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Demonstrators march through downtown Chicago on Tuesday following the release of a video showing Jason Van Dyke, a police officer, shooting and killing Laquan McDonald. Van Dyke is charged with first-degree murder for the October 2014 shooting in which McDonald was hit with 16 bullets. So far this year, 15 officers have been charged with murder or manslaughter resulting from an on-duty shooting.

Since Ferguson, A Rise In Charges Against Police Officers

The numbers remain small, and hard to quantify, but prosecutors seem to be under pressure to charge police in on-duty shootings, and the "benefit of the doubt" they enjoyed seems to be eroding.

The Alto Yellowjackets take the field on Nov. 13, a month after Matthews died.

Deaths Persist In Youth And Student Football Despite Safety Efforts

At least 19 young football players have died so far in 2015. Pediatricians are calling for changes in the way the game is played, including a move to non-tackle games.

A memorial to Laquan McDonald, 17, and other victims of violence is seen in April at the Sullivan House Alternative High School in Chicago. McDonald was shot 16 times by Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke in October 2014.

First-Degree Murder Charge For Chicago Police Officer In Black Teen's Death

Laquan McDonald was shot 16 times in October of 2014, after he refused to follow officers' instructions as he walked down a street with a knife.

5 People Are Shot At Site Of Black Lives Matter Protest In Minneapolis

Police said they were looking for three white male suspects. Witnesses said the men opened on protesters after they were asked to leave. Five people suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

Taylor Delhagen is one of the founding teachers at Brooklyn Ascend High School.

Recipe For A New School: Add Great Teachers

A new father embarks on another big journey: teaching at a startup charter high school in Brooklyn.

In a photo taken Dec. 1 of last year, Tomiko Shine holds up a picture of Tamir Rice during a protest. It has been nearly a year since then, but a grand jury has not reached a decision on the case.

For Family Of Tamir Rice, An Inauspicious Anniversary

One year ago this weekend, the 12-year-old was fatally shot by a police officer. The prosecutor is promising transparency, but activists have grown impatient while waiting for a grand jury decision.

Report Names National City Most Walkable In The County

Circulate San Diego gives National City high marks for safe sidewalks and street crossings.

The <em>Aedes</em> mosquito can spread Zika virus in addition to dengue fever and chikungunya virus. The virus was first spotted in the Americas in 2014.

Zika Virus 101: What We Know, What We're Trying To Find Out

The mosquito-borne virus is not fatal. But there's concern about a link to a severe birth defect in babies born to infected mothers.

The Aedes mosquito can spread Zika virus in addition to Dengue fever and Chikungunya virus. The virus was first spotted in the Americas in 2014.

Zika Virus 101: One More Mosquito-Borne Disease To Worry About

It's spread quickly in South America and was reported in Mexico this week. It's not fatal, but there's concern about a potential impact on babies born to infected moms.

Testing for prostate cancer has declined after a recommendation in 2012 said it shouldn't be routine.

Prostate Screening Drops Sharply, And So Do Cancer Cases

A decrease in PSA testing came after a controversial recommendation against routine screening. As a result, many fewer cases of the most common cancer to hit men are being diagnosed, research finds.

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