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Berkshire District Attorney Timothy Shugrue speaking to the press in his Pittsfield, Massachusetts, offices about the January 7th, 2026, police killing of Biagio Kauvil in Hinsdale, Massachusetts, on January 9th, 2026.
Josh Landes
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WAMC
Exactly a month ago today, the Berkshire district attorney said that resolving an investigation into a January police killing in Hinsdale, Massachusetts, was a priority, and that he expected final reports into the matter within weeks. The self-imposed timeline has now come and gone.

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The Best of Our Knowledge explores topics on learning, education, and research. Cats make a lot of noises. And while an individual cat’s meows, growls and hisses might be unique, researchers say their purrs might be the most reliable way to tell them apart.And colorful feathers discovered in a coastal Peruvian cave clued researchers into an ancient parrot trade.
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Protestors stand at a street corner in DeWitt, NY with signs against the White House administration's policies. In this photo, a man, wearing a wool cap holds a sign reading, "No Kings. Honk for Democracy."
Charlie Hynes
This time, government shutdowns, war in Iran, and fear of rising authoritarianism within the White House administration drive anger among protestors.
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The suit is centered around the alleged attempt on Anssaf Ali Mayo's life. But it raises broader questions, including about the role of the United Arab Emirates in Yemen's civil war.