TUESDAY, APRIL 20th 2021 Updated 23:59 ET
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CHAUVIN, DEREK, VERDICT, WATERS
MINNEAPOLIS — Wild cheers erupted and tears flowed outside the courthouse Tuesday where former city cop Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all charges in the death of George Floyd. “The sun is out,” a 24-year-old Minneapolis woman told The Post moments after
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VACCINE, TRUMP, JOHNSON, BLOOD
(CNN) Former President Donald Trump has elevated his son Donald Trump Jr. to an unofficial new role inside his orbit as he weighs the idea of a comeback presidential bid in 2024 that would require him to maintain a vice grip on the Republican base for any chance
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MONDALE, WALTER, 93, PRESIDENT
Monday, during an appearance on Fox News Channel’s “Fox News Primetime,” Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) criticized President Joe Biden’s approach to foreign policy on both the Russia and China fronts. Graham argued no one was “afraid” of Biden, which made the
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POLICE, SHOT, SHOOTING, OFFICER
A group of Latino lawyers on Tuesday called for the Department of Justice to investigate the fatal shooting of Adam Toledo by a Chicago police officer. The group, which includes the Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois and the Pilsen Law Center, called
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SHOOTING, GROCERY, DEAD, STORE
WEST HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP) — One person was killed and two people were injured in a shooting at a Long Island grocery store, Nassau County police said Tuesday. The person killed was a 49-year-old employee, police said at an afternoon press conference near the
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COVID, 19, CASES, UPDATES
The Kentucky Supreme Court will hear two cases simultaneously that deal with orders Gov. Andy Beshear has issued related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision comes after a judge in Scott County earlier this month granted a temporary injunction against the
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BUSH, GOP, GEORGE, NATIVIST
Former President George W. Bush commented on the present-day Republican Party on Tuesday and said it wasn’t what he had envisioned. “I would describe it as isolationist, protectionist and to a certain extent nativist,” Bush said on “The TODAY Show.” The former
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APPLE, APP, NEW, PARLER
Apple more or less invented podcasting. Now it’s finally going to try to make money from it: The company plans to start selling subscriptions to podcasts and keeping a slice of each transaction for itself. Apple CEO Tim Cook briefly mentioned plans to roll
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PRESIDENT, IDRISS, CHAD, KILLED
Chadian President Idriss Deby Itno died on a battlefield Tuesday in the fight against rebels who opposed his rule, the central African nation’s military announced. The news comes just hours after electoral officials had declared Deby – who has led Chad for
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SIGNS, LAW, DESANTIS, FLORIDA
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is putting on a clinic for other leaders who wish to crack down on rioting and looting. On Monday, the governor signed into law a bill designed to curb violent protests in the state. DeSantis announced the signing of HB 1 during a
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BIDEN, 20, PSAKI, BORDER
When President Joe Biden used the term "crisis" in discussing the immigration picture over the weekend, many observers called it the first time he'd used the word in connection with the flood of migrants looking to gain entry to the U.S . But on Monday, the
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SICKNICK, DEATH, REPORTS, MEDICAL
WASHINGTON — Officer Brian D. Sicknick of the U.S. Capitol Police had multiple strokes hours after sparring with a pro-Trump mob during the Jan. 6 riot and died of natural causes, Washington’s medical examiner said on Monday. The determination is likely to
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LEAGUE, SUPER, CHELSEA, OWNERS
Plans for a European soccer superleague appeared on the brink of collapse on Tuesday, a potentially spectacular implosion for a multibillion-dollar proposal that had prompted howls of outrage from nearly every corner of the sport since it was announced on Sunday. Chelsea,
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LEADERS, DEPOT, VOTING, GEORGIA
A group of religious leaders is calling for a boycott of Georgia-based Home Depot, saying the home improvement giant hasn’t done enough to oppose the state’s new voting laws ATLANTA -- A group of religious leaders is calling for a boycott of Georgia-based
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DEAL, NEW, GREEN, CLIMATE
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) hold a news conference for their proposed “Green New Deal”in Washington, February 7, 2019. (Jonathan Ernst/Reuters) Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D., N.Y.) and Senator Ed
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COVID, GERMAN, LONG, HAULERS
FILE PHOTO: Medical workers, wearing protective gear, work in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) where patients suffering from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) are treated at Cambrai hospital, France, April 1, 2021. REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol FILE PHOTO: Medical
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TRUMP, OHIO, DONALD, REPUBLICANS
He added, “This enthusiasm for our former president was also historic throughout the state of Ohio last November as he pushed for initiatives and policies that was very well-received with my constituency and the state.”
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XI, CHINA, UNILATERALISM, JINPING
Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the World Economic Forum WEF Virtual Event of the Davos Agenda and delivers a special address via video link in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 25, 2021. "However strong it may grow, China will never seek hegemony, expansion
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BIDDING, CITY, CANADIAN, WAR
A bidding war is breaking out for Kansas City Southern, with Canadian National Railway making a $33.7 billion cash-and-stock offer for the railway. The bid trumps a $25 billion cash-and-stock proposal made by Canadian Pacific last month. Shares of Kansas
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WHITMER, FLORIDA, GRETCHEN, TRAVELED
The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com. What has been a pathetic spin tour for the past couple of weeks has just been revealed to be even more pathetic. Governor Gretchen Whitmer has, in
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ABRAMS, STACEY, GEORGIA, SENATORS
Live Live Updates: Senators Step Into Voting Rights Debate The Judiciary Committee is hearing testimony on the fight over voting that has erupted since the 2020 election. Among the witnesses is Stacey Abrams, who plans to argue that Congress must take action
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TUBMAN, HOME, HARRIET, MARYLAND
Maryland Department of Transportation via Associated Press Items found at an archaeological site near Church Creek, Maryland, are displayed on March 25. State officials say the site is the former home of Harriet Tubman's father, Benjamin Ross. CHURCH CREEK,
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TAX, BIDEN, PLAN, CHILD
Then-Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen in Washington, D.C., in 2017. (Jonathan Ernst/Reuters) Yellen can't end international competition by fiat. Over the past 30 years, corporate-tax rates have fallen across the developed world. Advanced economies have
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STATEHOOD, BIDEN, HOUSE, WHITE
Activists hold signs as they take part in a rally in support of DC statehood near the US Capitol in Washington, DC on March 22, 2021. The Biden administration on Tuesday formally threw its support behind a long-shot bid from Democrats to make Washington, D.C.,
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CHAUVIN, DEREK, VERDICT, WATERS
Breitbart
Gavin Newsom: ‘George Floyd Would Still Be Alive If He Looked Like Me’
California Governor Gavin Newsom reacted to the conviction of former Minneapolis, Minnesota, police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd on Tuesday by suggesting he was killed because of his race. “George Floyd would still be alive if he looked
Huffington Post
Biden Is Praying For 'The Right Verdict' In Derek Chauvin Trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Tuesday that he is “praying the verdict is the right verdict” in the trial of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin and that he believed the case, which has gone to the jury and put the nation on edge, to
New York Post
President Biden says he’s ‘praying’ that jurors convict Derek Chauvin
President Biden says he’s “praying” that jurors convict former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin of murder for killing George Floyd — less than 24 hours after the judge in the case called on elected officials to stop talking about the trial. “I’m praying
USA Today
These are some of the key moments leading up to the Derek Chauvin guilty verdict in George Floyd's death
MINNEAPOLIS – A handful of courtroom moments stood out over the course of 26 days of witness testimony and may have influenced the jury's decision to find former police officer Derek Chauvin guilty on all counts of murder in George Floyd's death. Several witness
Washington Times
For George Floyd, a complicated life and consequential death
HOUSTON (AP) - Years before a bystander’s video of George Floyd’s last moments turned his name into a global cry for justice, Floyd trained a camera on himself. “I just want to speak to you all real quick,” Floyd says in one video, addressing the young men
ABC
Biden says he's praying for 'the right verdict' in Chauvin trial
He said the case is "overwhelming" against him in George Floyd's death. President Biden weighed in on his hopes for a verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin for the first time Tuesday, after speaking with George Floyd's family at the start of jury deliberations. "I’m
Newsmax
Maxine Waters Dismisses Chauvin Trial Judge's Criticism of Her Remarks
Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., appeared to brush off criticism by the judge in the Derek Chauvin trial that her remarks about the case could be grounds for appealing a verdict. During the weekend, Waters had urged protesters to "get more confrontational" if
NPR
Jury For Chauvin Trial Deliberated For Just Under 11 Hours
Jury For Chauvin Trial Deliberated For Just Under 11 Hours A verdict has been reached in the murder trial of Derek Chauvin. Chauvin is accused of killing George Floyd by pinning his neck to the ground for nine minutes and 29 seconds. Jury For Chauvin Trial
Fox News
Minnesota’s Walz declares state of emergency prior to Derek Chauvin verdict
Gov. Tim Walz, the Minnesota Democrat, declared a state of emergency Monday night in the counties around Minneapolis as the city prepares for the verdict in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Fox 9 reported that Walz held a news conference to lay out his plans
CNN
Photos: Reaction to Derek Chauvin guilty verdict
Carlos Barria/Reuters A man reacts outside the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis after Derek Chauvin was found guilty on Tuesday, April 20. In pictures: Reaction to Derek Chauvin guilty verdict Carlos Barria/Reuters A man reacts outside the
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Red State
Maxine Waters Asked for Police Protection During Trip Where She Urged Being 'Confrontational'
According to Townhall Editor Katie Pavlich, travel logs show that Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) requested police protection on her trip to Minnesota where she urged activists to get “more confrontational.” The logs show she went from Dulles International Airport
New York Times
Derek Chauvin Is Guilty: ‘A Huge Nationwide Sigh of Relief’
To the Editor: Re “Derek Chauvin Guilty of Murder in George Floyd Death” (nytimes.com, April 20): On Tuesday afternoon the momentous decision in the Derek Chauvin trial was announced and the verdict was guilty on all three counts. With a country kept on tenterhooks
National Review
Joe Biden: Derek Chauvin Evidence Overwhelming
President Joe Biden delivers remarks on Russia in the East Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., April 15, 2021. (Tom Brenner/Reuters) Joe Biden said Tuesday that he’s “praying” that the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial is “the right verdict,” and
NY Daily News
Biden calls case against Derek Chauvin ‘overwhelming,’ prays for jury to reach ‘right verdict’
President Biden broke his weeks-long silence on the Derek Chauvin trial on Tuesday, calling the case against the former Minnesota cop “overwhelming” and expressing hope that jurors will reach the “right verdict” as they weight whether to convict Chauvin of
Conservative Daily News
DC Activates National Guard In Anticipation Of Chauvin Trial Verdict
Around 250 members of the National Guard were activated to support local law enforcement response to possible demonstrations in Washington, D.C., the District of Columbia National Guard announced Monday. The D.C. National Guard will be deployed until May 9
LA Times
House rejects GOP effort to censure Rep. Maxine Waters over remarks to Floyd protesters
The House voted 216 to 210 on Tuesday to reject a Republican effort to censure Los Angeles Rep. Maxine Waters over her comments to protesters last weekend. The vote came shortly before the jury in the trial of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin
Breitbart
House Democrats Block McCarthy’s Resolution to Censure Maxine Waters
House Democrats on Tuesday afternoon blocked House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy’s (R-CA) resolution to condemn Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) for allegedly inciting violence. Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD) offered a motion to table McCarthy’s resolution that censures
Vox
Why Chauvin’s conviction matters
The Derek Chauvin verdict has been nearly a year in the making. Footage of the murder of George Floyd last May has been viewed by millions worldwide, sparking ongoing international protests against police brutality and igniting policy changes to reform and
Washington Times
EXPLAINER: Conviction on lesser murder count might not stick
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Prosecutors fought hard to add a third-degree murder charge against former police Officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd, but a conviction on that charge alone could set up a problematic scenario for them. That’s because another
CNBC
A verdict has been reached in the Derek Chauvin murder trial
A verdict has been reached in the murder trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who is accused of killing the unarmed Black man George Floyd last year. The verdict is expected to be read in open court on Tuesday afternoon between 4:30
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Washington Times
Facebook prepares for Chauvin verdict by enforcing its rules
Facebook is stepping up the enforcement of its rules ahead of the verdict in former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin’s murder trial in George Floyd’s death. The social media giant is tightening its content-moderation efforts, saying it wants to “protect
The Intercept
Derek Chauvin Found Guilty of Murdering George Floyd
Derek Chauvin , the Minneapolis police officer who killed George Floyd last May, was found guilty of two counts of murder and one count of manslaughter at the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis on Tuesday. GUILTY ON ALL COUNTS: Watch as Judge Peter
Breitbart
Jury Reaches Verdict in Derek Chauvin Murder Trial
The jury reached a verdict Tuesday afternoon in the murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who is charged with second and third-degree murder as well as manslaughter for George Floyd’s death. The verdict will be read between 4:30 P.M.
USA Today
Bail revoked after Derek Chauvin found guilty
Bail revoked after Derek Chauvin found guilty Former Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin was convicted Tuesday of murder and manslaughter for pinning George Floyd to the pavement with his knee on the Black man’s neck in a case that touched off worldwide protests.
Fox News
Tammy Bruce torches Maxine Waters for violent messaging to protesters: This is ‘fraud of the left’
Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., crossed a line by interfering with protesters in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota only to encourage more violence, Fox Nation host Tammy Bruce said in a new episode of "Get Tammy Bruce." The Democrat on Saturday visited protesters gathered
ABC
Republicans expected to file censure resolution against Maxine Waters as early as Tuesday
House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy is expected to file a privileged resolution to censure Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters as early as Tuesday for comments she made in Minnesota last weekend calling on protestors to "get more confrontational" if former Minneapolis
Fox News
CNN celebrates Derek Chauvin guilty verdict: 'Justice has been served'
CNN hosts and commentators quickly embraced the guilty verdict against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was convicted Tuesday of murder and manslaughter charges in the death of George Floyd. "Justice has been served," CNN anchor Don Lemon
USA Today
Lawmakers debate Waters' comments on Chauvin trial
Lawmakers debate Waters' comments on Chauvin trial Democrats rallied to defend Rep. Maxine Waters as a Civil Rights leader as they called for calm while the jury in the Derek Chauvin trial deliberates. Republicans says Waters made incendiary comments over
Breitbart
Protesters Take to Streets Following Guilty Verdict in Chauvin Trial
A Black Lives Matter group took to the streets of Minneapolis following the guilty verdict in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin. The jury found Chauvin guilty on two murder charges and the manslaughter charge. Breitbart News is reporting live
CNN
Analysis: Waters' comments on Chauvin trial pour fuel on the fire -- and expose Republican hypocrisy
(CNN) Incendiary warnings by Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters about the potential outcome of the trial of the ex-police officer charged with killing George Floyd could spike tensions, were legally unwise and raise questions of Democratic double standards. But
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New York Post
George W. Bush shares thoughts on Derek Chauvin trial as jury deliberates
Former President George W. Bush offered his views on the trial of Derek Chauvin as the jury deliberates on a verdict Tuesday, saying many have “already made up their mind” regarding “what the verdict ought to be.” The 43rd commander-in-chief made the comments
CNN
Here's what we know about the jury in Derek Chauvin's trial
(CNN) Derek Chauvin's fate is in the hands of an unseen, unnamed jury of 12 people who were selected for their ability to be fair and impartial in one of the most closely watched trials of the Black Lives Matter era. The jury of five men and seven women began
Breitbart
Joe Biden Speaks with George Floyd Family Before Derek Chauvin Verdict
President Joe Biden reached out to the family of George Floyd on Monday, the White House confirmed. Biden spoke with the family to “check in with them and also share that the family was in his prayers,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki confirmed on social
USA Today
Assault or reasonable policing? Derek Chauvin murder trial closing statements
Assault or reasonable policing? Derek Chauvin murder trial closing statements The jury started deliberating in Derek Chauvin's murder trial, who faces three charges in the death of George Floyd.
Fox News
Liberal media defends, downplays Maxine Waters' rhetoric: 'She gives it to you like it is!'
Prominent members of the mainstream media have rushed to defend Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., and downplay her comments after she was accused of inciting violence as the Derek Chauvin trial goes to the jury. During her visit to Brooklyn Center, Minnesota on
NPR
Minnesota Attorney General Calls Chauvin Guilty Verdict 'First Step' Toward Justice
Minnesota Attorney General Calls Chauvin Guilty Verdict 'First Step' Toward Justice Enlarge this image toggle caption Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Minutes after the three guilty verdicts against former officer Derek Chauvin were
Fox News
'Learn my name': Rep. McClain slams Pelosi's 'that woman' remark, Dems' double standard on Maxine Waters
Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Mich., called out Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday after the House Speaker referred to her as "that woman," and asked the GOP congresswoman to apologize for her statements regarding Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif. "Speaker Pelosi, you need to learn
USA Today
'This means everything': Minneapolis joyfully chants George Floyd's name after Derek Chauvin is found guilty of murder
MINNEAPOLIS — Silence fell across the courthouse lawn for a few moments as the verdicts were read against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Then the crowd erupted in cheers. “GUILTY!” they yelled. “All three!” Horns began blaring across the
Fox News
NYPD's top cop blasts Maxine Waters’ words to Minnesota protesters as ‘reckless’
NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea blasted Rep. Maxine Waters’ comments urging Minnesota protesters to "get more confrontational" as "incredibly reckless" — and said he has "even stronger feelings" he won’t air publicly. The top cop was questioned on "Good Day
USA Today
Derek Chauvin led away in handcuffs after guilty verdict in Minneapolis courtroom
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was handcuffed and taken into custody after a jury found him guilty of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. Images of Chauvin leaving the courtroom in handcuffs spread quickly on social media. Chauvin
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Breitbart
Michael Moore Calls for End to ‘Policing As We Know It’ After Chauvin Murder Conviction
Left-wing documentary filmmaker Michael Moore celebrated the jury’s guilty verdict of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, calling for an end of “white supremacy and white privilege” and demanding the U.S. to “end policing as we know it.” “YES!!
CNN
Why the Maxine Waters censure vote lays bare House Democrats' big problem
House Democrats -- led by Speaker Nancy Pelosi -- will almost certainly try to table that motion , keeping it from ever coming to a formal House vote. But in order to do that, they need a simple majority. And while Democrats do control the majority in the House,
Fox News
Biden tells Floyd family 'now there's some justice' after Chauvin guilty verdict
President Biden and Vice President Harris called the family of George Floyd after the jury delivered a guilty verdict against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, saying "now there's some justice," and vowing that his "legacy" will stay "intact." A
CNN
McCarthy pushes for censure vote as Waters digs in over her remarks
Washington (CNN) Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy will likely try to force a House vote Wednesday to censure Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters following her remarks over the weekend calling for protesters to "get more confrontational" if former Minneapolis police
Fox News
Some House Democrats have problem with Waters after judge calls her out
Congressional Democrats have a major problem with House Financial Services Committee Chairwoman Maxine Waters, D-Calif., and her ‘’confrontational" comments in Minnesota over the weekend. Fox is told that rank-and-file Democrats found what Waters said revolting.
USA Today
Derek Chauvin found guilty on all counts in the murder of George Floyd: Live updates
MINNEAPOLIS — The jury has found former police officer Derek Chauvin guilty on all counts in the murder of George Floyd last May. Chauvin, 45, was found guilty of second- and third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. The judge asked each juror if
New York Post
Maxine Waters says her ‘words don’t matter’ over Chauvin judge concerns
Facing the possibility of censure, Rep. Maxine Waters is brushing off criticism of her urging rioters to “get more confrontational” if Derek Chauvin is acquitted — saying her “words don’t matter” after the judge said she could cause the case to be “overturned.” Speaking
USA Today
What happens next in the Derek Chauvin trial: Breaking down jury deliberations and timing of the verdict
MINNEAPOLIS – The prosecution and defense gave their closing statements Monday in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin, accused in the death of George Floyd. Now, the 12 members of the jury are sequestered as they deliberate a verdict. Chauvin
New York Post
Republicans, Democrats hail Derek Chauvin guilty verdicts in George Floyd murder
United States lawmakers expressed bipartisan support for Tuesday’s conviction of ex-Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd. Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) told reporters on Capitol Hill that the jury’s decision signaled a turning point in American
Huffington Post
Kamala Harris Says Chauvin Verdict Is An ‘Inflection Moment,’ Adds There’s More Work
After a jury convicted former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin of murdering George Floyd, Vice President Kamala Harris said Tuesday that, although she feels relief, there is still much work to do to unravel systemic racism. “A measure of justice isn’t
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Washington Times
Minneapolis jury reaches verdict in George Floyd's death
The jury in the Derek Chauvin trial has reached a verdict, which will be announced Tuesday afternoon in Hennepin County Court in Minneapolis. The 45-year-old Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer, faces three charges in the May 25 death of 46-year-old
ABC
George Floyd's voice haunted Derek Chauvin murder trial
During the murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, jurors heard from 45 witnesses. But legal experts say the voice that may have resonated most in the courtroom every day was one from the grave. In what legal experts called a rarity
Breitbart
Rosanna Arquette Defends Maxine Waters: She’s a ‘National Treasure’
Hollywood actress Rosanna Arquette has come to the defense of Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA), calling her a “national treasure” as the long-serving Congresswoman faces intense criticism after she encouraged protest mobs in Minnesota to become “more confrontational.” Rosanna
NPR
Jury Deliberates As Derek Chauvin's Murder Trial Comes To A Close
Jury Deliberates As Derek Chauvin's Murder Trial Comes To A Close The jury in the murder trial of ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is now deliberating after more than three weeks of testimony.
Breitbart
Dershowitz: Derek Chauvin Conviction Should Be Reversed on Appeal
Renowned defense attorney and Harvard Law School professor emeritus Alan Dershowitz said Tuesday that the conviction of former Minneapolis, Minnesota, police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd should be overturned on appeal because of the
NPR
Where The Chauvin Verdict Fits In The Recent History Of High-Profile Police Killings
Where The Chauvin Verdict Fits In The Recent History Of High-Profile Police Killings Enlarge this image toggle caption Ted S. Warren/AP Ted S. Warren/AP After only about 10 hours of deliberation, a jury has found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin
Breitbart
250 D.C. National Guard Activated in Advance of Derek Chauvin Verdict
The District of Columbia National Guard is activating 250 members to support local law enforcement “in response to potential First Amendment demonstrations,” the agency announced Monday in a press release. The request was made by the D.C. Metropolitan Police
New York Times
George Floyd, Johnson & Johnson, Philip Roth: Your Tuesday Evening Briefing
1. Guilty on all counts. Derek Chauvin was found guilty of two counts of murder in the death of George Floyd, whose final breaths last May under the knee of Mr. Chauvin, then a Minneapolis police officer, set off worldwide protests. Mr. Chauvin, who was also
Washington Times
Derek Chauvin judge: Maxine Waters' protest call could mean 'whole trial being overturned'
The jury began deliberations Monday in the Derek Chauvin trial, but Rep. Maxine Waters, California Democrat, may have inadvertently laid the groundwork for an appeal. Hennepin County Court Judge Peter Cahill rejected a defense request for a mistrial over inflammatory
New York Times
With Closing Arguments Finished, Chauvin’s Fate Is Now in Jury’s Hands
Inside the courtroom on Monday, lawyers made their final appeals to the jury of seven women and five men, who will be sequestered in a hotel for their deliberations. Mr. Chauvin, 45, who spent 19 years as a Minneapolis police officer, was fired immediately
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Red State
BREAKING: Derek Chauvin Found Guilty
Derek Chauvin, the ex-Minneapolis Police Department officer charged with murder in the May 2020 death of George Floyd, has been found guilty of all charges. After lengthy closing arguments from both sides, the jury began deliberations around 4 PM local time
USA Today
Derek Chauvin found guilty of murder in George Floyd's death. What else was he convicted of?
MINNEAPOLIS – Derek Chauvin, the former police officer seen on video pressing his knee to George Floyd's neck for more than nine minutes, was found guilty of all counts he was charged with, including second-degree murder, on Tuesday. Chauvin, who is white,
Fox News
Leo Terrell blasts Maxine Waters: She gave 'OK' for riots after Chauvin trial
Fox News contributor Leo Terrell said on Tuesday that Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., incited a crowd to be "confrontational" to "continually put pressure on the jury" in the Derek Chauvin trial. LIBERAL MEDIA DEFENDS, DOWNPLAYS MAXINE WATERS' RHETORIC: 'SHE
CNN
Anti-riot laws vs. police reform as the US waits for Chauvin verdict
A version of this story appeared in CNN's What Matters newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here (CNN) It is not the job of jurors in the trial of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin to issue a verdict on American policing or racial
Fox News
Derek Chauvin trial verdict: How long do juries typically deliberate?
A panel of jurors is deliberating the fate of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was charged in the May 2020 death of George Floyd, but there’s no clear answer as to how long it will take for the panel to deliberate charges against Chauvin. After
USA Today
Derek Chauvin's conviction is progress, but it 'will do nothing to change' urban policing on its own
MINNEAPOLIS – The guilty verdict returned by jurors Tuesday in the murder trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin was a reason for joy among many, especially in the Black community. But it was also a vivid demonstration of what the criminal justice system
Red State
It Happened: Derek Chauvin Trial Jurors Now Partially Doxxed as They Deliberate on a Verdict
Yesterday, RedState reported on CBS News hinting at doxxing the jurors in the Derek Chauvin trial, including giving one jurors age and the city he lives in. Now, the local left-wing rag has decided to take a giant leap further on that front. They’ve released
USA Today
Biden on Floyd trial: Praying for 'right verdict'
Biden on Floyd trial: Praying for 'right verdict' President Joe Biden said Tuesday he is praying for the "right verdict" in the murder trial of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin, charged in the death of George Floyd. (April 20)
Breitbart
Catholic League Decries Maxine Waters’ ‘War on Cops’
Catholic League president Bill Donohue slammed Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) Monday for her attempts “to racially divide America” by waging a war on police. “Maxine Waters does not speak for African Americans,” Dr. Donohue wrote. “In fact, she is not their ally:
NPR
Court Says Jury Has Reached Verdict In Derek Chauvin's Murder Trial
Court Says Jury Has Reached Verdict In Derek Chauvin's Murder Trial Enlarge this image toggle caption Court TV via AP Court TV via AP The jury has reached a verdict in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd.
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Breitbart
Keith Ellison: Derek Chauvin Jury Verdict Is not Justice but Accountability
Attorney General of Minnesota Keith Ellison said Tuesday that the guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial was not justice. “I would not call today’s verdict justice, however, because justice implies true restoration,” Ellison said. “But it is accountability,
Huffington Post
Nancy Pelosi: 'Thank You, George Floyd, For Sacrificing Your Life'
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) reacted to Tuesday’s news that a jury convicted former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin of murdering George Floyd by thanking Floyd ― a remark that angered activists and commentators who noted that he did not choose
Breitbart
Barack and Michelle Obama Call for 'True Justice' After Chauvin Verdict
Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama reacted Tuesday to the guilty verdict announced by the jury in the Derek Chauvin trial for the death of George Floyd. The Obamas said the jury “did the right thing” after the trial but said
CNN
Opinion: Chauvin trial is 'believe your eyes' vs. 'hey, look over there!'
Jennifer Rodgers is a former federal prosecutor, Adjunct Professor of Clinical Law at NYU School of Law, Lecturer-in-Law at Columbia Law School, and a CNN legal analyst. The opinions expressed here are her own. Read more opinion at CNN. (CNN) Closing arguments
New York Post
Biden called George Floyd’s brother amid Chauvin jury deliberations
President Biden called George Floyd’s brother Monday as the jury began deliberations in the trial of ex-cop Derek Chauvin and told him “he was praying for us,” the family said Tuesday, according to a report. “He was just calling,” Philonise Floyd said on NBC’s
New York Times
Takeaways from the closing arguments of the Derek Chauvin trial.
After three weeks of testimony from 45 witnesses, the lawyers gave their concluding arguments on Monday in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged with murdering George Floyd. Judge Peter A. Cahill started the day with instructions
National Review
Kevin McCarthy to Introduce Maxine Waters Censure Resolution over Chauvin Trial Comments
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) speaks to reporters about the 2020 presidential election results during a news conference at the U.S.Capitol in Washington, D.C., November 12, 2020. (Hannah McKay/Reuters) House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R.,
New York Times
President Biden calls George Floyd’s family and says evidence for a guilty verdict is ‘overwhelming.’
President Biden called the family of George Floyd on Monday to express his support and sympathy, telling reporters on Tuesday that the evidence against the former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was “overwhelming” and that he was praying for the “right
Red State
Of Course: Media Jumps in to Defend Maxine Waters
In a move that’s surprising no one, mainstream media figures are lining up to form a phalanx around California Rep. Maxine Waters after she was on camera encouraging rioters to escalate their activities if Derek Chauvin, the officer charged with the murder
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Derek Chauvin Was Convicted Of Murder. Most Cops Who Kill Go Unpunished.
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted on Tuesday of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter for killing George Floyd, a Black Minnesotan whose death set off nationwide protests against racist police brutality.
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Fox News
Pelosi faces intense backlash after thanking George Floyd for 'sacrificing your life for justice'
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., is facing intense backlash after she thanked George Floyd for "sacrificing your life for justice" Tuesday following the conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin on murder and manslaughter charges. Speaking
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Tucker Carlson Slammed Over ‘Lynching’ Comments About Derek Chauvin Trial
Fox News’ Tucker Carlson on Monday again sought to sow doubt about the circumstances surrounding George Floyd’s death. After the closing arguments were made in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged with killing Floyd in
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Sports world reacts to Derek Chauvin being found guilty on all charges in George Floyd death
Ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all three charges in the May 2020 death of George Floyd, a panel of jurors announced on Tuesday. Chauvin was charged with second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.
Huffington Post
Jury In Derek Chauvin Trial Reaches Verdict Over George Floyd Death
The jury has reached a verdict in the weekslong trial of Derek Chauvin, the former police officer charged with murdering George Floyd last year. The jury deliberated for about 10 hours, capping a trial that has become the latest bellwether on efforts to address
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Jurors weigh Chauvin's fate, staying out of sight but center stage
The jurors who sat quietly off-camera through three weeks of draining testimony in Derek Chauvin's murder trial in George Floyd's death moved into the spotlight Tuesday, still out of sight but now in control of verdicts awaited by a skittish city. The jury
ABC
Key takeaways from the Derek Chauvin murder trial, Day 15
The fate of Derek Chauvin was placed in the hands of a Minnesota jury on Monday after the panel heard about five hours of closing arguments from prosecutors and the former police officer's defense attorney who offered radically different views on what killed
Red State
The Chauvin Verdict Aftermath: What America Do We Live In?
After the reading of the guilty verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd, attorney Benjamin Crump and the Floyd family received a call from President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. The conversation should frighten every
CNN
George Floyd's brother bonds with Emmett Till's cousin over brutal, public deaths decades apart
Minneapolis (CNN) When Deborah Watts met Philonise Floyd, they already knew each other's pain without saying a word. The cousin of Emmett Till and the brother of George Floyd both know what it's like to have a family member die suddenly and violently. To
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CNN’s Lemon: Waters Shouldn’t Have Made Comments, But She’s ‘Not the Issue Here’ and Is Saying ‘Truth’ about ‘Urgency’ of Demonstrating
On Monday’s broadcast of CNN’s “Situation Room,” CNN host Don Lemon said that Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) “Absolutely” should not have made the comments she did about reacting to the verdict in the Chauvin trial, “Everyone knows” she “is not calling for violence”
NPR
Looming Chauvin Verdict Will Test Biden's Leadership On Race
Looming Chauvin Verdict Will Test Biden's Leadership On Race Enlarge this image toggle caption Scott Olson/Getty Images Scott Olson/Getty Images When Joe Biden offered his condolences to the loved ones of George Floyd in a video address that played at Floyd's
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New York Post
Rep. McCarthy leads effort to condemn Rep. Maxine Waters
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) is leading the efforts on a measure to formally condemn Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) calling on protesters to “get more confrontational” if former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is acquitted of murder
CNN
Jury to resume deliberations in Derek Chauvin's trial in death of George Floyd
Minneapolis (CNN) The jury is set to resume deliberations Tuesday in Derek Chauvin's trial on charges of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. The jury of five men and seven women began deliberating Monday afternoon at 5 p.m. ET and continued
Newsmax
Ted Cruz: House Should Censure Maxine Waters Over Comments
The House of Representatives should "of course" censure Rep. Maxine Waters for her call for protesters to become more confrontational if the jury deliberating in the case of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin acquits him of charges in the death
Huffington Post
Derek Chauvin Judge Says Maxine Waters' Comment Could Lead To Trial Being Overturned
The judge in the Derek Chauvin murder trial said Monday that Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters’ plea for protesters to “get more confrontational” could lead to the case eventually being overturned. Waters, of California, appeared at a rally Saturday in Minnesota
Fox News
House Republicans prepare to introduce resolution to censure Maxine Waters
House Republicans are pushing forward with a resolution to censure Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., for her charged rhetoric before demonstrators in Minnesota that even drew a rebuke from the judge in the former police officer Derek Chauvin murder trial. Republicans
USA Today
5 pivotal moments that might shape the verdict in former police officer Derek Chauvin's trial
5 pivotal moments that might shape the verdict in former police officer Derek Chauvin's trial Crucial moments from former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin's trial in the death of George Floyd.
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Derek Chauvin trial verdict: Ex-Minneapolis police officer found guilty on all charges in George Floyd's death
A panel of jurors has found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty on all three charges in connection with the May 2020 death of George Floyd, after one of the most closely watched criminal trials in recent memory. Chauvin, 45, was charged
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Floyd's Brother On Verdict: 'I Was Just Praying They Would Find Him Guilty'
Floyd's Brother On Verdict: 'I Was Just Praying They Would Find Him Guilty' Enlarge this image toggle caption Kerem Yucel/AFP via Getty Images Kerem Yucel/AFP via Getty Images George Floyd's brother, Philonise Floyd, was in the courtroom Tuesday afternoon
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Maxine Waters ignores questions on Chauvin trial comments, tells reporter 'you're being confrontational'
Rep. Maxine Waters on Tuesday ignored questions about her comments over the weekend that demonstrators should "get more confrontational" if former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin is found not guilty of murder in the death of George Floyd. Chauvin
CNN
President Biden says he's praying for 'right verdict' in Derek Chauvin trial
CNN's Kaitlin Collins reports on President Joe Biden's call to the family of George Floyd as the nation braces for a verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial.
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Breitbart
CNN’s Keilar: ‘Stench’ of Irony Is ‘Thick’ on Republicans Criticizing Maxine Waters
CNN anchor Brianna Keilar said Monday’s broadcast of “New Day” that Republicans criticizing Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) over her comments on getting “more confrontational” had a “stench” of irony. Keilar said, “House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is calling
USA Today
Cheers and tears in George Floyd Square as guilty verdict read: 'Today is the beginning of the healing work'
Cheers erupted in George Floyd Square as Judge Peter Cahill read the verdict: Derek Chauvin was found guilty of George Floyd's murder. People cried, hugged and chanted Floyd’s name. “We got what we want!” one yelled. The intersection of 38th Street and Chicago
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Jeanine Pirro reacts to Derek Chauvin verdict, says protesters should let justice system, courts 'do its job'
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been found guilty of all charges in the murder of George Floyd, and Fox News' Judge Jeanine Pirro said the verdict proves violent protest is unnecessary when the courts serve justice on "The Five." "What
CNN
Biden called George Floyd's family as nation awaits verdict in Derek Chauvin trial
(CNN) President Joe Biden called George Floyd's family on Monday as they and the nation await a verdict in the trial of former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin. "He was just calling. He knows how it is to lose a family member. And he knows that the
New York Post
Derek Chauvin jury reaches verdict in George Floyd case
The jury in the murder trial of ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd has reached a verdict, officials said Tuesday. The 12-member panel is due to announce its decision shortly after the court reconvenes. Jurors deliberated
New York Times
Derek Chauvin Trial Live Updates: Jury Set to Resume Deliberations
It’s a Monday evening in Minneapolis. Police respond to a call about a man who allegedly used a counterfeit $20 bill to buy cigarettes. Seventeen minutes later, the man they are there to investigate lies motionless on the ground, and is pronounced dead shortly
Breitbart
Don Lemon Defends Maxine Waters: 'People with Half a Brain' Know She Isn't Calling for Violence
CNN host Don Lemon on Monday evening leaped to the defense of Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA), arguing that “people with half a brain” understand she did not call for violence if former police officer Derek Chauvin is acquitted in George Floyd’s death. Waters is
CNN
What the Chauvin judge got so wrong about Maxine Waters (opinion)
Errol Louis is the host of "Inside City Hall," a nightly political show on NY1, a New York all-news channel. The opinions expressed in this commentary are his own. View more opinion articles on CNN. (CNN) Judge Peter Cahill was way, way out of line to suggest
Red State
"The Talk" With Young Black Men Needs Urgent Update
The closing arguments in the Derrick Chauvin trial are scheduled for this week. Over the course of 11 days, the prosecution called 38 witnesses while the defense called 7 witnesses over two days. Chauvin is facing charges of second degree unintentional felony
USA Today
Derek Chauvin jury reaches verdict in George Floyd's death: Live updates
MINNEAPOLIS — The jury has reached a verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former police officer charged with the murder of George Floyd last May. The verdict will be read between 3:30 and 4 p.m. CT, according to the court. Chauvin was at the courthouse
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Fox News
Omar, Bowman and 'Squad' Dems react to Chauvin verdict: 'Doesn't change' racism
Members of the so-called "Squad" of House Democrats celebrated that former police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter on Tuesday. Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., said
ABC
George Floyd's family reacts to Derek Chauvin guilty verdict: 'Today, we're able to breathe again'
"I prayed and I hoped and I was speaking everything into existence." George Floyd's brother says he's "able to breathe again" after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all three counts for Floyd's death. "I feel relieved,"
Fox News
McCarthy moves to censure Maxine Waters for telling Minnesota protesters to get 'confrontational'
EXCLUSIVE: GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy will introduce a privileged resolution on the House floor Tuesday to censure Rep. Maxine Waters for her controversial comments to Minnesota protesters over the weekend urging them to "get more confrontational" if ex-Minneapolis
NPR
Verdict Reached For Derek Chauvin's Trial For The Murder Of George Floyd
Verdict Reached For Derek Chauvin's Trial For The Murder Of George Floyd Verdict Reached For Derek Chauvin's Trial For The Murder Of George Floyd
Newsmax
Ex-Officer Chauvin Guilty of All 3 Charges in Death of George Floyd
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of all charges in the death of George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man whose restraint and death while in police custody were caught on camera and quickly went viral, inspiring a summer of protests
NPR
Revisiting Key Moments From The Derek Chauvin Trial
Revisiting Key Moments From The Derek Chauvin Trial Enlarge this image toggle caption Jim Mone/AP Jim Mone/AP After three weeks of testimony that included dozens of witnesses and hours of video footage, the high-profile trial of former Minneapolis police
Washington Times
Biden praying for 'right verdict' amid 'overwhelming' evidence in Chauvin trial
President Biden said Tuesday he’s praying for the “right verdict” amid “overwhelming” evidence in the trial of Derek Chauvin after speaking with George Floyd‘s family this week. “I’m praying the verdict is the right verdict. The evidence is overwhelming in
ABC
Here's what's next in Derek Chauvin's sentencing
The former police officer faces up to 40 years in prison. Derek Chauvin's conviction on all three charges stemming from the May 25, 2020, death of George Floyd could lead to a sentence that lasts decades -- and to another court battle. Chauvin will learn
Fox News
Derek Chauvin found guilty: Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, other politicians react to verdict
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison called for further reforms to policing on Tuesday after a jury convicted former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin on all charges for the murder of George Floyd last May. Ellison, who led the effort to prosecute
USA Today
Assault or 'reasonable' policing? Takeaways from Derek Chauvin trial's closing arguments as jury begins deliberations
MINNEAPOLIS – Attorneys made their closing statements in the murder trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin on Monday, leaving jurors to make sense of two entirely different arguments to determine whether Chauvin is guilty of murder or manslaughter in
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National Review
Nancy Pelosi Thanks George Floyd for 'Sacrificing [his] Life for Justice'
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), left, and Congressional Black Caucus Chair Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-OH) participate in a news conference upon the guilty verdicts in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin at the U.S. Capitol in Washington,
Huffington Post
Minneapolis Celebrates Derek Chauvin Guilty Verdict
MINNEAPOLIS ― Hundreds of people gathered in Minneapolis to celebrate the conviction of former police officer Derek Chauvin in the murder trial of George Floyd. Chauvin was convicted Tuesday afternoon of two counts of murder and one count of manslaughter.
Breitbart
Report: Maxine Waters Requested Police Escort to Minneapolis Protests
Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) reportedly asked for a police escort to Minneapolis over the weekend where she urged activists to “stay in the streets” during protests against police. Townhall obtained and published the document on Monday appearing to show the request
USA Today
Derek Chauvin found guilty of murder in George Floyd's death. What else was he convicted of?
MINNEAPOLIS – Derek Chauvin, the former police officer seen on video pressing his knee to George Floyd's neck for more than nine minutes, was found guilty of all counts he was charged with, including second-degree murder, on Tuesday. Chauvin, who is white,
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Mathew Dowd: Waters Is Right — ‘We Should Be More Confrontational’
Former George W. Bush campaign strategist Matthew Dowd said Monday on CNN’s “New Day” that Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) was correct in saying to be more confrontational, but he added that “doesn’t mean we should be more violent.” When asked what should happen
NPR
What We Know About The Jurors In The Chauvin Trial
What We Know About The Jurors In The Chauvin Trial Enlarge this image toggle caption Court TV/AP Court TV/AP Closing statements concluded Monday afternoon in the trial of ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. His fate is now in the hands of 12 jurors.
Washington Times
Crowds react with joy, wariness to verdict in Floyd's death
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Crowds nationwide reacted with jubilation Tuesday but also with deep awareness of the progress left to be made after a jury convicted former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin of murder in the killing of George Floyd. Loud cheering
USA Today
Derek Chauvin trial closing statements: Prosecutors tell jurors to 'believe their eyes'; defense emphasizes 'totality of the circumstances'
MINNEAPOLIS — Attorneys for the prosecution and defense in the murder trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin, charged in George Floyd's death, were presenting their closing arguments Monday, summarizing their respective evidence and witness testimony
Breitbart
Sen. Marsha Blackburn: Maxine Waters Has a Police Escort to Minnesota
Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) had a police escort while traveling to Minnesota, Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) said on SiriusXM’s Breitbart News Daily with host Alex Marlow, author of Breaking the News: Exposing the Establishment Media’s Hidden Deals and Secret Corruption. Saturday
New York Times
What are the charges against Derek Chauvin?
The former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, 45, faces three charges in the death of George Floyd: second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. Second-degree murder, also called unintentional murder or felony murder, is
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Fox News
DC National Guard troops to be unarmed, as city braces for unrest after Chauvin guilty verdict
EXCLUSIVE: Washington, D.C. National Guard troops stationed in the city "will not be armed," at the request of Mayor Muriel Bowser, as the nation's capital braces for large-scale protests and unrest after the verdict in the trial of former Minneapolis police
CNN
Three House Democrats joined protesters in Minnesota but used proxy voting instituted during Covid to vote in Washington
(CNN) Three House Democrats were in Minnesota Monday participating in protests around the Derek Chauvin murder trial while the House of Representatives was in session back in Washington, DC. All three used a new option to vote by proxy to cast ballots remotely,
Fox News
OJ Simpson trial: A look back at the racially charged high-profile case
Jurors in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin began deliberations Monday, as defense attorneys voiced concerns about the lack of sequestering given the extensive media coverage the death of George Floyd has received. As the nation
Huffington Post
Derek Chauvin Found Guilty On All Charges In George Floyd's Death
Derek Chauvin has been convicted of two counts of murder and one count of manslaughter in the death of George Floyd, concluding a trial that drew intense national interest and amplified concerns over the disparate ways police treat Americans of color. The
Fox News
MSNBC contributor: Derek Chauvin conviction may cause police to retaliate
MSNBC contributor Eddie Glaude seemed to suggest Tuesday that police officers might retaliate over the conviction of Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd. Minneapolis braced for potential violence ahead of the verdict this week, with images of boarded-up
Vox
Derek Chauvin trial and verdict: News and updates
Former police officer Derek Chauvin has been found guilty of all three charges in the killing of George Floyd. On May 25, 2020, Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin pinned George Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man, by the neck with his knee for nine minutes
Red State
Maxine Waters Twists Herself Into a Pretzel Over Judge's Criticism of Her 'Confrontational' Remarks
A lot of folks are up in arms about the remarks Rep. Maxine Waters (Delusional-CA) made over the weekend. Waters went to Brooklyn Center, Minnesota and met with the protesters assembled there at the police station. As we observed, despite all her anti-police
USA Today
What happens next in the Derek Chauvin trial: Breaking down jury deliberations and when jurors will reach a verdict
MINNEAPOLIS – The prosecution and defense gave their closing statements Monday in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin, accused in the death of George Floyd. Now, the 12 members of the jury are sequestered as they deliberate a verdict. Chauvin
Fox News
OJ Simpson says Derek Chauvin 'deserves' to be convicted for George Floyd's death
OJ Simpson on Tuesday said he believes former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin "deserves" to be convicted for the death of George Floyd, while also reacting to recent comments made by Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., who is facing criticism for encouraging
New York Times
As the Chauvin Trial Closes, Will Seeing Be Believing?
After weeks of testimony and months of anguish, the arguments in the trial of Derek Chauvin came down to: Should you believe your eyes? In a closing argument aired and streamed nationwide, the prosecutor Steve Schleicher hit many of the points you would expect
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Red State
Maxine Waters' Week Goes From Bad to Worse as Dem Defectors Signal Support for Censure Resolution
As we previously reported, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) stepped in it big time with inflammatory comments she made over the weekend in Minnesota where she urged “protesters” to “stay on the street” and “get more confrontational” in the event former Minneapolis
New York Times
Reaction to the Guilty Verdict in Chauvin Trial
1:08 ‘Look at That Thing’: Footage Shows Pilots Spotting Unknown Object 10:45 Why U.S. Weapons Sold to the Saudis Are Hitting Hospitals in Yemen LIVE Watch Live: Biden Speaks Following Chauvin Verdict NOW PLAYING Reaction to the Guilty Verdict in Chauvin
New York Post
Maxine Waters reportedly requested police protection during Minnesota trip
Rep. Maxine Waters — who has been blasted for calling on protesters to “get more confrontational” if former cop Derek Chauvin is acquitted of murder charges in George Floyd’s death — reportedly asked for police protection during her trip to Minneapolis. A
Huffington Post
Obama Says Jury Did ‘The Right Thing’ In Convicting Derek Chauvin
Barack Obama said Tuesday that a Minneapolis jury had done the “right thing” in convicting former police officer Derek Chauvin in the death of a Black man ― but the former president stressed that the nation “cannot rest” in its quest for “true justice” for
Washington Times
Maxine Waters 'relieved' at guilty verdict in George Floyd case
Rep. Maxine Waters said Tuesday she was “relieved” by the guilty verdict for former police officer Derek Chauvin in the killing of George Floyd. “Someone said it better than me: I’m not celebrating, I’m relieved,” the California Democrat told a reporter at
NPR
Obamas: Chauvin Jury 'Did The Right Thing' But 'We Cannot Rest'
Obamas: Chauvin Jury 'Did The Right Thing' But 'We Cannot Rest' Enlarge this image toggle caption Saul Loeb/Pool/Getty Images Saul Loeb/Pool/Getty Images Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama say a Minneapolis jury "did the right
Breitbart
Pelosi: 'Thank You George Floyd for Sacrificing Your Life for Justice'
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) reacted to the conviction of former Minneapolis, Minnesota, police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd on Tuesday with the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) by thanking Floyd for “sacrificing” his life for justice. “Thank
Vox
What Maxine Waters actually said about protesters and the Chauvin trial
Closing arguments in Derek Chauvin’s trial for the murder of George Floyd wrapped up Monday, and after the jury was excused to begin deliberations, Judge Peter Cahill had some tough words — for Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA). While attending a protest in Minneapolis
Fox News
Biden 'praying' Chauvin jury reaches 'right verdict,' calling case 'overwhelming'
As the nation awaits a verdict by the jury in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, President Biden said on Tuesday he is "praying the verdict is the right verdict." Briefly speaking with reporters at the White House, the president
NPR
Democrats Block McCarthy Resolution To Censure Maxine Waters Over Protest Comments
Democrats Block McCarthy Resolution To Censure Maxine Waters Over Protest Comments Enlarge this image toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images Alex Wong/Getty Images By a vote of 216-210, House Democrats defeated a resolution Tuesday brought by House Minority
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New York Post
Rep. McCarthy believes he can get 15 Dem votes to censure Maxine Waters
​Rep. Kevin McCarthy, the Republican leader in the House, says he believes he can get as many as 15 Democrats to vote to censure Rep. Maxine Waters for telling protesters in Minnesota to “get more confrontational” if a jury acquits former police officer Derek
Huffington Post
Josh Hawley, Who Raised A Fist Supporting Capitol Riot, Wants To Censure Maxine Waters
After raising a fist in support of the on Jan. 6 Capitol rioters, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) joined the chorus of Republicans calling for the censure of Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters for “inciting violence against law enforcement.” “Less than a month after leftist
Breitbart
WATCH: OJ Simpson Wants Derek Chauvin to be Found Guilty
OJ Simpson said Tuesday Derek Chauvin used “unnecessary force” in his apprehension of George Floyd while defending Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) “call to arms” regarding her Saturday comments on Chauvin’s trial. “I thought it was a classic case of depraved indifference.
NPR
Crowds Erupt In Cheers In Minneapolis After Guilty Verdict
Crowds Erupt In Cheers In Minneapolis After Guilty Verdict Enlarge this image toggle caption Carlos Barria/Reuters Carlos Barria/Reuters Cheers erupted from the large crowds gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center Tuesday after the jury found
Breitbart
Steve Scalise: 'I Was Shot' Because of Maxine Waters-Style Rhetoric
House Minority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) is one of the latest high-profile politicians to condemn Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) after she encouraged protesters to take to the streets and “get more confrontational,” reminding everyone of his near-death experience
CNN
Harris says verdict in Chauvin trial 'will not heal the pain that existed for generations'
(CNN) Even a verdict finding former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of George Floyd's murder will not erase generations of trauma caused by systemic racism, Vice President Kamala Harris said Tuesday. Harris was speaking just before a sequestered
New York Post
House Whip Scalise slams Waters’ ‘confront police’ remark, Dem silence
House Minority Whip Steve Scalise on Tuesday joined the growing chorus of legislators and others who are slamming Rep. Maxine Waters for calling on protesters to “get more confrontational” if former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is acquitted of murder
CNN
Here's what's next for Derek Chauvin after being found guilty of George Floyd's murder
(CNN) Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of the murder of George Floyd on Tuesday, a verdict that sent waves of celebration across the United States after years of protests against police brutality. So, what happens to Chauvin
Breitbart
‘George Floyd Should Be Here with Us’: NFL Reacts to Chauvin Verdict
The NFL says that the guilty verdict against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin does not “undo the loss of life,” and that George Floyd should be “here with us today.” The league released the statement via Twitter just over an hour after a Minneapolis
LA Times
‘A new phase of a long struggle.’ Washington reacts to verdict in Derek Chauvin trial
Washington responded with calm determination as former Police Officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all charges of murdering George Floyd, ending a trial that has put the nation on edge as it confronts the realities of racial injustice and police violence. As
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Breitbart
Joe Biden ‘Praying’ for the Right Verdict’ in Derek Chauvin Trial
President Joe Biden said he was praying for the “right verdict” in the trial of Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd. “I’m praying the verdict is the right verdict. Which is – I think it’s overwhelming in my view,” he said. The president spoke about
NPR
1st Full Day Of Jury Deliberations Underway In Chauvin Murder Trial
1st Full Day Of Jury Deliberations Underway In Chauvin Murder Trial Enlarge this image toggle caption Kerem Yucel/AFP via Getty Images Kerem Yucel/AFP via Getty Images The panel of 12 jurors weighing the case against the fired Minneapolis police officer charged
Breitbart
Mitch McConnell Calls out Maxine Waters’ ‘Inappropriate’ Conduct
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) took to the Senate floor on Monday to call out Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) and her “inappropriate” conduct after she called for protesters to “get more confrontational” if former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin
NPR
Floyd's Brother On Verdict: 'I Was Just Praying They Would Find Him Guilty'
Floyd's Brother On Verdict: 'I Was Just Praying They Would Find Him Guilty' Enlarge this image toggle caption Kerem Yucel/AFP via Getty Images Kerem Yucel/AFP via Getty Images George Floyd's brother, Philonise Floyd, was in the courtroom Tuesday afternoon
New York Post
Democrats side with Waters, censure fails over call for Floyd protesters to ‘confront’ cops fails
House Republicans on Tuesday forced a vote to censure Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) for calling on protesters to “get more confrontational” if former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin were to be acquitted of murder charges in the killing of George Floyd. House
Fox News
GOP leader McCarthy plans to introduce resolution to censure Waters over ‘dangerous’ rhetoric
Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., said on Monday that he planned to introduce a resolution to censure Rep Maxine Waters, D-Calif., for "dangerous" comments she made during a trip to Minnesota over the weekend. McCarthy noted that his decision to introduce the
Breitbart
Kamala Harris: Verdict in Chauvin Trial 'Will Not Take Away Pain'
A verdict finding Derek Chauvin guilty in the death of George Floyd would not wipe out generations of trauma, Vice President Kamala Harris commented on Tuesday. “This verdict is but a piece of it,” she told CNN’s Dana Bash during an interview at the White
New York Post
Here’s how much prison time Derek Chauvin faces
Convicted murderer Derek Chauvin faces a maximum of 75 years in prison after being found guilty on Tuesday for the killing of George Floyd. Chauvin faces 40 years in prison for the top count of second degree murder, according to charging documents against
Breitbart
Whoopi Goldberg: ‘After Four Years of Real Race-Baiting,’ Republicans Want to Expel Maxine Waters
Whoopi Goldberg said Monday on ABC’s “The View” that Republicans’ criticisms of Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) comments about being confrontational was surprising given what she called former President Donald Trump’s “four years of real race-baiting.” When asked
Fox News
Minneapolis Mayor praises George Floyd: 'His life bettered our city'
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey praised George Floyd following the guilty verdict on Tuesday against former police officer Derek Chauvin for Floyd's murder. "George Floyd came to Minneapolis to better his life. But ultimately his life will have bettered our city,"
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Washington Times
Judge in Chauvin trial calls Waters' comments 'abhorrent'
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The judge overseeing the trial of former Officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd on Monday called recent comments from a California congresswoman “abhorrent,” saying they could lead to a verdict being appealed and overturned. Democratic
Fox News
Newt Gingrich: Repudiate Tlaib and Waters – here's how their support for mob rule endangers Americans
House Democrats have produced two radical demagogues whose policies would endanger the lives of innocent Americans, lead to the breakdown of society, and undermine the U.S. Constitution. Specifically, Reps. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., and Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich.,
Breitbart
Derek Chauvin Guilty on All Three Charges: 2nd, 3rd Degree Murder; 2nd Degree Manslaughter
Former Minneapolis, Minnesota, police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty Tuesday on all three charges he faced in the death of George Floyd: second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter. In a brief proceeding,
Washington Times
Repeated Guard missions in DC trigger frustration, denials
WASHINGTON (AP) - Three months after more than 25,000 National Guard troops poured into the nation’s capital to secure President Joe Biden’s inauguration, Defense Department and Guard officials are losing patience and are denying some of the city’s recurring
National Review
Derek Chauvin: Jury Reaches Verdict
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin waives his right to testify to the jury, next to his defense attorney Eric Nelson in Minneapolis, Minn., April 15, 2021, in this courtroom sketch. (Jane Rosenberg/Reuters) The jury in the case of former Minneapolis
Red State
HOT TAKES: MSNBC Contributor Unhappy With Chauvin Verdict, Says This "Isn't The System Working"
In the aftermath of the announcement of guilty verdicts in the murder trial of former Minneapolis Police Department officer Derek Chauvin, the hot takes have begun. We knew that, as Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Auntie) encouraged, if Chauvin were acquitted or convicted
Red State
Today's House Vote on Censuring Maxine Waters Just Proves the Worst About Democrats
I wrote earlier today about reports that there might be some Democrat defectors in the House who would be willing to go along with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s attempt at censuring Rep. Maxine Waters over comments she made this past weekend in Minnesota
New York Post
Minnesota AG Keith Ellison on Derek Chauvin verdict: ‘The first step toward justice’
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison heralded the conviction of ex-cop Derek Chauvin in George Floyd’s death on Tuesday — saying he would not call it “justice” but at least “the first step toward justice.” “This has to end. We need true justice,” Ellison
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Facebook Preparing to Censor Posts Ahead of Chauvin Trial Verdict
Facebook is reportedly planning to censor posts that may contain misinformation or “hate speech” related to the trial of Derek Chauvin as a verdict is expected in the near future. Facebook claims: “We want to strike the right balance between allowing people
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Cruz: Democrats Want to See Violence, Looting, Police Cars Firebombed — ‘It Serves Their Political End’
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) said Tuesday on Fox News Channel’s “America’s Newsroom” that Democrats wanted looting, police cars firebombed and violence because he argued it “serves their political end.” When asked about Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) recent comments
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Cotton accuses Maxine Waters of trying to 'fan the flames in the streets' with 'appalling' rhetoric
Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., scolded Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., Monday over what he called "appalling" comments and urged President Biden to prepare for national unrest as the jury deliberates the fate of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. "I
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Biden stuns political, legal experts by weighing in on Derek Chauvin verdict before jury makes decision
After President Biden said Monday he is praying the jury comes to the "right verdict" in the Derek Chauvin trial, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Biden doesn’t see that as "weighing in." Political and legal experts think otherwise. "I don't think
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Chauvin trial judge slams inflammatory remarks by Waters
Good morning and welcome to Fox News First. Here's what you need to know as you start your day Derek Chauvin trial judge slams Maxine Waters' inflammatory comments A lawyer defending Derek Chauvin, who is on trial for the death of George Floyd, cited Rep.
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McCarthy: Maxine Waters 'finds value in violence'; Democrats must censure or 'own' her, Tlaib's statements
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., said Monday that when House Financial Services Committee Chairwoman Maxine Waters, D-Calif., requested anti-police protesters get "more confrontational" if a jury chooses not to convict former Minneapolis Officer
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James Clyburn Defends Maxine Waters' Rhetoric on Minnesota Protests
Appearing Tuesday on Bloomberg TV, House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn (D-SC) defended Rep. Maxine Waters’ (D-CA) remarks regarding the murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. A transcript is as follows: DAVID WESTIN: There are a lot
New York Post
After Chauvin trial, politicians must turn down the temperature
The jury has spoken. Derek Chauvin is guilty on all charges. Now it’s time for politicians to do what they haven’t done so far — act responsibly. President Biden was completely wrong to weigh in on Tuesday, saying that he was praying for a guilty verdict.
National Review
Derek Chauvin Trial: Celebrations Break Out After Guilty Verdicts
People react after the verdict in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, found guilty of the death of George Floyd, at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, Minn., April 20, 2021. (Octavio Jones/Reuters) On Tuesday evening, the jury in
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10 Lowlights of Maxine Waters’ Political Career
Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) is one of the most controversial members of Congress, with a history of scandalous and bizarre statements and stories throughout her thirty years as a representative. Below are ten lowlights in Waters’ political career: 1. Waters
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CNN's Don Lemon: 'People with half a brain' know Maxine Waters wasn't inciting violence
CNN anchor Don Lemon is the latest mainstream journalist to go to bat for Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., after she was accused of inciting violence as the Derek Chauvin trial goes to the jury. During her visit to Brooklyn Center, Minnesota on Saturday, Waters
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Chauvin murder conviction: What are ‘Blakely factors’ and ‘PSI’ prior to sentencing?
After Derek Chauvin was convicted on three murder charges Tuesday in Minneapolis in the death of George Floyd, Hennepin County, Minnesota, Judge Peter Cahill, who presided over the case, spoke of procedures that would take place prior to Chauvin’s sentencing. Cahill
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Derek Chauvin verdict: What's next for the three officers charged with aiding, abetting George Floyd's death?
Now that former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd, many are now turning their attention to the three other officers who are charged with aiding and abetting in Floyd’s death. Chauvin
Newsmax
Dershowitz to Newsmax TV: Maxine Waters Putting Not Thumb but "Elbow on the Scales of Justice'
Alan Dershowitz stated that the recent violent public comments made by Rep. Maxine Waters D-Calif., concerning the Derek Chauvin trial is equivalent to “putting not only a thumb but an elbow on the scales of justice.” “Nothing could be more violative of the
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Waters brushes off judge’s criticism over ‘confrontational’ comment, claims he said her words ‘don’t matter'
Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., appeared to shake off comments by the judge in the Derek Chauvin murder trial who said her "confrontational" remarks during a weekend protest in Minnesota could result in "this whole trial being overturned." Judge Peter Cahill
Breitbart
Facing Down Censure Vote, Maxine Waters Defiant
Facing a looming censure vote in the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) is defiant in her latest public comments since House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy announced his intention to pursue the drastic consequence for her violent rhetoric this
National Review
Derek Chauvin Guilty in George Floyd Trial
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin listens as a jury finds him guilty of all charges in the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minn., April 20, 2021. (Pool via Reuters) Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of all charges
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White House Refuses to Explain What Biden Meant by ‘Right Verdict’ in Derek Chauvin Trial
White House press secretary Jen Psaki repeatedly refused to concede Tuesday that President Joe Biden pre-judged the Derek Chauvin trial by saying he was “praying” for the “right verdict.” “I’m praying the verdict is the right verdict. Which is – I think it’s
Washington Times
The Latest: Jury reaches verdict at trial over Floyd's death
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Latest on the murder trial of former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd (all times local): 3 p.m. The jury has reached a verdict at the murder trial of former Officer Derek Chauvin in the death of
New York Post
Call off the protests: Maxine Waters says she’s ‘relieved’ by Chauvin verdict
Congresswoman Maxine Waters — who may have singlehandedly given the defense team grounds for an appeal — said Tuesday that she was “relieved” by the conviction of ex-cop Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd. “You know, someone said it better than me:
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Minnesota GOP Delegation Calls for Censure of Maxine Waters
Republican members of Congress from Minnesota have called for an investigation and censure of Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) for her “inflammatory rhetoric” during a protest she attended in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. Remarks on Waters’ rhetoric came in a letter
Washington Times
State of emergency in Portland for Chauvin verdict
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Portland, Oregon, Mayor Ted Wheeler declared a state of emergency in the city to address potential protests following the verdict at the murder trial of former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd. Late
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Newsmax
Judge Overseeing Chauvin Trial Blasts Waters' 'Abhorrent' Comments
The judge overseeing Derek Chauvin’s trial for murder on Monday blasted “abhorrent” Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters for comments over the weekend urging protesters to “get more confrontational” if Chauvin is not convicted for George Floyd’s death and said her
New York Post
Biden to speak on Derek Chauvin conviction after ‘praying’ for that outcome
President Biden will address the nation Tuesday evening over the guilty verdicts for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was convicted on all counts for murdering George Floyd. Biden said earlier Tuesday that he was “praying” for conviction
Breitbart
McCarthy: ‘Maxine Waters Believes There’s Value in Violence’ — Censure Could Result in Loss of Financial Services Chairmanship
Monday on FNC’s “Fox News Primetime,” House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) argued Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) remarks warranted a censure vote because he said his California colleague see “value in violence.” McCarthy said should enough congressional
Washington Times
Biden, Harris hail 'justice' after guilty verdict in George Floyd death
President Biden told the family of George Floyd on Tuesday that there is now “justice” after a Minnesota jury found former police officer Derek Chauvin guilty on all counts in Floyd’s death last year. “Nothing is going to make it all better, but at least,
Washington Times
Out of sight but center stage, jurors weigh Chauvin's fate
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The jurors who sat quietly off-camera through three weeks of draining testimony in Derek Chauvin‘s murder trial in George Floyd‘s death moved into the spotlight Tuesday, still out of sight but now in control of verdicts awaited by a skittish
Fox News
Waters requested police protection during Minnesota trip where she told protesters get more 'confrontational'
Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., reportedly requested police protection during her trip to Minnesota over the weekend, where she made inflammatory comments that many have perceived as inciting violence in a region that has been experiencing intensifying protests. Travel
Fox News
Illinois National Guard activated ahead of Chauvin verdict
Gov. J.B. Pritzker activated the Illinois National Guard Monday ahead of an expected verdict in the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer charged with George Floyd’s death. The move was in response to a request from Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Pritzker’s
Washington Times
Maxine Waters' bold words echo civil rights, draw criticism
WASHINGTON (AP) - When Rep. Maxine Waters urged people to “stay on the street” in the pursuit of justice for George Floyd, advocates for racial equity and an end to police violence heard a leading Black voice in the nation’s long march toward civil rights. But
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LIVE UPDATES: Jury deliberations begin after closing arguments in Derek Chauvin trial
The fate of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin accused of killing George Floyd is now in the hands of jurors. Prosecutors and defense attorneys ended closing arguments Monday after making their cases to jurors following weeks of testimony amid
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Celebrities react to Derek Chauvin trial verdict: ‘Justice’
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been found guilty on all three charges in connection with the May 2020 death of George Floyd. Chauvin, 45, was charged with second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. As
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New York Post
George Floyd’s family fights back tears as it hails Derek Chauvin conviction
MINNEAPOLIS — George Floyd’s kin fought back tears Tuesday as they hailed the conviction of ex-cop Derek Chauvin in the 42-year-old black man’s death — saying it wasn’t just a victory for them but for the world. “What a day to be a Floyd, man,’’ brother Terrence
Breitbart
Report: Democrats Feeling Pressure to Censure Rep. Maxine Waters
House Democrats are under pressure due to Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) and her “confrontational” comments in Minnesota on Saturday. Fox News reported many Democrats are upset with Waters and “are concerned about the optics of potential violence being linked back
Fox News
Derek Chauvin charges explained: What prosecutors must prove
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is charged with second- and third-degree murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd last May. Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill read 14 pages of instructions to the jurors Monday outlining the three
Red State
HOT TAKES: Nancy Pelosi Thanks George Floyd for Being Murdered in Weird, Narcissistic Rant
This afternoon, the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial was released. Chauvin was found guilty of all three counts, including two counts of murder, in the death of George Floyd last summer. I personally don’t understand how 2nd-degree and 3rd-degree murder
New York Post
Derek Chauvin may be guilty, but Waters and Biden made sure this will drag on in appeal
Remember when the Left used to go ballistic over President Trump’s propensity to lob rhetorical bombs into pending investigations and prosecutions? Good times, good times. Well, Trump is gone and, mirabile dictu, and we’re beginning to notice that the Left’s
Breitbart
Newt Gingrich: Policies of Tlaib and Waters ‘Endanger Innocent Americans’
Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich warned Tuesday that Reps. Maxine Waters and Rashida Tlaib are “radical demagogues” whose policies would “undermine the U.S. Constitution.” Waters has encouraged “the rule of the mob over the rule of law” while “urging
New York Post
Crowd reacts to Derek Chauvin trial outside courthouse
MINNEAPOLIS — Wild cheers erupted and tears flowed outside the courthouse Tuesday where former city cop Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all charges in the death of George Floyd. “The sun is out,” a 24-year-old Minneapolis woman told The Post moments after
Fox News
Biden DOJ dispatches 'peacemakers' to Minneapolis ahead of Chauvin verdict: report
The Justice Department has reportedly dispatched officials from its Community Relations Service to act as peacemakers and facilitate listening sessions amid fallout from the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial. The verdict was expected to be read on Tuesday
Newsmax
Democrats Vote Not to Censure Maxine Waters
Every Democrat in the House of Representative voted against a resolution to censure Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif. for saying protesters in Minnesota should "get more confrontational" if the Derek Chavin verdict didn't turn out the way they liked. "They made
Washington Times
Illinois National Guard activated ahead of Chauvin verdict
CHICAGO (AP) - Gov. J.B. Pritzker activated the Illinois National Guard Monday ahead of an expected verdict in the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer charged with George Floyd’s death. The move was in response to a request from Chicago Mayor Lori
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New York Post
Jurors finish first day of deliberations in Derek Chauvin murder trial
MINNEAPOLIS — Jurors deciding the fate of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the alleged murder of George Floyd finished their first day of deliberations on Monday. The 12-juror panel is due to resume deliberating on Tuesday morning. The high-profile
Red State
Minneapolis's Mayor Effectively Said the Chauvin Trial's Verdict Doesn't Matter and Ensured Riots Destroy the City
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey may have just handed over the city to rioters and made it clear that regardless of the facts, the overarching leftist narrative surrounding the Derek Chauvin trial is the real story regardless of the facts. In a video released
Breitbart
Dershowitz: Maxine Waters’ Tactics ‘Borrowed Precisely from the Ku Klux Klan’
Tuesday on Newsmax TV’s “Stinchfield,” Harvard law professor emeritus Alan Dershowitz addressed Rep. Maxine Waters’ (D-CA) tactics amid the Derek Chauvin trial, saying she is trying to “influence” and “intimidate” the jury. Dershowitz said Waters is taking
Fox News
What happens now that jurors in Derek Chauvin's murder trial are sequestered?
The jury in the Derek Chauvin's murder trial has entered its second day of deliberations to determine whether the former Minneapolis police officer will be held responsible for George Floyd's death in May. Chauvin faces second-degree murder, third-degree murder
BBC
George Floyd: Crowd outside court reacts to Derek Chauvin guilty verdicts
People gathered outside court in Minneapolis erupted in cheers upon hearing that Derek Chauvin had been found guilty of all charges over George Floyd's death. The former police officer has been convicted on all three charges - second degree murder, third degree
Chicago Tribune
Derek Chauvin verdict: Jury deliberates ex-cop’s fate in George Floyd’s death as a skittish city awaits
The jury of six white people and six people who are Black or multiracial was set for its first full day of deliberations. The jury, anonymous by order of the judge and sequestered now until they reach a verdict, spent just a few hours on their task Monday after
BBC
George Floyd: Jury returns guilty verdicts in Derek Chauvin trial
After less than a day of deliberation, jurors have found Derek Chauvin guilty of all charges over George Floyd's death. The jury returned guilty verdicts of second degree murder, third degree murder and manslaughter. The former police officer was filmed kneeling
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VACCINE, TRUMP, JOHNSON, BLOOD
Washington Times
Nevada teen suffers seizures, brain clots after J&J vaccine
LAS VEGAS (AP) - An 18-year-old woman in Nevada who suffered seizures after receiving the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine has received three brain surgeries related to blood clots, a spokesperson for her family said. Emma Burkey began feeling sick about
Huffington Post
Conservative Group Calls Out ‘Groveling’ Marco Rubio Over Trump In Damning Ad
A conservative group is calling out Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) for hypocrisy when it comes to former President Donald Trump. Rubio warned in 2016 that Trump “would shatter the party and the conservative movement” and called him a “con artist.” But as the new
OANN
EU regulator backs J&J shot, finds possible link to clots
FILE PHOTO: A vial of the Johnson & Johnson's coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine is seen at Northwell Health's South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore, New York, U.S., March 3, 2021. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton FILE PHOTO: A vial of the Johnson & Johnson's
ABC
J&J records $100 million in sales from the COVID-19 vaccine
Big jumps in sales of prescription drugs and medical devices helped Johnson & Johnson boost first-quarter profit nearly 7%, blowing past Wall Street forecasts NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. -- Big jumps in sales of prescription drugs and medical devices helped Johnson
Newsmax
EU Will Restart Shipments of J&J Vaccine Despite Rare Clot Risk
The European Union’s drug regulatory agency said Tuesday that it found a “possible link” between Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine and extremely rare blood clots and recommended a warning be added to the label. But experts at the agency reiterated that the
USA Today
European drug regulator backs J&J vaccine; Ted Nugent tests positive, has to 'crawl out of bed': Live COVID-19 updates
The European Union's drug regulator ruled today that a warning about unusual blood clots associated with with low levels of blood platelets should be added to the product information for Johnson & Johnson's vaccine – but concluded that the vaccine's benefits
New York Post
Trump urges Americans to get vaccinated, takes shot at J&J pause
Former President Donald Trump urged Americans to get vaccinated against the coronavirus in a Monday night interview where he again criticized the federal pause of the Johnson & Johnson jab. “I encourage them to take it,” Trump told Fox News’ Sean Hannity in
NPR
EU Regulator: 'Possible Link' Between Johnson & Johnson Vaccine And Rare Blood Clots
EU Regulator: 'Possible Link' Between Johnson & Johnson Vaccine And Rare Blood Clots Enlarge this image toggle caption Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times via Getty Imag Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times via Getty Imag The European Union's drug regulator
National Review
FDA Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Fiasco Shows Agency’s Stifling Regulatory Regime
A person receives a dose of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine at a vaccination center in Chicago, Ill., April 6, 2021. (Carlos Barria/Reuters) The regulatory agency regularly hamstrings the development and use of essential medicines. Last week, the
CNN
Trump interview with Sean Hannity: The 35 most outrageous lines
(CNN) On Monday night, former President Donald Trump sat down with Fox News' Sean Hannity for his first on-camera interview since leaving the White House in January. I use the word "interview" lightly here because what Hannity did in his capacity as a "journalist"
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Trump: Looking at 2024 Run ‘Very Seriously, Beyond Seriously’
Monday on FNC’s “Hannity,” former President Donald Trump discussed his future plans, including another bid for the White House in 2024. Trump told Fox News host Sean Hannity he was looking at the 2024 bid “beyond seriously” during a sitdown interview at Mar-a-Lago
USA Today
European drug regulator backs J&J vaccine, says blood clot risk is small; Ted Nugent tests positive: Live COVID-19 updates
The European Union's drug regulator ruled today that a warning about unusual blood clots associated with with low levels of blood platelets should be added to the product information for Johnson & Johnson's vaccine – but concluded that the vaccine's benefits
Fox News
Trump tells 'Hannity' he's 'very seriously' considering 2024 run, misses 'helping people' the most
In an exclusive, hour-long interview, former President Donald Trump told "Hannity" Monday that he will "very seriously" consider running again in 2024 if the Republican Party can "get the right people" on Capitol Hill. "It's very important that we get the
CNN
These blood clot experts want you to get a Covid-19 vaccine. Here's why.
(CNN) It was just about a year ago that doctors started noticing Covid-19 patients showing up in emergency rooms with strokes, and complained that blood clots were clogging up dialysis machines and other equipment being used to keep coronavirus patients alive. Frantic
Town Hall
Trump Didn't Form a Populist Coalition; He Was the Result of One
The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com. PITTSBURGH -- They're still there, planted in front of stately homes in wealthy suburban neighborhoods, on flagpoles in middle-class communities,
CNN
EMA finds 'possible link' between Johnson & Johnson vaccine and blood clots
London (CNN) Europe's medicines regulator said it has found a possible link between the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine and rare blood clots, but emphasized that the overall benefits of getting the shot outweigh the risks. The news, announced Tuesday, threw
New York Post
Trump says he is ‘beyond seriously’ considering 2024 White House run
Former President Donald Trump said he is “seriously” considering another White House bid during an interview that aired Monday night. Trump teased the idea of a 2024 presidential run, but again declined to fully commit, during a sit-down interview with Fox
CNN
Trump-Hannity interview: Brianna Keilar breaks down Trump's first in-person interview since leaving White House
CNN's Brianna Keilar reacts to former President Donald Trump's first in-person interview since leaving the White House where he spoke to Fox News' Sean Hannity.
New York Post
EU agency finds ‘possible link’ between J&J vaccine, blood clots
The European Union’s drug regulatory agency said Tuesday that it found a “possible link” between Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose COVID-19 vaccine and “very rare cases of unusual blood clots” — but that the shot’s benefits still outweigh the risks. The European
Huffington Post
Sean Hannity Mocked For 'Insane' Praise Of Trump During Bonkers Fox News Interview
Fox News host Sean Hannity is still smitten with former President Donald Trump. On Monday night, he opened an interview with Trump using praise so over-the-top it almost looked sarcastic. “I know a lot of people that are around you every day. This is what
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Newsmax
Trump: 'Beyond Seriously' Considering 2024 White House Bid
Former President Donald Trump is now saying he is "beyond seriously" considering another bid for the White House in 2024, but is still declining to fully commit to a campaign. "From a legal standpoint, I don't really want to talk about it yet. It's a little
CNN
Donald Trump Jr. takes on new role as top adviser inside the Trump family
(CNN) Former President Donald Trump has elevated his son Donald Trump Jr. to an unofficial new role inside his orbit as he weighs the idea of a comeback presidential bid in 2024 that would require him to maintain a vice grip on the Republican base for any chance
Fox News
EU regulator to issue advice on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
Experts at the European Medicines Agency are preparing to present Tuesday the conclusions of their investigation into possible links between the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine and very rare cases of unusual clotting disorders detected in the U.S. Last
Town Hall
The Hysterical Reaction to the Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Endangers Lives
The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com. Editors Note: This column was co-written by Timothy Allen Pausing the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine will result in more deaths. The recommendation
Fox News
Trump: FDA pausing Johnson & Johnson was ‘terrible,’ only benefits Pfizer, Moderna
The FDA made an awful decision to temporarily pull back Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine distribution, Former President Donald Trump shared with "Hannity" in an exclusive interview on Monday. "I think it’s very suspect as what they did with Johnson &
New York Post
J&J reports $100M in sales of COVID-19 vaccine
Health care giant Johnson & Johnson reported strong first-quarter numbers, boosted by sales of its one-dose COVID-19 vaccine — despite the shot currently being on pause in the United States. J&J reported a first-quarter net income of $6.2 billion ($2.32 per
Washington Times
EU drug regulator prepares to issue advice on J&J COVID shot
LONDON (AP) - Experts at the European Medicines Agency are preparing to present the conclusions of their investigation later on Tuesday into possible links between the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine and very rare cases of unusual clotting disorders detected
Washington Times
European regulator finds "possible link" between Johnson & Johnson's vaccine and very rare blood clo
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New York Post
Most Americans support Johnson & Johnson vaccine pause: poll
Sign up for our special edition newsletter to get a daily update on the coronavirus pandemic. The vast majority of Americans support the feds pausing the Johnson & Johnson vaccine in response to reports of serious blood clots among a handful of recipients,
Washington Times
Drug, device sales power Johnson & Johnson in first quarter
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) - Big jumps in sales of prescription drugs and medical devices helped Johnson & Johnson boost its first-quarter profit nearly 7%, blowing past Wall Street forecasts. The healthcare giant raised its financial forecasts for 2021. The
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Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine should have warning labels about ‘possible link’ to very rare blood clots, European agency says
It’s not yet clear if there might be a similar mechanism with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. But both the J&J and AstraZeneca vaccines, as well as a Russian COVID-19 vaccine and one from China, are made with the same technology. They train the immune system
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MONDALE, WALTER, 93, PRESIDENT
Breitbart
Graham: ‘Nobody in the World Is Afraid of Joe Biden — And That’s Dangerous for Us Here at Home’
Monday, during an appearance on Fox News Channel’s “Fox News Primetime,” Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) criticized President Joe Biden’s approach to foreign policy on both the Russia and China fronts. Graham argued no one was “afraid” of Biden, which made the
New York Times
Jimmy Carter Leads Tributes to Walter Mondale
Former President Jimmy Carter credited Walter F. Mondale, his onetime vice president who died on Monday at 93, with transforming the office from a secondary role to a governing partner with his political skill and personal integrity. Mr. Carter led the tributes
Fox News
Former Vice President Walter Mondale dies at 93
Walter Mondale, a former vice president and progressive icon who once staged an unsuccessful bid to unseat Republican rival Ronald Reagan, died Monday at age 93. Mondale’s family said he died in Minneapolis, the Associated Press reported. Mondale served as
ABC
Walter Mondale, Carter's vice president, dies at 93
Former Vice President Walter Mondale, a liberal icon who lost the most lopsided presidential election after bluntly telling voters to expect a tax increase if he won, has died MINNEAPOLIS -- Former Vice President Walter F. Mondale, a liberal icon who lost
Washington Times
Herding the big dogs: Biden takes risks with climate 'summit'
President Biden will summon dozens of world leaders Thursday and Friday for a virtual climate change summit aimed at securing historic cuts in pollution, but some key stakeholders, chiefly China and Russia, will likely be logging on with their own competing
LA Times
Walter Mondale dead at 93, former vice president and presidential nominee
Walter Frederick Mondale—a pioneering vice president and a nimble ambassador to Japan, the last Democratic nominee who ran for president as the champion of the New Deal coalition, a Hubert Humphrey protégé who was perhaps the final legatee of the glory days
New York Post
Former Vice President Walter Mondale dead at 93
Walter Mondale, who served as vice president under Jimmy Carter and was the Democratic nominee for president in 1984, died Monday in Minneapolis, a family spokesperson said. He was 93. Nearing his death on Sunday, the elder statesman from Minnesota spoke by
NY Daily News
‘Showed me what was possible’: President Biden, Jimmy Carter lead chorus of tributes to Walter Mondale
Biden recalled Mondale as one of the first senators to greet him when he joined Congress in 1973, and called him a mentor in the art of getting things done in the often Byzantine chamber.
National Review
Walter Mondale, Former Vice President, Dead at 93
Former Vice President Walter Mondale waves to supporters in downtown St. Paul, Minn., in 2002. (Mike Segar/Reuters) Former Vice President Walter Mondale died at age 93 on Monday evening, a family spokesperson announced. Mondale served under President Jimmy
CNN
Former Vice President Walter 'Fritz' Mondale dead at 93
(CNN) Walter "Fritz" Mondale, who served as vice president under then-President Jimmy Carter before waging his own unsuccessful White House bid in 1984, has died, according to family spokesperson Kathy Tunheim. He was 93. Mondale died at home in downtown Minneapolis,
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Red State
Former Senator and Vice President Walter "Fritz" Mondale, Dead at 93
Walter “Fritz” Mondale, who, in his 1984 run for the presidency (against President Ronald Reagan), only won his home state of Minnesota and the District of Columbia, has passed away. He was 93. The Associated Press reported that his family confirmed his death
NPR
Former Vice President Walter Mondale Dies At 93
Former Vice President Walter Mondale Dies At 93 Enlarge this image toggle caption Star Tribune via Getty Images Star Tribune via Getty Images Former Vice President Walter Mondale has died, a family spokesperson confirms to NPR. Mondale was 93. The Minnesota
Newsmax
Walter Mondale, Carter's Vice President, Dies at 93
Former Vice President Walter F. Mondale, a liberal icon who lost the most lopsided presidential election after bluntly telling voters to expect a tax increase if he won, died Monday. He was 93. The death of the former senator, ambassador and Minnesota attorney
Huffington Post
Former Vice President Walter Mondale Dies At 93
Former Vice President Walter Frederick Mondale died Monday at age 93, his family said in a statement. “It is with profound sadness that we share news that our beloved dad passed away today in Minneapolis, Minnesota,” reads the statement. “As proud as we were
Washington Times
Biden's virtual climate summit: Diplomacy sans human touch
WASHINGTON (AP) - There will be no hands to shake or backs to slap, no way to look a foreign leader in the eye. The small human moments that define statecraft will be reduced to images on a screen. President Joe Biden, a most hands-on politician, this week
USA Today
Walter Mondale, former vice president under Jimmy Carter, dead at 93
Walter Mondale, former vice president under Jimmy Carter, dead at 93 Former Vice President Walter Mondale, who was also the Democratic nominee for president in 1984, died on Monday at the age of 93.
Fox News
Lindsey Graham calls Biden’s weakness towards Russia a ‘death sentence’: ‘Nobody’ is afraid of Joe Biden
President Biden is bringing a weaker demeanor to the forefront of the nation and it's apparent in his relationship with Russia, Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., argued Monday on "Fox News Primetime." Russian President Vladimir Putin already challenged Biden once
NY Daily News
Walter Mondale, Carter’s vice president, dies at 93
Mondale started his career in Washington in 1964, when he was appointed to the Senate to replace Humphrey, who had resigned to become vice president. Mondale was elected to a full six-year term with about 54% of the vote in 1966, although Democrats lost the
Washington Times
Former VP, presidential candidate Walter Mondale dies at 93
MINNEAPOLIS — Former Vice President Walter F. Mondale, a liberal icon who lost the most lopsided presidential election after bluntly telling voters to expect a tax increase if he won, died Monday. He was 93. The death of the former senator, ambassador and
New York Times
Walter Mondale, Ex-Vice President and Champion of Liberal Politics, Dies at 93
Walter F. Mondale, the former vice president and champion of liberal politics, activist government and civil rights who ran as the Democratic candidate for president in 1984, losing to President Ronald Reagan in a landslide, died on Monday at his home in Minneapolis.
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Red State
End of an Era: Walter Mondale, Liberal Icon With a (Gasp) Sense of Humor
Former Senator and Jimmy Carter’s Vice President Walter Mondale died Monday of undisclosed causes. But the 93-year-old Minnesotan knew the end was near. He made a round of weekend farewell calls to Democratic friends, including Joe Biden, a close political
Huffington Post
Walter Mondale Remembered As Effective Policymaker, Public Servant
Reaction to the death of former Vice President Walter Mondale, who died Monday in Minneapolis at age 93: “Today I mourn the passing of my dear friend Walter Mondale, who I consider the best vice president in our country’s history. During our administration,
Fox News
Mondale pens touching letter to his team prior to his death
Walter Mondale, the former vice president under Jimmy Carter, died at 93 years old on Monday and wrote his staff a touching letter before his death. MONDALE DEAD AT 93 He wrote that it was becoming clear that his "time has come." He wrote that he was looking
New York Post
Biden reacts to death of ‘dear friend and mentor’ Walter Mondale
President Joe Biden reacted to the death of Vice President Walter Mondale by remembering him as a “dear friend and mentor” who gave him trusted guidance throughout his political career. In a statement released after Mondale’s death, Biden said he and First
Chicago Tribune
Walter Mondale, vice president to Jimmy Carter and a liberal icon, dies at 93
Mondale started his career in Washington in 1964, when he was appointed to the Senate to replace Humphrey, who had resigned to become vice president. Mondale was elected to a full six-year term with about 54% of the vote in 1966, although Democrats lost the
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POLICE, SHOT, SHOOTING, OFFICER
USA Today
'We cannot wait': Latino groups in Illinois call for DOJ probe into police shooting of Adam Toledo
A group of Latino lawyers on Tuesday called for the Department of Justice to investigate the fatal shooting of Adam Toledo by a Chicago police officer. The group, which includes the Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois and the Pilsen Law Center, called
Fox News
Alabama police officer shot during routine traffic stop, suspect killed
An Alabama police officer was shot Monday and the suspected gunman was killed after a gunfire exchange, authorities said. A Dothan police officer pulled over a car just before 12:45 p.m. for not displaying a license plate, Police Chief William Benny told Fox
ABC
Alleged gunman in FedEx shooting browsed white supremacist websites, police say
The alleged gunman who killed eight people at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis last week apparently browsed white supremacist websites a little over a year before the deadly shooting, police said. On March 3, 2020, Brandon Hole's mother went to the Indianapolis
Washington Times
Dallas police shoot, kill man brandishing replica handgun
DALLAS (AP) - Dallas police officers shot and killed a man Monday who pointed at them what turned out to be a replica handgun, authorities said. Police responded about 4 p.m. Monday after receiving a call about a man walking along a residential street about
Huffington Post
GOP Congressman Made Emergency Calls To Police Just To See How Quickly They’d Come
Rep. Jeff Fortenberry (R-Neb.) made two false calls for emergency help from U.S. Capitol Police last week ― just to see how long it would take for officers to arrive, according to two Capitol Police officers. Fortenberry told Capitol Police he wanted to test
New York Post
Alabama man killed young mom, shot her son before taking his own life
An Alabama man killed a woman he claimed to be his girlfriend and shot her 4-year-old son before fatally shooting himself during a police chase, authorities said. Katlynn M. Jones, 24, of Jacksonville, Alabama, was discovered dead in her home Saturday from
Red State
Members of The Squad Spend Campaign Funds on "Security" While Campaigning to "Defund the Police"
Put this one right up there in the category with politicians who travel with heavily armed protection details while advocating for gun confiscation laws that would violate the Second Amendment. The Daily Caller has taken some time to examine the campaign spending
Washington Times
Police: Officer fired gun during Omaha arrest; no one hurt
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Omaha police say no one was hurt when an officer fired a gun during arrest in the city this week. The gun was fired Monday in a north Omaha neighborhood during an attempted arrest of a woman wanted on felony warrants, police said in a news
Fox News
AOC, 'Squad' members promote 'Defund the Police' but spend thousands on private security
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and other members of the progressive "Squad" spent thousands of dollars on private security despite calling on cities to defund police departments, Federal Election Commission filings show. The group of progressive,
Washington Times
Latino groups want DOJ probe of shooting by Chicago police
CHICAGO (AP) - Latino lawyers and community leaders on Tuesday will ask the Department of Justice to investigate the fatal shooting of a 13-year-old boy by a Chicago police officer. The group also will call on Mayor Lori Lightfoot to accelerate court-supervised
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Washington Times
Police: Man shot by Portland police had replica handgun
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - A man fatally shot in a Portland city park on Friday by police had a replica gun, authorities said Monday. Oficers were sent to Lents Park on Saturday morning after someone reported that a man, later identified as 46-year-old Robert Douglas
Washington Times
Officer wounded, driver killed in Dothan shooting
DOTHAN, Ala. (AP) - A confrontation that began with a routine traffic stop ended with a motorist dead and a police officer wounded with a gunshot in a leg, authorities said. A Dothan police officer stopped a car in a neighborhood around noon Monday because
Washington Times
Man with Adam Toledo when he was shot by police out of jail
CHICAGO (AP) - The man who was allegedly with a 13-year-old shortly before the child was shot to death by a Chicago police officer has been bailed out of jail, the Cook County Sheriff’s Department revealed Monday. Ruben Roman, 21, was placed on electronic
Washington Times
Legislature approves duty to intervene police reform bill
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - The Washington Legislature on Tuesday approved a measure requiring police to intervene if they see a fellow officer using, or attempting to use, excessive force. On a 31-18 vote, the Senate concurred with changes the made in the House
Washington Times
Police say man shot to death in north St. Louis County
ST. LOUIS (AP) - A man has been killed in an unincorporated area of north St. Louis County, police there said. St. Louis County Police said officers were called to an area along Hallstead Drive late Monday afternoon for reports of a shooting and found a man
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SHOOTING, GROCERY, DEAD, STORE
USA Today
'Tragic situation': At least 1 dead, 2 hurt in shooting at Stop and Shop grocery store in West Hempstead, New York; manhunt underway
NEW YORK – At least one person was killed and two injured after a shooter opened fire inside a manager's office at a Long Island grocery store Tuesday, police said. Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder named Gabriel DeWitt Wilson as a person of
Washington Times
Sikh group wants probe of gunman's possible supremacist link
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - A Sikh civil rights organization called on law enforcement Tuesday to investigate whether a former FedEx employee who fatally shot eight people - four of them Sikhs - at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis last week had any ties to hate groups. The
New York Times
Shooting at Long Island Grocery Store Leaves 1 Dead, 2 Wounded
A gunman walked into the manager’s office of a Stop & Shop grocery store on Long Island on Tuesday and opened fire, killing one person and wounding two others before fleeing, the police said. The police said they were searching for a man wanted in connection
Fox News
Officer-involved shooting leaves 1 person dead in Ohio
An officer-involved shooting in Columbus, Ohio on Tuesday afternoon left one person dead, FOX 28 reports. Police were originally called to the scene on the east side of the city around 3:45 p.m. on a report of an attempted stabbing, according to the local
ABC
1 dead, 2 hurt in Long Island supermarket office shooting, suspect at large: Police
Police said they believe the suspect was or is an employee of the store. One person was killed and two others were injured in a shooting at an office of a Stop & Shop supermarket in West Hempstead, New York, on Tuesday, police said. The survivors' conditions
Breitbart
One Dead, Suspect on Loose After Long Island Grocery Shooting
One person is dead and the gunman is on the loose following a late morning shooting at a Long Island grocery store. The New York Post reports the suspect fired shots around 11:15 a.m. NBC 4 New York notes the shots were fired in the Stop & Shop grocery in
CNN
A year before the Indianapolis FedEx mass shooting, the gunman browsed white supremacist websites, police say
(CNN) The gunman in an Indianapolis shooting that left eight people dead at a FedEx facility browsed white supremacist websites a little over a year before the attack, police said. In March 2020, the mother of gunman Brandon Hole contacted police because she
Red State
BLM Head Toward Location of New Police Shooting, Only to Turn Around Because of a Small Problem
It’s not a secret that BLM protesters don’t give a darn about the actual facts surrounding any police shooting. They simply assume that any police shooting is inherently wrong and racist, never mind any facts that might inconveniently upset that assumption.
USA Today
'Run and get out': At least 1 dead, 2 hurt in shooting at Stop & Shop grocery store in West Hempstead, New York; suspect captured
NEW YORK – At least one person was killed and two injured after a shooter opened fire inside a manager's office at a Long Island grocery store Tuesday, police said. The Nassau County Police Department tweeted that the suspect "has been apprehended and taken
Washington Times
1 killed, 2 wounded in shooting at N.Y. grocery store, say Nassau County police
WEST HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP) — One person was killed and two people were injured in a shooting at a Long Island grocery store, Nassau County police said Tuesday. The person killed was a 49-year-old employee, police said at an afternoon press conference near the
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USA Today
1 killed, 2 wounded in shooting at NY grocery store
1 killed, 2 wounded in shooting at NY grocery store An employee was killed and two people were wounded Tuesday in a shooting at a Long Island grocery store. Officials say a person of interest in the shooting had worked at the store and remains at large. (April
Fox News
Shooting at suburban New York grocery store leaves 3 wounded; manhunt underway, reports say
Three people were shot, including one person who is believed to have died, and a gunman, who opened fire at a suburban New York grocery store, is on the loose Tuesday morning, according to local reports. The shooter opened fire at a Stop & Shop grocery store
USA Today
Stop and Shop shooting: At least 1 dead, 2 injured in shooting at grocery store in West Hempstead, New York, police say
NEW YORK – At least one person was killed and two injured after a shooter opened fire inside a manager's office at a Long Island grocery store Tuesday, police said. Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder named Gabriel DeWitt Wilson as a person of
USA Today
Stop and Shop shooting: At least 1 dead, 2 hurt as gunfire erupts at grocery store in West Hempstead, New York; manhunt underway for suspect
NEW YORK – At least one person was killed and two injured after a shooter opened fire inside a manager's office at a Long Island grocery store Tuesday, police said. Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder named Gabriel DeWitt Wilson as a person of
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COVID, 19, CASES, UPDATES
Washington Times
Texas reports above-average number of COVID-19 cases, deaths
Above-average numbers of new COVID-19 cases and deaths were reported Tuesday in Texas, officials said. The Texas Department of State Health Services reported 4,375 new cases and 59 new deaths, above seven-day rolling averages computed by Johns Hopkins University
USA Today
US reporting more than 400K cases per week; State Department to raise travel alert level to most countries: Live COVID-19 updates
The Biden administration is lauding the significant strides made by both states and communities to combat COVID, while simultaneously warning that the fight is not over yet. “While we’re making extraordinary strides in the number of people vaccinated, we still
Washington Examiner
Kentucky Supreme Court to hear two cases involving COVID-19 orders
The Kentucky Supreme Court will hear two cases simultaneously that deal with orders Gov. Andy Beshear has issued related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision comes after a judge in Scott County earlier this month granted a temporary injunction against the
CNN
US coronavirus: The US is vaccinating Americans at a record pace. But here's why Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations are up
(CNN) Experts say Covid-19 vaccinations in the US are continuing at an impressive pace, and now all Americans 16 and up can get a shot. But a leading health official said that the country remains in a "complicated stage" of the pandemic. "More people in the
Washington Times
Kentucky reports 609 new COVID-19 cases
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky reported more than 600 new coronavirus cases and 13 more virus-related deaths Tuesday as the governor continued urging people to take the COVID-19 vaccine. The statewide rate of positive cases was 3.44%. “As our case numbers
USA Today
Ted Nugent tests positive, has to 'crawl out of bed'; herd immunity may not be likely in US, some experts say: Live COVID-19 updates
The Biden administration is lauding the significant strides made by states and communities to combat COVID, while simultaneously warning that the fight is not over yet. “While we’re making extraordinary strides in the number of people vaccinated, we still
Washington Times
COVID-19 cases rising despite half of adults in U.S. receiving their first vaccine
Half of U.S. adults have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, but cases are still rising, driven by fast-moving variants and spread among younger people who haven’t been vaccinated in hot spots such as Michigan. Daily cases remain close to the
USA Today
Global infections growing at record pace despite vaccines: Live COVID-19 updates
The Biden administration is lauding the significant strides made by states and communities to combat COVID, while simultaneously warning that the fight is not over yet. “While we’re making extraordinary strides in the number of people vaccinated, we still
USA Today
Global infections growing at record pace despite vaccines; herd immunity may not be likely in US, some experts say: Live COVID-19 updates
The Biden administration is lauding the significant strides made by states and communities to combat COVID, while simultaneously warning that the fight is not over yet. “While we’re making extraordinary strides in the number of people vaccinated, we still
USA Today
In California: COVID-19 cases down 25%, and no masks required during Oscars
Plus: What to do with your COVID-19 vaccination card. A staffing crisis hits San Francisco restaurants. And a tiny town will cut water use by 74%. I'm Winston Gieseke, philanthropy and special sections editor for The Desert Sun in Palm Springs, bringing you
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BUSH, GOP, GEORGE, NATIVIST
Breitbart
George W. Bush: GOP Today Is ‘Isolationist, Protectionist, and to a Certain Extent, Nativist’
Former President George W. Bush on Tuesday weighed in on the state of the GOP. NBC “Today” host Hoda Kotb asked Bush how he sees the Republican Party now over 10 years out of office. Bush, who is promoting his new book called “Out of Many, One: Portraits
ABC
Bush criticizes GOP isolationism, anti-immigration rhetoric
WASHINGTON -- George W. Bush says the Republican Party he served as president has become “isolationist, protectionist and, to a certain extent, nativist” and says he’s especially concerned about anti-immigration rhetoric. “It's a beautiful country we have
Washington Times
George W. Bush: Today's GOP is 'isolationist, protectionist and to a certain extent nativist'
Former President George W. Bush said Tuesday the Republican Party looks a lot different from when he left Washington. “I would describe it as isolationist, protectionist and to a certain extent nativist,” Mr. Bush said on NBC News’ “Today.” “It is not exactly
Newsmax
George W. Bush: Modern GOP Is 'Isolationist, Protectionist, Nativist'
The modern Republican party is "isolationist, protectionist, and to a certain extent, nativist," former President George W. Bush said Tuesday, adding that the more conservative leanings are "not my vision" for the party. However, Bush told NBC's "Today," during
Fox News
Networks tee up George W. Bush to hit GOP but not Biden on immigration
Two network news interviewers failed to ask former President George W. Bush his direct thoughts on President Biden's immigration policies while teeing him up to criticize modern Republican ones. In spite of the ongoing border crisis that has dominated the
Conservative Daily News
George Bush Calls Republican Party ‘Isolationist, Protectionist, And To A Certain Extent Nativist’
Former President George W. Bush commented on the present-day Republican Party on Tuesday and said it wasn’t what he had envisioned. “I would describe it as isolationist, protectionist and to a certain extent nativist,” Bush said on “The TODAY Show.” The former
National Review
Former President George W. Bush Laments Modern GOP's 'Nativist' Tendencies
Former President George W. Bush arrives before the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States in Washington, D.C., January 20, 2021. (Brendan Mcdermid/Reuters) Former President George W. Bush said recently that he would describe the
Breitbart
GOP Insiders: Bush 'Laughably Out of Touch' with Pro-Mass Migration Tour
Former President George W. Bush’s media tour promoting mass immigration to the United States is “laughably out of touch” with GOP voters and Americans at large, Republican insiders tell Breitbart News. While promoting his new book Out of Many, One, featuring
Washington Times
Bush criticizes GOP isolationism, anti-immigration rhetoric
WASHINGTON (AP) - George W. Bush says the Republican Party he served as president has become “isolationist, protectionist and, to a certain extent, nativist” and says he’s especially concerned about anti-immigration rhetoric. “It’s a beautiful country we have
Washington Times
Ex-President George W. Bush advocates 'compassionate touch' on immigration
Former President George W. Bush said Tuesday the challenges on the nation’s southern border have been exacerbated by a lack of manpower and a deterioration of the discourse that demonizes immigrants for political gain. Mr. Bush said the immigration system
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APPLE, APP, NEW, PARLER
ABC
Apple signals return of right-wing 'free speech' app Parler
Apple said it has an agreement to reinstate Parler, the social network popular with supporters of former President Donald Trump it kicked off its app store in January over ties to the deadly siege on the U.S. Capitol Apple said it has reached an agreement
Red State
Parler is Set for a Triumphant Return to Apple's App Store – RedState
Parler is back. On the Apple App Store, that is. Or, it will be. You’ll no doubt recall a Big Tech move against the social media platform following January 6th’s chaos at the Capitol. On the 9th, Apple removed the app from its store — despite being the
Vox
Apple will let podcasters sell subscriptions and keep a cut for itself
Apple more or less invented podcasting. Now it’s finally going to try to make money from it: The company plans to start selling subscriptions to podcasts and keeping a slice of each transaction for itself. Apple CEO Tim Cook briefly mentioned plans to roll
Washington Times
Apple to host virtual iPad event, may hint at new AirPods
Many of us may be suffering from virtual event fatigue after a year of video calls. But not Apple, which plans new product announcements at what seems likely to be an iPhone-less online event on Tuesday It’s the first such event for the company in 2021. Analysts
CNN
Apple's iOS 14.5 update lands next week — including new emojis, big privacy changes
(CNN Business) Apple unveiled a slew of new products at its annual Spring launch on Tuesday, but waited until after the event to announce big changes coming to software for iPhones and iPads "next week." The company said in a press release that it will roll
Newsmax
Apple Brings Social Media Platform Parler Back to App Store
Apple Inc will bring social media app Parler, favored by U.S conservatives, back to its App Store after the iPhone maker pulled it after the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol attack, according to a letter sent to two Republican lawmakers. The letter, obtained by Reuters,
New York Times
Apple shows off new devices and sets release date for disputed iPhone software.
Apple unveiled a series of new products on Tuesday that showed how it continues to center its marketing pitch around consumer privacy, at the potential expense of other companies, while muscling into new markets pioneered by much smaller competitors. Apple
NPR
Far-Right Friendly Platform Parler Expected To Return To App Store Next Week
Far-Right Friendly Platform Parler Expected To Return To App Store Next Week Enlarge this image toggle caption Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Months after dropping Parler from
CNN
Apple unveils a new iPad Pro, colorful iMacs, AirTag and more
(CNN Business) Apple made good on its "Spring loaded" promise by unveiling a slew of new products at its annual Spring product launch event. From a new IPad Pro and redesigned, colorful iMacs to a purple iPhone, the long-awaited AirTag location tracker, and
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PRESIDENT, IDRISS, CHAD, KILLED
Huffington Post
Chadian President Idriss Deby Itno Killed In Battle After 30 Years In Power: Military
N’DJAMENA, Chad (AP) — Chadian President Idriss Deby Itno, who ruled the central African nation for more than three decades, was killed Tuesday on the battlefield in a fight against rebels, the country’s top military commander announced on national television
Washington Times
Military says that Chad's president killed on battlefield
N’DJAMENA, Chad (AP) — Chadian President Idriss Deby Itno, who ruled the central African nation for more than three decades, was killed Tuesday on the battlefield in a fight against rebels, the military announced on national television and radio. An 18-month
CNN
Chad's President Idriss Deby killed in frontline clashes with rebels, source says
(CNN) Chad's long-serving President Idriss Deby has died from injuries suffered on the frontline, an African diplomatic source told CNN on Tuesday. It comes following attacks in the north of the country by rebels. Rebels of the Front for Change and Concord
Fox News
Chad president Idriss Deby Itno dies in fight against rebels, military says
Chadian President Idriss Deby Itno died on a battlefield Tuesday in the fight against rebels who opposed his rule, the central African nation’s military announced. The news comes just hours after electoral officials had declared Deby – who has led Chad for
ABC
Chad president dies in battle with rebel group, nation's army says
Idriss Déby Itno had just secured another six years in office in April elections PARIS -- Newly reelected president of Chad, Marshal Idriss Déby Itno, died Tuesday on the battlefield in clashes with rebels, according to the Chadian army. "Supreme Chief of
New York Post
Chad’s longtime president Idriss Déby dies after fight against rebels
Chad President Idriss Déby — who ruled the central African country for over 30 years — died Tuesday of wounds suffered on the battlefield during a fight against rebels, the military announced. The stunning announcement on national media came just hours after
NPR
Chad's President, Idriss Déby, Reportedly Killed During Clash With Rebels
Chad's President, Idriss Déby, Reportedly Killed During Clash With Rebels Enlarge this image toggle caption Marco Longari/AFP via Getty Images Marco Longari/AFP via Getty Images Idriss Déby Itno, the president of Chad and one of Africa's longest-serving leaders,
NY Daily News
Chadian President Idriss Deby Itno killed Tuesday on battlefield
Chadian President Idriss Deby Itno meets with U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power at the presidential palace in N'Djamena, Chad, Wednesday, April 20, 2016. Idriss Deby Itno, who ruled the central African nation for more than three decades,
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SIGNS, LAW, DESANTIS, FLORIDA
Red State
Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs The Nation’s Toughest Anti-Rioting Law
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is putting on a clinic for other leaders who wish to crack down on rioting and looting. On Monday, the governor signed into law a bill designed to curb violent protests in the state. DeSantis announced the signing of HB 1 during a
CNN
Florida governor signs controversial 'pro-law enforcement' law cracking down on riots
(CNN) Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed into law a controversial bill that aims to crack down on riots and property damage in the face of fierce opposition from Democrats in the state, who argue it will have a chilling effect on peaceful protests. The
New York Post
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs controversial ‘anti-riot’ bill
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed into law an “anti-riot” aimed at cracking down on civil unrest — with provisions that include civil immunity to people who drive through protesters blocking roads. The controversial law was inked on Monday and goes into
Fox News
DeSantis sending message that protesting is okay, but rioting is 'unacceptable': Florida sheriff
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd joined "Fox & Friends" Tuesday and said that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' new anti-rioting bill sends a message that protests are fine, but violence is not. DESANTIS SIGNS FLORIDA'S 'ANTI-RIOT' BILL INTO LAW GRADY JUDD: [The bill]
Newsmax
DeSantis Quietly Signs Law Approving $1B Online Sales Tax
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis this week quietly signed a bill adding sales taxes to online purchases made by Floridians that could cost residents an estimated $1 billion per year, the Sun Sentinel reports. "Governor just signed a bill into law to increase your
Fox News
Rep. Val Demings explodes at Rep. Jim Jordan on law enforcement in House hearing
A House hearing broke into disarray on Tuesday during debate over the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act as Rep. Val Demings became emotional when Rep. Jim Jordan tried to interrupt her address on law enforcement. Jordan, R-Ohio, called for an amendment to the bill
Fox News
DeSantis signs Florida's 'anti-riot' bill into law
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed into law Florida’s "anti-riot" bill, which increases penalties for crimes committed during riots and is aimed at "combating public disorder." "If you look at the breadth of this particular piece of legislation, it is the
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BIDEN, 20, PSAKI, BORDER
New York Post
On 4/20, pot prisoners ask Biden to honor campaign pledge and free them
WASHINGTON — As marijuana users celebrate 4/20 on Tuesday, jailed pot dealers are pleading with President Biden to honor his campaign promise to release “everyone” in prison for marijuana. The White House is involved in initial talks about a new clemency initiative.
Conservative Daily News
President Joe Biden’s Schedule for Tuesday, April 20, 2021
56 VIEWS Share Tweet Whatsapp Reddit Print Mail Summary: President Joe Biden will receive his daily briefing on Tuesday then he will meet with Democrats from the Congressional Hispanic Caucus leadership. In the afternoon, the president will take a virtual
Red State
Jen Psaki Isn't Even Trying Anymore, Relentlessly Lies When Confronted With Biden's Comments
Yesterday, the White House made the stunning admission that what Joe Biden says isn’t to be taken as an official position of the administration after he called the border situation a crisis. In less partisan times, everyone would be in agreement that such a
Newsmax
WH Walks Back Biden Reference to Immigration 'Crisis'
When President Joe Biden used the term "crisis" in discussing the immigration picture over the weekend, many observers called it the first time he'd used the word in connection with the flood of migrants looking to gain entry to the U.S . But on Monday, the
New York Post
4/20 No: Psaki blows smoke as reporters roll on Biden pledge to free pot prisoners
WASHINGTON — White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Tuesday declined to say if President Biden will honor his campaign promise to release “everyone” jailed for pot. Psaki was blasted with 4/20 questions on the unofficial pot holiday — with one reporter joking
New York Post
McConnell mocks Biden being ‘overruled’ by Psaki on term border ‘crisis’
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday ridiculed President Biden for getting “overruled” by White House press secretary Jen Psaki over calling the migrant surge on the US-Mexico border a “crisis.” McConnell (R-Ky.) said on the Senate floor that
New York Post
Team Biden’s only worry on the border is … words
When it comes to the border crisis, Team Biden seems to think the only real issue is . . . words. Thus did Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Monday make a big point of walking back President Joe Biden’s use of the word “crisis,” insisting he meant the crisis is
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SICKNICK, DEATH, REPORTS, MEDICAL
New York Times
Officer Attacked in Capitol Riot Died of Strokes, Medical Examiner Rules
WASHINGTON — Officer Brian D. Sicknick of the U.S. Capitol Police had multiple strokes hours after sparring with a pro-Trump mob during the Jan. 6 riot and died of natural causes, Washington’s medical examiner said on Monday. The determination is likely to
Breitbart
Democrats Cited Debunked ‘Fire Extinguisher’ Claim in Trump Impeachment Trial
The false claim that Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick was killed by being struck by rioters with a fire extinguisher was debunked Monday by the District of Columbia medical examiner — but not before Democrats cited it in the impeachment trial. As Breitbart
Red State
MSNBC's Chris Hayes Gets Set Straight After Gaslighting Media Reports on Officer Sicknick's Death
As Bonchie reported yesterday, the long-awaited medical examiner’s report on the death of Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick was released Monday. To quickly recap, Washington, D.C. chief medical examiner Francisco J. Diaz ruled that Sicknick “suffered two
Conservative Daily News
Brian Sicknick Died From Natural Causes, Medical Examiner Rules
Capitol police officer Brian Sicknick died from natural causes after suffering two strokes following riots at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, a medical examiner in Washington, D.C. said on Monday. According to The Washington Post, medical examiner Francisco J.
Fox News
Greenwald blasts New York Times, media for initial reports on Sicknick's death: 'Complete fiction'
Washington's top medical examiner debunked a once-widespread media narrative on Monday by announcing U.S. Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick suffered two strokes and died of natural causes the day after he confronted Jan. 6 Capitol rioters. Journalist Glenn
Red State
Tucker Carlson Responds to the Brian Sicknick Revelations With Fiery Interview
Yesterday, the major revelation that Officer Brian Sicknick had not died of injuries sustained during the January 6th unrest at the Capitol boke. According to the medical examiner who gave the determination, Sicknick died of natural causes as a result of having
Red State
WaPo Fact Checker Points out How an Impeachment Claim Goes up in Flames With Sicknick's Cause of Death
The falsehoods surrounding the cause of death of Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick may finally have been put to rest today. The medical examiner finally confirmed that Sicknick suffered two strokes and died from natural causes the day after the Capitol
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LEAGUE, SUPER, CHELSEA, OWNERS
CNN
Several football clubs preparing to leave Super League -- per reports
(CNN) A number of clubs, including Chelsea and Manchester City, are reportedly preparing to leave the newly announced European Super League competition According to multiple reports on Tuesday, including The Athletic and Sky News, Chelsea is preparing documents
Fox News
Chelsea, Man City leading exit from breakaway Super League
Chelsea and Manchester City were preparing to dramatically abandon plans to join a breakaway Super League on Tuesday, threatening to implode the project by a group of elite English, Spanish and Italian clubs less than two days after it was announced. Chelsea
New York Times
Europe’s Super League Plan Is on the Brink of Collapse
Plans for a European soccer superleague appeared on the brink of collapse on Tuesday, a potentially spectacular implosion for a multibillion-dollar proposal that had prompted howls of outrage from nearly every corner of the sport since it was announced on Sunday. Chelsea,
Washington Times
UEFA president urges Super League owners to reverse decision
MONTREUX, Switzerland (AP) - In a direct appeal to the owners of the English clubs in the Super League project, UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin urged them Tuesday to change their minds out of respect for soccer fans. Ceferin both cajoled and criticized the
Fox News
Chelsea preparing to ask out of Super League
Chelsea was preparing to dramatically abandon its plan to join a breakaway Super League on Tuesday, threatening to implode the project by a group of elite English, Spanish and Italian clubs less than two days after it was announced. Chelsea is preparing documents
Fox News
UEFA president urges Super League owners to reverse decision
In a direct appeal to the owners of the English clubs in the Super League project, UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin urged them Tuesday to change their minds out of respect for soccer fans. Ceferin both cajoled and criticized the six-club English group — made
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LEADERS, DEPOT, VOTING, GEORGIA
New York Times
Georgia Faith Leaders to Urge Boycott of Home Depot Over Voting Law
A major coalition of Black faith leaders in Georgia, representing more than 1,000 churches in the state, will call on Tuesday for a boycott of Home Depot, arguing that the company has abdicated its responsibility as a good corporate citizen by not pushing back
Fox News
Home Depot boycott pushed by pastor who called Farrakhan 'one of the greatest leaders of our people'
A Georgia pastor among the Black faith leaders in the state is urging a boycott of Home Depot for insufficiently pushing back on the state's recently-enacted voting law has enthusiastically praised Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan. Farrakhan, a notorious
ABC
Church leaders seek Home Depot boycott on Georgia voting law
A group of religious leaders is calling for a boycott of Georgia-based Home Depot, saying the home improvement giant hasn’t done enough to oppose the state’s new voting laws ATLANTA -- A group of religious leaders is calling for a boycott of Georgia-based
Washington Times
Church leaders seek Home Depot boycott on Georgia voting law
ATLANTA (AP) - A group of religious leaders is calling for a boycott of Georgia-based Home Depot, saying the home improvement giant hasn’t done enough to oppose the state’s new voting laws. African Methodist Episcopal Bishop Reginald Jackson said the company
National Review
Georgia Voting Law: Faith Leaders to Call for Boycott of Home Depot
Voters line up to cast their election ballot at a Cobb County polling station in Marietta, Ga., October 13, 2020. (Elijah Nouvelage/Reuters) A group of black faith leaders representing more than 1,000 churches in Georgia will call for a boycott of Home Depot
Fox News
Conservative Black leaders defend Georgia voting bill, hit 'biased news media' coverage
A group of conservative Black leaders defended the new Georgia voting law In a letter on Tuesday, including one signee who singled out the media for irresponsible coverage of the issue. Media pundits such as MSNBC's Joy Reid have followed President Biden's
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DEAL, NEW, GREEN, CLIMATE
New Republic
The Big Difference Between a Green New Deal and Biden’s Climate Agenda
It’s Green New Deal week on Capitol Hill. Congresswomen Cori Bush and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez introduced a Green New Deal for Cities bill Monday proposing $1 trillion for struggling municipalities to create jobs, mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, and build
Fox News
Rep. Nancy Mace slams Green New Deal 2.0 as way for far left to reshape country
Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., argued Tuesday on "America Reports" that Democrats reintroducing the Green New Deal "is about the far left trying to change and reshape our economy and our country in their socialist vision." Mace made the comments shortly after Sen.
Washington Times
Congressional Democrats announce climate-focused housing package
Congressional Democrats this week redoubled efforts to pull President Biden to the left on his green energy agenda ahead of a two-day global climate-change summit that kicks off Thursday. Senate Budget Committee Chairman Bernard Sanders of Vermont and Rep.
National Review
Markey, AOC Reintroduce Green New Deal
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) hold a news conference for their proposed “Green New Deal”in Washington, February 7, 2019. (Jonathan Ernst/Reuters) Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D., N.Y.) and Senator Ed
Fox News
Dems' Green New Deal 2.0 'not the way forward' on climate change: Lomborg
Bjorn Lomborg, president of Copenhagen Consensus, slammed Democrats’ plans to reintroduce the Green New Deal, stressing that a "smarter approach" is needed. The author of "False Alarm: How Climate Change Panic Costs Us Trillions, Hurts the Poor, and Fails
Fox News
AOC, progressives kick off fresh Green New Deal push with multiple pieces of legislation
Members of the progressive "Squad" rallied around a new push for the "Green New Deal" on Tuesday with separate bills for public housing, a civilian climate corps and funding for cities. "For so long, our movement toward a sustainable future has been divided
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COVID, GERMAN, LONG, HAULERS
ABC
Learning to breathe: German clinic helps COVID long haulers
A clinic on the Baltic coast has become a major rehabilitation center for COVID-19 patients from across Germany, treating 600 people over the past year HEILIGENDAMM, Germany -- Simone Ravera rolls up her trousers, slips off her shoes and socks, then gingerly
OANN
French people in intensive care for COVID 19 at a 2021 high
FILE PHOTO: Medical workers, wearing protective gear, work in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) where patients suffering from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) are treated at Cambrai hospital, France, April 1, 2021. REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol FILE PHOTO: Medical
Fox News
German clinic helps COVID long haulers
Simone Ravera rolls up her trousers, slips off her shoes and socks, then gingerly steps into the chilly waters of the Baltic Sea. The 50-year-old rheumatology nurse is slowly finding her feet again after being struck down with COVID-19 last fall, seemingly
New York Post
German clinic helps COVID long haulers
HEILIGENDAMM, Germany — Simone Ravera rolls up her trousers, slips off her shoes and socks, then gingerly steps into the chilly waters of the Baltic Sea. The 50-year-old rheumatology nurse is slowly finding her feet again after being struck down with COVID-19
Washington Times
Learning to breathe: German clinic helps COVID long haulers
HEILIGENDAMM, Germany (AP) - Simone Ravera rolls up her trousers, slips off her shoes and socks, then gingerly steps into the chilly waters of the Baltic Sea. The 50-year-old rheumatology nurse is slowly finding her feet again after being struck down with
OANN
Senses dulled by COVID-19, French wine tasters fear for livelihood
French oenologist Sophie Pallas, who lost her senses of taste and smell after been infected with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and who now retrains her palate, holds a glass of wine as she poses during a wine tasting session in a shop in Paris, France,
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TRUMP, OHIO, DONALD, REPUBLICANS
ABC
Ohio Republicans aim to rename state park after Donald Trump
A GOP-backed bill would change the name of an Ohio state park to honor former President Donald Trump COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A GOP-backed bill introduced Monday would change the name of an Ohio state park to honor former President Donald Trump. The bill primarily
Washington Times
GOP-backed overhaul of Ohio voting laws nearing release
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A significant rewrite of Ohio’s election laws is under way that could reduce early voting days and prohibit ballot drop boxes while also adding conveniences like online mail-in ballot requests, the bill’s sponsor said this week. State
Newsmax
Ohio Republicans Aim to Rename State Park for Donald Trump
A GOP-backed bill in the Ohio state legislature would change the name of a state park to honor former President Donald Trump. The bill primarily sponsored by freshman Rep. Mike Loychik to rename Mosquito State Park to Donald J. Trump State Park is the latest
Washington Times
Ohio Republicans aim to rename state park after Donald Trump
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A GOP-backed bill introduced Monday would change the name of an Ohio state park to honor former President Donald Trump. The bill primarily sponsored by freshman Rep. Mike Loychik to rename Mosquito State Park to Donald J. Trump State
Washington Times
Trump pollster says GOP support still strong, discredits John Bolton survey
Former President Donald Trump’s pollster pushed back on Tuesday against a poll commissioned by ex-Trump aide-turned-critic John Bolton that showed Mr. Trump’s grip on the Republican Party is slipping. In a statement released by Mr. Trump’s office, pollster
Chicago Tribune
Ohio Republicans want to rename state park for Donald Trump
He added, “This enthusiasm for our former president was also historic throughout the state of Ohio last November as he pushed for initiatives and policies that was very well-received with my constituency and the state.”
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XI, CHINA, UNILATERALISM, JINPING
CNBC
Xi says China 'will never seek hegemony,' no matter how strong it becomes
Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the World Economic Forum WEF Virtual Event of the Davos Agenda and delivers a special address via video link in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 25, 2021. "However strong it may grow, China will never seek hegemony, expansion
Newsmax
China's Xi Gives Thinly Veiled Warning to US Against 'Unilateralism'
China’s President Xi Jinping is calling for a new world order — taking aim at the United States for trying to decouple supply chains and barring high-tech goods from being sold to Chinese companies. "International affairs should be handled by everyone," Xi
CNN
Xi Jinping says 'bossing others around' won't work as US ups pressure on China
Hong Kong (CNN Business) Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for global cooperation in the face of a growing anti-China front led by the United States, warning that an "open world economy" is essential to recovering from the pandemic. "Attempts to erect
Washington Times
Amid US strains, China's Xi warns against 'unilateralism'
BEIJING (AP) - Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called for more equitable management of global affairs and, in an implicit rejection of U.S. dominance, said governments shouldn’t impose rules on others. Xi’s speech at an economic forum comes amid rising
Breitbart
Xi Jinping: China Will Use Belt and Road to Create ‘Rules and Standards’
In his keynote speech to the Boao Forum for Asia annual conference on Tuesday, Chinese dictator Xi Jinping talked about his plans to use the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) to impose China’s vision of universal “rules and standards” on the world, permanently
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BIDDING, CITY, CANADIAN, WAR
New York Times
Canadian Rivals in Bidding War for U.S. Railroad: Live Updates
Live Canadian Rivals in Bidding War for U.S. Railroad: Live Updates RIGHT NOW LVMH, Richemont and Prada unite behind a blockchain consortium. A Canadian railroad seeks to outbid its rival to acquire Kansas City Southern. Canadian National Railway proposed
Washington Times
Kansas City mayor announces marriage, baby with KCK official
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Kansas City, Missouri, Mayor Quinton Lucas has revealed his marriage earlier this month to his longtime girlfriend, who is a Kansas City, Kansas, government official, and announced the birth of their child over the weekend. Lucas, 36,
CNN
Two Canadian railroads launch bidding war for rare access to Mexico
New York (CNN Business) All aboard! There's a bidding war in the railroad industry. Canadian National is offering to buy Kansas City Southern for $33.7 billion, topping a $25 billion bid from rival Canadian Pacific. Kansas City Southern KSU Canadian National
OANN
Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes ahead of schedule after toe surgery
FILE PHOTO: NFL Football - Super Bowl LV - Tampa Bay Buccaneers v Kansas City Chiefs - Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida, U.S. - February 7, 2021 Kansas City Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes REUTERS/Brian Snyder FILE PHOTO: NFL Football - Super Bowl LV - Tampa
Washington Times
CN makes $33.7B bid for Kansas City Southern
A bidding war is breaking out for Kansas City Southern, with Canadian National Railway making a $33.7 billion cash-and-stock offer for the railway. The bid trumps a $25 billion cash-and-stock proposal made by Canadian Pacific last month. Shares of Kansas
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WHITMER, FLORIDA, GRETCHEN, TRAVELED
Fox News
Whitmer faces fresh criticism after visit to Florida revealed
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, the Michigan Democrat who recently blamed travelers for new COVID-19 variants in her state, visited Florida more than a month ago, Fox News confirmed. Fox 2 Detroit reported that Michigan Information and Research Service broke the story
Town Hall
Gretchen Whitmer Traveled to Florida After Blaming That State for Michigan’s Spike in Covid Cases
The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com. What has been a pathetic spin tour for the past couple of weeks has just been revealed to be even more pathetic. Governor Gretchen Whitmer has, in
Washington Times
Whitmer visited elderly father in Florida during pandemic
LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer traveled out of state more than a month ago to visit her elderly father, a snowbird who has lived in Florida and has a chronic disease, her office said Monday. The disclosure confirmed reporting by the Lansing-based
National Review
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer Traveled Out of State Despite COVID Warnings
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer addresses the media in Midland, Mich., about the flooding along the Tittabawassee River, May 20, 2020. (Rebecca Cook/Reuters) Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer traveled out of state to visit her father, who has a chronic
Breitbart
Gretchen Whitmer Traveled to Florida Before Telling Residents Not to
Democrat Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer traveled to Florida one month ago for personal reasons, MIRS News reported Monday. MIRS News reported: While Communications Director Tiffany Brown wouldn’t say where the Democratic governor traveled, a source tells
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ABRAMS, STACEY, GEORGIA, SENATORS
Fox News
GOP senators grill Stacey Abrams on her true feelings on voter security measures
Georgia voting rights activist Stacey Abrams testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday as she and others accused her state's new voting law of being racist. One of the law's requirements Democrats have assailed is that voters show proof of
New York Times
Live Updates: Senators Step Into Voting Rights Debate
Live Live Updates: Senators Step Into Voting Rights Debate The Judiciary Committee is hearing testimony on the fight over voting that has erupted since the 2020 election. Among the witnesses is Stacey Abrams, who plans to argue that Congress must take action
Breitbart
Stacey Abrams Still Insists 2018 Georgia Gov. Election Was 'Stolen' from Voters
Progressive activist Stacey Abrams once again claimed during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing Tuesday that the election for her 2018 gubernatorial campaign “was stolen from the voters of Georgia,” though she concedes “Brian Kemp won under the rules that
National Review
Georgia -- Stacey Abrams Admits Brian Kemp Won 2018 Election ‘Under the Rules That Were in Place’
Former Georgia House of Representatives Minority Leader Stacey Abrams speaks in Atlanta, Ga., November 2, 2020. (Brandon Bell/Reuters) Democrat Stacey Abrams, who ran an unsuccessful bid for Georgia governor in 2018, refused to say whether she still believes
Washington Times
Stacey Abrams ducks her role in MLB pulling All-Star Game out of Georgia
Failed Georgia gubernatorial candidate and voting-rights activist Stacey Abrams refused to take responsibility at a Senate hearing Tuesday for Major League Baseball withdrawing the All-Star Game from Georgia over the state’s new election law that she opposes. “One
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TUBMAN, HOME, HARRIET, MARYLAND
CNN
Archaeologists find Maryland site of home where Harriet Tubman's father once lived
(CNN) Archaeologists working in a remote, marshy site on Maryland's Eastern Shore say they've found the site of home where Ben Ross, the father of famed abolitionist Harriet Tubman, once lived. Maryland Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford announced the discovery at a
Fox News
Harriet Tubman’s lost Maryland home found, archaeologist say
Archaeologists in Maryland say they believe they have found the homesite of famed abolitionist Harriet Tubman’s father. The homesite of Ben Ross was found on property acquired last year by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as an addition to Blackwater National
USA Today
Home where Harriet Tubman likely learned 'how to navigate and survive' discovered in Maryland
A home owned by the father of abolitionist and Underground Railroad leader Harriett Tubman has been discovered in Maryland, and experts say the discovery helps present a clearer picture of Tubman's childhood. The house, owned by Ben Ross, was discovered amid
Washington Times
Archaeologists: Site of Harriet Tubman's father's home found
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) - Archaeologists in Maryland say they believe they have found the homesite of famed abolitionist Harriet Tubman’s father. The homesite of Ben Ross was found on property acquired last year by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as an addition
Huffington Post
Harriet Tubman's Family Home Unearthed In Maryland Wildlife Refuge
Maryland Department of Transportation via Associated Press Items found at an archaeological site near Church Creek, Maryland, are displayed on March 25. State officials say the site is the former home of Harriet Tubman's father, Benjamin Ross. CHURCH CREEK,
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TAX, BIDEN, PLAN, CHILD
National Review
Global Minimum Tax: Janet Yellen Can't End International Competition by Fiat
Then-Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen in Washington, D.C., in 2017. (Jonathan Ernst/Reuters) Yellen can't end international competition by fiat. Over the past 30 years, corporate-tax rates have fallen across the developed world. Advanced economies have
CNBC
Biden's recovery plan for families set to cost more than $1 trillion, extend enhanced child tax credit
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, April 15, 2021. President Joe Biden's next economic recovery package will cost at least $1 trillion and extend the beefed up child tax credit, a source familiar
Breitbart
Joe Biden Planning $1 Trillion More Spending for Child Care, Universal Pre-School, and Free Community Colleges
President Joe Biden and his administration have already outlined their next big spending bill, The American Families Plan. A basic outline of the second bill was revealed by the Washington Post on Tuesday citing “two people aware of internal discussions.” The
Washington Examiner
Illinois firms would pay a combined corporate tax rate of 34.8% under Biden plan
The combined state and federal corporate tax rate in Illinois would reach 34.8 percent under President Biden’s infrastructure plan, representing a tie for the fifth highest levy among the 50 states, according to a new study from the Tax Foundation. U.S. corporations
Washington Times
EXCLUSIVE: Voters overwhelmingly oppose tax hikes coming out of pandemic, says poll
Voters overwhelmingly believe that now is not the time to increase taxes as the U.S. inches out of the coronavirus pandemic, according to polling data first shared with The Washington Times on Tuesday. Eight in 10 voters — including nearly seven in 10 Biden
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STATEHOOD, BIDEN, HOUSE, WHITE
CNBC
Biden administration backs D.C. statehood, urges 'swift' action as House prepares to vote on bill
Activists hold signs as they take part in a rally in support of DC statehood near the US Capitol in Washington, DC on March 22, 2021. The Biden administration on Tuesday formally threw its support behind a long-shot bid from Democrats to make Washington, D.C.,
Breitbart
Biden Admin Backs D.C. Statehood, Defying Past Democrat Administrations
The Biden administration threw its support behind statehood for Washington, DC on Tuesday, bucking previous Democrat administrations’ legal determinations of unconstitutionality. The Office of Management and Budget, under Acting Director Shalanda Young (pictured),
Fox News
Biden White House officially supports making DC the 51st state
President Biden's White House Tuesday formally backed making Washington, D.C., the 51st state of the union and urged Congress to pass the H.R. 51 legislation to give Washingtonians "long overdue full representation." The White House Office of Management and
New York Post
Biden pushes DC statehood, which would likely give Dems two more Senate seats
The White House is officially supporting Democrats’ long-shot effort to grant statehood for Washington, DC — a move that would all but assure the party would gain two more seats in the Senate. “For far too long, the more than 700,000 people of Washington,
Washington Times
White House announces formal support for D.C. statehood bill
The White House on Tuesday formally announced the Biden administration’s support for legislation moving through the House that would make Washington, D.C., the country’s 51st state. “For far too long, the more than 700,000 people of Washington, D.C., have
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BREAKS, HOWE, SHARKS, MARLEAU
OANN
Patrick Marleau breaks Gordie Howe’s record for most NHL games
Apr 19, 2021; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; San Jose Sharks center Patrick Marleau (12) stands during a ceremony to mark his passing Gordie Howe for most NHL games played in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena.
Washington Times
Monday Sports in Brief
HOCKEY LAS VEGAS (AP) - Alex Tuch scored the winner in a shootout and the streaking Vegas Golden Knights beat San Jose 3-2 on Monday night as Sharks forward Patrick Marleau passed Gordie Howe for the most games played in NHL history. Robin Lehner stopped
Fox News
Sharks' Marleau breaks Howe's NHL games played record
LAS VEGAS — Patrick Marleau surpassed "Mr. Hockey" for the most games played in NHL history. Marleau skated in his 1,768th career game to break Gordie Howe’s record when the San Jose Sharks took on the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday night. Though it was on
Fox News
Golden Knights top Sharks 3-2 in shootout on historic night
On a milestone night for Sharks forward Patrick Marleau, a tight game between West Division rivals only seemed fitting. Alex Tuch scored the winner in a shootout and the streaking Vegas Golden Knights beat San Jose 3-2 Monday as Marleau passed Gordie Howe
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YELLOWSTONE, GUIDE, GRIZZLY, BACKCOUNTRY
New York Post
Wilderness guide dies days after grizzly bear attack near Yellowstone
A Montana wilderness guide has died days after being attacked by a grizzly bear near Yellowstone National Park, officials said. Carl Mock, 40, suffered a massive stroke and died Saturday, two days after a bear weighing at least 420 pounds mauled him while
CNN
Backcountry guide mauled to death while fishing near Yellowstone National Park
(CNN) A backcountry guide died Saturday after being attacked by a grizzly bear near Yellowstone National Park, according to officials. Charles "Carl" Mock, 40, of West Yellowstone, was alone fishing west of the park in Montana on Thursday when the bear attacked,
USA Today
Grizzly bear attack kills backcountry guide near Yellowstone National Park
A Montana wilderness guide with a love for the outdoors died after he was mauled by a grizzly bear likely defending a moose carcass near Yellowstone National Park, wildlife officials said. Charles "Carl" Mock, 40, was attacked last week while fishing north
New York Times
Grizzly Bear Fatally Mauls a Backcountry Guide Near Yellowstone Park
In Idaho, Mr. Mock underwent two surgeries that went well, according to a Facebook post from his employer, Backcountry Adventurers, which provides snowmobile rentals and tours of the park. But on Saturday, the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office in Montana announced
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CUOMO, BOOK, ANDREW, ALLEGED
Breitbart
NY AG Could Investigate Gov. Andrew Cuomo over Coronavirus Book
New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) has been authorized to investigate whether New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) misused state resources in the writing of his book about his handling of the coronavirus pandemic. The New York Times reports: The potential
Huffington Post
Gov. Andrew Cuomo May Face Probe For Alleged Misuse Of State Resources To Develop His Book
New York’s attorney general has been asked to investigate possible misuse of public resources by Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) during the development and promotion of his book about the COVID-19 pandemic. State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli sent a letter to Attorney
National Review
Andrew Cuomo -- Letitia James Opens Probe into Alleged Misuse of State Resources to Write Memoir
State attorney general Letitia James in New York, November 19, 2019 (Lucas Jackson/Reuters) New York Governor attorney general Letitia James has opened an investigation into Andrew Cuomo’s alleged misuse of state resources to draft and promote his pandemic
New York Times
Cuomo’s Pandemic Book Leads to an Investigation
The governor faces an investigation by the New York attorney general into whether he misused state resources to write his memoir “American Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the Covid-19 Pandemic.” The investigation follows a report by The New York Times in late
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QUEEN, PHILIP, DEATH, PRINCE
Washington Times
Queen enters 'twilight' of reign after farewell to Philip
LONDON (AP) - Now that the Royal Family has said farewell to Prince Philip, attention will turn to Queen Elizabeth II’s 95th birthday on Wednesday and, in coming months, the celebrations marking her 70 years on the throne. This combination of events is reminding
Fox News
Queen Elizabeth II breaking this tradition following Prince Philip's death: reports
Queen Elizabeth II is doing things her own way. The monarch is currently in mourning following the death of her husband, Prince Philip at the age of 99. In such a situation, tradition generally calls for the Queen, 94, to use black-edged stationery during
Fox News
Queen Elizabeth II enters new stage of reign following Prince Philip's death amid criticism of the monarchy
With the death of Prince Philip, all eyes are on Queen Elizabeth II as she enters a new stage of her reign amid criticism of the usefulness of the monarchy in the modern day. The queen will mark her 95th birthday on Wednesday and, in coming months, the celebrations
Fox News
Queen Elizabeth II's 95th birthday will not be celebrated as usual following Prince Philip's death: report
Prince Philip's death will continue to have an effect on the royal family as Queen Elizabeth II's upcoming 95th birthday will reportedly not be celebrated as usual. The monarch is set to celebrate the milestone on April 21, but her special day will not include
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WOMAN, DROVE, TEENS, BASKETBALL
Fox News
Sheriff: Woman purposely drove into teens playing basketball
A white North Carolina woman was charged with driving her car into a yard where three Black teenagers were playing basketball, injuring one of them. A Pitt County Sheriff’s Office news release said deputies responded Sunday afternoon to a report of a child
ABC
Sheriff: Woman purposely drove into teens playing basketball
A white North Carolina woman was charged with driving her car into a yard where three Black teenagers were playing basketball, injuring one of them GREENVILLE, N.C. -- A white North Carolina woman was charged with driving her car into a yard where three Black
Washington Times
Sheriff: Woman purposely drove into teens playing basketball
GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) - A white North Carolina woman was charged with driving her car into a yard where three Black teenagers were playing basketball, injuring one of them. A Pitt County Sheriff’s Office news release said deputies responded Sunday afternoon
NY Daily News
North Carolina woman allegedly purposely drove into group of teens playing basketball
A news release from the sheriff’s office says that 35-year-old Daina Renee Forrest was driving around Greenville — a city of about 90,000 located 80 miles east of Raleigh — and threatening the teens with a knife and cursing at them. The news release said that
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CONSULTATIONS, RUSSIA, AMBASSADOR, WEEK
CNN
US Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan returning to US this week for 'consultations'
(CNN) The US Ambassador to Russia will return to the United States this week for discussions with the Biden administration about the relationship between Russia and the US, amid heightened tensions between the two nations. Ambassador John Sullivan plans to
Washington Times
US ambassador in Moscow heads home for consultations
MOSCOW (AP) - The U.S. ambassador in Moscow said Tuesday he will head home for consultations - a move that comes after the Kremlin prodded him to take a break as Washington and Moscow traded sanctions. Ambassador John Sullivan said in a statement that he is
NPR
U.S. Ambassador To Russia Returns To Washington As Relations Sour Further
U.S. Ambassador To Russia Returns To Washington As Relations Sour Further Enlarge this image toggle caption Pavel Golovkin/AP Pavel Golovkin/AP The American ambassador to Russia is returning to Washington for "consultations" after a new round of sanctions
OANN
U.S. envoy to Russia to fly back for consultations
FILE PHOTO: U.S. ambassador to Russia John Sullivan speaks with journalists in Moscow, Russia January 30, 2020. REUTERS/Evgenia Novozhenina FILE PHOTO: U.S. ambassador to Russia John Sullivan speaks with journalists in Moscow, Russia January 30, 2020. REUTERS/Evgenia
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SPACEX, PREPARE, FLIGHT, CAPSULE
ABC
Astronauts flying reused SpaceX rocket, capsule for 1st time
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- For the first time, NASA is putting its trust in a recycled SpaceX rocket and capsule for a crew. Astronaut Megan McArthur takes special pleasure in the reused spacecraft set to soar Thursday morning. In “a fun twist,” she’ll sit in
Washington Times
Astronauts flying reused SpaceX rocket, capsule for 1st time
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - For the first time, NASA is putting its trust in a recycled SpaceX rocket and capsule for a crew. Astronaut Megan McArthur takes special pleasure in the reused spacecraft set to soar Thursday morning. In “a fun twist,” she’ll sit
Fox News
NASA, SpaceX Crew-2 prepare for another historic flight
NASA's SpaceX Crew-2 mission is set to launch for the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday morning. In a prelaunch press conference on Tuesday, representatives from the agency, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and the European Space Agency
New York Post
NASA, SpaceX Crew-2 prepare for another historic flight
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 mission is set to launch for the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday morning. In a prelaunch press conference on Tuesday, representatives from the agency, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and the European Space Agency
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MARIJUANA, HOLIDAY, WILLIE, NELSON
Newsmax
Willie Nelson Asks Biden to Make Marijuana Holiday Official
Willie Nelson is calling on President Joe Biden to declare a week celebrating marijuana an official national holiday. The country music legend has launched a petition requesting Biden to recognize "High Holidays" from April 20 (already widely, but informally,
Vox
4/20, the marijuana holiday, explained
It’s 4/20, the day tens of thousands of Americans gather around the country to celebrate a drug that remains illegal in the US: marijuana. April 20 (or 4/20) is cherished by pot smokers around the world as a reason to toke up with friends and massive crowds
Fox News
Willie Nelson calls on Biden to recognize 4/20 as a national marijuana holiday
Willie Nelson and his Luck Reunion team are calling on President Joe Biden to make the unofficial marijuana holiday of April 20 a legitimate national week of celebrating cannabis. Nelson and the Texas-based concert team started a petition that’s gained more
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O'KEEFE, SUES, TWITTER, JAMES
Red State
James O'Keefe Sues Twitter in New York State Court for Defamation
James O’Keefe filed suit on Monday against Twitter for the social media company’s decision last week to ban him from the site just days after he broadcast a video of CNN producer admitting that CNN produced propaganda and oriented its coverage to accomplish
Newsmax
Project Veritas Founder O'Keefe Sues Twitter Over Ban
James O’Keefe, whose group, Project Veritas, has come under fire for undercover sting operations against media organizations and liberal groups, has sued Twitter Inc. for defamation for banning him from the internet platform. O’Keefe sued Twitter Monday in
Washington Times
Project Veritas' James O'Keefe sues Twitter for alleged defamation
Project Veritas president James O’Keefe sued Twitter on Monday for alleged defamation, after the platform permanently suspended his account last week. Twitter banned the conservative activist last week amid his publication of content purporting to show a CNN
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CITY, CHAUVIN, FORTIFIED, VERDICT
Washington Times
In Minneapolis, a fortified city awaits Chauvin verdict
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Just outside the entrance to Smile Orthodontics, in a Minneapolis neighborhood of craft breweries and trendy shops, two soldiers in jungle camouflage and body armor were on watch Monday, assault rifles slung over their backs. Snow flurries
Huffington Post
Minneapolis A Fortified City As It Anxiously Awaits Derek Chauvin Verdict
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Just outside the entrance to Smile Orthodontics, in a Minneapolis neighborhood of craft breweries and trendy shops, two soldiers in jungle camouflage and body armor were on watch Monday, assault rifles slung over their backs. Snow flurries
Chicago Tribune
In Minneapolis, city fortified after Derek Chauvin guilty verdict: 'This city feels like it’s occupied by the military'
MINNEAPOLIS — Just outside the entrance to Smile Orthodontics, in a Minneapolis neighborhood of craft breweries and trendy shops, two soldiers in jungle camouflage and body armor were on watch, assault rifles slung over their backs. Snow flurries blew around
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DOCTORS, NAVALNY, CLINIC, PREVENTED
Newsmax
Doctors Denied Access to Jailed Putin Critic Navalny
Alexei Navalny's doctors were again denied access Tuesday to the jailed Kremlin critic despite growing concern over the hunger-striking Russian opposition figure's failing health. A team of medics has been attempting to see the 44-year-old since early this
Huffington Post
Alexei Navalny’s Doctors Prevented From Seeing Him At Prison Clinic
MOSCOW (AP) — Several doctors were prevented Tuesday from seeing Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in a prison hospital after his three-week hunger strike and prosecutors detailed a sweeping, new case against his organization. Navalny was transferred
Washington Times
Navalny's doctors prevented from seeing him at prison clinic
MOSCOW (AP) - Several doctors were prevented Tuesday from seeing Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in a prison hospital after his three-week hunger strike and prosecutors detailed a sweeping, new case against his organization. Navalny was transferred
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SEASONAL, CENTRAL, WORKER, VISAS
Fox News
Biden administration increases seasonal worker visas by 22,000, including 6,000 from Central America
The Biden administration on Tuesday announced that it is increasing the number of available H-2B seasonal worker visas available -- increasing the number by 22,000, with 6,000 reserved for workers from Central American countries. The number of visas, which
OANN
U.S. to set aside 6,000 guest worker visas for Central Americans
FILE PHOTO: Mexican workers, on the U.S. H-2B visa program for seasonal guest workers, process crabs at the A.E. Phillips & Son Inc. crab picking house on Hooper's Island in Fishing Creek, Maryland August 26, 2015. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst FILE PHOTO: Mexican
Washington Times
Biden OKs more foreign seasonal workers as economy improves
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden’s administration announced an increase Tuesday in the number of temporary seasonal workers who will be allowed to work in the U.S. this year as the U.S. economy recovers from the pandemic. The Department of Homeland Security
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MONTANA, LAWS, DEMOCRATS, VOTER
CNN
Montana Democrats sue after GOP governor signs into law two bills restricting voting access
(CNN) Montana Democrats are s uing the state over two bills signed into law Monday that add new restrictions to voting in the Big Sky state. On Monday, Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte signed House Bill 176 , which ends same-day voter registration, and Senate
Conservative Daily News
Montana Democrats File Lawsuit Over Montana’s New Voter Registration Laws
Montana Democrats filed a lawsuit Monday after the passage of two bills that change voter registration laws, according to court documents. Republican Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte signed H.B. 176, which bans Election Day registration, and S.B. 169, which revises
Washington Times
Montana Democratic Party challenges changes to voter ID laws
HELENA, Mont. (AP) - The Montana Democratic Party has asked a judge to overturn a law that ends Election Day voter registration and another that requires college students to provide other proof of residency besides a student ID to register and vote. In the
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JIM, OWENS, CROW, GEORGIA
Fox News
Rep. Owens, who 'experienced' Jim Crow, calls Georgia comparisons 'outrageous,' accuses Dems of 'true racism'
The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on voting rights focusing on Georgia's new election law, but before witnesses even began fielding questions there was immediate pushback over how Democrats framed the hearing itself. The title of Tuesday's hearing
Washington Times
Rep. Burgess Owens, who grew up during Jim Crow era, says comparisons to Ga. laws 'disgusting'
Rep. Burgess Owens told Senate Democrats Tuesday that the comparisons of Georgia’s new voting laws to the racist policies of the Jim Crow era are “disgusting and offensive.” Mr. Owens, a Black freshman Republican from Utah, said the comparison, repeated by
Breitbart
Burgess Owens: I Lived Jim Crow, 'Disgusting' to Compare It to Georgia
Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT) said it was “disgusting and offensive” for Democrats — including President Joe Biden — to frame Georgia’s new election law as reminiscent of Jim Crow laws during his testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee’s hearing entitled,
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STATE, DEPARTMENT, TRAVEL, COVID
NPR
State Department To Issue Travel Warnings Amid 'Unprecedented' COVID-19 Risks
State Department To Issue Travel Warnings Amid 'Unprecedented' COVID-19 Risks Enlarge this image toggle caption Paul J. Richards/AFP via Getty Images Paul J. Richards/AFP via Getty Images The U.S. State Department on Monday announced plans to expand travel
Huffington Post
State Department Will List 80% Of Countries As ‘Do Not Travel’ In New Advisories
The State Department will update its travel advisories to the highest level for some 80% of the world’s countries, aligning its guidance with that of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to reflect the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “The COVID-19 pandemic
NPR
State Department To Issue Travel Warnings Amid 'Unprecedented' COVID-19 Risks
State Department To Issue Travel Warnings Amid 'Unprecedented' COVID-19 Risks Enlarge this image toggle caption Paul J. Richards/AFP via Getty Images Paul J. Richards/AFP via Getty Images The U.S. State Department on Monday announced plans to expand travel
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POTENCY, SET, POT, STATES
Washington Times
Should states set pot policy by its potency? Some say yes
NEW YORK (AP) - As marijuana legalization spreads across U.S. states, so does a debate over whether to set pot policy by potency. Under a law signed last month, New York will tax recreational marijuana based on its amount of THC, the main intoxicating chemical
ABC
Should states set pot policy by its potency? Some say yes
A debate about whether to set marijuana policy based on potency is spreading as more states legalize cannabis NEW YORK -- As marijuana legalization spreads across U.S. states, so does a debate over whether to set pot policy by potency. Under a law signed
Newsmax
Some Say States Should Set Pot Policy by Its Potency
As marijuana legalization spreads across U.S. states, so does a debate over whether to set pot policy by potency. Under a law signed last month, New York will tax recreational marijuana based on its amount of THC, the main intoxicating chemical in cannabis.
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RNC, MARCH, SETS, FUNDRAISING
Fox News
RNC sets fundraising record in March in drive to retake control of Congress
EXCLUSIVE: The Republican National Committee (RNC) raked in $17.8 million in fundraising last month, which it highlights is its best ever off-cycle March haul. And the RNC says it brought in a total of $44.4 million during the January-March first quarter (Q1)
Breitbart
RNC Sets March Record, Raises Nearly $18 Million
The Republican National Committee (RNC) raised $17.8 million in donations throughout the month of March, a new record for the month in an off cycle. According to the RNC, the committee raised $44.4 million during the first quarter, months January through March. “Every
Washington Times
A 'stand against Biden': RNC reports $17.8 million March fundraising haul
The Republican National Committee announced Tuesday it raised $17.8 million in March. The RNC pulled in a total of $44 million over the first fundraising quarter, and 84% of the contributions last month came from small donors. RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel said
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KILLED, SKYDIVER, PARACHUTE, TANGLED
Washington Times
Woman killed in California skydive had made 2,000 jumps
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - A woman who died in a weekend parachute accident in Northern California had made thousands of previous jumps, the owner of the skydiving center said Monday. Sabrina Call, 57, of Watsonville, Calif. died Saturday when her primary parachute
Breitbart
Skydiver in California Dies After Parachute Becomes Tangled
An unidentified skydiver in California fell to her death on Saturday after her parachute failed to deploy. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the incident occurred around 2:30 pm Saturday at the Skydive Lodi Parachute Center. “The information I gathered
New York Post
Skydiver who was killed when parachute became tangled is identified
The California skydiver who plunged to her death when her parachute became tangled in a jumping accident was a “free spirit” who “loved skydiving,” a friend said. Sabrina Call, 57, of Watsonville was identified as the skydiver killed when her parachute failed
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PLAN, INFRASTRUCTURE, BIDEN, GOP
CNN
Coal miners join climate activists to back Biden's $2 trillion infrastructure plan
New York (CNN Business) Coal country is in free fall and is pleading for help from Washington. That's why the largest union in one of the dirtiest industries is broadly backing President Joe Biden's $2 trillion green infrastructure package -- an ambitious plan
OANN
Sen. Tuberville: Biden infrastructure plan is a ‘farce’
OAN Newsroom UPDATED 9:50 AM PT – Tuesday, April 20, 2021 Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) said the Biden administration’s infrastructure plan is a farce. Tuberville slammed the massive $2 trillion proposal while speaking on the Senate floor Monday. The Republican
Fox News
GOP bill sees 50% of American Jobs Plan spending go toward traditional infrastructure
Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation to ensure 50% of President Biden's American Jobs Plan spending goes toward highways, bridges, railways, airports and other forms of traditional infrastructure. Biden's $2.2 trillion-plus infrastructure plan,
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CELINE, DION, JIM, MEAT
NPR
Jim Steinman, Writer Of Operatic Rock Hits For Meat Loaf And Celine Dion, Dies At 73
Jim Steinman, Writer Of Operatic Rock Hits For Meat Loaf And Celine Dion, Dies At 73 Enlarge this image toggle caption Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall of Fame Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall of Fame Jim Steinman, co-creator
Fox News
Jim Steinman, best known for writing hit songs for Meat Loaf, Celine Dion and more, dead at 73
Jim Steinman, best known for writing and producing hits for the singer Meat Loaf, died on Monday in Connecticut. He was 73. The state’s medical examiner confirmed to Fox News that a man named Jim Steinman died earlier this week. However, the medical examiner’s
Chicago Tribune
Jim Steinman, songwriter for Meat Loaf, Celine Dion and more, dies at 73
He composed rock singer Meat Loaf’s debut album “Bat Out of Hell” in 1977, which is one of the best-selling albums of all time with more than 50 million copies sold around the world. Steinman collaborated with Meat Loaf on the singer’s 1981 album “Dead Ringer,”
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MARIJUANA, SCHUMER, LEADER, YEAR
Washington Times
Schumer celebrates 'Pot Day,' tees up bill to legalize marijuana
Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer said Tuesday that he will introduce legislation that would legalize marijuana, and he called it a racial justice issue. “I believe the time has come to end the federal prohibition on marijuana in this country,” Mr.
Huffington Post
Chuck Schumer Vows Action To End Federal Prohibition On Marijuana
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday reiterated his intention to hold a vote on legislation legalizing marijuana nationwide. Schumer acknowledged “what you might call a very unofficial American holiday, 4/20,” before making the case for
CNBC
Senate leader Schumer calls for marijuana to be decriminalized by next year's 4/20
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Tuesday reiterated his call to legalize marijuana at the federal level, saying he hopes to see an end to the drug's prohibition by next year's 4/20. "Hopefully, the next time this unofficial holiday, 4/20, rolls around,
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CAROLINA, PASS, NORTH, PROCEDURES
Washington Times
North Carolina won't pass bill to ban youth trans procedures
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The office of North Carolina’s Republican Senate leader said on Tuesday the chamber won’t advance a controversial bill put forward this month by three GOP members that sought to limit medical treatments for transgender people under 21. The
ABC
North Carolina won't pass bill to ban youth trans procedures
RALEIGH, N.C. -- The office of North Carolina's Republican Senate leader said on Tuesday the chamber won't advance a controversial bill put forward this month by three GOP members that sought to limit medical treatments for transgender people under 21. The
Newsmax
North Carolina Won't Pass Bill Banning Youth Trans Procedures
The office of North Carolina's Republican Senate leader said on Tuesday the chamber won't advance a controversial bill put forward this month by three GOP members that sought to limit medical treatments for transgender people under 21. The measure also aimed
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BORN, PEOPLE, WHITE, SCHOOL
Washington Times
'Demonizing White people for being born': Headmaster describes school's anti-racist lessons
The head of an exclusive private school in New York City was caught on an audio recording telling a teacher that the school is “demonizing White people for being born.” George Davison, the longtime head of Grace Church School in downtown Manhattan, made the
National Review
Private School Head Admits ‘Anti-Racist’ Curriculum Is ‘Demonizing White People for Being Born’
The Empire State Building in New York, N.Y., July 16, 2009 (Jamie Fine/Reuters) The head of a New York City private school that has been accused of indoctrinating students with progressive politics and “antiracist” orthodoxy privately acknowledged that the
Newsmax
Headmaster of Elite NYC School Admits 'We're Demonizing White People for Being Born'
The headmaster of an elite New York City school who relieved a math instructor of his teaching duties for ripping the institution’s extremist “antiracism” policies in a taped telephone conversation admitted that “we’re demonizing white people for being born.” “We’re
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MAIL, GOOGLE, ANTITRUST, DAILY
Breitbart
Daily Mail Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Google over Search Engine Censorship
The Daily Mail, which operates one of the most popular news websites in the world and the third-largest print newspaper by circulation in the UK, is suing Google over allegations that it discriminates against certain news companies in its search results. Breitbart
New York Post
Daily Mail hits Google with antitrust lawsuit, cites royals coverage
The owner of the Daily Mail has filed an antitrust suit against Google in Manhattan federal court, alleging that the company manipulates search results based on how much publishers spend on advertising with the search engine giant. “This lawsuit is to hold
Washington Times
Daily Mail owner files antitrust suit against Google in US
The owner of the Daily Mail website, Associated Newspapers, is suing Google, saying the tech company’s dominance in online advertising has harmed its business. The suit, filed Monday in federal court in New York, says Google punishes publishers’ search results
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BIRTHDAY, YEAR, 12, PARTY
ABC
9 juveniles injured in gunfight that broke out at 12-year-old's birthday party
An estimated 60 people were at the party. Not one has given a formal statement. At least nine teenagers and juveniles have been injured after a gunfight broke out at a 12-year-old’s birthday party. The incident occurred on the evening of Saturday, April 17,
Red State
Nine Kids Shot at 12-Year-Old's Birthday Party and 'Not One' of the 60 Attendees Will Make a Statement to Police
Oh, this is awkward. At least nine kids were shot at a 12-year-old’s birthday party in Louisiana on Saturday night, as reported by the New York Post, and not one of the reported 60 attendees was willing to make a formal statement about what the hell happened
New York Post
Nine teens shot at 12-year-old’s birthday party in Louisiana
Nine juveniles were shot after a feud broke out at a 12-year-old child’s birthday party in Louisiana on Saturday night, authorities said. About 60 young people were attending the gathering at a home in LaPlace when gunfire rang out at about 8:40 p.m., according
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JUDGE, LIVES, RESIGNS, WORK
New York Times
Colorado Judge Censured for Using Racial Slur Will Resign, Court Says
A Colorado judge has agreed to resign after the state Supreme Court censured her for repeatedly using a racial slur and making insensitive comments to Black judicial employees regarding police brutality and systemic racism. A censure order released on Friday
CNN
Judge resigns after admitting to using n-word and saying all lives matter while at work
(CNN) Colorado District Judge Natalie Chase has resigned after she admitted using a racial slur in front of court employees, voiced her opinion on racial issues from the bench and asked employees to do personal tasks for her during work hours. The Colorado
Huffington Post
Judge Resigns After Admitting To Saying N-Word, 'All Lives Matter' At Work
Colorado District Court Judge Natalie Chase resigned last week after the Colorado Supreme Court censured her for using racial slurs, making racially insensitive comments and performing a range of other inappropriate behavior at work. Chase agreed to step down
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VISAS, WORK, PRESIDENT, OFFERS
Washington Times
Mexican president wants work visas, citizenship for farmers
MEXICO CITY (AP) - Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said Monday he will ask U.S. President Joe Biden to give work visas to Mexican farmers who participate in a government tree-planting program. López Obrador touted the program as a way to help
Breitbart
Mexico's President Offers Deal to Biden: Work Visas for Border Security
Mexico’s president is offering to curb Central American migration if President Joe Biden lets more Mexicans take U.S. jobs needed by Americans, according to Bloomberg news. The site reported Mexico’s offer on Sunday: “President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador
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COUPLE, CALIFORNIA, SAKURA, HELD
USA Today
Elderly Korean couple attacked in park in California by same man who harassed Olympian Sakura Kokumai, police say
Olympian Sakura Kokumai said she was verbally harassed and called racial slurs in early April. Now, weeks later, authorities say they arrested her harasser after he attacked a senior couple on Sunday. According to authorities, Michael Vivona, 25, punched a
Washington Times
Man held for allegedly attacking Asian couple in California
ORANGE, Calif. (AP) - A man who said he hates Asians was arrested on suspicion of assaulting an elderly Korean American couple at a Southern California park after allegedly threatening violence against a Japanese American Olympic athlete, police said. Michael
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STUDY, DEMENTIA, RISK, MIDDLE
Fox News
Short sleep contributes to greater dementia risk, study suggests
Middle-aged adults who sleep six hours or less face an increased risk for dementia, compared to those who regularly clock in seven hours of shut-eye, according to a large-scale study spanning 25 years. The results suggested persistent short sleep among adults
New York Times
Sleeping Too Little in Middle Age May Increase Dementia Risk, Study Finds
Could getting too little sleep increase your chances of developing dementia? For years, researchers have pondered this and other questions about how sleep relates to cognitive decline. Answers have been elusive because it is hard to know if insufficient sleep
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CAPSIZED, BOAT, SEARCH, ENDS
Washington Times
Search for survivors of capsized lift boat ends
CUT OFF, La. (AP) - The search for survivors from a capsized lift boat in the Gulf of Mexico has closed and attention now turns to comforting the loved ones of the five known dead and eight missing, a grim hunt for bodies and a painstaking investigation that
NPR
Coast Guard Ends Search For Missing Crewmembers Of Capsized Boat Off Louisiana
Coast Guard Ends Search For Missing Crewmembers Of Capsized Boat Off Louisiana Enlarge this image toggle caption Gerald Herbert/AP Gerald Herbert/AP The U.S. Coast Guard on Monday suspended the search for missing crewmembers of a commercial lift boat that
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ELECTRIC, CAR, VW, REBOOTED
Fox News
Electric Volkswagen ID.4 named World car of the Year
The Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUV has been named World car of the Year, beating the Honda e and Toyota Yaris for the title. The compact crossover recently went on sale in the U.S. at a starting price of $41,190 and a range of up to 260 miles per charge. "We
Fox News
VW Beetle rebooted as Punk Cat electric car
The Beetle is dead. Long live the Punk Cat. Chinese electric car company Ora has debuted a new model at the Shanghai Auto Show that features the design of the original VW Beetle, only this time with four doors. The Punk Cat is set to go on sale later this
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INCOME, PILOT, MAYOR, PROPOSES
Newsmax
LA Mayor Garcetti Proposes Basic Income Pilot Program
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti is proposing $24 million for a pilot program to give no-strings-attached cash to struggling households — calling it "the largest guaranteed basic income pilot of any city in America." At his State of the City address on Monday,
Fox News
Los Angeles mayor proposes $24M pilot basic income program in budget
LOS ANGELES—Eric Garcetti, the Democrat mayor of Los Angeles, outlined the city’s budget that takes effect on July 1 and includes $24 million earmarked for a Guaranteed Basic Income pilot program that will provide 2,000 low-income families with $1,000 a month
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RAPE, COMPLAINT, ACCUSER, LAWMAKER
ABC
Supporters of lawmaker in rape complaint name his accuser
When rape allegations surfaced against a Republican state lawmaker in deep-red Idaho, some rushed to support him — in part by publicly releasing the name of his accuser BOISE, Idaho -- When rape allegations surfaced against a Republican state lawmaker in deep-red
Washington Times
Supporters of lawmaker in rape complaint name his accuser
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - When rape allegations surfaced against a Republican state lawmaker in deep-red Idaho, some rushed to support him - in part by publicly releasing the name of his accuser. Another lawmaker, some far-right blogs and others also released the
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INFECTION, COVID, VACCINE, STUDY
Fox News
Herpes infection possibly linked to COVID-19 vaccine, study says
Herpes infections may be a side effect of the COVID-19 vaccine, experts have revealed. Scientists in Israel identified six cases in a new study of patients developing a skin rash known as herpes zoster after receiving the Pfizer vaccine, according to a study
New York Post
Herpes infection possibly linked to COVID-19 vaccine, study says
Herpes infections may be a side effect of the COVID-19 vaccine, experts have revealed. Scientists in Israel identified six cases in a new study of patients developing a skin rash known as herpes zoster after receiving the Pfizer vaccine, according to a study
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WOMAN, BODY, FOUND, MISSING
Fox News
Idaho woman arrested after body of missing granddaughter, 8, found in trash bag: reports
An Idaho grandmother has been arrested after investigators discovered a body believed to be her 8-year-old granddaughter, whom she reported missing last week, inside a trash bag, according to reports. Connie Ann Smith, 54, first reported Taryn Summers missing
Fox News
Body of missing Ohio woman, 20, found inside vacant home, investigators say
A missing 20-year-old Ohio woman was found dead inside a vacant home on Sunday, investigators said. Brianna Ratliff was last seen Thursday at about 7 p.m. in the Hall Park area of the city of Coshocton, about 70 miles northeast of Columbus, the Coshocton County
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CECIL, IDOL, AMERICAN, RAY
Fox News
'American Idol' contestant Cecil Ray Baker arrested for burglary after entering ex-girlfriend's home
"American Idol" contestant Cecil Ray Baker has been arrested and charged for burglarly. Baker, 20, was arrested by the Rockdale Police Department in Texas on Saturday on the charge of burglary of habitation, the department confirmed to Fox News. The Season
Huffington Post
Cecil Ray Baker, Just-Eliminated 'American Idol' Contestant, Accused Of Hitting Ex-Girlfriend
An “American Idol” contestant who was eliminated from the show earlier this month was arrested on charges of breaking into an ex-girlfriend’s house and striking her in the face, the local ABC affiliate reported in Rockdale, Texas. Cecil Ray Baker, who competed
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PAKISTAN, PARLIAMENT, FRENCH, ENVOY
Washington Times
Pakistan Parliament to consider French envoy's expulsion
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) - Pakistan’s Parliament is expected to consider a resolution on Tuesday about whether the French envoy should be expelled over the publication of controversial cartoons depicting Islam’s Prophet, testing whether the government gives in
New York Times
Caving to Islamists, Pakistan’s Parliament Debates Expelling French Ambassador
Pakistan’s Parliament on Tuesday began debates on a resolution calling for the expulsion of France’s ambassador, a move widely seen as a capitulation by the government to a militant Islamist party that has led large protests and clashed with the police. The
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PLANNED, SANGER, PARENTHOOD, MARGARET
Red State
Pigs Fly and Planned Parenthood Leader Finally Admits Margaret Sanger Is a Racist
When I lived in the majority Black inner city of Gary, IN I could walk to two Planned Parenthood clinics within the boundary of my neighborhood. There were two more that I knew of in the city at that time. A total of four Planned Parenthood (PP) clinics in
Fox News
Planned Parenthood disavows Margaret Sanger, but critics say it's not enough
The Planned Parenthood Federation of America is attempting to disavow its founder, Margaret Sanger, for her views on race but is encountering criticism from those who say the abortion provider is perpetuating racism in its current practices. In a New York
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YOUNG, COVID, BRITAIN, FIGURES
Washington Times
UK job figures show young hardest hit by COVID restrictions
LONDON (AP) - The number of workers on U.K. corporate payrolls dropped by 0.2% in March as young people were hardest hit by coronavirus restrictions that closed bars, restaurants and hotels, according to the latest government statistics. Company payrolls fell
Breitbart
400K Fewer Young People Employed in Britain Since the Lockdown
LONDON (AP) – The number of workers on U.K. corporate payrolls dropped by 0.2% in March as young people were hardest hit by coronavirus restrictions that closed bars, restaurants and hotels, according to the latest government statistics. Company payrolls fell
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SUBSCRIBER, EASES, GROWTH, NETFLIX
Washington Times
Netflix's subscriber growth, stock zapped as pandemic eases
SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) - Netflix’s rapid subscriber growth is slowing far faster than anticipated as people who have been cooped at home during the pandemic are able to get out and do other things again. The video-streaming service added 4 million more worldwide
ABC
Netflix's subscriber growth, stock zapped as pandemic eases
Netflix’s rapid subscriber growth is slowing far faster than anticipated as people who have been cooped at home during the pandemic are able to get out and do other things again SAN RAMON, Calif. -- Netflix’s rapid subscriber growth is slowing far faster than
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FANS, DOGECOIN, DAY, DECLARE
CNN
Dogecoin jumps 20% as crypto fans declare Doge Day
London (CNN Business) All the dogecoins in circulation are now worth more than $53 billion after fans declared April 20 Doge Day on social media with the aim of pushing the digital currency's value to new heights. The price of a single dogecoin jumped as much
Washington Times
Dogecoin has its day, as cryptocurrency fans push it up
NEW YORK (AP) - Dogecoin, the digital currency advertised as the one “favored by Shiba Inus worldwide,” is having its day. Fans of the cryptocurrency are touting April 20, long an unofficial holiday for marijuana devotees, as “Doge Day” and imploring each
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SENTENCE, YEAR, KILLING, EX
Fox News
Judge upholds ex-police officer Michael Slager’s 20-year sentence for killing Walter Scott
A judge upheld a 20-year prison sentence on Monday for former police officer Michael Slager in the killing of Walter Scott, an unarmed Black man who ran from a traffic stop in South Carolina, rejecting Slager's claims his lawyer did a poor job. Slager had
Huffington Post
Judge Upholds Ex-Cop’s 20-Year Sentence For Killing Black Man
Pool via Getty Images Former North Charleston police officer Michael Slager is seen while facing charges in the 2015 shooting death of Walter Scott during a traffic stop. COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A judge upheld a 20-year prison sentence on Monday for former police
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BLACK, SEA, FLEET, UNPROVOKED
New York Post
Russia sends fleet of warships into Black Sea as tensions rise with US, Ukraine
Russia sent a fleet of over 20 warships to launch multiple cruise missiles in the Black Sea on Tuesday — days after defying President Biden’s demand that the nation drop its military offensive against neighboring Ukraine. Video released by the TASS news agency,
Washington Times
'Unprovoked escalation': U.S. slams Russian military's partial blockade of Black Sea
Top U.S. officials late Monday slammed Russia‘s “unprovoked escalation” in the Black Sea, saying Moscow‘s plan to blockade parts of the sea during military exercises is unacceptable and further evidence of Russia‘s intent to undermine neighboring Ukraine. State
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000, BIRMINGHAM, 15, PARDON
ABC
Birmingham to pardon 15,000 with marijuana convictions
Alabama’s largest city will issue blanket pardons for more than 15,000 people with misdemeanor marijuana convictions dating back to 1990 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Alabama's largest city will issue blanket pardons for more than 15,000 people with misdemeanor marijuana
Washington Times
Birmingham to pardon 15,000 with marijuana convictions
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Alabama’s largest city will issue blanket pardons for more than 15,000 people with misdemeanor marijuana convictions dating back to 1990, Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin said Tuesday. The pardons, linked to city court cases, are automatic,
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BUY, VENMO, SELL, PAY
CNN
You can now sell, buy and pay with cryptocurrency on Venmo
New York (CNN Business) Bitcoin and similar cryptocurrencies have gone increasingly mainstream, but Tuesday's announcement that Venmo is adding crypto support just put crypto access in the palm of everyone's hand. PayPal PYPL Venmo, which is owned by, said
Washington Times
Venmo is into crypto, allowing users to buy Bitcoin, others
NEW YORK (AP) - Venmo will allow users to buy and sell cryptocurrencies on its app, the company said Tuesday, the latest mainstream financial platform to wade into alternative currency like Bitcoin. In addition to Bitcoin, Venmo has opened up the platform
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BLACKBURN, MARSHA, VOTER, ID
Newsmax
Sen. Marsha Blackburn to Newsmax TV: Voter ID Is Not Racist
Sen. Marsha Blackburn R-Tenn. says that requiring a voter ID is not racist. Appearing on Newsmax TV’s, "Stinchfield," Blackburn said Stacey Abrams and fellow Georgia Democrats keep pushing the narrative that Voter ID is racist, however, "that is not true,"
Breitbart
Marsha Blackburn: Democrats Say Voter-ID Law Racist to Enable Cheating
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) said Tuesday’s Senate hearing entitled “Jim Crow 2021: The Latest Assault on the Right to Vote” will be used by Democrats to frame voter-ID laws as “racist” while promoting election law changes that “make it easier to cheat.” “What
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PAT, FORTUNE, SAJAK, WHEEL
Fox News
'Wheel of Fortune' host Pat Sajak accidentally gives away answer during on-air slip-up — but no one noticed
After decades hosting "Wheel of Fortune," it stands to reason that Pat Sajak may have the occasional slip-up. One such mistake occurred during a recent episode, in which the longtime television personality gave away a bonus round answer. A contestant had
New York Post
‘Wheel of Fortune’ host Pat Sajak accidentally answers puzzle during show
It was more like a wheel of unfortunate events. Longtime “Wheel of Fortune” host Pat Sajak accidentally gave away the answer to a puzzle during last Thursday’s broadcast, People reported. Sajak, 74, was speaking to a contestant trying to figure out a puzzle
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COVID, 19, TED, NUGENT
Washington Times
Ted Nugent discloses COVID-19 diagnosis after dismissing 'scam' pandemic
Ted Nugent has tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, and has been suffering from symptoms unlike anything the musician has previously endured, he said Monday. Mr. Nugent, a guitarist and conservative activist, disclosed
Huffington Post
Coronavirus-Denier Ted Nugent Tests Positive For COVID-19: 'I Thought I Was Dying'
Rock musician Ted Nugent announced he has tested positive for the coronavirus in a Facebook live video in which he repeatedly used racist slurs to refer to COVID-19, spit on the floor and promoted anti-vaccine conspiracy theories. “Everybody told me that I
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KIMMEL, JIMMY, YELLATHON, 48
New York Times
Jimmy Kimmel to Mike Lindell: The Obsession Is Mutual
“A lot of people said the C.E.O. of a pillow company couldn’t successfully launch a major social media site, and those people were 100 percent correct.” — JIMMY KIMMEL “He’s been going nonstop since 7 o’clock this morning. In 17 hours, he’s taken maybe two
Huffington Post
Jimmy Kimmel Spots MyPillow Guy's Weirdest, Wildest 48-Hour 'Yellathon' Moments
MyPillow boss Mike Lindell has a new obsession. And it’s not his debunked claims of election fraud. Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel found that Lindell couldn’t stop talking about him during the 48-hour livestream marathon marking the launch of the new right-wing
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BEGINS, WORK, RECALL, GOP
ABC
As California recall looks likely, hard work begins for GOP
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s critics almost certainly have qualified a recall election for the ballot, a remarkable feat in the heavily Democratic state SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom's critics almost certainly have qualified a recall
Washington Times
As California recall looks likely, hard work begins for GOP
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s critics almost certainly have qualified a recall election for the ballot, a remarkable feat in the heavily Democratic state. Now the real work begins. The chance to recapture the governorship in the
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ZUCKERBERG, MARK, MAKING, FACEBOOK
Breitbart
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Thinks He’s Making the World a Better Place
In a recent interview, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg stated that he believes Facebook is helping to make the world a better place — even if it causes some damage. Recode reports that Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg stated in a recent interview that he believes
Vox
Mark Zuckerberg says he’s standing up for you. Yes, you.
What does the man who singlehandedly controls the world’s most important tech platform think about that platform’s role in the world? He thinks it’s making the world a better place. Even if it causes some damage — mostly to people and institutions that are
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DISPUTE, SOCIAL, DISTANCING, MINNESOTA
Fox News
Minnesota hockey coach dies after being punched outside bar in social distancing dispute: report
A Minnesota man is facing a second-degree murder charge after allegedly punching a high school hockey coach outside a bar in a dispute over social distancing rules, causing him to hit his head on concrete and suffer a brain injury, which he later died from,
New York Post
Minnesota man charged with murder after dispute over social distancing
A Minnesota man is facing a murder charge for punching a high school hockey coach during a deadly dispute that started over social distancing, prosecutors said. Ryan John Whisler, 44, of St. Paul, was charged with second-degree murder Monday in the death of
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COPS, KILLING, POLITICAL, MEDIA
Fox News
Chris Cuomo says 'rabid right' 'weaponized' remarks on cops killing White kids: 'This is not about the facts'
CNN anchor Chris Cuomo doubled down on his remarks suggesting that "White people's children" would have to be killed in order for police reform to take place. "Shootings, gun laws, access to weapons. Oh, I know when they’ll change... your kids start getting
Fox News
Greg Gutfeld: Division is all our political and media class want and need
Another day, another idiot on CNN. CHRIS CUOMO, APRIL 16: Shootings? Gun laws? Access to weapons? Oh, I know when they'll change. Your kids start getting killed. White people's kids start getting killed. Smoking that doobie that's actually legal, probably,
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DROP, FUEL, TALKS, COLUMN
Washington Times
Column: Drop in payroll adds fuel to baseball labor talks
The annual survey of opening day baseball salaries by The Associated Press usually reveals something interesting about the state of the game, and this year’s version was even more interesting than most. Here’s a tidbit from it that borders on surprising: Despite
Fox News
Column: Drop in payroll adds fuel to baseball labor talks
The annual survey of opening day baseball salaries by The Associated Press usually reveals something interesting about the state of the game, and this year’s version was even more interesting than most. Here’s a tidbit from it that borders on surprising: Despite
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SAUCE, HOT, BELL, PACKETS
CNN
Taco Bell will start reusing hot sauce packets
New York (CNN Business) Taco Bell's plastic sauce packets have a short life. After all, what else are you supposed to do with them after they're squeezed to death? That's soon changing: The fast food chain is partnering with recycling company TerraCycle to
Fox News
Taco Bell's coveted hot sauce packets will soon be recyclable
Taco Bell’s hot sauce packets are getting a second life. The chain will make its spicy condiment packets recyclable through a partnership with international industry leader Terracycle in company first, it was announced Monday. A whopping 8.2 billion hot sauce
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HISTORY, TODAY, DAY, APRIL
Fox News
This Day in History: April 20
On this day, April 20 ... 1999: The Columbine High School massacre takes place in Colorado as two students shoot and kill 12 classmates and one teacher before taking their own lives. Also on this day: 1898: The United States moves closer to war with Spain
Washington Times
Today in History
Today in History Today is Tuesday, April 20, the 110th day of 2021. There are 255 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On April 20, 1999, the Columbine High School massacre took place in Colorado as two students shot and killed 12 classmates
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1994, GENOCIDE, FRANCE, RWANDA
New York Times
France Enabled 1994 Rwanda Genocide, Report Says
NAIROBI, Kenya — France played a “significant” role in “enabling a foreseeable genocide” in Rwanda, according to a report commissioned by the Rwandan government that was released on Monday and that echoed the findings of a recent appraisal by France. The report
CNN
Rwanda says France bears responsibility for enabling 1994 genocide
(CNN) France was aware that a genocide was being prepared in Rwanda ahead of the 1994 killings and the French government bore a significant responsibility for enabling it, the Rwandan government said in a report published on Monday. Between April and July
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GREENHOUSE, BIDEN, GAS, EMISSIONS
New York Times
Biden Will Pledge to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions Nearly in Half
WASHINGTON — President Biden will announce Thursday that the United States intends to cut planet-warming emissions nearly in half by the end of the decade, a target that would require Americans to transform the way they drive, heat their homes and manufacture
New York Post
Biden reportedly plans to double down on greenhouse gas emissions
The Biden administration is readying a plan to dramatically cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030 — nearly double the target the US committed to when it joined the Paris climate accords in 2015, according to a report on Tuesday. ​ President Biden could
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BACKLASH, WOKE, RICK, SCOTT
Breitbart
Florida Sen. Rick Scott: Woke Corporations Should Expect Backlash
Florida Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) wrote an op-ed Monday warning “woke corporate America” of the backlash coming for them after the “virtue signaling” they tried in Georgia. Scott said he hopes the woke corporations had “fun” while they were “virtue signaling,”
Newsmax
Sen. Rick Scott: 'Woke' Companies Will Feel Backlash From Georgia
"Woke" companies that use their corporate identities to stage social protests, such as Coca-Cola or Delta's statements decrying Georgia's voting law, should beware of the backlash coming against them, Sen. Rick Scott warned Tuesday. "These companies are trying
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MISSOURI, REPORT, LAWMAKER, ABUSE
Fox News
Missouri state lawmaker faces expulsion after ethics report concludes he abused children
Republican Missouri State Rep. Rick Roeber is expected to be expelled from office following the release Monday of a damning State House Ethics Committee investigation that found evidence that he engaged in physical, mental and sexual abuse his now-adult children. The
Washington Times
Report: Missouri lawmaker should be ousted for alleged abuse
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) - A state House committee report released Monday called for a new Missouri lawmaker’s ouster over allegations that he physically and sexually abused his children years ago. The Missouri House Ethics Committee found the claims against Lee’s
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BLM, LIVES, SLAMMED, BLACK
New York Post
Ex-HFPA head slammed for emailing article deeming BLM ‘hate movement’: report
A former president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association is reportedly being attacked by members for sharing an opinion piece about Black Lives Matter that called the group a “racist hate movement” out to start a “race war.” Phil Berk, who served eight
Washington Times
Globes group ousts member over his Black Lives Matter email
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A former president of the organization that hosts the Golden Globes has been dropped from the group’s board sending an email that called Black Lives Matter a “hate movement.” The Hollywood Foreign Press Association board said in an email
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KONG, HONG, ACTIVIST, STRONG
Vox
A pro-democracy activist on Hong Kong’s year of turmoil: “The city itself is dying”
Hong Kong transformed in a year. Starting in June 2019, the city convulsed with protests over a controversial extradition bill. That expanded into a pro-democracy movement that sought to push back against China’s efforts to further erode the city-state’s already
National Review
On Hong Kong, Stay Strong
Supporters raise blank white paper to avoid slogans banned under the national security law as they support an arrested anti-law protester outside Eastern court in Hong Kong, China, July 3, 2020. (Tyrone Siu/Reuters) April 16 was a dark day for Hong Kong —
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NEW, JERSEY, BENEFITS, GENDER
Breitbart
New Jersey: Illegal Aliens on Hunger Strike to Win Taxpayer-Funded Benefits
Illegal aliens in New Jersey have gone on a hunger strike to lobby state lawmakers to pass a taxpayer-funded program that would provide them with potentially billions in unemployment and stimulus benefits. This month, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) and state
CNN
New Jersey adds 'X' gender marker on driver's licenses and other state identification
(CNN) New Jersey is now joining at least 19 states and Washington, DC, in allowing an "X" gender identifier on driver's licenses and other identification. The additional gender option was officially made available to comply with part of legislation passed
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ABORTION, NEW, HEARTBEAT, VERSION
Washington Times
New version of Idaho 'fetal heartbeat' abortion ban advances
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - A Senate panel on Tuesday advanced a measure that would outlaw nearly all abortions in conservative Idaho by banning them once a fetal heartbeat can be detected. The legislation makes providing an abortion to a woman whose embryo has detectible
Washington Times
Oklahoma Senate sends 3 anti-abortion bills to governor
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The Oklahoma Senate voted Tuesday to send three anti-abortion bills to the governor, including one that would cause abortion providers to lose their medical license and another to criminalize abortions in certain cases. The Republican-controlled
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OPPOSITION, MALAYSIAN, EMERGENCY, END
Washington Times
Malaysian opposition urges king to end coronavirus emergency
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) - Malaysian opposition lawmakers led by former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad submitted a petition to the country’s king on Tuesday seeking an end to a coronavirus emergency so Parliament can resume. The king approved Prime Minister
Washington Times
The Latest: Malaysian opposition seeks end to emergency
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Malaysian opposition lawmakers led by former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad submitted a petition to the country’s king on Tuesday seeking an end to a coronavirus emergency so Parliament can resume. The king approved Prime Minister
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NIKE, BRYANT, ESTATE, KOBE
Breitbart
Vanessa Bryant Dumps Partnership with Nike on Behalf of Kobe Bryant Estate
On behalf of the Kobe Bryant estate, the player’s widow, Vanessa, has decided not to renew the endorsement deal with sportswear giant Nike. With Kobe Bryant’s recent contract expiring this month, Vanessa Bryant reportedly told ESPN that she had grown frustrated
CNN
Kobe Bryant's estate ends nearly two-decade deal with Nike
New York (CNN Business) The nearly two-decade relationship late basketball player Kobe Bryant and Nike has ended. Bryant was "an important part of Nike's deep connection to consumers," Nike said in a statement. "Though our contractual relationship has ended,
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AMERICANS, SCHOOL, WARY, ASIAN
Washington Times
Asian Americans wary about school amid virus, violence
BOSTON (AP) - A Chinese American mother in the Boston suburbs is sending her sons to in-person classes this month, even after one of them was taunted with a racist “slanted-eyes” gesture at school, just days after the killings of women of Asian descent at massage
ABC
Asian Americans wary about school amid virus, violence
Asian American families are wrestling with whether to send their children back to classrooms as high schools, middle schools and elementary schools across the country widely reopen amid rising anti-Asian harassment BOSTON -- A Chinese American mother in the
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GAMBLE, PROCTER, COKE, HIKE
Breitbart
Coke, Procter & Gamble Announce Plans To Hike Prices As Deficit Spending Explodes Higher
Procter & Gamble on Tuesday became the latest major U.S. consumer products company to announce plans to hike prices of its goods in the face of rising commodities prices and transportation costs. The company—which makes some of the U.S.’s best-known household
Conservative Daily News
That Inflation We Were Warned About is Already Here
That Inflation We Were Warned About is Already Here 59 VIEWS Share Tweet Whatsapp Reddit Print Mail Americans have received a steady dose of ‘inflation is coming’ news stories. Well, that jump in prices for consumer goods is already upon us. Proctor & Gamble,
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DEMOCRATS, COURT, PACKING, COUNTERATTACK
Fox News
Pro-GOP group takes aim at House Democrats over court packing
EXCLUSIVE: An outside group that backs Republican causes is going up in 14 congressional districts controlled by House Democrats with ads targeting the push by some progressives in Congress to expand the number of Supreme Court justices. The American Action
Red State
Republican Attorneys General Prepare to Launch Legal Counterattack to Democrats’ Court-Packing Scheme
Democrats in Congress seem hell-bent on packing the Supreme Court. Indeed, they have been calling for such a move since the 2020 campaign. Their cries for more justices were motivated by the fact that President Donald Trump appointed three judges to the highest
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GUARD, NATIONAL, ARRESTED, SHOOTING
CNN
Man charged in connection with drive-by shooting of Minnesota National Guard and police team
(CNN) A Minneapolis man has been charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm in connection with a drive-by shooting of a team of Minnesota National Guard soldiers and a local police officer over the weekend, according to a criminal complaint and a
Red State
Man Who Shot at National Guard After Maxine Waters' Call to Get More 'Confrontational' Is Arrested
Federal authorities have now arrested the man that they say fired on the National Guard in Minneapolis, Minnesota after Rep.Maxine Waters (D-CA) called for people to get “more confrontational.’ The Guard was on patrol with the police in north Minneapolis when
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PRIVATE, AL, JET, SHARPTON
New York Post
Al Sharpton blasted for video showing private jet ahead of Minneapolis visit
The Rev. Al Sharpton was roasted online for posting a tone deaf video showing him strolling to a private jet for a flight to Minneapolis to join the family of George Floyd at the conclusion of ex-cop Derek Chauvin’s trial. “Headed to Minneapolis to stand with
Fox News
Al Sharpton touts private jet before joining George Floyd's family as Chauvin trial concludes
MSNBC star Al Sharpton didn't exactly exude a man-of-the-people persona before arriving in Minneapolis to join George Floyd's family at the conclusion of the Derek Chauvin trial. On Monday morning, Sharpton shared a video of himself walking on the tarmac before
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POLL, PROBE, DURHAM, 67
Washington Times
67 percent of Americans unaware of John Durham probe: Poll
A whopping 67 percent of Americans are unaware of special counsel John Durham’s investigation into decision-making at the FBI and Justice Department surrounding the probe into former President Trump’s alleged ties to Russia, according to a poll released Tuesday. The
Newsmax
Poll: Less Than One-Third Aware of Durham Probe
Less than one-third of Americans are aware of a special investigation into the origins of the special counsel inquiry into accusations former President Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign conspired with Russia, but of those who do know, 83% said the Obama
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YOGURT, FROZEN, DEMI, LOVATO
Fox News
Demi Lovato frozen yogurt drama ripped by Piers Morgan: ‘All she did was shame herself’
Piers Morgan has inserted himself into Demi Lovato’s beef with a Los Angeles frozen yogurt joint, and claimed The Bigg Chill shop is his "favorite." Lovato said on Sunday that she was "finding it extremely hard to order froyo from @thebiggchillofficial when
Breitbart
Demi Lovato Continues Attack On L.A. Frozen Yogurt Shop, Offers Branding Help So She Can ‘Feel Safe Going in There’
“Impeach Trump” songstress Demi Lovato doubled down on her recent attack of an L.A. frozen yogurt shop, The Bigg Chill, for offering “diet foods” in its store. The left-wing pop star said in an Instagram rant on Monday that she wants to work with the company
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SQUAD, NEVADA, INMATE, FIRING
Washington Times
Nevada inmate fighting execution seeks firing-squad option
LAS VEGAS (AP) - A convicted killer who is fighting a possible June execution date that would make him the first person put to death in Nevada in 15 years is calling for the state to consider the firing squad as an option, a rare method in the United States. Attorneys
Newsmax
Nevada Death-Row Inmate Wants Firing-Squad Option
A convicted killer who is fighting a possible June execution date that would make him the first person put to death in Nevada in 15 years is calling for the state to consider the firing squad as an option, a rare method in the United States. Lawyers for Zane
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HIT, ROB, WHOA, BLACK
Washington Times
Rapper Black Rob, known for hit ‘Whoa!,' dead at 52
NEW YORK (AP) - Rapper Black Rob, known for his hit “Whoa!” and key contributions to Diddy‘s dominant Bad Boy Records in the 1990s and early 2000s, has died. He was 52. Black Rob died Saturday in Atlanta, according to longtime friend and former labelmate Mark
Chicago Tribune
Rapper Black Rob, known for hit ‘Whoa!,’ dead at 52
Black Rob performs at the 2015 Hot 97 Summer Jam on June 7, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. The rapper, known for his hit "Whoa!" and key contributions to Diddy's Bad Boy Records in the 1990s and early 2000s, has died. He was 52. Black Rob died Saturday, April
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WATERS, CARLSON, MAXINE, MOB
Fox News
Tucker Carlson: Maxine Waters shows her true beliefs once again
Closing arguments in former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin's murder trial concluded Monday. Now, Americans have heard quite a bit about George Floyd over the last year and formed their own opinions, but most still cannot say with any specificity just
Breitbart
FNC’s Carlson: ‘Maxine Waters Is Someone Who Supports Mob Violence — She Always Has Supported, We Have Known This’
Monday on Fox News Channel’s “Tucker Carlson Tonight,” host Tucker Carlson reacted to Rep. Maxine Waters’ (D-CA) remarks suggesting protesters in Minnesota take a “more confrontational” approach. Carlson explained Waters has a history of playing a role in
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BIG, KING, TIGER, PRIVATE
New York Times
One Year After ‘Tiger King,’ Bill Aims to Protect Big Cats
Sara Amundson, president of the Humane Society Legislative Fund, said the Big Cat Safety Act had the support of law enforcement organizations and dozens of zoos and sanctuaries, giving it “significant momentum.” “Whether it’s Joe Exotic, Doc Antle or Joe Blow,
Fox News
Senators propose 'Tiger King'-inspired legislation to ban private big-cat ownership
A group of four bipartisan lawmakers on Tuesday introduced legislation that would ban private big-cat ownership, inspired by Netflix's infamous "Tiger King" documentary series. Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn.; Susan Collins, R-Maine; Tom Carper, D-Del.;
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BOEING, CEO, DAVE, HE'LL
CNN
Boeing won't force CEO Dave Calhoun to retire just because he'll be turning 65
New York (CNN Business) Dave Calhoun, Boeing's CEO for the company's worst year ever, will get to stay around to try to lead the aerospace giant's rebound for the foreseeable future. That's because the Boeing board announced it is raising its executive retirement
Washington Times
Boeing extends potential term for CEO before annual meeting
Boeing‘s board of directors has raised the mandatory retirement age for CEO David Calhoun from 65 to 70, just days after he turned 64. Calhoun, who celebrated a birthday Sunday, has been CEO since January 2020. He replaced Dennis Muilenburg, who was ousted
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BYRON, PROTEST, NETFLIX, BAES
Washington Times
Byron Bay locals protest planned Netflix reality series
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) - Angry Byron Bay locals are protesting the filming of a reality television series that some fear will damage the reputation of their trendy Australian tourist town. Around 100 surfers paddled to sea Tuesday to form a cancel symbol
Breitbart
Netflix Faces Another Protest Petition, This Time over ‘Hot Instagrammers’ Show ‘Byron Baes’
Residents of an Australian beach-front community are objecting to the filming of a new Netflix reality series, Byron Baes, set to begin production in the area. Netflix recently announced that the reality series Byron Baes was set to film in Byron Bay, New
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KRISTIN, SMART, FLORES, STUDENT
Washington Times
Document: Kristin Smart once buried in suspect's backyard
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A California college student missing for nearly 25 years was once buried in the backyard of the home owned by the murder suspect’s father, authorities said in a court document. The body of Kristin Smart, which has never been found, was recently
Fox News
Kristin Smart case: Paul and Ruben Flores plead not guilty in student's 1996 disappearance
A California father and son charged in connection with the 1996 disappearance of 19-year-old college student Kristin Smart pleaded not guilty Monday, according to reports. Paul Flores, 44, was charged with first-degree murder in the killing that authorities