Mount Vernon Police’s Strip Searches Were Unconstitutional, U.S. Says

A report by federal prosecutors found that a Westchester County police department violated the Fourth Amendment “on an enormous scale.”

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Why Christopher Wray’s Resignation May Signal a Shift in FBI Tradition

Mr. Wray’s voluntary departure could usher in a new era at the nation’s premier law enforcement agency, one in which the job of director changes with the administration.

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After Biden Commutes 1,500 Sentences, Some Celebrate and Plan

Among those whose sentences were commuted was Rebecca Parrett, an Arizona woman who now hopes to travel to meet her great-grandchildren for the first time.

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Humpback Whale Sets Record for How Far It Traveled

The adult male swam more than 8,000 miles from South America to Africa, most likely in search of a mate, researchers said.

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U.S. Charges Ex-Syrian Prison Official With Torture

The indictment was the second time in a week that the Justice Department announced that it had charged top Syrian officials with human rights abuses.

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YouTube TV Hikes Monthly Price to $82.99, a 14 Percent Increase

The increase is the latest for the streaming service, which debuted in 2017 at $35 a month. The company blamed “rising content costs.”

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What Do You Expect From a Second Trump Presidency?

We want to hear how you imagine the next four years will unfold for you and your loved ones.

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Louisville and Justice Dept. Reach Deal on Federal Oversight of Police

The agreement comes after the Justice Department documented excessive use of force, illegal searches and car stops and widespread discrimination against Black people and those with mental illnesses.

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The Stock Market and TV: Trump’s Most Durable Guardrails

The curbs on President-elect Donald J. Trump’s impulses are mostly gone, but the old standbys are still in effect, people close to him say.

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Enslaved People’s Graves Discovered at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage

The burial ground at the former American president’s home in Nashville, Tenn., is the latest to be discovered at a presidential site.

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