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Britney Spears arrives at a movie premiere in Hollywood in 2019.
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Law

Britney Spears Is Under Conservatorship. Here's How That's Supposed To Work

Jun 24, 2021
With her father in charge of her life and her finances, the pop star has practically no autonomy. We spoke with a legal expert about what guardianships do — and what makes Britney's case different.
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Politics
Former interpreters for U.S. and NATO forces gather during a demonstration in downtown Kabul, Afghanistan, on April 30, on the eve of the beginning of Washington's troop withdrawal.

The U.S. Will Relocate Thousands of Afghan Citizens Who Worked With U.S. Troops

Jun 24, 2021
Most of those who will be relocated are translators or interpreters and their families. "Those who helped us will not be left behind," President Biden said.
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Politics
President Biden, joined by a group of senators, gets ready to deliver remarks Thursday at the White House after reaching a bipartisan deal on an infrastructure package.

Here's What's Included In The Infrastructure Deal That Biden Struck With Senators

Jun 24, 2021
The price tag comes in at $1.2 trillion over eight years, with more than $500 billion in new spending.
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Criminal Justice Collaborative
A demonstrator holds her hands up while she kneels in front of the Police at the Anaheim City Hall on June 1, 2020 in Anaheim, California. Reform pressures have many cops leaving the job.

Cops Say Low Morale And Department Scrutiny Are Driving Them Away From The Job

Jun 24, 2021
The mass exodus comes at a delicate time for many communities large and small as violent crime is on the rise and recruitment remains difficult.
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National
KQED and NPR analyzed 103 sexual misconduct cases from different law enforcement departments across the state. "He knew exactly what he was doing," one victim said of their encounter.

Patterns Of Sexual Abuse Show Gaps In Police Disciplinary System

Jun 24, 2021
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to KQED reporters Sukey Lewis and Sandhya Dirks about the second episode of the podcast, On Our Watch, which explores how police departments handle on-duty sexual misconduct.
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Shots - Health News
Tinnitus bothers millions of Americans, and complaints are on the rise amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Tinnitus Bothers Millions Of Americans. Here's How To Turn Down The Noise

Jun 24, 2021
Ringing in the ears has been on the rise during the pandemic. Here's what to know if you suffer from it, and techniques to help quiet the bothersome sound.
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Law
Britney Spears arrives for a movie premier in Hollywood, Calif., on July 22, 2019. On Wednesday, the singer asked a judge to end her conservatorship.

Read Britney Spears' Statement To The Court In Her Conservatorship Hearing

Jun 24, 2021
Britney Spears asks a judge to end her conservatorship, saying she is being exploited, bullied and feeling "left out and alone." Read a transcript of the singer's remarks at Wednesday's hearing.
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Politics
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been suspended from practicing law by a New York state court over his role in pushing false voter fraud claims.

N.Y. State Court Suspends Giuliani From Practicing Law Over 2020 Vote Fraud Claims

Jun 24, 2021
The court's decision states that Rudy Giuliani's comments as a lawyer for former President Donald Trump during the election and in the aftermath "threatens the public interest."
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Tiny Desk Contest
Rotem Sivan submitted the song "Far From Shore" to the 2021 Tiny Desk Contest.

The Best 2021 Tiny Desk Contest Entries We Saw This Week: Volume 5

Jun 24, 2021
The 2021 Tiny Desk Contest closed on June 7; now, our judges are looking for a winner. Our favorite entries this week include songs for daydreaming about crushes and nursing old heartaches.

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