investigations

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Within the Sheriff’s Department, there are also two criminal investigations underway — one into the deputies’ deaths and another into the disappearance of a second grenade.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Carr denied any White House pressure, claiming the action was about diversity, equity and inclusion investigations, not speech.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

"WHO Europe is working with the countries involved to support medical care, evacuation, investigations and public health risk assessment."

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

The WHO told the BBC that "detailed investigations" into the suspected hantavirus cases are "ongoing, including further laboratory testing".

From BBC • May 3, 2026

Aristotle’s investigations were a bit more hands-on: when he wanted to know what the inside of an octopus looked like, he grabbed a scalpel and opened one up.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith