster Chronicles Racism, 'Resistance' And The Fight For Black Lives

Saidu Tejan-Thomas Jr. lost a close friend from college to police violence. His podcast explores different aspects of the movement for Black lives — including Tejan-Thomas Jr.'s personal history.

Missouri House Rejects Resignation Of Republican Accused Of Sexually Abusing His Children

By a unanimous vote, the House will allow the ethics investigation into Rep. Rick Roeber to continue.

Before You Hit Send: The Internet And The Environment

By many estimates, we’d reduce our carbon footprint by tens of thousands of tons if we didn't send a "thank you" email. But does individual action really matter for a global problem?

It's been about 100 days since pro-Trump insurrectionists breached the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.

What’s Changed After The Insurrection At The U.S. Capitol?

What have we learned since the attack? What haven't we learned?

Two-Minute Drill: Redhawks Capture 2021 USA Gymnastics Women's Collegiate National Championship

Southeast Missouri women's gymnastics captured the 2021 USA Gymnastics Women's Collegiate National Championship last Saturday afternoon at the Show Me…

Democratic Rep. Hank Johnson (from left), Sen. Ed Markey, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler and Rep. Mondaire Jones announce legislation Thursday to expand the number of seats on the U.S. Supreme Court outside the high court.

Democrats Unveil Long-Shot Plan To Expand Size Of Supreme Court From 9 To 13

Republicans were scathing in their response to the measure, but the bill has a grim future even without their opposition. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she has no plans to bring it to the floor.

Kimberly Godwin Makes History As First Black Leader Of A Major Broadcast Newsroom

ABC News named Kimberly Godwin as president. She will be the first Black American leader of a major broadcast news division. Her hiring comes at a time of significant turnover in TV news post-Trump.

National Parks Should Be Controlled By Indigenous Tribes, One Writer Argues

The National Parks Service has often been called "America's Best Idea." But David Treuer argues that, because that came at the cost of Native American homeland, they deserve to take control.

Missouri Bicentennial Minutes: What Missourians Wore in 1821 - Upper Class

Welcome to the Missouri Bicentennial Minute from the State Historical Society of Missouri.Clothing worn by Missourians in 1821 depended on economic…

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