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The family alleges that the officer fled the scene without stopping to render aid, as is required by law, and that Downey then attempted to cover up the incident by failing to issue a news release or notify the family.

As is often the case with modern crowds, many were more interested in taking photos on their phones than cheering.

"As is the case with any important items and collectibles that are offered for sale at Sotheby's, we conducted requisite due diligence, including in relation to authenticity and provenance, legality and other considerations in line with our policies and industry standards for artworks and treasures," King said.

She recently found a job — but as is the case for many Americans, the search was exhausting, frustrating and longer than expected.

This month’s literature also blooms with hope, whether that’s easily spotted — as in Alison Bechdel’s witty autofiction and Ron Chernow’s biography of a great American humorist — or needs careful observation, as is the case with Yiyun Li’s reckoning with grief and Madeleine Thien’s stunning novel of ideas.