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The charges against Young Thug build on a growing trend of criminalizing rap crews

Last week, the Fulton County District Attorney in Atlanta charged rapper Young Thug (pictured) with an indictment for allegedly participating in street gang activities and violating RICO law. SUZANNE CORDEIRO/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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The charges against Young Thug build on a growing trend of criminalizing rap crews

Ayesha Rascoe talks with Sidney Madden and Rodney Carmichael of NPR's Louder Than A Riot about the RICO charges against Young Thug and the wider intersection of criminal justice and hip-hop.

National

Buffalo, N.Y., mayor addresses the aftermath of yesterday's supermarket shooting

by Ayesha Rascoe

Buffalo, N.Y., mayor addresses the aftermath of yesterday's supermarket shooting

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Medical Treatments

Medical care for pregnancy loss could be affected if Roe v. Wade is overturned

by Ayesha Rascoe

Medical care for pregnancy loss could be affected if Roe v. Wade is overturned

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Europe

Volunteers in Ukraine risk their lives to distribute supplies under constant shelling

by Eyder Peralta

Volunteers in Ukraine risk their lives to distribute supplies under constant shelling

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The charges against Young Thug build on a growing trend of criminalizing rap crews

by Sidney Madden , Rodney Carmichael , Ayesha Rascoe , Isabella Gomez Sarmiento

The charges against Young Thug build on a growing trend of criminalizing rap crews

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10 people are dead in an apparently planned shooting at a Buffalo, N.Y., supermarket

by Quil Lawrence

10 people are dead in an apparently planned shooting at a Buffalo, N.Y., supermarket

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Sunday Puzzle: Sandwich the letters

by Will Shortz

Sunday Puzzle: Sandwich the letters

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Music Interviews

Mallrat's first full album 'Butterfly Blue' is an arrival more than a metamorphosis

by Ayesha Rascoe

Mallrat's first full album 'Butterfly Blue' is an arrival more than a metamorphosis

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A memorial service will be held today for 10 dead in Buffalo shooting

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The shooter in Buffalo, N.Y., appeared to have become radicalized online

by Odette Yousef

The shooter in Buffalo, N.Y., appeared to have become radicalized online

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Health

COVID-19 is surging again — with some new behaviors

by Ayesha Rascoe

COVID-19 is surging again — with some new behaviors

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Politics

Politics chat: Biden addresses racism; GOP visits Ukraine; Penn. primary this week

by Tamara Keith

Politics chat: Biden addresses racism; GOP visits Ukraine; Penn. primary this week

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Business

What's behind the baby formula shortage in the U.S?

by Ayesha Rascoe

What's behind the baby formula shortage in the U.S?

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Sports

FIFA and EA Sports end videogame partnership

by Ayesha Rascoe

FIFA and EA Sports end videogame partnership

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Europe

Ukraine wins Eurovision Song Contest

by Joanna Kakissis

Ukraine wins Eurovision Song Contest

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Books

'Dracula Daily' will deliver the classic book to your inbox in bite-sized chunks

by Ayesha Rascoe

'Dracula Daily' will deliver the classic book to your inbox in bite-sized chunks

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Africa

Africa is facing significant fuel shortages

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Africa is facing significant fuel shortages

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Author Interviews

Timely new horror novel 'Just Like Mother' follows the escape from a motherhood cult

by Ayesha Rascoe

Timely new horror novel 'Just Like Mother' follows the escape from a motherhood cult

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National

A local pastor addresses shooting in Buffalo, N.Y.

by Ayesha Rascoe

A local pastor addresses shooting in Buffalo, N.Y.

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N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul responds to shooting in her hometown

by Ayesha Rascoe

N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul responds to shooting in her hometown

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Buffalo, N.Y., mayor addresses the aftermath of yesterday's supermarket shooting

Medical care for pregnancy loss could be affected if Roe v. Wade is overturned

Volunteers in Ukraine risk their lives to distribute supplies under constant shelling

The charges against Young Thug build on a growing trend of criminalizing rap crews

10 people are dead in an apparently planned shooting at a Buffalo, N.Y., supermarket

Sunday Puzzle: Sandwich the letters

Mallrat's first full album 'Butterfly Blue' is an arrival more than a metamorphosis

A memorial service will be held today for 10 dead in Buffalo shooting

The shooter in Buffalo, N.Y., appeared to have become radicalized online

COVID-19 is surging again — with some new behaviors

Politics chat: Biden addresses racism; GOP visits Ukraine; Penn. primary this week

What's behind the baby formula shortage in the U.S?

FIFA and EA Sports end videogame partnership

Ukraine wins Eurovision Song Contest

'Dracula Daily' will deliver the classic book to your inbox in bite-sized chunks

Africa is facing significant fuel shortages

Timely new horror novel 'Just Like Mother' follows the escape from a motherhood cult

A local pastor addresses shooting in Buffalo, N.Y.

N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul responds to shooting in her hometown

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