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Terrence Floyd, brother of George Floyd, is working with the organization Confront Art to release 9,000 non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, on mintNFT.com on April 15 in a campaign to raise funds for various charities. Here, he speaks at the unveiling of sculptures of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and the late Rep. John Lewis in New York City on Sept. 30, 2021.

9,000 digital art NFTs are being released to raise funds in George Floyd's memory

In the fight to get justice for his brother's murder, Terrence Floyd has turned to the unlikeliest corners to do just that: NFTs — or non-fungible tokens.

Many countries are seeing the worst inflation in decades

Inflation isn't just an American problem — it's happening in places around the world and stretching some countries to the point of political unrest.Many

Not much is known about General Aleksandr Dvornikov personally, but his record leading Russia's military intervention in Syria in 2016 earned him the nickname "the butcher of Syria."

What the ruthless new commander of Russia's military in Ukraine signals for the war

General Aleksandr Dvornikov is infamous for his ruthlessness while leading Russia's intervention in Syria. Now he's heading Russia's war in Ukraine, signaling that the violence could intensify.

A group of people thought to be migrants are brought in to Dover, Kent, by the RNLI, following a small boat incident in the Channel, Thursday April 14, 2022.

U.K. plan to fly asylum-seekers to Rwanda draws outrage

Britain announced a deal with Rwanda on Thursday to send asylum-seekers thousands of miles to the East African country, which it said would deter people-smugglers, but has been called inhumane.

Masked Palestinians take position during clash with Israeli security forces at the Al Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem's Old City Friday, April 15, 2022.

Clashes erupt at Jerusalem holy site, over 150 Palestinians injured

Clashes broke out between Israeli police and Palestinians at the Al-Aqsa Mosque early Friday, with claims Israeli police entered in force shortly after early morning prayers.

Chula Vista Police Chief Roxana Kennedy briefs local media on the changes in fatal shooting investigative protocols at the San Diego County Complex in Kearny Mesa on April 13, 2022. Also seen are Undersheriff Kelly Martinez and San Diego Police Chief David Nisleit.

Police oversight boards not informed of change in shooting investigations protocol

Both the heads of the Citizens Law Enforcement Review Board (CLERB) and the Commission on Police Practices (CPP) said they were not informed of the changes announced Wednesday.

What the ruthless new commander of Russia's military signals for war in Ukraine

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Elizabeth Tsurkov of the New Lines Institute for Strategy and Foreign Policy about Russia's new top commander in Ukraine, Gen. Dvornikov, who is notoriously ruthless.

The exterior of the Washington, D.C., jail where a group of defendants charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol are detained. The atmosphere has grown tense as they await their trials.

In a D.C. jail, Jan. 6 defendants awaiting trial are forming bitter factions

Allegations of bullying and intimidation as well as complaints about the distribution of more than a million dollars in donated funds have led to bitter conflict among Jan. 6 Capitol riot defendants.

A police officer uses a loudspeaker to address people gathered in St. Petersburg to protest Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24.

A Russian woman is jailed for replacing store price tags with anti-war messages

Artist Aleksandra Skochilenko reportedly swapped in a tag at a St. Petersburg supermarket with a note about the bombing of a Mariupol art school. Her lawyer said a shopper reported her to the police.

California Secretary of State Shirley Weber speaks outside of San Diego City Hall, April 13, 2022.

San Diego leaders propose Black arts and culture district in Encanto

San Diego leaders have announced a plan that would create a San Diego Black Arts and Culture District in the Encanto neighborhood.

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