FRIDAY, APRIL 23rd 2021 Updated 23:59 ET
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VACCINE, JOHNSON, COVID, CDC
The news came out of a panel helping decide whether to resume the vaccinations. As federal advisers consider Friday whether Johnson & Johnson vaccine injections should resume after reports of rare blood clots, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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BIDEN, CLIMATE, TRIP, CHANGE
Joe Biden’s first foreign trip as President of the United States of America will be to the UK and Belgium in June for major international summits, the White House has confirmed. A statement from U.S. Press Secretary Jen Psaki from Friday seen by this publication
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JENNER, CAITLYN, GOVERNOR, CALIFORNIA
Caitlyn Jenner Announces Run For California Governor Enlarge this image toggle caption Chelsea Guglielmino/Getty Images Chelsea Guglielmino/Getty Images Caitlyn Jenner, the Olympic gold medalist with a reality-show family, announced Friday that she will run
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BRYANT, SHOOTING, POLICE, MA'KHIA
Good morning and welcome to Fox News First. Here's what you need to know as you start your day ... Ohio cop in Ma'Khia Bryant shooting used 'best judgment,' neighbor says: 'Video doesn’t lie' The Columbus, Ohio, police officer who fatally shot a teen Tuesday
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SPACEX, ASTRONAUTS, ROCKET, LAUNCH
Astronauts launch in reused SpaceX Dragon capsule SpaceX launched four astronauts into orbit Friday using a recycled rocket and capsule. The astronauts from the U.S., Japan and France should reach the International Space Station early Saturday morning. (April
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COVID, 19, PREGNANT, VACCINES
The number of coronavirus deaths per 100,000 people in Stark County stood at 418 as of March 31, the highest rate in Illinois, according to a new analysis from the financial news website 24/7 Wall St. The number of COVID-19 deaths statewide was 185 per 100,000,
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CHAUVIN, DEREK, FLOYD, GEORGE
(CNN) Former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin, convicted this week in the murder of George Floyd last May, will be sentenced June 16, according to the court docket. Judge Peter Cahill remanded Chauvin into custody on Tuesday following his conviction
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STRIKE, HUNGER, NAVALNY, END
MOSCOW (AP) — Imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny says he is ending his hunger strike after getting medical attention and being warned by his doctors that continuing it would put his life at risk. In an Instagram post on Friday afternoon, the 24th
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LEBRON, JAMES, TRUMP, COP
The white progressives who seek to push fear and hatred in the black community must be exceedingly happy to have someone like NBA star LeBron James, who either wittingly or unwittingly helps them push their agenda. It seems that any time a just or unjust police
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SHOT, CHICAGO, SUSPECT, POLICE
A French cop was fatally stabbed and her assailant was shot dead Friday inside a police station near the famed Rambouillet Chateau about an hour outside center-city Paris, authorities said. A police official with a gun near the area where the woman was stabbed.
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MAXWELL, PLEADS, GHISLAINE, GUILTY
NEW YORK (AP) — Ghislaine Maxwell faced a judge in person for the first time Friday as lawyers squabbled over exactly when she should be tried on sex trafficking charges alleging that she procured teenage girls for Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse at his posh
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INDONESIAN, SUBMARINE, OXYGEN, CREW
A steel-hulled submarine can hold only a certain amount of breathable air. It goes faster when 53 people are crammed into the tight space. At some point early on Saturday morning, the life force for the sailors onboard the KRI Nanggala-402, an Indonesian Navy
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KENTUCKY, CLARKE, TERRENCE, CRASH
“I am absolutely gutted and sick tonight,” Kentucky head coach John Calipari said in a statement. “A young person who we all love has just lost his life too soon, one with all of his dreams and hopes ahead of him. Terrence Clarke was a beautiful kid, someone
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INDIA, COVID, 19, OXYGEN
Thirteen COVID-19 patients in western India were killed in a hospital fire early Friday, officials said. The blaze broke out on the second-floor intensive care unit of a hospital in the Virar area on the outskirts of Mumbai, said Dilip Shah, CEO of Vijay Vallabh
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TRUMP, DONALD, VACCINE, COVID
Three months after leaving the White House for Mar-a-Lago, Donald Trump is discussing plans to swap Florida for New Jersey for a few months. The former president would spend the summer at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster, though plans have not been finalized,
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CRUZ, TED, COURT, PACKING
OAN Newsroom UPDATED 12:48 PM PT – Friday, April 23, 2021 Texas Sen. Ted Cruz (R) claimed Democrats’ top priority is to change the rules to stay in power. At a press conference on Thursday, Cruz said the party’s push for Washington D.C. to become the 51st
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POLICE, MINNEAPOLIS, GARLAND, GROUPS
WESTON, Wis. (AP) - Police shot and wounded a man early Friday in the northern Wisconsin village of Weston in an apartment where a woman was found dead, the Wisconsin Department of Justice said. Everest Metro Police Officers were sent to an apartment building
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ARIZONA, AUDIT, ELECTION, 2020
56 VIEWS Share Tweet Whatsapp Reddit Print Mail The Word for today is “Audit” the second word for today is “Panic” The Arizona audit of the 2020 election begins today and the Democrats are panicking. Why? If the election was fraud-free and secure they would
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BUSH, GEORGE, 2020, CONDOLEEZZA
Then-President George W. Bush and Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice wave as they arrive at the White House in Washington, D.C., November 17, 2008. (Jason Reed/Reuters) Former President George W. Bush recently revealed that instead of voting for Donald Trump
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EMERGENCY, JAPAN, TOKYO, STATE
TOKYO (AP) - Japan on Friday declared a state of emergency to curb a rapid coronavirus resurgence, the third since the pandemic began. The measures in parts of Japan, including Tokyo, have so far failed to curb infections caused by a more contagious new variant
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SUPREME, COURT, RULING, JUSTICE
“This whole exercise, this whole distortion of Miller, is just a devious way of eliminating life without parole for juvenile offenders,” Scalia claimed. “The Court might have done that expressly (as we know, the Court can decree anything), but that would have
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CALIFORNIA, FRACKING, NEW, BAN
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday took action to ban new permits for hydraulic fracturing starting in 2024, halting the controversial oil extraction method reviled by environmental activists, and called on the state regulators to evaluate phasing out all oil production
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GOP, ARIZONA, VOTING, BILL
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - A proposal to cut early voting by one day in Arkansas is advancing in the state legislature as lawmakers near the end of this year’s session. The Senate by a 19-13 vote Thursday approved legislation to eliminate early voting on the
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HEALTH, MENTAL, CRISIS, BIDEN
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against President Joe Biden’s administration, alleging that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has exempted border crossers from emergency Chinese coronavirus public health regulations, spurring a
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VACCINE, JOHNSON, COVID, CDC
CNN
CDC advisers recommend resuming use of Johnson & Johnson's coronavirus vaccine
(CNN) Vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted Friday to recommend resuming use of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine. An updated warning will be added to the label. Members of the CDC's Advisory Committee for Immunization
OANN
CDC advisory panel approves continued use of J&J vaccine
OAN Newsroom UPDATED 3:15 PM PT – Friday, April 23, 2021 A CDC advisory board is recommending federal agencies resume vaccinating Americans with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. At an emergency meeting on Friday, the panel voted 10-4 to continue distributing
USA Today
Probe after blood clot death linked to vaccine
Probe after blood clot death linked to vaccine Oregon health officials said Thursday that federal officials are investigating the death of a woman in her 50s who developed a rare blood clot and low platelets within two weeks of receiving the Johnson & Johnson
Washington Times
Vermont prepares to resume use of J&J vaccine
Vermont is preparing to resume the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine against COVID-19 next week if the federal government gives the green light, Gov. Phil Scott said Friday. A federal government advisory panel is deliberating a possible link between J&J;’s
NPR
The CDC Is Deciding How To Proceed With The Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
The CDC Is Deciding How To Proceed With The Johnson & Johnson Vaccine The CDC's vaccine advisory committee met Friday to decide how to proceed with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, which is possibly linked to rare, dangerous side effects.
National Review
CDC J&J Vaccine Re-Approved Warning
Aditi Agarwal administers a coronavirus vaccine at a mass vaccination site at Lumen Field Event Center in Seattle, Wash., March 13, 2021. (Lindsey Wasson/Reuters) A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory panel on Friday urged the U.S. to resume
Huffington Post
J&J Vaccine Gets Nod For Reapproval After Review Of ‘Extremely Rare’ Blood Clots
After a brief pause, a panel of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisers has voted to recommend reapproval for the single-shot Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine ― albeit with a new warning about extremely rare blood clots. Federal officials
New York Post
Advisory panel to decide fate of Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine
Whether Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine is back in use this weekend will depend on a recommendation expected Friday by a federal advisory panel. J&J’s one-shot vaccines were put on hold last week after reports of blood clots in a handful of recipients,
ABC
CDC confirms more rare reactions following J&J vaccine
The news came out of a panel helping decide whether to resume the vaccinations. As federal advisers consider Friday whether Johnson & Johnson vaccine injections should resume after reports of rare blood clots, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Fox News
CDC committee votes to resume Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine despite possible blood clot link
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advisory committee is recommending that the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine resume rollout, but include new language on the product’s emergency use authorization (EUA) warning remote risks of serious blood
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Vox
Why the Johnson & Johnson vaccine pause was the right move
An advisory group to federal health officials on Friday recommended lifting the pause on the one-dose Covid-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson after determining that the benefits of the vaccine far outweigh its risks. The vaccine, however, should now come with
Newsmax
US Lifts Pause, Allowing J&J COVID-19 Vaccinations to Resume
U.S. health officials have lifted an 11-day pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccinations following a recommendation by an expert panel. Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday the benefits of the single-dose COVID-19 shot outweigh
New York Times
Johnson & Johnson, India, Oscars: Your Friday Evening Briefing
1. A federal panel recommended restarting use of the Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine, but attaching a warning label about the risk of rare blood clots. Federal health officials are expected to respond quickly and recommend that states end the pause. Dr. José
Washington Times
US health panel reviews J&J vaccine pause over rare clots
With the U.S. pause of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine stretched into a second week, authorities are weighing whether to resume the shots the way European regulators decided to — with warnings of a “very rare” risk. New guidance is expected late Friday
USA Today
Experts expect J&J vaccine pause to be lifted; Michigan cases fall 12.5% in the past week: Live COVID-19 updates
More than a week after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration recommended a pause on the one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine due to reports of severe blood clots, a government advisory committee will meet again Friday
New York Post
FDA, CDC rules Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine pause can be lifted
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration said Friday that vaccine providers should resume their use of the Johnson and Johnson jab — after the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended it was safe to
USA Today
CDC panel recommends lifting pause on J&J vaccine; Indian hospitals plead for oxygen; 570K US deaths: Live COVID-19 updates
The pause on the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine should be lifted with no warning added despite a small risk of a rare clotting disorder, an expert advisory committee to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday. The recommendation by the
Fox News
FDA lifts Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine pause following safety review
Federal health officials lifted a pause on use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine on Friday following an 11-day review and the recommendation of a panel of experts who determined it met safety standards despite rare instances of severe blood clots. "We
CNN
Ron Johnson downplays urgency of getting Covid-19 vaccine
"The science tells us that vaccines are 95% effective. So if you have a vaccine, quite honestly, what do you care if your neighbor has one or not? I mean, what is it to you?" Johnson said in an interview with conservative radio host Vicki McKenna. "You got
National Review
Johnson & Johnson Coronavirus Vaccinations Could Restart Soon
A nurse draws from a vial of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine in Los Angeles, Calif., March 25, 2021. (Lucy Nicholson/Reuters) Federal health officials said the pause on Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccinations could soon be lifted, in interviews
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USA Today
Experts expect J&J vaccine pause to be lifted; Indian hospitals plead for oxygen: Live COVID-19 updates
More than a week after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration recommended a pause on the one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine due to reports of severe blood clots, a government advisory committee will meet again Friday
Newsmax
CDC Investigating Another Woman's Death After J&J Vaccination
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Oregon Health Authority are investigating the death of a woman in her '50s who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine for COVID-19, The Seattle Times reported. The woman developed a low platelet count
USA Today
US lifts 11-day pause on J&J vaccine; Indian hospitals plead for oxygen; 570K US deaths: Live COVID-19 updates
U.S. health officials on Friday night lifted an 11-day pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccinations following the recommendation of an expert advisory committee to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The recommendation by the CDC committee, called the
Fox News
Oregon woman's death following Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine under investigation, health officials say
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) along with state health authorities are investigating the death of an Oregon woman who had developed a rare, but serious blood clot in combination with low platelets within two weeks of receiving the Johnson
CNN
CDC vaccine advisers to hear about new blood clot cases linked with J&J coronavirus vaccine
(CNN) Vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are scheduled to meet Friday to discuss how to move forward with Johnson & Johnson's Janssen coronavirus vaccine. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is scheduled to meet
Fox News
More blood clot cases following Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine reported
Federal health officials have identified several additional cases of a rare but serious blood clot in people who received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. The cases were discussed during a meeting Friday as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
ABC
Sen. Johnson on others getting shots: 'What do you care?'
Republican Sen_ Ron Johnson, of Wisconsin, questioned the need for widespread COVID-19 vaccinations, saying in a radio interview “what do you care if your neighbor has one or not?” MADISON, Wis. -- Republican Sen. Ron Johnson, of Wisconsin, questioned the
New York Post
CDC probing death of Oregon woman who developed rare blood clot after J&J shot
The Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention is investigating the death of an Oregon woman who developed a rare blood clot and low platelets after receiving the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, state officials said. The Oregon Health Authority on
NPR
What's Next For The J&J Vaccine? U.S. Health Authorities Discuss Resuming Shots
What's Next For The J&J Vaccine? U.S. Health Authorities Discuss Resuming Shots Enlarge this image toggle caption Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images For the last 10 days the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine has
New York Post
Advisory panel recommends Johnson & Johnson vaccine pause should end
The benefits of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine outweigh the risks — and its use should be resumed for anyone over the age of 18 with no warnings added, an influential, independent advisory panel ruled Friday The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices,
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ABC
Oregon: CDC investigating woman's death after J&J vaccine
Oregon health authorities say federal officials are investigating the death of a woman in her 50s who developed a blood clot and low platelets within two weeks of receiving the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine PORTLAND, Ore. -- Oregon health officials said
Huffington Post
Sen. Ron Johnson Says He Sees 'No Reason' For COVID-19 Mass Vaccination
Wisconsin Republican Sen. Ron Johnson, who himself declined a COVID-19 vaccine, is now questioning why the American population needs to get vaccinated en masse, putting life-saving public health messaging at risk. “Why is this big push to make sure everyone
Chicago Tribune
Guidance on Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine expected from U.S. health panel after pause over rare clots
At issue is a weird kind of blood clot that forms in unusual places, such as veins that drain blood from the brain, and in patients with abnormally low levels of the platelets that form clots. The CDC and Food and Drug Administration initially spotted six people
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BIDEN, CLIMATE, TRIP, CHANGE
Washington Times
Jobs are make-or-break argument for Biden in climate plan
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House is bringing out the billionaires, the CEOs and the union executives Friday to help sell President Joe Biden’s climate-friendly transformation of the U.S. economy at a virtual summit of world leaders. The closing day of the
NPR
John Kerry Says Climate Change Is An 'Existential' Crisis
John Kerry Says Climate Change Is An 'Existential' Crisis Enlarge this image toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images Alex Wong/Getty Images President Biden is pledging to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50-52% from 2005 levels by 2030. It's an ambitious
New York Post
White House reveals Biden’s first overseas trip will be to Europe
The White House announced Friday that President Biden will make his first foreign trip in June with stops in the UK and Belgium. Biden has avoided travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic, despite being vaccinated, but will make the trip to participate in annual
Vox
4 winners and 4 losers from Biden’s climate leader summit
Four years after President Donald Trump began to pull the US out of the landmark Paris climate agreement, President Joe Biden and his top officials are re-engaging with world leaders and making aggressive commitments to cut greenhouse gas emissions. The Biden
Fox News
CNN plans climate change town hall after staffer reveals plan to sell climate 'fear' in leaked recording
CNN is set to host a live town hall with senior Biden administration officials this weekend on the topic of climate change, weeks after a network employee told an undercover journalist the network planned to push "fear" about the issue. The town hall, moderated
LA Times
Biden focuses on clean energy job creation as climate summit comes to a close
President Biden urged Americans and world leaders to commit to a faster shift toward clean energy Friday, arguing at the close of the global climate summit he convened that fighting climate change is a challenge but also an economic opportunity. “Nations that
Breitbart
Ortiz: Biden's First 100 Days Defined by War on Small Businesses
Next Thursday marks President Biden’s 100th day in office. On Wednesday night, Biden will give a joint address to Congress claiming his time so far has been a historic success. He will try to take credit for the Trump administration’s accomplishments, including
CNN
Biden set to make maiden foreign trip in June to UK and Belgium
Washington (CNN) President Joe Biden will embark upon his first foreign trip in June, the White House said on Friday, with plans to attend the Group of 7 summit in southwestern England and diplomatic meetings in Brussels. Biden hasn't yet ventured outside
Red State
Biden Homeland Security Vows to Tackle 'Climate Change' as 'National Security Threat'
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas parroted Joe Biden’s handlers’ position on “the climate crisis” during the virtual Leaders Summit on Climate on Thursday, reaffirming DHS’s commitment to adapting a response to the “climate emergency” to
CNBC
Biden to visit UK, Belgium for G-7 and NATO meetings in first overseas trip as president
President Joe Biden waves as he boards Air Force One before departing from Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland on February 5, 2021. President Joe Biden will make his first overseas trip as commander-in-chief this June as he heads to the United Kingdom and Belgium
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Conservative Daily News
President Joe Biden’s Schedule for Friday, April 23, 2021
59 VIEWS Share Tweet Whatsapp Reddit Print Mail Summary: President Joe Biden will participate in a virtual climate summit, receive his daily briefing, receive an economic briefing and participate in a virtual defense conference on Friday. President Biden’s
New York Times
Live Updates: Biden Enlists Business World in Climate Fight
Live Live Updates: Biden Enlists Business World in Climate Fight On the second day of the White House virtual summit to tackle the environmental crisis, business leaders including Bill Gates and Michael Bloomberg take center stage. After making a bold promise,
National Review
Rep. Katie Porter Says Nine-Year Old Daughter Terrified of Climate Change
Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA) participates in a House Financial Services Committee hearing in Washington, October 23, 2019. (Erin Scott/Reuters) Representative Katie Porter (D., Calif.) said during a Thursday hearing with climate activist Greta Thunberg that her
Huffington Post
Intelligence Director Says Climate Change Will Be ‘Center’ Of U.S. Foreign Policy
Avril Haines, the director of national intelligence, said the Biden administration views climate change as an “urgent national security threat” that will be at the “center” of the country’s foreign policy. Haines made the comments at a virtual two-day summit
Newsmax
Psaki: Biden Will Be First President to Create 1 Million Jobs in First 100 Days
Joe Biden will be the first President to create 1 million jobs in his first 100 days in office, according to White House press secretary Jen Psaki, reported the Washington Examiner. "He's on track for that in our view," she said, touting Biden's $2.25 trillion
NPR
West Virginia Unions Pressure Manchin To Back Biden On Infrastructure Plan
West Virginia Unions Pressure Manchin To Back Biden On Infrastructure Plan Enlarge this image toggle caption Oliver Contreras/Pool/Getty Images Oliver Contreras/Pool/Getty Images If President Biden's $2 trillion infrastructure and jobs plan is going to become
New York Post
West Virginia AG calls Biden climate plan ‘devastating’ job killer
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey slammed President Biden’s climate plan Friday as a Rust Belt-crushing initiative that would not only “destroy” American jobs, but “suffocate” them while raising the cost of living in the United States. Morrisey
CNN
Biden aims to make the economic case for fighting climate change on second day of virtual summit
(CNN) President Joe Biden on Friday aims to highlight the economic opportunities of climate action a day after announcing an ambitious new goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at his Leaders Summit on Climate from the White House. On Thursday , the President
Fox News
Obama DOE scientist dissents from Biden climate change ‘existential crisis’ narrative
Former undersecretary for the Department of Energy under President Obama, Steven Koonin is dissenting from the Biden administration’s stance on the global "climate crisis," saying the data do not support the "hysteria." "What I realized, is that, although
CNN
President Biden told Turkish President Erdoğan he's planning to recognize Armenian genocide
(CNN) President Joe Biden told his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Friday he plans to recognize the 1915 massacre of Armenians by the Ottoman Empire as a genocide, according to a person familiar with the conversation. Readouts from the White House
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Fox News
Biden to make first overseas trip in June for G-7, NATO summits
White House press secretary Jen Psaki announced Friday that President Biden will be taking his first overseas trip to the United Kingdom for the G7 Summit and Belgium for the NATO Summit in June. "This trip will highlight his commitment to restoring our alliances,
Vox
The inescapable tension between Biden’s climate and China policies
Since leaving government at the end of the Obama administration, former deputy national security adviser Ben Rhodes has spent the last four years calling for Democrats to put climate change at the center of US foreign policy. He and his colleagues at National
New York Post
Joe Biden’s unserious Earth Day summit
President Joe Biden calls Russian President Vladimir Putin a “killer,” while Chinese President Xi Jinping and his regime “blatantly violate human rights” and both think “autocracy is the wave of the future.” Yet he invited both to his trumpeted two-day virtual
Fox News
Media cheer Biden climate speech, but will it turn out to be hot air?
The White House could not have hoped for a better headline: "World Leaders Pledge to Cut Emissions, Thank Biden for Leading," the Washington Post said. And surely the team is pleased by the second paragraph of this New York Times news story: "Barely three
Fox News
Ingraham blasts Biden's 'big climate con' as 'attack' on American workers
"The Ingraham Angle" host Laura Ingraham mapped out the imminent downfall to President Biden's climate plan after revealing his agenda at Thursday's global climate summit. The host pointed out that the president’s plan will only provide jobs for China while
Breitbart
Biden to Visit UK for G7, Belgium for NATO Summit in First Foreign Trip
Joe Biden’s first foreign trip as President of the United States of America will be to the UK and Belgium in June for major international summits, the White House has confirmed. A statement from U.S. Press Secretary Jen Psaki from Friday seen by this publication
Fox News
Biden, NATO allies to discuss 'effective burden sharing,' White House says
President Biden will speak to NATO allies about "effective burden-sharing" next month, in a hint that his dealings with the military alliance may have at least one similarity with those of his predecessor, former President Donald Trump. Biden will meet with
New York Post
Kamala Harris greeted by protesters during NH trip to promote infrastructure
Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday was greeted by protesters in New Hampshire who urged her to visit the US-Mexico border in her role as the Biden administration’s migration czar. A handful of protesters brandished signs near Portsmouth, NH, including
Breitbart
Kamala Harris Vows to Fight Climate Change as ‘Root Cause’ of Migration Crisis
Vice President Kamala Harris used a meeting Thursday to argue climate change is a root cause of migration from Central American countries. “We are looking at extensive storm damage because of extreme climate, we’re looking at drought,” Harris said. Harris
Washington Times
Biden to make first overseas trip in office to UK, EU
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden will embark on his first overseas trip in office in June, the White House announced Friday, with the aim of demonstrating his administration’s commitment to the transatlantic alliance and reengagement with key allies. Biden
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Washington Times
Biden to visit U.K., Belgium in first overseas trip
President Biden plans to make his first overseas trip in June to the United Kingdom and Belgium. The White House announced Friday the trip will be focused on “restoring our alliances, revitalizing the Transatlantic relationship, and working in close cooperation
Fox News
West Virginia AG threatens lawsuit against Biden Climate Plan
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Friday, vowed to take the Biden administration to court if the president does not seek congressional approval for his latest plan to combat climate change. "The constitution provides a steady anchor against
Fox News
Rep. Katie Porter asks Greta Thunberg for advice on 9-year-old daughter who thinks 'Earth is on fire'
In an Earth Day testimony before Congress, the 18-year old Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, was not only asked about issues relating to the climate crisis, but how to parent children afraid of rising temperatures. California Democrat Katie Porter used her
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JENNER, CAITLYN, GOVERNOR, CALIFORNIA
OANN
Caitlyn Jenner files initial paperwork in bid for Calif. governor
OAN Newsroom UPDATED 3:30 PM PT – Friday, April 23, 2021 Former reality TV star Caitlyn Jenner officially announced her bid for California governor. In a tweet on Friday, Jenner confirmed the news, saying “California is worth fighting for.” I’m in! California
New York Times
Caitlyn Jenner Announces Run for California Governor
Caitlyn Jenner, the Republican former Olympian and prominent transgender activist, announced on Friday that she would challenge Gov. Gavin Newsom of California in this year’s recall election. Ms. Jenner, whose candidacy represents one of the most prominent
Red State
Caitlyn Jenner Makes It Official: Files Paperwork to Run for CA Governor
We reported last week on former Olympic athlete and reality TV Star Caitlyn Jenner‘s consideration of running for California Governor in the Newsom Recall election. With a Recall election pretty much a foregone conclusion (1.2 million votes already certified
ABC
'I'm in': Caitlyn Jenner announces bid for California governor amid recall effort
Caitlyn Jenner, a former Olympian and reality TV star, has filed paperwork to run for governor of California, taking the first official step in a bid to compete against Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is facing a possible recall election this year. Jenner,
Fox News
Leo Terrell advises Caitlyn Jenner to run like a “Trump Republican” in bid for California governor
Fox News contributors Leo Terrell and Joe Concha joined "The Story" Friday to discuss Caitlyn Jenner announcing she will run in a recall election aimed at ousting Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsome. JOE CONCHA: This is a candidate that has 3.5 million
Huffington Post
Caitlyn Jenner Is Running For California Governor
Caitlyn Jenner is officially throwing her name into the hat: The former Olympic decathlete is running for governor of California. “California has been my home for nearly 50 years. I came here because I knew that anyone, regardless of their background or station
Breitbart
Joy Behar Apologizes After Repeatedly Misgendering Caitlyn Jenner
Joy Behar repeatedly misgendered Caitlyn Jenner on Friday’s broadcast of ABC’s “The View” by using incorrect pronouns while discussing her announcement of getting into the race for Governor of California. Behar said, “Sunny, he’s got this guy Brad Parscale
LA Times
Caitlyn Jenner announces run for California governor in recall election
At a time when transgender rights have become the new culture war in American politics, Republican Olympian-turned-celebrity Caitlyn Jenner announced a historic campaign Friday to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom in the recall election. “As Californians, we face
Washington Times
Jenner adds celebrity, questions to California governor race
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Republican Caitlyn Jenner said Friday she will run for governor of California, injecting a jolt of celebrity into an emerging campaign that threatens to oust Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom from office. Jenner - an Olympic hero, reality TV
CNN
Caitlyn Jenner announces run for California governor in likely recall election
(CNN) Caitlyn Jenner, the former Olympian and reality TV star, announced Friday she plans to run to replace California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom in an expected recall election later this year. Jenner, a longtime Republican, filed paperwork in Los Angeles
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National Review
Caitlyn Jenner Files Paperwork to Run for Governor of California
Caitlyn Jenner at the 2018 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, Beverly Hills, California, April 3, 2018. (Danny Moloshok/Reuters) Reality TV star and longtime Republican Caitlyn Jenner will announce her bid to run for governor of California today after filing the formal
NPR
Caitlyn Jenner Announces Run For California Governor
Caitlyn Jenner Announces Run For California Governor Enlarge this image toggle caption Chelsea Guglielmino/Getty Images Chelsea Guglielmino/Getty Images Caitlyn Jenner, the Olympic gold medalist with a reality-show family, announced Friday that she will run
Newsmax
Axios: Caitlyn Jenner Makes California Governor Run Official
Caitlyn Jenner has filed her initial paperwork to run for governor of California and wis expected to officially announce her bid later Friday, Axios is reporting. Jenner, the former "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" reality TV star, is a longtime Republican
ABC
Caitlyn Jenner says she will run for governor of California
Republican Caitlyn Jenner says she will run for governor of California LOS ANGELES -- Republican Caitlyn Jenner said Friday she will run for governor of California, injecting a jolt of celebrity into an emerging campaign that threatens to oust Democratic Gov.
Washington Times
'Hard pass': LGBTQ activists shun Caitlyn Jenner over Trump support
Though Caitlyn Jenner is one of the most famous transgender people in America, the announcement of her candidacy for California governor was greeted hostilely by one of the state’s largest LGBTQ-rights groups and by many trans activists around the country. “Make
Huffington Post
LGBT Activists Not Excited By Caitlyn Jenner’s Run For California Governor
Though Caitlyn Jenner is one of the most famous transgender people in America, the announcement of her candidacy for California governor was greeted hostilely by one of the state’s largest LGBTQ-rights groups and by many trans activists around the country. “Make
Washington Times
EXPLAINER: How California could recall its governor
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Caitlyn Jenner joined a growing list of candidates seeking to replace California Gov. Gavin Newsom should voters remove him in a recall election in the midst of his first, four-year term. Recall organizers appear to have sufficient petition
Breitbart
Caitlyn Jenner Vows to ‘Put an End to Gavin Newsom’s Disastrous Time as Governor’
Olympic decathlete and reality TV star Caitlyn Jenner vowed to “put an end to Gavin Newsom’s disastrous time as governor” in a statement released Friday morning after filing paperwork to run against him in a likely California recall. Jenner said: “California
Fox News
California Gov. Newsom raising money by tying Caitlyn Jenner to Trump
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s campaign team wasted no time coming after Caitlyn Jenner as she entered the recall race to take his seat. A few hours after Jenner, a Republican, announced her candidacy, Newsom sent an email blast to his donors tying the celebrity
Fox News
Caitlyn Jenner running for governor of California is ‘not a big surprise’ to Kardashians: report
Caitlyn Jenner’s announcement that she was "in" on a run for governor of California came as "no big surprise" to her Kardashian family. The 71-year-old decathlete, who won a gold medal at the 1976 Olympic Games, had long considered a play for politics before
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Fox News
Joy Behar apologizes for using wrong pronouns when discussing Caitlyn Jenner
"The View" co-host Joy Behar repeatedly used the wrong pronoun when referring to Caitlyn Jenner on Friday before catching the gaffe and correcting herself. The left-wing Behar apparently didn’t receive the message that misusing pronouns can send fellow liberals
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BRYANT, SHOOTING, POLICE, MA'KHIA
Fox News
Ohio cop in Ma'Khia Bryant shooting used 'best judgment,' neighbor says: 'Video doesn't lie'
Good morning and welcome to Fox News First. Here's what you need to know as you start your day ... Ohio cop in Ma'Khia Bryant shooting used 'best judgment,' neighbor says: 'Video doesn’t lie' The Columbus, Ohio, police officer who fatally shot a teen Tuesday
CNN
Columbus shooting illustrates how police grapple with politics of releasing body camera footage
(CNN) The police department in Ohio's largest city is under national scrutiny after an officer fatally shot 16-year-old Ma'Khia Bryant -- the second deadly shooting by a city police officer in the last four months. But unlike other high-profile incidents across
Red State
WATCH: Cop Completely Owns Man Who Tries to Heckle Him Over Ma'Khia Bryant
We’ve seen a lot of bad takes on the Columbus police shooting of Ma’Khia Bryant. But one man who tried coming back at a cop with just such a bad take found himself getting owned, big time. “Are y’all gonna kill me like Ma’Khia Bryant?” OFFICER: “Are you gonna
NPR
Columbus Activists Call For Federal Probe Of Police After Ma'Khia Bryant Shooting
Columbus Activists Call For Federal Probe Of Police After Ma'Khia Bryant Shooting In Columbus, Ohio, where 16-year-old Ma'Kiah Bryant died in a police shooting this week, distrust of the police department runs deep. Protesters chant a long list of local Black
Breitbart
Ohio State University Students Demand School Sever Ties with Columbus Police over Ma’Khia Bryant Shooting
Hundreds of students at Ohio State University gathered on Wednesday inside the school’s Student Union, where they demanded the university sever ties with Columbus Police over Tuesday’s shooting of knife-wielding teen Ma’Khia Bryant. “Say her name. Ma’Khia
CNN
Ma'Khia Bryant should be remembered as a loving teenager, her mother says
(CNN) Ma'Khia Bryant's mother doesn't want her daughter to be remembered by the incident that ended her life. "I want the world to know that Ma'Khia Bryant was a very loving 16-year-old girl. She was my daughter, my baby. I loved her. She was very talented
New York Post
Ma’Khia Bryant’s mom wants daughter remembered as ‘loving 16-year-old girl’
Ma’Khia Bryant’s mom said in a new interview that she wants her daughter to be remembered for being “a very loving 16-year-old girl” – not for the incident that ended her young life. “I want the world to know that Ma’Khia Bryant was a very loving 16-year-old
Washington Times
Police: 12-year-old boy killed, another injured in shooting
DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) - A 12-year-old boy was killed and another young boy injured after they were shot from a passing vehicle as they rode their bikes on a Davenport street, police there said. The shooting happened around 3:30 p.m. Thursday, killing 12-year-old
National Review
Columbus Police Shooting: New Footage Released
Security camera footage from neighbor Donavon Brinson. (Fox News/Screengrab via YouTube) Newly released footage of a police shooting in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday shows 16-year-old Ma’Khia Bryant lunging at two girls with a knife before the officer shoots
New York Post
Ma’Khia Bryant’s foster mom says fatal incident stemmed from fight over messy house
Ma’Khia Bryant squabbled with two other teens about a messy house and an unmade bed before she was fatally shot by police, her foster mom said in a new interview. Angela Moore told CNN that two of her former foster children came to her Columbus, Ohio home
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Fox News
Columbus shooting: Others involved in confrontation that led to teen's death were all adults
The other individuals involved in the confrontation that ended in the fatal officer-involved shooting of 16-year-old Ma'Khia Bryant were all adults, a spokesperson for Columbus Police Department told Fox News Thursday. Bryant was in foster care with Franklin
Fox News
Columbus police shooting prompts media pundits to offer 'TV-inspired nonsense' on police tactics
The police shooting of Black teenager Ma'Khia Bryant in Columbus, Ohio, this week prompted discredited media takes that the officer could have aimed at her limbs or even fired in the air rather than use lethal force. A Columbus policeman shot 16-year-old Bryant
Fox News
'The View' pushes back against CNN's Don Lemon over Ma'Khia Bryant shooting: He's 'wrong about this'
The ladies of "The View" pushed back Thursday against remarks made by CNN anchor Don Lemon the previous night regarding the Ma'Khia Bryant shooting. The "CNN Tonight" host urged viewers to not "abandon the responsibility to be fair" and emphasized that the
Fox News
Hannity warns about Democrats' plan to dismantle police: 'They don't care about facts'
Fox News host Sean Hannity opened his show "Hannity" Thursday slamming the Left's efforts to dismantle the police and their anti-police narrative after a Columbus, Ohio police officer shot and killed a knife-wielding teenage girl as she attacked another teen. HANNITY:
Red State
CNN's Brianna Keilar Has an Odd Way of Describing Ma’Khia Bryant’s Would-Be Stabbing Victim
Every talking head and media person seems to have weighed in now on the Columbus police shooting of Ma’Khia Bryant. There definitely have been some horrible takes, from Valerie Jarrett to LeBron James, with a lot of craziness in between. But CNN had a “twofer”:
New York Post
Meghan McCain defends Ohio cop who fatally shot Ma’Khia Bryant
“The View” co-host Meghan McCain defended the Ohio cop who fatally shot 16-year-old Ma’Khia Bryant — saying he “did what he thought he had to do.” McCain reacted to the deadly incident in Columbus — which sparked protests in the city — after co-host Sunny
Fox News
'NBC Nightly News' shows Ma'Khia Bryant's knife, airs stabbing reference in 911 call following backlash
"NBC Nightly News" appeared to listen Thursday to the intense backlash it received for omitting key details of the events that led to the fatal police-involved shooting of 16-year-old Ma'Khia Bryant in Columbus, Ohio. On Wednesday, Media Research Center news
Fox News
Knoxville sees second night of protest over Anthony Thompson Jr. shooting death: ‘Enough is enough’
Knoxville, Tennessee, saw a second night of protesting Thursday in reaction to the recent shooting death by police of high school student Anthony Thompson Jr. Wednesday’s first night of unrest followed the release of police bodycam footage of the incident
Breitbart
Professor Says Ma’Khia Bryant Was ‘Adultified’ Because 'She Was a Big Girl'
Rutgers University associate professor Brittney Cooper said Ma’Khia Bryant, a black teenager whom a police officer fatally shot after the 16-year-old appeared to attack another with a knife, has been “adultified” because “she was a big girl,” making the remarks
Fox News
Nancy Grace: If Ma'Khia Bryant called 911 before Columbus police shooting, 'that changes everything'
Authorities have not yet identified the 911 caller who alerted Columbus, Ohio police that someone was "trying to stab us" before the fatal officer-involved shooting of 16-year-old Ma'Khia Bryant, but the recording raises new questions that could "change everything,"
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SPACEX, ASTRONAUTS, ROCKET, LAUNCH
USA Today
NASA, SpaceX launch astronauts to space station from Kennedy Space Center, first time using recycled rocket
CAPE CANAVERAL — Four astronauts strapped into a Crew Dragon capsule vaulted off their pad at Kennedy Space Center early Friday, kicking off NASA and SpaceX's second full-duration mission to the International Space Station. Astronauts Shane Kimbrough, Megan
Washington Times
Astronauts arrive at pad for SpaceX flight on used rocket
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - Four astronauts arrived at their launch pad early Friday morning for a SpaceX flight to the International Space Station, the company’s third bon voyage for a NASA crew in under a year. The two Americans, one French and one Japanese
CNN
SpaceX is sending a capsule back to space, this time with different astronauts
Austin, Texas (CNN Business) Four astronauts from three countries are preparing to leave Earth this week aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, marking the third-ever crewed flight for Elon Musk's company, and the first from SpaceX to make use of a previously
Newsmax
SpaceX Rocket Launches 1st Crewed Flight on Used Equipment
Four astronauts rumbled aloft on a SpaceX rocket bound for the International Space Station, in the company’s first crewed trip with previously flown equipment. The Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon capsule lifted off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 5:49 a.m.
New York Times
Live Updates: SpaceX Hours From Launch of Astronauts for NASA
Live Live Updates: SpaceX Hours From Launch of Astronauts for NASA The mission, known as Crew-2, is the third to carry people to the International Space Station. It was delayed by one day. RIGHT NOW The astronauts have suited up ahead of their launch. Image
Fox News
SpaceX Crew-2 launches astronauts to International Space Station
NASA's SpaceX Crew-2 mission successfully launched into orbit early Friday morning. With weather conditions clear, the Elon Musk-owned Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon spacecraft Endeavour launched from Florida's Kennedy Space Center at 5:49 a.m. ET. SPACEX
NPR
SpaceX Rocket Launches With Astronauts Aboard
SpaceX Rocket Launches With Astronauts Aboard Enlarge this image toggle caption John Raoux/AP John Raoux/AP A SpaceX rocket lifted off from Florida early Friday morning on what is becoming a routine mission, carrying four astronauts to the International Space
Fox News
NASA, SpaceX to launch Crew-2 mission after weather delay
NASA is slated to conduct the launch of its SpaceX Crew-2 mission to the International Space Station on Friday morning after inclement weather forced officials to delay the highly anticipated event by one day. A team of four astronauts will lift off aboard
ABC
SpaceX to launch 4 astronauts to ISS on recycled rocket and capsule
NASA's SpaceX Crew-2 mission is scheduled for liftoff at 5:49 a.m. ET on Friday. Four astronauts from three countries are set to launch from the Florida coast to the International Space Station early Friday morning as part of NASA's SpaceX Crew-2 mission. Friday's
Washington Times
SpaceX launches its third crew to the International Space Station, this time using a recycled rocket
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (AP) - SpaceX launches its third crew to the International Space Station, this time using a recycled rocket and capsule. Sign up for Daily Newsletters Manage Newsletters Copyright © 2021 The Washington Times, LLC.
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NY Daily News
NASA, SpaceX send astronauts to space station using recycled rocket and capsule
The company’s Falcon 9 rocket vaulted into space around 5:49 a.m. with four astronauts from three different agencies strapped inside the refurbished Crew Dragon capsule. Astronauts Shane Kimbrough and Megan McArthur from the United States as well as Akihiko
Washington Times
Two pilots, rocket scientist, oceanographer flying SpaceX
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - SpaceX’s third crew has an attack helicopter pilot, a former Air France pilot, a Japanese rocket scientist and an oceanographer. The four veteran astronauts should reach the International Space Station on Saturday for a six-month
CNN
SpaceX rocket carrying four astronauts launches from Florida
Austin, Texas (CNN Business) A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft — carrying four astronauts from three countries — took off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida Friday morning, beginning their six-month stay in space. This launch marked the third-ever crewed
USA Today
It’s launch day! NASA, SpaceX send astronauts to space station from Kennedy Space Center
All eyes are on the sky early Friday. SpaceX and NASA launched its Crew-2 mission at about 5:49 a.m. Friday. The highly anticipated NASA and SpaceX Crew-2 mission launch involves sending four astronauts to the International Space Station on the Falcon 9 rocket.
USA Today
NASA, SpaceX launch four astronauts to the International Space Station
NASA, SpaceX launch four astronauts to the International Space Station Falcon 9's first stage will target a drone ship landing just northeast of Florida.
USA Today
Astronauts ride to rocket before SpaceX launch
Astronauts ride to rocket before SpaceX launch Four astronauts arrived at the launch pad early Friday morning for a SpaceX flight to the International Space Station. The two Americans, one French and one Japanese astronaut climbed into white gull-winged Teslas
New York Times
It’s Dinner Time on the Space Station. Lobster or Beef Bourguignon?
A French astronaut who leaves Earth these days does not leave French food behind. On Friday morning, Thomas Pesquet, a French astronaut with the European Space Agency, is to launch on a SpaceX rocket with three other astronauts to the International Space Station. Here
USA Today
Astronauts launch in reused SpaceX Dragon capsule
Astronauts launch in reused SpaceX Dragon capsule SpaceX launched four astronauts into orbit Friday using a recycled rocket and capsule. The astronauts from the U.S., Japan and France should reach the International Space Station early Saturday morning. (April
New York Times
SpaceX to Launch Astronauts for NASA: How to Watch
For the third time, astronauts are set to hitch a ride on a private rocket to space. Early on Friday, SpaceX, the rocket company started and run by Elon Musk, is scheduled to launch its latest mission for NASA, carrying two American, one Japanese and one French
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COVID, 19, PREGNANT, VACCINES
CNN
We knew Covid-19 vaccines worked. Now we know more.
A version of this story appeared in the April 23 edition of CNN's Coronavirus: Fact vs. Fiction newsletter. Sign up here to receive the need-to-know headlines every weekday (CNN) Studies have shown that several vaccines are highly effective in preventing people
Washington Examiner
Union County reports 459 COVID-19 deaths per 100,000, the highest in Florida
The number of coronavirus deaths per 100,000 people in Union County stood at 459 as of March 31, the highest rate in Florida, according to a new analysis from the financial news website 24/7 Wall St. The number of COVID-19 deaths statewide was 156 per 100,000,
ABC
California's public universities to require COVID-19 vaccine
Two of the nation’s largest university systems say they intend to require COVID-19 vaccinations for all students, faculty and staff on University of California and California State University campuses this fall SAN FRANCISCO -- Two of the nation’s largest
Breitbart
CDC Director Uses Gender Neutral Term 'Pregnant Persons'
Centers for Disease Control Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky used gender-neutral terms to talk about clinical trials of the coronavirus vaccine during a press conference Friday. Instead of referring to “pregnant women,” Walensky utilized the terms “pregnant
NPR
UC And Cal State Systems To Require COVID-19 Vaccinations For In-Person Fall Classes
UC And Cal State Systems To Require COVID-19 Vaccinations For In-Person Fall Classes Enlarge this image toggle caption Damian Dovarganes/AP Damian Dovarganes/AP The California State University and University of California systems announced on Thursday that
OANN
33 Calif. colleges to require vaccine cards to attend in-person classes
OAN Newsroom UPDATED 8:51 AM PT – Friday, April 23, 2021 Two of the nation’s largest public university systems are introducing vaccination card requirements. On Thursday, California State University and the University of California announced students and
Huffington Post
California's Public Universities To Require Vaccines For Their 1 Million Students And Staff
Two of the largest university systems in the U.S. — the University of California and California State University — said Thursday that they will require COVID-19 vaccinations for all students, faculty and staff on their campuses this fall. While other U.S.
Fox News
California, Maryland university systems to mandate COVID vaccines
Two state university systems are joining the growing list of higher education institutions that will mandate students receive a COVID-19 vaccination if they wish to return to campus in the fall 2021 term -- pending formal approval of at least one vaccine. Approximately
CNN
New study shows why vaccinating everybody against Covid-19 is essential
(CNN) Although there's a growing sense that normalcy is within reach after the devastating Covid-19 pandemic, experts are continuing to push for more vaccinations -- particularly as new research details the long-term consequences for those who are diagnosed
Washington Examiner
Stark County reports 418 COVID-19 deaths per 100,000, the highest in Illinois
The number of coronavirus deaths per 100,000 people in Stark County stood at 418 as of March 31, the highest rate in Illinois, according to a new analysis from the financial news website 24/7 Wall St. The number of COVID-19 deaths statewide was 185 per 100,000,
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ABC
Study finds pregnant women with COVID-19 have higher risk of complications, death
Pregnant women with COVID-19 had a higher risk of complications and death than those who did not contract the virus, adding further evidence to the increased risks the virus poses during pregnancy, according to a new study. The global study, published Thursday
Washington Examiner
Grundy County reports 339 COVID-19 deaths per 100,000, the highest in Missouri
The number of coronavirus deaths per 100,000 people in Grundy County stood at 339 as of March 31, the highest rate in Missouri, according to a new analysis from the financial news website 24/7 Wall St. The number of COVID-19 deaths statewide was 139 per 100,000,
NPR
CDC Director Recommends Pregnant People Receive COVID-19 Vaccines
CDC Director Recommends Pregnant People Receive COVID-19 Vaccines Enlarge this image toggle caption Jessica Christian/The San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images Jessica Christian/The San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images The U.S. Centers for Disease
Breitbart
Ontario: 'Pregnant Individuals' Now Eligible for Coronavirus Vaccine
The Ontario Ministry of Health announced Friday that “pregnant individuals” are now eligible to schedule coronavirus vaccine appointments, given their recent designation as “highest risk” for viral infection by the province. The health ministry tweeted: As
Chicago Tribune
CDC recommends COVID vaccines for pregnant women: ‘We know that this is a deeply personal decision’
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending that pregnant people receive COVID-19 vaccinations. Agency Director Rochelle Walensky announced the recommendation during an update on the pandemic at a White House briefing. She noted that
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CHAUVIN, DEREK, FLOYD, GEORGE
ABC
After Chauvin's conviction for Floyd murder, DOJ weighs charging him for 2017 incident involving Black teen: Source
Late last year, as a team of Minnesota state prosecutors was preparing for the trial that would ultimately convict former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin of murdering George Floyd, they received a series of videos depicting Chauvin's handling of another
Washington Times
EXPLAINER: Can Chauvin get his convictions tossed on appeal?
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The unique circumstances surrounding Derek Chauvin‘s trial in George Floyd‘s death could offer the former Minneapolis police officer some shot at winning a retrial on appeal, though most legal experts agree it’s a long shot. Chauvin, who
CNN
Derek Chauvin, convicted in the murder of George Floyd, to be sentenced June 16
(CNN) Former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin, convicted this week in the murder of George Floyd last May, will be sentenced June 16, according to the court docket. Judge Peter Cahill remanded Chauvin into custody on Tuesday following his conviction
Newsmax
Here's When Derek Chauvin Will Be Sentenced for Killing George Floyd
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd, will be sentenced in June. And now there's a specific sentencing date and time. Online court records say Chauvin will be sentenced on June
Huffington Post
GOP Gov. Candidate Amanda Chase Says Derek Chauvin Conviction ‘Makes Me Sick'
Amanda Chase, a GOP Virginia gubernatorial candidate, drew widespread criticism this week when she declared that former police officer Derek Chauvin’s conviction for the murder of George Floyd “makes me sick.” “Today’s verdict makes me sick. I am so concerned
Red State
Police Department Apologizes for Post Suggesting George Floyd Should've 'Placed His Hands Behind His Back' Like Chauvin – RedState
A Massachusetts police department is trying to make things right. Earlier this week, a cop for the City of Fall River put up a post on the department’s Facebook page comparing the late George Floyd to former officer and now-convicted murderer Derek Chauvin. Reportedly,
NY Daily News
Department of Justice considering charging Derek Chauvin over 2017 incident: report
A state prosecutor wrote of the 2017 incident that “videos show a far more violent and forceful treatment of this child than Chauvin describes in his report,” yet no action was taken against the now 45-year-old former cop. ABC said feds are now considering
Breitbart
BLM: Nancy Pelosi's Remarks on George Floyd 'So Damn Disrespectful'
The controversial activist group Black Lives Matter criticized House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) Wednesday after the speaker thanked George Floyd for “sacrificing” his life for justice, calling her remarks “so damn disrespectful.” “This is so damn disrespectful.
CNBC
Derek Chauvin sentencing date set for June after murder conviction
Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin is shown in a combination of police booking photos after a jury found him guilty on all counts in his trial for second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd
Washington Times
Evidence in Chauvin case contradicted first police statement
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Moments after former officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder in George Floyd’s death, copies of the original Minneapolis police statement began recirculating on social media. It attributed Floyd’s death to “medical distress” and made
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Newsmax
Rep. Maxine Waters Defends Previous Chauvin Comments, Claims She's Non-Violent
In a Los Angeles Times Op-Ed on Thursday, Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., defended her earlier position that protesters should "get more confrontational" if former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found not guilty in the death of George Floyd. Waters,
Newsmax
Alternate Juror: 'Pretty Uncomfortable' Locking Eyes With Chauvin
An alternate juror in the Derek Chauvin murder trial says she would have voted guilty if she had remained for deliberations, and that she felt "pretty uncomfortable" when she locked eyes with the former police officer in the courtroom. "I felt he was guilty,"
Red State
Derek Chauvin Juror Speaks Out, Raises Questions
The trial of Derek Chauvin, the police officer who knelt on George Floyd for nine minutes, has ended with him found guilty on all charges. That includes the second-degree murder charge, which required direct intent to kill and knowledge of what was happening
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STRIKE, HUNGER, NAVALNY, END
Newsmax
Jailed Kremlin Critic Navalny Ending His Hunger Strike
Jailed Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny said on Friday he would begin gradually ending a hunger strike he had called to demand proper medical care, suggesting that support inside Russia and the West had got him much of what he needed. Navalny announced
New York Times
Navalny, Putin’s Nemesis, Ends Hunger Strike in Russia
MOSCOW — Aleksei A. Navalny, the imprisoned Russian opposition leader, ended a three-week hunger strike on Friday that had embarrassed the Kremlin, drew international criticism and sparked protests at home. The 24-day hunger strike, which Mr. Navalny said
Fox News
Russia's Navalny to end prison hunger strike on 24th day
Imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny says he is ending his hunger strike after getting medical attention and being warned by his doctors that continuing it would put his life at risk. In an Instagram post on Friday afternoon, the 24th day of his hunger
ABC
Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny ends hunger strike
The jailed Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny said he is ending a hunger strike after 24 days, following a dire warning by his doctors a day earlier. Navalny, known as the Kremlin's fiercest critic, declared the hunger strike at the end of March to demand
Washington Times
Putin critic Navalny to end prison hunger strike on 24th day
MOSCOW (AP) — Imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny says he is ending his hunger strike after getting medical attention and being warned by his doctors that continuing it would put his life at risk. In an Instagram post on Friday afternoon, the 24th
NPR
Kremlin Critic Navalny Says He Will End Prison Hunger Strike
Kremlin Critic Navalny Says He Will End Prison Hunger Strike Enlarge this image toggle caption Alexander Zemlianichenko/AP Alexander Zemlianichenko/AP Russia's jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny said Friday he is calling off a more than three-week prison
New York Post
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny ends 24-day hunger strike
Russian dissident Alexei Navalny said Friday he is ending his over three-week hunger strike — because doctors warned him that continuing it could endanger his life. The 44-year-old Kremlin critic — who began his hunger strike on March 31 to demand proper care
CNN
Jailed Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny ends hunger strike
Moscow (CNN) Jailed Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny said on Friday that he is ending his weekslong hunger strike. The announcement comes days after the Russian opposition leader was transferred to a prison hospital due to his deteriorating health. "I do not
Huffington Post
Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny To End Hunger Strike On Day 24
MOSCOW (AP) — Imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny says he is ending his hunger strike after getting medical attention and being warned by his doctors that continuing it would put his life at risk. In an Instagram post on Friday afternoon, the 24th
ABC
Putin foe Navalny to end prison hunger strike on 24th day
Imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny says he is ending his hunger strike after getting medical attention and being warned by his doctors that continuing it would put his life at risk MOSCOW -- Imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny said Friday
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New York Times
Navalny Ends Hunger Strike in Russia
MOSCOW — Aleksei A. Navalny, the imprisoned Russian opposition leader, announced Friday that he had ended a more than three-week hunger strike on the recommendation of his doctors, saying that he had partially achieved his goals. Isolated behind prison walls
Chicago Tribune
Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny to end prison hunger strike on 24th day
In an Instagram post on the 24th day of his hunger strike, Navalny said he will continue to demand a visit from his doctor to address numbness in his legs and arms – his main demand. But he said he would stop the strike after having been examined by doctors
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LEBRON, JAMES, TRUMP, COP
Breitbart
‘Space Jam 2’ Studio Warner Bros. Silent after LeBron James Targets Ohio Police Officer
The Hollywood studio behind the upcoming Space Jam sequel is staying silent after the movie’s star, LeBron James, singled out an Ohio police officer photographed at the scene where teenager Ma’Khia Bryant was fatally shot to protect another young girl. James
Washington Times
Trump tears into LeBron James: 'His RACIST rants are divisive, nasty, insulting, and demeaning'
Former President Donald Trump laid into LeBron James over the NBA star’s comments about an officer-involved shooting, calling him a nasty racist. In a statement Thursday evening, Mr. Trump also taunted the Black Lives Matter activist over the league’s ratings. “LeBron
Red State
LeBron James Is a White Progressive in Political Blackface
The white progressives who seek to push fear and hatred in the black community must be exceedingly happy to have someone like NBA star LeBron James, who either wittingly or unwittingly helps them push their agenda. It seems that any time a just or unjust police
New York Post
Trump slams LeBron James for ‘racist rants’ after Ohio cop tweet
Former President Donald Trump slammed NBA star LeBron James on Thursday for an inflammatory tweet about the Ohio cop who shot and killed 16-year-old Ma’Khia Bryant. “LeBron James should focus on basketball rather than presiding over the destruction of the
Newsmax
Trump: LeBron James' Tweets on Teen's Death Are 'Racist Rants'
Former President Donald Trump is slamming the NBA's LeBron James for his tweets about the police officer who shot and killed 16-year-old Columbus, Ohio resident Ma'Khia Bryant, calling the Los Angeles Lakers superstar's comments "racist rants" that are "divisive,
Conservative Daily News
Twitter Refuses To Address Whether Lebron James Tweet Violated Terms Of Service
Twitter is refusing to address whether a tweet by Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James violated the platform’s terms of service. “YOU’RE NEXT,” James tweeted to his millions of followers with the hashtag #ACCOUNTABILITY. He has since deleted the tweet. Twitter’s
Washington Times
LeBron James takes heat for Twitter threat to cop: 'He doesn't wait on the facts'
He typically avoids flagrant fouls, but LeBron James faced calls to apologize Thursday for targeting an officer who shot and killed a knife-wielding Black teenager amid a growing backlash over the anti-police narrative. The NBA superstar posted and then quickly
Breitbart
President Trump: LeBron James’ ‘Racist Rants are Divisive, Nasty, Insulting, Demeaning’
Former President Donald Trump issued a statement on Thursday slamming NBA star LeBron James for his “racist rants” that are “doing nothing to bring our country together.” “LeBron James should focus on basketball rather than presiding over the destruction of
Breitbart
OJ Simpson Rips LeBron James for Tweeting Cop Pic: ‘Wait for the Facts!’
Former NFL star and famous Bronco passenger OJ Simpson took a swipe at NBA star LeBron James saying James should “pick” his battles” after his Wednesday tweet targeting an Ohio police officer. In a video posted to Twitter on Thursday, Simpson explained to
Red State
Ex-NFL Player and Cop Blasts 'High Horse' LeBron James: Surrounded by 'White People'
Play stupid games, win stupid prizes. Or in the case of NBA star LeBron James — who also moonlights as a world-renowned law enforcement expert — say stupid things, get torched. And James has been torched to a charcoal briquette — again — over the last several
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Newsmax
Twitter Banned Trump but Takes No Action Against LeBron James Tweet
Twitter won’t decide whether NBA superstar LeBron James should be banned from the social media platform for his tweet about the police officer who shot and killed 16-year-old Columbus, Ohio resident Ma’Khia Bryant. James on Wednesday posted a photograph of
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SHOT, CHICAGO, SUSPECT, POLICE
CNN
French police official killed in knife attack at station near Paris
Paris (CNN) A female police official has been killed in a knife attack at a police station in a suburb of Paris, French officials said Friday. The attack took place at the station in Rambouillet, 35 miles southwest of the capital. The suspect is dead, officials
Breitbart
Terror Probe After French Police Officer Killed, Tunisian Suspect Shot
A female French police officer in the Paris suburbs of Yvelines died of her injuries Friday after being stabbed by a Tunisian migrant who was shot dead by police. The attack took place at the police station in the commune of Rambouillet at around 2:30 pm and
CNN
Chicago police shot a suspect wanted in the deadly shooting of a 7-year-old girl in a McDonald's drive thru
(CNN) Chicago police on Thursday shot a suspect who was wanted in connection to last week's shooting death of 7-year-old Jaslyn Adams in a McDonald's drive-thru, authorities said. Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown said in a news conference Thursday
Fox News
Chicago child murder suspect shot multiple times while trying to carjack family, police say
A Chicago murder suspect connected to the killing of a 7-year-old girl was shot by police officers multiple times Thursday during an attempted carjacking on a busy freeway in rush hour traffic, authorities said. Chicago police officers were surveilling the
Washington Times
Suspect in fatal shooting of Chicago girl, 7, shot, captured
CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago police exchanged gunfire with a suspect believed to be connected to the fatal shooting of a 7-year-old girl as she sat in a car with her father in a McDonald’s drive-thru, authorities said Thursday. Illinois State Police Trooper Kyle
New York Post
French policewoman fatally stabbed near Paris, suspect shot dead
A French cop was fatally stabbed and her assailant was shot dead Friday inside a police station near the famed Rambouillet Chateau about an hour outside center-city Paris, authorities said. A police official with a gun near the area where the woman was stabbed.
Washington Times
France: Policewoman fatally stabbed, attacker shot dead
PARIS (AP) - A French police officer was stabbed to death inside her police station Friday, and her attacker shot and killed by officers nearby, authorities said. The identity and the motive of the assailant were not immediately clear, a national police spokesperson
Breitbart
Man Suspected of Killing 7-Year-Old Shot by Chicago PD
The suspect, believed to have killed a seven-year-old girl in a Chicago McDonald’s drive-thru, was shot by police on Thursday. Fox 32 reports that police surveilled the suspect and a high-speed chase ensued. The suspect crashed his car during the chase, and
Breitbart
More than 900 People Shot in Mayor Lightfoot’s Chicago This Year
More than 900 people have been shot in Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s (D) Chicago so far in 2021 in a deadly continuation of a year-on-year trend. The Chicago Tribune reports 907 people were shot January 1, 2021, through April 19, 2021. That figure represents fatal
Fox News
French officials open terror probe after police officer fatally stabbed, attacker shot dead
French prosecutors have opened a terror probe in connection to the Friday attack on a police officer who was killed inside a police station outside Paris. Police shot and killed the attacker at the scene, authorities said. Anti-terrorism prosecutor Jean-Francois
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MAXWELL, PLEADS, GHISLAINE, GUILTY
USA Today
Ghislaine Maxwell pleads not guilty; trial date in flux
Ghislaine Maxwell pleads not guilty; trial date in flux Ghislaine Maxwell faced a judge in person for the first time Friday as lawyers squabbled over exactly when she should be tried on sex trafficking charges alleging that she procured teenage girls for Jeffrey
Washington Times
Ghislaine Maxwell pleads not guilty; trial date in flux
NEW YORK (AP) — Ghislaine Maxwell faced a judge in person for the first time Friday as lawyers squabbled over exactly when she should be tried on sex trafficking charges alleging that she procured teenage girls for Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse at his posh
CNN
Ghislaine Maxwell pleads not guilty to new sex trafficking charges
(CNN) Ghislaine Maxwell, the former girlfriend of the late Jeffrey Epstein, pleaded not guilty to federal sex trafficking charges Friday in her first court appearance since her arrest last summer. Maxwell entered the New York courtroom in a dark blue prison
New York Post
Ghislaine Maxwell pleads not guilty to new sex-trafficking raps
Ghislaine Maxwell pleaded not guilty Friday to a fresh set of sex-trafficking charges — as the accused Jeffrey Epstein madam was hauled into court for her first in-person appearance since her arrest in July. The fallen British heiress, 59, sported shoulder-length
Huffington Post
Ghislaine Maxwell Pleads Not Guilty To New Sex Trafficking Charges
NEW YORK (AP) — Ghislaine Maxwell faced a judge in person for the first time Friday as lawyers squabbled over exactly when she should be tried on sex trafficking charges alleging that she procured teenage girls for Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse at his posh
Fox News
Ghislaine Maxwell pleads not guilty to new sex trafficking charges
Ghislaine Maxwell made a rare appearance in a New York City courthouse on Friday, when she pleaded not guilty to two new charges of sex trafficking a 14-year-old girl allegedly for Jeffrey Epstein to abuse at his house in Palm Beach, Florida, between 2001 and
ABC
Ghislaine Maxwell pleads not guilty to superseding federal indictment
Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell pleaded not guilty on Friday to an eight-count superseding indictment alleging that she aided and conspired with Epstein in the sexual abuse of minors. The new indictment adds a fourth alleged female victim to existing
New York Post
Ghislaine Maxwell to appear in court for the first time since arrest
Ghislaine Maxwell will appear in person in Manhattan federal court Friday — for the first time since she was arrested last year for allegedly procuring underage girls for multimillionaire pedophile Jeffrey Epstein to abuse. Maxwell, who has been locked in
USA Today
Analysis: Maxwell pleads not guilty to new charges
Analysis: Maxwell pleads not guilty to new charges Ghislaine Maxwell faced her trial judge in person for the first time Friday as lawyers squabbled over exactly when she should be tried on sex trafficking charges that allege that she procured teenage girls
USA Today
Ghislaine Maxwell pleads not guilty at hearing
Ghislaine Maxwell pleads not guilty at hearing Ghislaine Maxwell faced a judge in person for the first time Friday as lawyers squabbled over exactly when she should be tried on sex trafficking charges alleging that she procured teenage girls for Jeffrey Epstein
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INDONESIAN, SUBMARINE, OXYGEN, CREW
Fox News
Indonesian sub's crew as oxygen dwindles as worries grow
Indonesian navy ships were scouring the waters off Bali on Friday as they raced against time to find a submarine that disappeared two days ago and has less than a day’s supply of oxygen left for its 53 crew. The KRI Nanggala 402 went missing after its last
CNN
US sending 'airborne assets' to help search for missing Indonesian submarine
Washington (CNN) The United States is sending "airborne assets" to help search for the Indonesian submarine that went missing with 53 crew members on board, Pentagon press secretary John Kirby said Thursday. "We are deeply saddened by the news of Indonesia's
Washington Times
Worries grow about Indonesian sub's crew as oxygen dwindles
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) - Rescuers continued an urgent search Friday for an Indonesian submarine that disappeared two days ago and has less than a day’s supply of oxygen left for its 53 crew. The KRI Nanggala 402 went missing after its last reported dive Wednesday
New York Times
Oxygen, and Time, Are Running Out for Indonesian Submarine
A steel-hulled submarine can hold only a certain amount of breathable air. It goes faster when 53 people are crammed into the tight space. At some point early on Saturday morning, the life force for the sailors onboard the KRI Nanggala-402, an Indonesian Navy
New York Post
Time running out in frantic search for missing Indonesian submarine
An international rescue mission searching for a missing Indonesian submarine has turned its focus to a signal from an unidentified object — as it frantically tries to locate the vessel with 53 crew members on board before its air reserves run out. Helicopters
ABC
Worries grow about Indonesian sub's crew as oxygen dwindles
Indonesian navy ships are scouring the waters off Bali as they race against time to find a submarine that disappeared two days ago and has less than a day’s supply of oxygen left for its 53 crew JAKARTA, Indonesia -- Indonesian navy ships were scouring the
Fox News
Missing Indonesian submarine: US, Australia help search for 53 crew members running low on oxygen
Indonesia’s navy has stepped up efforts to locate a missing submarine, enlisting the U.S.' and Australia’s help as the 53 crew members aboard the vessel survive on less than a day’s worth of oxygen. The KRI Nanggala 402 went missing after its last reported
Huffington Post
Indonesian Submarine's Crew In Peril As Oxygen Dwindles
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian navy ships were scouring the waters off Bali on Friday as they raced against time to find a submarine that disappeared two days ago and has less than a day’s supply of oxygen left for its 53 crew. The KRI Nanggala 402 went
NPR
U.S. To Join In Final Push To Find Indonesian Submarine
U.S. To Join In Final Push To Find Indonesian Submarine Enlarge this image toggle caption Eric Ireng/AP Eric Ireng/AP The U.S. is joining an international search for a missing Indonesian submarine which lost contact with base earlier this week. Authorities
CNN
Indonesian navy detects object during search for missing submarine
Jakarta, Indonesia (CNN) An unidentified object has been spotted at the site of the ongoing search for a missing Indonesian submarine with 53 crew members on board, as authorities warn that oxygen on the vessel will run out within 24 hours. An Indonesian naval
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KENTUCKY, CLARKE, TERRENCE, CRASH
Washington Times
NBA Draft prospect Terrence Clarke, 19, dies in car crash
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky says freshman guard Terrence Clarke died following a car accident in Los Angeles. He was 19. The school announced Clarke’s death in a release Thursday night, but did not include any more details. Coach John Calipari said he was “absolutely
New York Times
Terrence Clarke, N.B.A. Prospect from University of Kentucky, Is Killed in Crash
Terrence Clarke, who recently joined an elite list of University of Kentucky basketball stars who have left the blue-blooded program early to pursue dreams of playing in the N.B.A., was killed in a car accident on Thursday in Los Angeles, the university said.
Fox News
Kentucky men's basketball star dies in car accident days after signing with NBA agent: report
NBA Draft prospect and former Kentucky star Terrence Clarke died in a car accident in Los Angeles, according to a report by WKYT. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The report cited sources saying that Clarke and Kentucky teammate BJ Boston
CNN
Kentucky basketball player and NBA prospect Terrence Clarke dies following a car accident in LA
(CNN) Basketball player Terrence Clarke, who last month declared for the 2021 NBA draft after playing his freshman season for the University of Kentucky, died Thursday after sustaining fatal injuries in a car accident in Los Angeles, according to the Kentucky
Washington Times
Thursday Sports in Brief
MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky freshman guard Terrence Clarke died Thursday following a car accident in Los Angeles. He was 19. The university announced Clarke’s death in a release Thursday night, but did not include any more details.
NY Daily News
NBA Draft prospect and Kentucky player Terrence Clarke, 19, killed in car crash
“I am absolutely gutted and sick tonight,” Kentucky head coach John Calipari said in a statement. “A young person who we all love has just lost his life too soon, one with all of his dreams and hopes ahead of him. Terrence Clarke was a beautiful kid, someone
Washington Times
Former Kentucky guard Terrence Clarke dies in LA car crash
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky freshman guard Terrence Clarke died Thursday following a car accident in Los Angeles. He was 19. The university announced Clarke’s death in a release Thursday night, but did not include any more details. Coach John Calipari said
New York Times
Terrence Clarke, N.B.A. Prospect from University of Kentucky, Is Killed in Crash
Terrence Clarke, who recently joined an elite list of University of Kentucky basketball stars who have left the blue-blooded program early to pursue dreams of playing in the N.B.A., was killed in a car accident on Thursday in Los Angeles, the university said.
Washington Times
Kentucky's Clarke mourned by teammates, basketball world
The death of former Kentucky guard Terrence Clarke following a car accident in Los Angeles sparked an outpouring of grief and support from around basketball, including reaction by Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. The university announced Clarke’s
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INDIA, COVID, 19, OXYGEN
Washington Times
Fire kills 13 COVID-19 patients in hospital in western India
NEW DELHI (AP) - A fire broke out in the intensive care unit of a hospital in western India early Friday, killing 13 COVID-19 patients, a hospital official said. The fire on the second floor of the hospital has been extinguished and some patients requiring
New York Times
Covid-19 Live Updates: India Hospitals, Hit by Record-Setting Wave, Plead for Oxygen
Live Covid-19 Live Updates: India Hospitals, Hit by Record-Setting Wave, Plead for Oxygen India recorded more than 330,000 cases in 24 hours, the second consecutive day of setting a global record. A C.D.C. panel will meet today on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Fox News
India coronavirus crisis 'demonstrates risk of what can happen' if pandemic isn't controlled, Zients says
White House officials on Friday warned that the current coronavirus crisis in India is an example of what could happen elsewhere should the pandemic go uncontrolled. White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator Jeff Zients made the warning during a coronavirus
Huffington Post
Indian Hospitals Plead For Oxygen, Country Sets Virus Record
NEW DELHI (AP) — India put oxygen tankers on special express trains as major hospitals in New Delhi on Friday begged on social media for more supplies to save COVID-19 patients who are struggling to breathe. More than a dozen people died when an oxygen-fed
New York Post
Fire at hospital in India leaves 13 COVID-19 patients dead
Thirteen COVID-19 patients in western India were killed in a hospital fire early Friday, officials said. The blaze broke out on the second-floor intensive care unit of a hospital in the Virar area on the outskirts of Mumbai, said Dilip Shah, CEO of Vijay Vallabh
CNN
As bodies pile up, India's leaders face rising public anger over second Covid-19 wave
Photos: The coronavirus pandemic Relatives of a patient who died from a coronavirus infection perform his last rites amid other burning pyres of Covid-19 related deaths at a crematorium in New Delhi, India, on April 17. Several major cities are reporting far
Fox News
Indian hospitals plead for oxygen, country sets coronavirus record
India put oxygen tankers on special express trains as major hospitals in New Delhi begged on social media on Friday for more supplies to save COVID-19 patients who are struggling to breathe. More than a dozen people died when an oxygen-fed fire ripped through
USA Today
Canada bans flights from India, Pakistan for 30 days; pregnant women with COVID at higher risk of death, study says: Live updates
India reported a global one-day record of more than 314,000 new infections Thursday as a coronavirus surge in the world’s second-most populous country overwhelms a fragile health care system critically short of hospital beds and oxygen. A month ago India was
New York Times
India Scrambles to Supply Oxygen as Covid-19 Patients Gasp for Breath
NEW DELHI — Indian hospitals and government leaders scrambled for supplies of oxygen and other emergency aid on Friday, as the country reported another record number of new coronavirus infections and a rising death toll that has strained the country’s resources. India
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TRUMP, DONALD, VACCINE, COVID
Newsmax
Trump May Leave Florida to Spend Summer at His New Jersey Golf Club
Three months after leaving the White House for Mar-a-Lago, Donald Trump is discussing plans to swap Florida for New Jersey for a few months. The former president would spend the summer at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster, though plans have not been finalized,
Breitbart
Report: Donald Trump to Move Summer Political Operations to New Jersey
Former President Donald Trump is planning to move his summer political operations to New Jersey due to Mar-a-Lago’s summer closure amid fundraising necessities. “Trump and his relatively small band of post-White House staff and political aides are actively
Washington Times
Trump booster candidate for governor won't get public funds
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - A New Jersey Republican gubernatorial candidate who has embraced former President Donald Trump failed to qualify for public matching funds, the state’s Election Law Enforcement Commission ruled this week. Phil Rizzo’s application for public
New York Post
Staten Island man gets COVID-19 vaccine because Donald Trump said so
A Staten Island resident was originally “skeptical” about getting the COVID-19 vaccine — but when he saw former President Donald Trump on the cover of The Post Friday encouraging everyone to get the jab, he decided to roll up his sleeves. “As soon as Trump
New York Post
Trump gives thumbs up on Post’s push for lifesaving COVID vaccine
The Post’s push to get New Yorkers to roll up their sleeves and get vaccinated against the coronavirus is drawing a big thumbs-up from Donald Trump. The former president is on board with the campaign to get more people immunized so the city can get up and running
Breitbart
Donald Trump: Coronavirus Vaccine Is 'Great,' but 'Nobody Should Be Forced'
Former President Donald Trump endorsed the coronavirus vaccines on Thursday, urging Americans to get their shots. “The vaccine is a great thing and people should take advantage of it,” Trump said in a phone call with the New York Post. Trump added, “Nobody
Washington Times
Albuquerque seeks $200K from Trump campaign for security
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - The city of Albuquerque, New Mexico, has referred former President Donald Trump‘s campaign to a collection agency over nonpayment of a bill related to security costs for a campaign rally he held in 2019. Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller
Newsmax
Albuquerque Refers $211K Trump Campaign Bill to Collection Agency
The City of Albuquerque has hired a collection agency to pursue a debt totaling $211,175 owed by Donald Trump's presidential reelection campaign for his 2019 rally. The city stated it incurred costs of $7,102 for barricades, assistance from the Albuquerque
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CRUZ, TED, COURT, PACKING
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Ted Cruz on DC statehood, HR1 and court-packing: Dems' top priority is power 'forever'
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said Friday during an appearance on "The Faulkner Focus" that Democrats want to give Washington, D.C. statehood, pack the Supreme Court and make sweeping changes to the federal election system because their "number one priority" is to
Huffington Post
‘Gaslighting 101’: Sen. Ted Cruz Ripped For One Of His Biggest, Boldest Lies Yet
Twitter users called out Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Thursday over an easily debunked claim he made about Republicans and the Supreme Court. During a press conference to urge President Joe Biden to reject any attempt to expand the Supreme Court, Cruz said: Sen.
OANN
Sen. Ted Cruz: Democrats are changing the rules to stay in power
OAN Newsroom UPDATED 12:48 PM PT – Friday, April 23, 2021 Texas Sen. Ted Cruz (R) claimed Democrats’ top priority is to change the rules to stay in power. At a press conference on Thursday, Cruz said the party’s push for Washington D.C. to become the 51st
Red State
'Law Student' Gets Schooled Big Time After Trying to Upstage Ted Cruz at Court Packing Presser
After longtime Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away in September, President Trump and then-Sen. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell both made it clear that a nomination to replace her would be made and that confirmation hearings would be held before
Breitbart
Ted Cruz: Republicans Did Not Try to Pack the Court
Republicans did not try to pack the Supreme Court when they controlled Washington, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) said during a press conference on Thursday, contending Democrats are “trying to rig the game” because they know voters will not support their radical agenda. “There’s
Fox News
Democrats’ top priority is to change the rules to stay in power, Cruz says
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said at a press conference Thursday that the Democrat push for Washington, D.C., statehood and to pack the Supreme Court is an effort to ensure that they can never lose their grip on power. His remarks came on the same day the U.S.
Fox News
HuffPost slammed as 'propaganda,' 'stupid liars' for claiming Republicans 'engaged in court packing'
Critics slammed left-wing news site HuffPost Friday as liars, propagandists, and worse for accusing Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, of lying when he said Senate Republicans didn't engage in court-packing when they held the majority. "Sen. Ted Cruz may have told his
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POLICE, MINNEAPOLIS, GARLAND, GROUPS
Fox News
Garland to meet with law enforcement groups in wake of Minneapolis police investigation
Attorney General Merrick Garland will meet with leaders of some of the nation's largest law enforcement organizations and unions Friday afternoon, according to law enforcement officials familiar with the situation. The meeting comes in the wake of the Department
Washington Times
EXCLUSIVE: AG Garland pledges to give police groups heads-up on future probes
Attorney General Merrick Garland on Friday afternoon promised to give leaders of some of the nation’s largest police groups advance notice of future investigations into local departments, sources involved in the meeting told The Washington Times. But Mr. Garland
Fox News
DOJ probe into Minneapolis police will push to reform departments 'nationwide': Former NYPD lieutenant
AG Merrick Garland's DOJ investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department is going to impact policing across the entire nation, former NYPD Lt. Joe Cardinale revealed on "Your World with Neil Cavuto" Thursday. "This is going to go nationwide. Because it’s
Fox News
Baltimore Police Department losing officers over pay, ‘anti-policing climate’
The Baltimore Police Department is losing officers at a faster rate than last year due to "pay, working conditions, and the anti-policing climate," according to the Baltimore City Fraternal Order of Police. In a Twitter post, the group said the city’s force
Washington Times
Police shoot armed man in northern Wisconsin town of Weston
WESTON, Wis. (AP) - Police shot and wounded a man early Friday in the northern Wisconsin village of Weston in an apartment where a woman was found dead, the Wisconsin Department of Justice said. Everest Metro Police Officers were sent to an apartment building
Washington Times
Officers face drug use, inappropriate language allegations
LYNN, Mass. (AP) - Several police officers in Lynn have been placed on administrative leave as authorities investigate allegations of possible drug use and inappropriate language in a private text conversation between two officers. The investigation was confirmed
Fox News
Law enforcement groups discussed 'host of concerns' with AG Garland amid Minneapolis policing probe
Leaders of a few of the largest law enforcement associations in the country met with Attorney General Merrick Garland on Friday to express concerns with the Justice Department's recent decision to open a sweeping investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department
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ARIZONA, AUDIT, ELECTION, 2020
Newsmax
Judge Calls Temporary Halt to Arizona Election Audit
An Arizona judge on Friday temporarily halted an audit of the 2020 election results from Maricopa County as long as Democrats put up $1 million to fund any potential increase in costs. The audit including a hand recount of 2.1 million ballots is being conducted
New York Times
An Arizona judge temporarily halts a G.O.P. effort to recount 2020 ballots.
A Maricopa County judge on Friday temporarily halted a Republican-led effort in Arizona to recount ballots from the 2020 presidential election, after Democrats filed a lawsuit arguing that the audit violated state election security laws. But the judge, Christopher
Washington Times
Judge calls temporary halt to Arizona election audit
PHOENIX (AP) - An Arizona judge on Friday temporarily halted an audit of the 2020 election results from Maricopa County as long as Democrats put up $1 million to fund any potential increase in costs. The audit including a hand recount of 2.1 million ballots
Conservative Daily News
Eyes On The Arizona Audit – Ben Garrison Cartoon
56 VIEWS Share Tweet Whatsapp Reddit Print Mail The Word for today is “Audit” the second word for today is “Panic” The Arizona audit of the 2020 election begins today and the Democrats are panicking. Why? If the election was fraud-free and secure they would
Washington Times
Democrats sue to block "audit" of 2020 Arizona election
PHOENIX (AP) - The Arizona Democratic Party and the sole Democrat on the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors filed a lawsuit Thursday seeking to block the Arizona Senate’s ballot recount and audit of the county’s 2020 election. The last-ditch lawsuit alleges
Newsmax
Democrats Sue to Block "Audit" of 2020 Arizona Election
The Arizona Democratic Party and the sole Democrat on the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors filed a lawsuit Thursday seeking to block the Arizona Senate's ballot recount and audit of the county's 2020 election. The last-ditch lawsuit alleges Republican
Newsmax
GOP-Backed Recount of 2020 Votes in Arizona Now Seems Set to Proceed After Delay
A push to recount ballots from the November election moved forward in Phoenix Friday, The Washington Post reported, as a private vendor hired by Republicans in the state Senate began reviewing nearly 2.1 million ballots in Arizona's largest county. The recount
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BUSH, GEORGE, 2020, CONDOLEEZZA
Fox News
George W. Bush says he regrets suggesting entire GOP is ‘isolationist,’ ‘nativist’
Former President George W. Bush said in an interview with People published Thursday he "painted with too broad a brush" in describing the modern Republican Party as "isolationist" and "nativist." Bush had made the controversial comments in an interview earlier
Huffington Post
George W. Bush Reveals Who He Voted For In 2020
Former President George W. Bush has revealed who he voted for in the 2020 election. And it wasn’t for then-President Donald Trump or now-President Joe Biden. Instead, Bush wrote in the name of Condoleezza Rice. “She knows it,” Bush told People magazine in
National Review
George W. Bush Says He Wrote in Condoleezza Rice in 2020 Presidential Election
Then-President George W. Bush and Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice wave as they arrive at the White House in Washington, D.C., November 17, 2008. (Jason Reed/Reuters) Former President George W. Bush recently revealed that instead of voting for Donald Trump
CNN
Bush says he wrote in Condoleezza Rice for president in 2020
Washington (CNN) Former President George W. Bush wrote in the name of his former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on his 2020 presidential ballot rather than voting for his own party's nominee Donald Trump for reelection, he told People magazine. "She knows
Breitbart
George W. Bush Wrote-In Condoleezza Rice in 2020 Election
Former President Georgia W. Bush revealed Thursday that he wrote-in Condoleezza Rice, who served as his secretary of state from 2005 to 2009, in the 2020 presidential election. “She knows it,” Bush told People Magazine. “But she told me she would refuse to
Fox News
George Bush reveals who he voted for in 2020
Former President George W. Bush said in an interview he did not vote for either candidate in the 2020 presidential election and instead wrote in Condoleeza Rice, who served as his secretary of state. "She knows it," he told People. "But she told me she would
Breitbart
Nolte: George W. Bush Walks Back ‘Nativist’ Attack on GOP … Kind Of
Former President George W. Bush attacked the Republican party this week for being “isolationist, protectionist and, to a certain extent, nativist.” In a later interview with far-left People magazine, he walked it back … a little: “Really what I should have
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EMERGENCY, JAPAN, TOKYO, STATE
Washington Times
Tokyo under 'emergency orders' with Olympics 3 months away
TOKYO (AP) - Only three months before the postponed Olympics are set to open, Tokyo and Japan‘s second largest metropolitan area of Osaka have been placed under emergency orders aimed at stemming surging cases of the coronavirus. The measures, which take place
ABC
Japan declares 3rd state of emergency for Tokyo, elsewhere ahead of Summer Olympics
TOKYO and LONDON -- Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has declared a third state of emergency for Tokyo and three other urban prefectures in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19 ahead of the already-delayed Summer Olympics. During a national address
Fox News
Tokyo under 'emergency orders' with Olympics 3 months away
Only three months before the postponed Olympics are set to open, Tokyo and Japan's second largest metropolitan area of Osaka have been placed under emergency orders aimed at stemming surging cases of the coronavirus. The measures, which take place during Japan's
NPR
Japan Declares 3rd State Of Emergency, 3 Months Ahead Of Olympics
Japan Declares 3rd State Of Emergency, 3 Months Ahead Of Olympics Enlarge this image toggle caption Buddhika Weerasinghe/Getty Images Buddhika Weerasinghe/Getty Images Japan's central government has declared a third state of emergency due to the COVID-19
Newsmax
Japan PM Suga Declares State of Emergency for Tokyo, 3 Other Areas
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga declared a state of emergency in Tokyo, Osaka, and two other prefectures on Friday, an attempt to combat a surge in coronavirus cases three months before the Tokyo Olympics is set to open. Under the new state of emergency,
Washington Times
EXPLAINER: What does Japan's virus state of emergency mean
TOKYO (AP) - Japan on Friday declared a state of emergency to curb a rapid coronavirus resurgence, the third since the pandemic began. The measures in parts of Japan, including Tokyo, have so far failed to curb infections caused by a more contagious new variant
Washington Times
Japan to issue 3rd virus emergency in Tokyo, Osaka area
TOKYO (AP) - Japan is set to issue a third state of emergency for Tokyo and three western urban prefectures amid skepticism it will be enough to curb a rapid coronavirus resurgence ahead of the Olympics in July. Health and economy ministers in charge of the
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SUPREME, COURT, RULING, JUSTICE
Washington Times
Supreme Court reverses murder conviction in Wichita death
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - The Kansas Supreme Court on Friday reversed the first-degree murder conviction of a Wichita man who shot another man during a botched drug deal. Mark Holley III was convicted and sentenced to life in prison in 2019 for the shooting death
New Republic
Blame Anthony Kennedy for the Supreme Court’s Mangled Ruling on Juvenile Life Without Parole
“This whole exercise, this whole distortion of Miller, is just a devious way of eliminating life without parole for juvenile offenders,” Scalia claimed. “The Court might have done that expressly (as we know, the Court can decree anything), but that would have
OANN
Republican senators against increasing the size of the Supreme Court
OAN Newsroom UPDATED 12:25 PM PT – Friday, April 23, 2021 Republicans on Capitol Hill have blasted Democrats for attempting to rig the Supreme Court in their favor. While speaking to reporters on Thursday, Sen. Ted Cruz, (R-Texas), Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.)
CNN
Justice Amy Coney Barrett finally meets the other 8 Supreme Court justices for a class photo
(CNN) Justice Amy Coney Barrett has been on the job since late October, but until now, because Covid kept the justices apart, she had not been pictured with her colleagues. That changed Friday when the court released its new class photo depicting the junior-most
Conservative Daily News
Justice Thomas Calls Out Supreme Court’s Hypocrisy In Talking About Abortion
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas called out the hypocrisy of Supreme Court justices using the word “children” in addressing juvenile murderers but “young woman” when referring to minors in abortion cases. The justice concurred in a Thursday Supreme Court
Fox News
Supreme Court ruling makes it easier to sentence minors to life in prison
A Supreme Court ruling on Thursday will make it easier to sentence minors to life in prison without parole. In a 6-3 vote, the nation's top court ruled that judges do not need to find a juvenile murderer beyond rehabilitation to issue such a term. Former
Washington Times
SUPREME COURT NOTEBOOK: David faces Goliaths over pipeline
WASHINGTON (AP) - On one side of an upcoming Supreme Court case over a proposed natural gas pipeline in New Jersey are two lawyers with more than 250 arguments between them. On the other is Jeremy Feigenbaum, a lawyer for New Jersey who will be making his first
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CALIFORNIA, FRACKING, NEW, BAN
USA Today
California Gov. Gavin Newsom orders ban on new fracking permits by 2024, wants to stop all oil drilling by 2045
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday directed the state's top oil regulator to immediately begin crafting a regulation to halt new hydraulic fracturing permits by 2024. In addition to his order to the state's Geologic Energy Management Division, Newsom asked
Breitbart
Report: Gavin Newsom to Phase Out Fracking in California
Governor Gavin Newsom is reportedly planning to phase out permits for fracking in California, bowing to pressure from environmental groups who are opposed to fossil fuel development. Fracking, known more formally as hydraulic fracturing, is a process in which
CNN
California governor orders fracking to be phased out
(CNN) California will stop issuing new hydraulic fracturing permits by January 2024 as part of a statewide effort to reach carbon-neutrality by 2045, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced in a news release Friday. Fracking uses high-pressure water to fracture rocks
Washington Times
California governor seeks ban on new fracking by 2024
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday he will halt all new fracking permits in California starting in 2024, using his executive authority to take on the state’s powerful oil and gas industry in a year he will likely face voters in a recall
New York Times
California’s governor seeks to ban new fracking and halt oil production, but not immediately.
Gov. Gavin Newsom of California announced a plan on Friday to ban hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, by 2024 and to consider phasing out oil production statewide by 2045. The announcement, on the heels of Earth Day, came as a petition for Mr. Newsom’s recall
Washington Times
California governor seeks ban on new fracking permits in 2024 and end to all oil extraction in the s
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LA Times
Newsom bans new California fracking permits starting in 2024
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday took action to ban new permits for hydraulic fracturing starting in 2024, halting the controversial oil extraction method reviled by environmental activists, and called on the state regulators to evaluate phasing out all oil production
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GOP, ARIZONA, VOTING, BILL
ABC
Bill to purge early voting list unexpectedly fails in GOP-controlled Arizona Senate
A GOP senator said she wants to see the outcome of an audit in Maricopa County. A bill designed to change how Arizona's early voting list works was voted down in the Republican-led state Senate where it was originally expected to pass. SB 1485, would have
Washington Examiner
Feuding Arizona GOP lawmakers stall election reform bill
An ongoing disagreement between two Republican lawmakers has left an effort to clean up Arizona's Permanent Early Voter List (PEVL) in legislative limbo. Senate Bill 1485 would require county elections officials to send a postcard to a voter on the PEVL who
CNN
Arizona GOP representative struggles to justify state bill that would purge early voting list
(CNN) An Arizona Republican lawmaker on Friday defended a GOP-sponsored bill that would change the mail-in voting process by arguing that state lawmakers need to "correct problems" regardless of whether there was actual fraud in the 2020 election. Arizona
Breitbart
GOP State Senator's 'Temper Tantrum' Stops Arizona Election Integrity Bill
The Republican-controlled Arizona State Senate failed to pass an election integrity bill that tightens the rules for maintaining lists of voters who automatically are mailed absentee ballots Thursday when State Sen. Kelly Townsend (R-16) surprised her colleagues
NPR
GOP Arizona State Senator Rejects Controversial Voting Bill Pending Election Audit
GOP Arizona State Senator Rejects Controversial Voting Bill Pending Election Audit Enlarge this image toggle caption Olivier Touron/AFP via Getty Images Olivier Touron/AFP via Getty Images A controversial election bill was surprisingly voted down in Arizona
Washington Times
Arkansas lawmakers consider cutting early voting by 1 day
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - A proposal to cut early voting by one day in Arkansas is advancing in the state legislature as lawmakers near the end of this year’s session. The Senate by a 19-13 vote Thursday approved legislation to eliminate early voting on the
Washington Times
Democrats blast 'regressive' GOP-backed voting law rewrite
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Democrats pushed back Friday against a Republican rewrite of election laws forthcoming in Ohio as “regressive,” saying its ballot drop box limits, tightened voter ID requirements and shortened early voting window amount to voter suppression. “In
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HEALTH, MENTAL, CRISIS, BIDEN
ABC
Feds fund mental health crisis teams to stand in for police
WASHINGTON -- When police respond to a person gripped by a mental health or drug crisis, the encounter can have tragic results. Now a government insurance program will help communities set up an alternative: mobile teams with mental health practitioners trained
Washington Times
Feds fund mental health crisis teams to stand in for police
WASHINGTON (AP) - When police respond to a person gripped by a mental health or drug crisis, the encounter can have tragic results. Now a government insurance program will help communities set up an alternative: mobile teams with mental health practitioners
NPR
Biden Administration Is Making Health Insurance Cheaper, Easier To Entice Enrollees
Biden Administration Is Making Health Insurance Cheaper, Easier To Entice Enrollees During a special pandemic enrollment period, the Biden administration is trying to make getting health insurance irresistible by making it easier to sign up and making plans
New York Post
Biden’s ‘crisis’ crisis and other commentary
From the right: Biden’s ‘Crisis’ Crisis White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki claims President Biden didn’t mean to describe the border crisis as “a crisis,” yet that’s precisely the term he used, notes the Washington Examiner’s Byron York. This shows how
Breitbart
Texas Sues Biden for Exempting Border Crossers from Coronavirus Rules
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against President Joe Biden’s administration, alleging that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has exempted border crossers from emergency Chinese coronavirus public health regulations, spurring a
Washington Times
Lamont's mental health commissioner tapped for federal job
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont is losing another member of his cabinet to President Joe Biden’s administration. The White House announced Friday that Biden has tapped Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Commissioner
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DEAD, DIEGO, SAN, DOWNTOWN
CNN
1 person is dead and multiple people shot in downtown San Diego with suspect in custody, police say
(CNN) A suspect is in custody after a fatal shooting Thursday night in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter left one person dead and others injured, according to the San Diego Police Department. Police responded to the incident in the downtown area at around 10:30
Washington Times
Police: 1 dead, 3 wounded in downtown San Diego shooting
SAN DIEGO (AP) - One person died and three others were wounded in a shooting in San Diego, police said. The shooting happened in the downtown area Thursday night, news outlets reported. The investigation spanned several city blocks, police said. One person
ABC
Police: 1 dead, 3 wounded in downtown San Diego shooting
Police say one person has died in a shooting in downtown San Diego SAN DIEGO -- One person died and three others were wounded in a shooting in San Diego, police said. The shooting happened in the downtown area Thursday night, news outlets reported. The investigation
Fox News
San Diego shooting: 1 dead, at least one arrested in downtown area, report says
Authorities in San Diego responded to reports of a shooting in the city’s downtown late Thursday that resulted in one fatality and at least one arrest, a report said. The Fox 5 San Diego report indicated that there may have been more than one shooting scene.
USA Today
1 dead, 4 wounded in downtown San Diego shooting
1 dead, 4 wounded in downtown San Diego shooting One person was killed, and four others were wounded in a shooting in San Diego's busy downtown Gaslamp Quarter. Police say the 32-year-old suspect was arrested and hospitalized after being tackled by bystanders.
OANN
1 person dead, 4 injured after shooting in downtown San Diego
OAN Newsroom UPDATED 2:10 PM PT – Friday, April 23, 2021 A suspect is in custody following a fatal shooting in Downtown San Diego. On Thursday evening, the San Diego Police Department responded to reports of multiple people shot in the city’s Gaslamp District. The
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BILL, CLIMATE, BIDEN, SUMMIT
Washington Times
Democrats, activists call on governor to veto wetlands bill
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Calls are mounting for Gov. Eric Holcomb to veto a bill that would remove some protections from Indiana’s already diminished wetlands amid mounting criticism that it could damage waterways, wildlife and vegetation. The wetlands measure
Breitbart
Joe Biden Wears Mask During Virtual Climate Summit with World Leaders
President Joe Biden wore a mask during the climate summit with world leaders Thursday, even though it was virtual. Biden appeared at various stage of the summit, held virtually as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, while wearing a mask. Other United
Fox News
Hawley explains lone 'no' vote on bipartisan Asian hate crimes bill
Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., said he couldn't join with the rest of the Senate in approving an Asian hate crimes bill on Thursday because the legislation was too broad and could infringe on free speech. In a rare move of bipartisanship, the Senate on Thursday
Breitbart
Whitehouse: ‘Every Bill Has to Be a Climate Bill’
On Thursday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “All In,” Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) said that “every bill has to be a climate bill and there has to be a big climate bill” and the build back better bill will be a big climate bill. Whitehouse said, “I think there will
Washington Times
Biden pledges that U.S. will lead world to 'decarbonize' industries
President Biden told world leaders on Friday that the U.S. will lead the way to “decarbonize” the globe by reducing demand for fossil fuels that power everything from cars to manufacturing plants. “America is once again stepping into the leadership role,”
Washington Times
Summit shows Biden big vision on fighting climate change
WASHINGTON (AP) - What did the world learn at Joe Biden‘s global summit about his vision of the battle to save the world’s climate? For two days, Biden and his team of climate experts pressed his case that tackling global warming not only can avert an existential
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SHOOTING, CAROLINA, BROWN, ANDREW
USA Today
'We're asking for answers': Protesters, family demand release of bodycam video in fatal shooting of Andrew Brown Jr.
More than 100 protesters gathered for the second night in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, to demand the release of body camera footage in the police shooting of Andrew Brown Jr. The Brown family's attorney, Harry Daniels, told USA TODAY a motion will be filed
Fox News
North Carolina protesters demand answers on second night of demonstrations over deputy shooting of Black man
Hundreds of protesters reportedly came out for a second night in Elizabeth City, N.C., Thursday to demand answers in the fatal shooting of a Black man by a sheriff’s deputy on Wednesday. Andrew Brown Jr. was "fatally wounded" as Pasquotank County sheriff’s
CNN
Demonstrations continue as community awaits bodycam footage from Andrew Brown Jr. shooting
(CNN) Peaceful protests over the fatal police shooting of Andrew Brown Jr. dispersed Thursday night in Elizabeth City, North Carolina -- but demonstrators will be back, community members said. "Come out and talk to us. We just want people to come out and talk
Fox News
North Carolina police shooting: Attorney to push judge for release of body camera footage
The attorney for the family of a Black man who was fatally shot by police earlier this week in North Carolina told Fox News on Friday he is "working diligently" to file a motion asking a judge to release body camera footage of the incident. Harry Daniels,
USA Today
Andrew Brown Jr. was unarmed and fleeing when fatally shot by North Carolina police, family attorney says
Officials on Thursday faced growing pressure to release details about the death of Andrew Brown Jr., a Black man who was fatally shot by law enforcement on Wednesday morning in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Brown was unarmed, said Harry Daniels, the Brown
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TIM, SCOTT, GOP, CONGRESS
Red State
WaPo's Glenn Kessler Gets the Smackdown He Deserves After 'Whitesplaining' Tim Scott's Family History – RedState
As I’ve noted before, so-called “fact-checkers” have done about as much damage to their own profession as national media journalists have in recent years, and among the best examples of that is the Washington Post’s Glenn Kessler. My RedState colleagues and
NPR
Republican Sen. Tim Scott Will Deliver GOP Response To Biden Address
Republican Sen. Tim Scott Will Deliver GOP Response To Biden Address Enlarge this image toggle caption Al Drago/AFP via Getty Images Al Drago/AFP via Getty Images South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott will deliver the Republican response to President Biden's address
Newsmax
Wash Post Slammed for 'Disgraceful' Tim Scott 'Cotton to Congress' Fact Check
The Washington Post is being slammed on social media for a fact check article that appears to try to cast doubt on the life story of Sen. Tim Scott, in part by using an odd argument that the Black South Carolina Republican's "ancestors owned unusually large
CNN
Why this GOP senator could be a low-key 2024 favorite
(CNN) The announcement on Thursday night that Tim Scott has been chosen to deliver the Republican response to President Joe Biden's address to a joint session of Congress next Wednesday ensures that the South Carolina senator will get a big moment in the national
Breitbart
Tim Scott will Give GOP Response to Joe Biden's Address to Congress
Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) will deliver the Republican response to President Joe Biden’s first formal address before Congress, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) announced Thursday. “Senator Tim Scott is
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MURAL, FLOYD, HOUSTON, GEORGE
CNN
George Floyd mural in Houston defaced with a racial epithet
The vandalism was carried out overnight by "some knucklehead" and he doesn't "know what their motivation is, hate, or whatever," Finner said. CNN affiliate KTRK reported the mural in Floyd's hometown was defaced with a racial epithet which was then covered
Washington Times
Houston chief: "Some knucklehead" vandalized Floyd mural
HOUSTON (AP) - Houston police say a mural honoring George Floyd on the eastern fringe of downtown was vandalized Thursday but was quickly restored by its muralist. “Some knucklehead” sprayed a racist message across Floyd’s image early Thursday morning, Police
USA Today
A George Floyd mural in Houston was vandalized with a racial slur. It's been defaced three times, the artist said.
A mural of George Floyd in his hometown of Houston was vandalized with a racist message this week, police said – the third time the artwork has been defaced since its creation following Floyd's killing last Memorial Day. Police Chief Troy Finner said Thursday
New York Post
George Floyd mural vandalized by ‘some knucklehead,’ Houston cops say
A mural of George Floyd in Houston was marred with racist graffiti by “some knucklehead,” according to the city’s police chief — who dared the vandal to strike again. Police Chief Troy Finner told reporters the east Houston artwork was targeted late Wednesday
Fox News
George Floyd mural in Texas defaced with racial slur
A George Floyd mural in Houston was defaced with a racial slur Thursday just days after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty in his death, authorities said. The slur was tagged with graffiti and said the "lives don't matter," according
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REVEAL, GENDER, PARTY, EXPLOSION
CNN
A New Hampshire explosion was triggered by a gender reveal party, police say
(CNN) Another gender reveal party turned dangerous, this time in New Hampshire, with an explosion that shook nearby homes. The partygoers detonated around 80 pounds of explosives, Kingston police said in a statement. They used an explosive called Tannerite,
New York Post
Explosion from gender reveal party felt miles away in New Hampshire
A New Hampshire gender reveal party was truly rocking. Police in Kingston received reports of a loud explosion Tuesday night that was heard in neighboring towns, and across the border in Massachusetts. When officers arrived at a quarry they found that revelers
ABC
Explosion at gender reveal party rocks several towns
Police say the source of an explosion in New Hampshire that rocked several towns and could be felt as far away as Massachusetts was a gender reveal party KINGSTON, N.H. -- One New Hampshire family's gender reveal party was such a blast that it rattled towns,
USA Today
A gender reveal party using 80 pounds of explosives made nearby residents think there was an earthquake
A New Hampshire family took a gender reveal party to a new level when they used 80 pounds of explosives to find out if they were having a girl or boy. The explosion led to one individual turning himself in to local authorities in Kingston, N.H., roughly 50
CNN
Police say gender reveal party caused explosion in New Hampshire
Partygoers in New Hampshire detonated around 80 pounds of explosives, Kingston police said in a statement. They used an explosive called Tannerite, a target used for firearms practice that also comes in a gender-reveal variety. HLN's Robin Meade has more.
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CAPITOL, DATING, APP, BUMBLE
New York Post
Man busted in connection to Capitol riots after boasting on Bumble dating app
An upstate New York man has been charged in connection with the riot at the US Capitol — after boasting about taking part in the insurrection on dating app Bumble, according to a newly filed federal affidavit. The FBI first became aware of Robert Chapman,
Huffington Post
‘We Are Not A Match’: Alleged Capitol Rioter Rejected On Dating App, Then Busted
A New York man accused of participating in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol carried out by supporters of then-President Donald Trump was arrested after allegedly bragging about it on the Bumble dating app. “I did storm the Capitol,” boasted Robert Chapman,
Fox News
NY man bragged about Capitol riot on Bumble; his match turned him in
A New York man was arrested Thursday after allegedly bragging on the dating app Bumble about his involvement in the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol in January, according to reports. Robert Chapman of Carmel, N.Y., reportedly matched with the woman about one
CNN
Capitol rioter arrested after being turned in by match on online dating app Bumble
(CNN) The Justice Department has charged a Capitol rioter who was turned in by someone he matched with on the dating app Bumble, after he bragged about his exploits on January 6. According to court documents, one week after the attack, Robert Chapman of New
NPR
Bumble Blunder: Man Allegedly Boasts About Capitol Riot On Dating App, Is Arrested
Bumble Blunder: Man Allegedly Boasts About Capitol Riot On Dating App, Is Arrested Enlarge this image toggle caption Erin Scott/Bloomberg via Getty Images Erin Scott/Bloomberg via Getty Images A suspected Capitol rioter was arrested after allegedly bragging
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DIGITAL, 57, SHOCK, UNDERGROUND
Washington Times
Shock G, off-kilter Digital Underground leader, dead at 57
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Shock G, who blended whimsical wordplay with reverence for ‘70s funk as leader of the off-kilter hip-hop group Digital Underground, has died. He was 57. Nzazi Malonga, a longtime friend who served as head of security and helped manage the
ABC
Shock G, off-kilter Digital Underground leader, dead at 57
Shock G, who blended whimsical wordplay with ’70s funk as leader of the off-kilter hip-hop group Digital Underground, has died LOS ANGELES -- Shock G, who blended whimsical wordplay with reverence for '70s funk as leader of the off-kilter hip-hop group Digital
Fox News
Shock G of Digital Underground dead at 57
Digital Underground member Gregory "Shock G" Jacobs has died at the age of 57. The news was confirmed to Fox News by the group's social media team. According to TMZ, the legendary hip-hop musician was found dead in a hotel room in Tampa, Fla., on Thursday. The
CNN
Shock G, Digital Underground and 'Humpty Hump' rapper, dead at 57
(CNN) Rapper Shock G, also known as Humpty Hump of the hip-hop group Digital Underground, has died at age 57. When not using his stage name, he was known as Gregory Edward Jacobs. His Digital Underground groupmate Chopmaster J. posted the news Thursday night
New York Times
Shock G, Frontman for Hip-Hop Group Digital Underground, Dies at 57
Mr. Shakur had auditioned for Shock G and was hired to be a member of the group’s road crew. He eventually performed and recorded with Digital Underground, appearing on the group’s “This Is an EP Release” (Tommy Boy), and “Sons of the P” (Tommy Boy), which
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COP, SHOOTING, SUICIDE, CONGRESSIONAL
Washington Times
Brad Wenstrup calls for FBI to review decision labeling 2017 congressional shooting 'suicide by cop'
A Republican lawmaker who witnessed the 2017 shooting at a congressional baseball practice is demanding a new investigation into how the FBI determined the incident was “suicide by cop.” In a letter sent last week, but revealed Friday, Rep. Brad Wenstrup,
Newsmax
Scalise Shooting Survivors Criticize FBI's 'Suicide by Cop' Conclusion
Survivors of the 2017 shooting of Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., on Friday ripped the FBI for reportedly ruling that the incident was a form of "suicide by cop" and not politically motivated, with Scalise himself calling the agency's conclusion "disturbing." Rep.
National Review
Congressional Baseball Shooting Survivors Appeal to FBI to Reclassify 'Suicide by Cop' Designation
FBI technicians walk-in close formation to examine areas of a baseball field for evidence where shots were fired during a Congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, Va., June 14, 2017. (Mike Theiler/Reuters) Survivors of the 2017 Republican baseball practice
Fox News
Newly unveiled ‘suicide by cop’ designation for congressional baseball shooting long opposed by survivors
EXCLUSIVE: Survivors of the 2017 Republican baseball practice shooting are appealing to FBI Director Christopher Wray to publicly declare the attack a case of domestic terrorism and say they never accepted that it was "suicide by cop." The issue came to light
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MANCHIN, MURKOWSKI, ENDORSES, JOE
CNN
Joe Manchin: Democratic senator endorses Republican Lisa Murkowski for reelection US Senate race in Alaska
(CNN) West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin endorsed Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski on Friday, bucking his own Democratic party and underscoring Murkowski's reputation as one of the few Republican moderates left in the Senate. "I've met a lot of good people in Alaska,
Breitbart
Democrat Joe Manchin Endorses Republican Lisa Murkowski for 2022
“I’ve met a lot of good people in Alaska. They know when they’ve got the real deal and they see the person that basically is bringing both sides together, trying to look for the best interest,” Manchin said about the Alaskan senator in a joint interview. “People
National Review
Democrat Joe Manchin Endorses Republican Lisa Murkowski's Reelection Bid
Senate Appropriations Committee member Sen. Joe Manchin (D., W.Va.) questions members of the Biden administration during a hearing in Washington, D.C., April 20, 2021. (Chip Somodevilla/Reuters) Democratic Senator Joe Manchin is backing Republican Senator
Newsmax
Manchin Endorses Murkowski
Democrat Sen. Joe Manchin is once again endorsing a Republican's reelection, saying he would back Sen. Lisa Murkowski's bid in 2022 "in a heartbeat." His comments came during a rare joint interview for Politico's Deep Dive podcast with the Alaska Republican,
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SUE, KRISTIN, BODY, SMART
ABC
Kristin Smart's parents sue murder suspect's father for allegedly moving her body
The parents of Kristin Smart, a California college student who disappeared in 1996 while walking home from a party, have filed a lawsuit against the father of the suspect charged with her murder, saying he caused them "severe emotional distress" over allegedly
Fox News
Kristin Smart's parents sue father accused of helping hide daughter's body
The parents of longtime missing California college student Kristin Smart have sued the father of the man charged with killing their daughter for allegedly moving her body after police first searched his land last year. The lawsuit, filed Thursday in San Luis
New York Post
Kristin Smart’s parents sue dad of murder suspect for allegedly hiding her body
The parents of missing California college student Kristin Smart are suing the father of the man charged with her murder for his alleged role in hiding her body, it was revealed Friday. Ruben Flores AP Ruben Flores, 80 — dad of murder suspect Paul Flores,
Washington Times
Parents sue father accused of hiding Kristin Smart's body
LOS ANGLES (AP) - The parents of missing California college student Kristin Smart on Thursday sued the father of the man charged with killing their daughter nearly 25 years ago. The lawsuit filed in San Luis Obispo County Superior Court said Smart’s body was
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BIDEN, CAPITAL, EDUCATION, TAXES
New York Times
Biden Will Seek Tax Increase on Rich to Fund Child Care and Education
WASHINGTON — President Biden will seek new taxes on the rich, including a near doubling of the capital gains tax for people earning more than $1 million a year, to pay for the next phase in his $4 trillion plan to reshape the American economy. Mr. Biden will
New York Post
Biden plan to double capital-gains taxes will hurt economy to fuel giveaways to Dem special interests
President Joe Biden has already vowed to slam the recovering US economy by hiking taxes on higher earners and raising corporate tax rates. Now comes news he wants to double the capital-gains tax rate — to drop yet more cash on Democratic special interests and
CNN
Biden will seek to raise taxes on richest Americans to fund sweeping education and child care proposals
(CNN) President Joe Biden is preparing to outline the next step of his economic agenda during a joint session to Congress next week and his proposal to pay for it is expected to include new taxes on the wealthiest Americans. Multiple sources familiar with
Washington Examiner
GOP digging in against Biden’s 'terrible idea' of raising capital gains tax
Republicans are staunchly opposing President Joe Biden's plans to pursue a hike in the capital gains tax in order to pay for his family spending plan. The administration is reportedly weighing nearly doubling the capital gains tax for wealthy individuals from
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TEEN, STRANGLED, AMISH, STABBED
ABC
Coroner says buried Amish teen had been strangled, stabbed
A Pennsylvania coroner says a young Amish woman whose remains were found this week had been strangled and stabbed in the neck LANCASTER, Pa. -- A young Amish woman whose remains were found this week, 10 months after her disappearance, was strangled and stabbed
Fox News
Coroner says buried Amish teen had been strangled, stabbed
A young Amish woman whose remains were found this week, 10 months after her disappearance, was strangled and stabbed in the neck, a coroner ruled Friday. The Lancaster County coroner used dental records to positively identify the body of 18-year-old Linda
Washington Times
Coroner says buried Amish teen had been strangled, stabbed
LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) - A young Amish woman whose remains were found this week, 10 months after her disappearance, was strangled and stabbed in the neck, a coroner ruled Friday. The Lancaster County coroner used dental records to positively identify the body
New York Post
Amish teen Linda Stoltzfoos was strangled, suffocated and stabbed
An Amish woman in Pennsylvania who vanished during a walk home from church was strangled, suffocated and stabbed in the neck, a coroner said Friday. The Lancaster County Coroner’s Office used dental records to positively identify the body of Linda Stoltzfoos,
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CAPITAL, GAINS, BRIEFING, COOKIES
CNBC
White House brushes off Thursday stock market drop after reports of Biden push for capital gains tax hike
Jen Psaki, White House press secretary, speaks during a news conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Friday, April 23, 2021. President Joe Biden's reported plan to hike capital gains taxes on millionaires
Washington Times
Psaki gives reporters chocolate chip cookies at briefing
White House press secretary Jen Psaki had reporters eating out of her hand on Friday — literally. Ms. Psaki ended her daily press briefing at the White House by giving journalists chocolate chip cookies baked, she said, by her mother-in-law. She noted that
Breitbart
Journalists Thank Jen Psaki for Handing Out Cookies in Briefing Room
White House press secretary Jen Psaki offered reporters cookies after the daily briefing on Friday. “There’s one for each of you in here, we will do it in a COVID [coronavirus]-safe way,” she said. Psaki said her mother-in-law made the cookies and had a White
National Review
The Capital Note -- Increasing the Capital-Gains Tax — Penalizing Initiative, Enterprise, and Not Just 'the Rich'
President Joe Biden speaks during an event at the Carpenters Pittsburgh Training Center in Pittsburgh, Pa., March 31, 2021. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst (Jonathan Ernst/Reuters) Welcome to the Capital Note, a newsletter about business, finance, and economics. On
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FLAG, EMBASSIES, BLINKEN, FLY
Fox News
State Department will allow embassies to fly pride flag on same pole as US flag: Report
American embassies and consulates around the world are now authorized to fly the rainbow flag on the same pole as the U.S. flag, according to reports. The action by Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken reserves a Trump administration move that rejected requests
National Review
Antony Blinken Allows LGBT Flag at U.S. Embassies & Consulates
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken addresses a welcome ceremony after arriving at the State Department in Washington, D.C., January 27, 2021. (Carlos Barria/Reuters) Secretary of State Antony Blinken will allow U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide to
Newsmax
Blinken to Allow Pride Flag to Fly at US Embassies
Secretary of State Antony Blinken will allow U.S. diplomatic outposts to fly the Pride flag alongside the U.S. flag, in a reversal from the State Department under his predecessor, Mike Pompeo. Blinken, in a confidential cable obtained by Foreign Policy, gave
New York Post
Blinken authorizes US diplomatic missions to fly LGBTQ Pride flag
Secretary of State Tony Blinken has authorized US diplomatic missions to fly the LGBTQ pride flag on the same pole as the American flag at embassies and consulates, a department official confirmed to The Post Friday. News of the authorization was first revealed
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ASSAULT, PANEL, SEXUAL, CASES
Fox News
Pentagon panel recommends ending commander involvement in sexual assault cases
A Pentagon panel recommended that commanders no longer be involved in prosecuting cases involving sexual assault in the military. The suggestion by an Independent Review Commission led by Lynn Rosenthal, a former White House advisor on violence against women,
CNN
Pentagon review panel recommends taking sexual assault investigations out of commanders' hands
(CNN) A Pentagon commission on sexual assault in the military is recommending that independent authorities decide whether to prosecute service members in sexual assault cases instead of commanders, a senior defense official told CNN. If adopted, the change
New York Post
Pentagon panel recommends ending commander involvement in sexual assault cases
A Pentagon panel recommended that commanders no longer be involved in prosecuting cases involving sexual assault in the military. The suggestion by an Independent Review Commission led by Lynn Rosenthal, a former White House advisor on violence against women
NPR
Military Panel Urges Taking Sexual Assault Cases Out Of Commanders' Control
Military Panel Urges Taking Sexual Assault Cases Out Of Commanders' Control Enlarge this image toggle caption Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images A special Pentagon panel is recommending a seismic shift in how the U.S. military handles
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SCIENTISTS, HUNDREDS, CHINA, COMPROMISED
Washington Times
Hundreds of U.S. scientists feared compromised by China
More than 500 federally funded scientists are under investigation for being compromised by China and other foreign powers, the National Institutes of Health revealed Thursday. The federal health officials told a Senate committee that they are fighting to keep
Fox News
US worried hundreds of federally funded scientists could be compromised by China
U.S. officials on Thursday shared concerns that China may have compromised hundreds of federally funded scientists dispersed at colleges and universities across the country. Officials from the National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services
Washington Examiner
NIH says it has identified over 500 ‘scientists of concern’ amid Chinese theft challenge
A top official at the National Institutes of Health said the federal agency has identified more than 500 “scientists of concern” within federally funded academic institutions and research programs as the U.S. government grapples with systematic foreign influence
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DROP, VACCINE, PLACES, DOSES
Huffington Post
U.S. Drop In Vaccine Demand Has Some Places Turning Down Doses
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Louisiana has stopped asking the federal government for its full allotment of COVID-19 vaccine. About three-quarters of Kansas counties have turned down new shipments of the vaccine at least once over the past month. And in Mississippi,
New York Post
US drop in vaccine demand has some places turning down doses
JACKSON, Miss. — Louisiana has stopped asking the federal government for its full allotment of COVID-19 vaccine. About three-quarters of Kansas counties have turned down new shipments of the vaccine at least once over the past month. And in Mississippi, officials
Washington Times
Drop in vaccine demand has some places turning down doses
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Louisiana has stopped asking the federal government for its full allotment of COVID-19 vaccine. About three-quarters of Kansas counties have turned down new shipments of the vaccine at least once over the past month. And in Mississippi,
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HATE, CRIMES, BILL, HAWLEY
CNN
Why Josh Hawley wants to be the only 'no' vote -- even on a hate crimes bill
(CNN) On Thursday, 94 senators voted to pass legislation denouncing the recent wave of hate crimes directed at Asian Americans and creating a new position at the Justice Department to expedite those sorts of cases in the future. One senator voted against the
NPR
In Rare Moment Of Bipartisan Unity, Senate Approves Asian American Hate Crimes Bill
In Rare Moment Of Bipartisan Unity, Senate Approves Asian American Hate Crimes Bill Enlarge this image toggle caption Jose Luis Magana/AP Jose Luis Magana/AP Capping nearly two weeks of talks between Democrats and Republicans, the Senate approved legislation
Huffington Post
Josh Hawley Pummeled For Being Sole Vote Against Anti-Asian Hate Crimes Bill
The bill, introduced by Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) and Rep. Grace Meng (D-N.Y.), is intended to mitigate the rise of violence and discrimination against Asian communities during the coronavirus pandemic, though it’s not limited to addressing hate crimes just
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SCHOOL, WEAR, MOTHER, GEORGIA
Fox News
Georgia mother stands up against school's mask mandate: 'There's no end in sight'
A Georgia mother of three went viral this week after she sounded off on her children's school board continuing its mask mandate through next year. Courtney Ann Taylor joined "Fox & Friends First" Friday to talk about the reason behind her fiery speech to the
Conservative Daily News
‘Take These Masks Off My Child’: Mother Emotionally Eviscerates School Board For Forcing Children To Wear Masks
A mother tore into school board members for requiring children to wear masks despite evidence that children are largely safe from COVID-19, demanding, “take these masks off of my child.” In remarks that have since gone viral on social media, Georgia mother
Fox News
Georgia mom blasts school board for making kids wear COVID face masks: ‘Take these masks off of my child’
A Georgia mom is going viral after she grilled school board members for making young children wear masks and socially distance despite there being little evidence that kids are severely at risk of contracting COVID-19. Courtney Ann Taylor slammed the Gwinnett
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SPIRIT, NOMADLAND, AWARDS, PREVIEW
Washington Times
In possible Oscar preview, 'Nomadland' wins at Spirit Awards
Chloé Zhao’s “Nomadland” won best feature at the 36th Independent Spirit Awards in a ceremony that turned the annual beach soiree into a virtual, mostly pre-taped event, and, possibly, an Oscar preview. The Spirits, usually held in a giant tent on the Southern
New York Times
Independent Spirit Awards Continue ‘Nomadland’ Winning Streak
Three years ago, as she accepted a best-actress trophy for “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” at the Independent Spirit Awards, Frances McDormand mentioned all the people she hoped to work with next. Then she peered at someone in the audience. “Chloé?”
Chicago Tribune
In possible Oscar preview, ‘Nomadland’ wins at Spirit Awards
The Spirits, usually held in a giant tent on the Southern California coast, have sometimes been a laid back dress rehearsal for the Academy Awards. “Moonlight,” “Spotlight,” “Birdman” and “12 Years a Slave” all won at the Spirits before taking best picture
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TAX, INCOME, TAXPAYERS, ILLINOIS
Washington Examiner
Kemp signs bills on lodging tax, income tax credit for teachers
Hotels, motels, short-term rentals and most lodging facilities in Georgia will be required to pay a $5-a-night excise tax as of July 1. Gov. Brian Kemp signed House Bill 317 into law. It imposes the fee on all lodging facilities and rooms except those that
Washington Examiner
Illinois Senate passes state and local tax deduction bill
Small businesses in Illinois, where taxes are among the highest in the nation, stand to benefit from a state senator’s legislation to alter tax deductions. The legislation passed the Senate on Thursday. The bill utilizes an IRS-approved method to allow pass-through
Washington Examiner
Edwards open to corporate flat tax, less so for individual taxpayers
Gov. John Bel Edwards said Thursday he is open to a flat income tax for Louisiana businesses but is wary of the same concept for individuals. A flat income tax system is one in which all taxpayers pay the same percentage of their income regardless of how much
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WOODS, PHOTO, TIGER, CRUTCHES
CNN
Tiger Woods on crutches in first Instagram photo of himself since his car accident
(CNN) Tiger Woods has posted his first photo of himself since his car accident earlier this year, showing him on a golf course in crutches with his dog. Woods posted the photo to his verified Instagram account on Friday, writing, "My course is coming along
New York Post
Tiger Woods posts photo of himself using crutches weeks after horrific crash
Tiger Woods wore a big cast — and big smile — in an Instagram photo posted Friday to update fans on his recovery following a high speed car crash outside Los Angeles. “My course is coming along faster than I am ,” Woods wrote alongside a picture showing him
Fox News
Tiger Woods posts photo on crutches in first image of himself since car crash
Golf legend Tiger Woods provided fans with an update on his condition on Friday, uploading the first photo of himself since he was severely injured in a single-car crash near Los Angeles. Woods, 45, used crutches and wore a heavy cast on his surgically repaired
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JERUSALEM, DOZENS, PALESTINIANS, POLICE
Washington Times
Israeli police say dozens arrested in Jerusalem clashes
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israeli police say 44 people were arrested and 20 officers were wounded in a night of chaos in Jerusalem, where security forces separately clashed with Palestinians angry about Ramadan restrictions and Jewish extremists who held an anti-Arab
CNN
Dozens of Palestinians injured in police clashes as Jewish extremists chanting 'Death to Arabs' march in Jerusalem
Jerusalem (CNN) Clashes between Palestinians from east Jerusalem and Israeli police around the Damascus gate entrance to the Old City erupted in a night of unrest that earlier saw Jewish extremists marching through another city street shouting "Death to Arabs." The
New York Times
Israelis and Palestinians Clash Around Jerusalem’s Old City
JERUSALEM — Clashes between Israelis and Palestinians erupted overnight in Jerusalem as hundreds of supporters of an extremist Jewish supremacy group staged a march, chanting “Death to Arabs,” near the Old City. The violence was the culmination of building
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RALLY, BIDEN, JOE, CAR
New York Post
Biden to talk climate change awareness at very non-green ‘drive-in rally’
President Biden appeared to send a very mixed message Friday, saying he will mark his 100th day in office with a Georgia “drive-in rally” to promote his policy agenda — including phasing out fossil fuels. Pro-Biden car owners will spew greenhouse gases in
Breitbart
Joe Biden to Mark 100th Day in Office with Drive-In Car Rally
President Joe Biden will mark his 100th day in office with a drive-in car rally in Georgia. The White House announced details of Biden’s plans next week at the White House press briefing on Friday. The trip to Georgia will take place on Thursday, April 29,
Red State
Joe Biden to Hold a Car Rally Next Week, but It's Where It Is That's the Hypocritical Kicker
Someone is really going to have to help me out with the logic going on in the minds of Democrats. Haven’t we been hearing Democrats spew incessantly about the horrible, evil, no good new election law in Georgia? That it’s so bad, MLB’s All-Star Game and other
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EX, NFL, SOUTH, SCENE
Washington Times
Ex-NFL pro who killed 6 was ID'd by phone found at scene
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Police were able to quickly identify a former NFL player as the primary suspect in a shooting at a South Carolina home that left six dead earlier this month because the ex-athlete left his iPhone behind at the scene, according to newly
New York Post
Ex-NFL pro who killed 6 in South Carolina was ID’d by phone dropped at scene
The ex-NFL player accused of killing six people in a South Carolina home was quickly identified by cops — because he left his cell phone at the scene, according to search warrants released Friday. Former Atlanta Falcons cornerback Phillip Adams — who allegedly
Fox News
South Carolina shooting: Search warrants offer clues about ex-NFL player Phillip Adams' mental state
Search warrants from a South Carolina shooting that left five people dead earlier this month revealed new details about the mental state of former NFL player Philip Adams, who was identified as the suspect after being found dead in his home from a self-inflicted
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HAMPSHIRE, NEW, HARRIS, KAMALA
Washington Times
Harris touts planned boost in broadband internet spending in New Hampshire visit
Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to New Hampshire Friday to tout President Biden’s push to expand broadband internet as part of the $2.25 trillion American Jobs Plan. Speaking at the New Hampshire Electric Cooperative in Plymouth, Ms. Harris said the
Fox News
Kamala Harris trip to New Hampshire sparks 2024 White House speculation
Vice President Kamala Harris will be out of Washington on Friday and traveling closer to the border – the Canadian border. Harris is scheduled to make stops in New Hampshire to promote the Biden administration’s $2 trillion American Jobs Plan, the proposal
Conservative Daily News
‘Welcome To The Wrong Border’: New Hampshire GOP Rips Kamala Harris As She Visits The State
The New Hampshire GOP called out Vice President Kamala Harris’ planned visit to the “wrong border” rather than traveling to the southern border amid the ongoing migrant crisis. Harris has faced Republican criticism for delaying a visit to the southern border
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MARS, FLIGHT, HELICOPTER, OXYGEN
CNN
Mars helicopter shares first aerial color photo and preps for Sunday flight
(CNN) So this is what the view looks like when flying on Mars. The Ingenuity helicopter captured its first color image from 17 feet (5.2 meters) above the Martian surface during its second flight on April 22. And now, it's preparing for a third flight, scheduled
Fox News
NASA's Mars rover extracts first oxygen; Ingenuity helicopter completes second flight
Scientists at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) made major strides on the surface of Mars this week. On Wednesday, the agency announced the Perseverance Mars rover's MOXIE (Mars Oxygen In-Situ Resource Utilization Experiment) instrument had converted
Breitbart
NASA Marks Milestone with Conversion of CO2 to Oxygen on Mars
As President Joe Biden and other world leaders warn about the dangers of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is making history on the planet Mars as its high-tech equipment, for the first
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PRINCE, LOUIS, NEW, PHOTO
CNN
Prince Louis turns 3 and there's a new photo to mark the occasion
London (CNN) Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge have released a new picture of their youngest child, Prince Louis, to mark his third birthday, and his first day at preschool. The image, taken by Catherine at Kensington Palace on Wednesday,
Fox News
Kate Middleton, Prince William share adorable new photo of Prince Louis ahead of his 3rd birthday
The royal family has something to celebrate. After a somber few weeks, the Crown is preparing to celebrate Prince Louis' third birthday. Louis is the third and youngest child of Prince William and Kate Middleton. In celebration of the young royal's special
Fox News
Royal family's two-week mourning period following Prince Philip's death comes to an end
Friday marks the end of a two-week period of mourning for the British royal family following the death of Prince Philip. The Duke of Edinburgh died on April 9 at the age of 99. Following his passing, Buckingham Palace announced Queen Elizabeth II's wishes
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SOUTH, TORNADOES, HAIL, SEVERE
ABC
Severe storms to follow spring cold in South
A spring deep freeze lingers Friday morning from Georgia to Connecticut, with two dozen states on freeze and frost alerts. Dozens of record lows were broken Thursday across the South, including in Huntsville, Alabama at 33 degrees; Memphis, Tennessee, at 37
CNN
70 million people under threat of tornadoes and destructive wind and hail this weekend in the South
(CNN) States in the southern Plains through the Southeast are at risk for severe weather Friday into Saturday as a new storm system threatens the region with tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds. There is an enhanced risk for level 3 out of 5 severe weather
USA Today
South braces for severe weather: Tornadoes, hail and flooding rain possible from Texas to the Carolinas
Cities where storms could fire up Friday include Dallas, Houston, New Orleans, and Oklahoma City. There have only been 34 tornadoes reported across the United States so far this April, far below average. Another round of severe storms is possible next week,
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BILL, GUN, ARKANSAS, RESTRICTIONS
Breitbart
Arkansas Bill Banning Planned Parenthood from Schools Sent to Governor
The Arkansas legislature has overwhelmingly passed a bill that would ban Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers from providing resources in the state’s public schools. The legislation, which passed in the state Senate Monday by a vote of 27-5, and
Washington Times
Montana governor signs bill nullifying gun restrictions
HELENA, Mont. (AP) - Gov. Greg Gianforte on Friday signed a bill that prohibits state and local law enforcement in Montana from enforcing federal bans on firearms, ammunition and magazines. Supporters of the law have said it would protect the Second Amendment
Newsmax
Arkansas' GOP Gov. Hutchinson Vetoes Bill Nullifying Gun Restrictions
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Friday vetoed legislation that would prohibit local police from enforcing federal gun laws, saying the measure would jeopardize law enforcement and the public. The Republican governor rejected the measure sent him by the majority-GOP
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ARRESTED, SHORE, DOMESTIC, JERSEY
NY Daily News
Ronnie Ortiz-Magro of ‘Jersey Shore’ arrested for domestic violence charge again: report
An attorney for Ortiz-Magrow, a 35-year-old Bronx native, said details were still coming in and he has no comment at this point.
Fox News
‘Jersey Shore’ star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro arrested on domestic violence charges in Los Angeles
Ronnie Ortiz-Magro was arrested on Thursday after he was allegedly involved in a domestic violence incident in Los Angeles, Fox News has confirmed. Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) sources told Fox News that the "Jersey Shore" star, 35, was taken into
Washington Times
'Jersey Shore' star arrested on domestic violence allegation
LOS ANGELES (AP) - “Jersey Shore” star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro was arrested Thursday for investigation of felony domestic violence, police said. Ortiz-Magro, 35, was arrested in the coastal Playa del Rey section of Los Angeles, LAPD Officer William Cooper said. Police
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INFECTIONS, CALIFORNIA, WORST, FIRST
Fox News
California coronavirus infections go from worst to first
Just a few months ago, California was the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S. Hospitals in Los Angeles were drowning in patients, and ambulances were idling outside with people struggling to breathe, waiting for beds to open. The death count
ABC
California goes from worst to first in virus infections
California has gone from worst to first in the rate of coronavirus infections LOS ANGELES -- Just a few months ago, California was the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S. Hospitals in Los Angeles were drowning in patients, and ambulances were
Washington Times
California goes from worst to first in virus infections
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Just a few months ago, California was the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S. Hospitals in Los Angeles were drowning in patients, and ambulances were idling outside with people struggling to breathe, waiting for beds to open. The
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DEPUTY, PLEADS, SHERIFF, GUILTY
Fox News
California sheriff’s deputy's 2016 slaying leads to life sentence for defendant
A California defendant is expected to get life in prison without parole after pleading guilty Thursday to first-degree murder in the 2016 shooting death of a sheriff’s deputy. Trenton Lovell, 31, of Lancaster, will be formally sentenced May 17, according to
Washington Times
Man pleads guilty to 'executing' California deputy
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A man who killed a Los Angeles County sheriff’s sergeant in what prosecutors called an execution-style attack five years ago pleaded guilty Thursday to first-degree murder. Trenton Lovell, 31, entered the plea for the 2016 killing of Sgt.
Fox News
Los Angeles man pleads guilty to murdering sheriff's deputy in 2016
A California man pleaded guilty Thursday to first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department sergeant in 2016 in what Sheriff Alex Villanueva called an execution-style killing. Sergeant Steve Owen, 53, was shot in the
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BASED, FLORIDA, DISABILITY, BILL
Newsmax
Florida House OKs Bill to Ban Abortions Based on Disability
Florida doctors would be banned from performing abortions if they know, or should have known, the woman was ending her pregnancy because of a test or diagnosis that the fetus will be born with a disability, under a bill passed by the House on Friday. Doctors
Huffington Post
Florida House OKs Bill That Bans Abortions Based On Fetus Disability
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida doctors would be banned from performing abortions if they know, or should have known, the woman was ending her pregnancy because of a test or diagnosis that the fetus will be born with a disability, under a bill passed by the
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OWNER, FACIALS, CLIENTS, HIV
New York Post
‘Vampire facials’ salon owner charged after clients contract HIV
A former owner of a salon in New Mexico has been indicted on 24 felonies, including fraud and practicing medicine without a license, according to reports, after authorities discovered at least two patrons contracted HIV after getting a “vampire facial.” Maria
Fox News
‘Vampire facials’ salon owner charged after clients contract HIV
A former owner of a salon in New Mexico has been indicted on 24 felonies, including fraud and practicing medicine without a license, according to reports, after authorities discovered at least two patrons contracted HIV after getting a "vampire facial." Maria
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JOBLESS, NEW, HAMPSHIRE, RISING
New York Post
Rising employment shows that the US economy doesn’t need more ‘relief’
With the economy showing evidence of steady recovery, federal aid incentivizing unemployment may soon be a bigger problem for the job market than pandemic layoffs. Thursday’s Labor Department report showed 547,000 first-time unemployment claims this week,
Washington Examiner
New Hampshire sees significant decline in pandemic jobless claims
New jobless claims in New Hampshire dropped overall last week, as more workers returned to jobs amid improving public health metrics. At least 1,759 new applications for benefits were filed for the week that ended April 17 – an increase of 119 from the previous
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AMERICANS, EXPLAIN, SOCIAL, SPYING
Washington Times
Republican lawmakers want Postal Service to explain its alleged spying on Americans
Republican lawmakers are demanding that the U.S. Postal Service explain its actions to allegedly spy on Americans via monitoring their social media posts. Thirty-two House Republicans wrote to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to request a briefing by next Wednesday
OANN
Report: USPS monitoring Americans’ social media posts
OAN Newsroom UPDATED 9:33 AM PT – Friday, April 23, 2021 A recent report reveals the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) seems to be spying on Americans’ social media posts. Yahoo News published parts of a government bulletin on Wednesday, which details a section
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KESHA, COURT, DR, APPEALS
Fox News
Kesha v. Dr. Luke: Appeals court upholds defamation ruling against singer
An appellate court ruled in favor of music producer Dr. Luke on Thursday on an important legal question in his defamation suit against Kesha, saying the Grammy-nominated hitmaker isn't a public figure in the eyes of the law. The decision isn't a final judgment
Washington Times
Appeals court sides with Dr. Luke on an issue in Kesha clash
NEW YORK (AP) - An appellate court ruled for music producer Dr. Luke on Thursday on an important legal question in his defamation suit against pop star Kesha, saying the Grammy-nominated hitmaker isn’t a public figure in the eyes of the law. The decision isn’t
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GUN, ARRESTED, LAYNE, STEELERS
Washington Times
Steelers CB Layne arrested on gun charge after traffic stop
WILLOUGHBY HILLS, Ohio (AP) - Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Justin Layne was arrested Friday in Ohio after police said they found a loaded gun in his car during an early morning traffic stop. Layne, 23, was arrested on a fourth-degree felony charge of improper
Fox News
Steelers' Justin Layne arrested after police find loaded gun during traffic stop: reports
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Justin Layne was reportedly arrested early Friday morning on a number of charges, including a felony firearm charge, after police say they found a loaded gun in the center console of his car. Layne, 23, is facing one charge of
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NAVY, DESTROYER, HIGBEE, SUTCLIFFE
Conservative Daily News
Navy to Christen Guided-Missile Destroyer Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee
The Navy will christen its newest Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, the future USS Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee (DDG 123), during a 6:30 p.m. CDT ceremony Saturday, April 24, in Pascagoula, Miss. The ship’s namesake, Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee, served as
Washington Times
Navy names next destroyer after pioneering nurse Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee
The Navy‘s newest guided-missile destroyer will be named after a pioneering nurse who became the first woman awarded the Navy Cross, military officials said Friday. The USS Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee (DDG 123) will be christened on April 24, 2021, during a ceremony
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TEST, POSITIVE, CLIMBER, MOUNT
Washington Times
Norwegian climber 1st to test positive on Mount Everest
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) - The coronavirus has conquered the world’s highest mountain. A Norwegian climber became the first to be tested for COVID-19 in Mount Everest base camp and was flown by helicopter to Kathmandu, where he was hospitalized. Erlend Ness
Fox News
Coronavirus on Mount Everest: Norwegian climber is first to test positive
The coronavirus has conquered the world's highest mountain. A Norwegian climber became the first to be tested for COVID-19 in Mount Everest base camp and was flown by helicopter to Kathmandu, where he was hospitalized. Erlend Ness told The Associated Press
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CURSING, ARGUED, SPEECH, CHEERLEADER
Fox News
‘Cursing cheerleader’ free speech case to be argued in Supreme Court
The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the so-called "cursing cheerleader" lawsuit on Wednesday — a First Amendment case that could impact public schools across the country. DEMOCRATS TRY TO REDEFINE WORDS 'COURT-PACKING,' 'INFRASTRUCTURE,' 'BIPARTISAN'
New York Post
‘Cursing cheerleader’ free speech case to be argued in Supreme Court
The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the so-called “cursing cheerleader” lawsuit on Wednesday — a First Amendment case that could impact public schools across the country. The case involves a then-14-year-old freshman cheerleader from Mahonoy, Pennsylvania
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BORDER, UKRAINIAN, RUSSIAN, PULLBACK
Washington Times
Russian troops start pulling back from Ukrainian border
MOSCOW (AP) - Russian troops began pulling back to their permanent bases Friday after a massive buildup that caused Ukrainian and Western concerns. On Thursday, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu declared the sweeping maneuvers in Crimea and wide swaths
Newsmax
Russia Orders Troop Pullback From Ukraine Border
Russian troops began pulling back to their permanent bases Friday after a massive buildup that caused Ukrainian and Western concerns. On Thursday, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu declared the sweeping maneuvers in Crimea and wide swaths of western Russia
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NEW, CASES, DROP, COVID
Washington Times
Asia Today: Thailand's new cases exceed 2,000, set record
BANGKOK (AP) - Thailand’s health authorities announced Friday they have confirmed 2,070 new COVID-19 cases, a new daily record that brings the country’s total to 50,183. The rising numbers are severely straining the supply of hospital beds and ICU capacity. The
New York Post
US COVID deaths, cases drop as WH unveils new social media vaccine campaign
Sign up for our special edition newsletter to get a daily update on the coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19 cases and deaths have fallen over the last week in the US as the White House unveiled a bold new effort to increase vaccine confidence Friday — recruiting
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BORDER, WHISTLEBLOWER, POLICIES, DHS
New York Post
DHS whistleblower says border guards are ‘burned out’ from Biden policies
A Homeland Security whistleblower is offering a glimpse into how officers facing the brunt of the illegal immigration crisis are faring — saying Biden policies “were implemented irresponsibly” by people who are removed from the situation on the ground and “do
Fox News
DHS whistleblower details grim scene on border, says Biden policies don't 'have any sense of realism'
A whistleblower painted a grim picture of conditions on the U.S.- Mexico border Thursday in an exclusive "Hannity" interview with Fox News contributor and investigative reporter Sara Carter. Carter explained that border officials are growing increasingly frustrated
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WOMAN, NAIL, GLUE, SHUT
Fox News
Michigan woman glues eye shut after mistaking nail glue for eye drops: report
A Michigan woman nearly lost her vision last week after she mistook a bottle of nail glue for eye drops, according to reports. The woman, Yacedrah Williams said she went to sleep with her contact lenses in, but woke up at 1 a.m. and wanted to take them out
Huffington Post
Woman Mistakes Nail Glue For Eyedrops In Middle-Of-The-Night Horror
A Detroit area woman accidentally glued her left eyelid shut with fingernail glue she mistook for eyedrops in the middle of the night. Yacedrah Williams woke up at 1 a.m one night last week with dry eyes, and her contact lenses still in. She grabbed the wrong
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JENNIFER, ANISTON, JUSTIN, RELATIONSHIP
Fox News
Justin Theroux reveals advice Jason Bateman gave him during Jennifer Aniston relationship
Justin Theroux revealed the best piece of advice he got about Hollywood and relationships when he started dating Jennifer Aniston. Theroux sat down on "Sunday TODAY with Willie Geist" and the host asked if being with Aniston was a "shock to your system" because
CNN
Justin Theroux opens up about his relationship with Jennifer Aniston
(CNN) Justin Theroux got some useful advice when it came to being in the spotlight while he was married to Jennifer Aniston. Theroux appeared on "Today," where host Willie Geist asked : "Was that a shock to your system though? Ten years ago when you started
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SHIPMENT, GREECE, TONS, MACHINE
Washington Times
Greece: Tons of cannabis seized in cupcake machine shipment
ATHENS, Greece (AP) - Greek authorities say they have seized more than four tons of cannabis hidden in a shipment of industrial cupcake-making machines heading from Lebanon to Slovakia. Greece’s financial crimes squad said in a statement late Thursday that
ABC
Greece: Tons of cannabis seized in cupcake machine shipment
Greek authorities say they have seized more than four tons of cannabis hidden in a shipment of industrial cupcake-making machines heading from Lebanon to Slovakia ATHENS, Greece -- Greek authorities say they have seized more than four tons of cannabis hidden
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NEW, SALES, HOME, 02
Breitbart
New Home Sales Rocket to Highest Level Since 2006
Sales of new U.S. single-family homes soared in March, boosted by efforts of American families to get out of crowded and increasingly dangerous urban centers in favor of spacious and peaceful suburbs. The Commerce Department said on Friday that new home sales
Washington Times
New home sales surged 20.7% in March to 1.02 million
WASHINGTON (AP) - Sales of new homes surged 20.7% in March, rebounding from the previous month when severe winter storms wreaked havoc in many parts of the country. Sales climbed to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.02 million last month after a 16.2%
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BORDER, SMALL, DISCOVERED, TEXAS
Breitbart
EXCLUSIVE: 700 Venezuelans Cross into West Texas Border Town in Seven Days
A law enforcement source, speaking on a condition of anonymity, reported the illegal entry of 106 Venezuelan nationals south of Del Rio, Texas, on Thursday. The group consisted of 56 family units and was quickly apprehended by the Border Patrol. They were transported
Fox News
Nighttime border footage shows group of adult men and small children discovered by authorities
Footage taken this week at the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas shows a group of adult men and small children being escorted to a staging area by the Texas National Guard after the group was discovered shortly after crossing the border. The video was originally
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BLACK, SOLDIERS, VIDEO, CAUGHT
Washington Times
Video shows Black soldiers harassed at Virginia restaurant
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (AP) - A group of Black soldiers was recently harassed at a northern Virginia restaurant by a woman who used racist language, according to video of the incident that was shared widely on social media. A Fort Belvoir public affairs spokesperson
New York Post
White woman caught on video harassing black soldiers at IHOP
Disturbing video captures a white woman flipping out on a group of black soldiers at a Virginia IHOP after she offered to help pay for their meal — but then accused them of stealing her money. One of the four soldiers from Fort Belvoir who ate at the nearby
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HIGHEST, UK, DEFICIT, BUDGET
Washington Times
UK sees budget deficit rise to highest rate since 1946
LONDON (AP) - Britain has seen its budget deficit rise during the coronavirus pandemic to its highest level since the year after the end of World War II, official figures showed Friday. The Office for National Statistics said public sector net borrowing -
Breitbart
UK Budget Deficit at Highest Level Since End of Second World War
LONDON (AP) – Britain has seen its budget deficit rise during the coronavirus pandemic to its highest level since the year after the end of World War II, official figures showed Friday. The Office for National Statistics said public sector net borrowing –
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SOCIAL, BLACK, STUDENTS, TEXAS
CNN
Group of Texas students disciplined after they pretended to auction Black classmates in social media group chat
(CNN) Multiple high school students in Texas are facing disciplinary action after they created a social media group pretending to auction off their Black peers. The group, called "N***** Auction" on the app Snapchat, was started by a handful of students at
CNN
Texas students hold 'slave auction' of Black classmates on social media
Multiple high school students in Texas are facing disciplinary action after they created a social media group pretending to auction off their Black peers. CNN's Ed Lavandera reports.
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SCHOOL, PLAY, CAUGHT, UNIVERSITY
Breitbart
University of Texas Requires School Band to Play ‘The Eyes of Texas’ in 2021
The University of Texas has finally made its decision over the school song, the Eyes of Texas, ruling that the school band will play the more than 100-year-old tune this season. The school had temporarily told students they would not be forced to participate
Fox News
NYC school responds after head of school caught on tape admitting equity curricula demonizes White people
Grace Church School (GCS) in Manhattan is defending its head of school, who the school says is "taking responsibility" after audio surfaced with him admitting that equity lessons were demonizing White people. The audio featured head of school George Davison
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NEW, CENTRAL, YORK, PARK
Newsmax
Protesters Deface Monument in New York City's Central Park
Protesters vandalized a monument in New York City’s Central Park by spraying anti-police graffiti in pink paint. The New York Post said six people were arrested in Columbus Circle near the USS Maine National Monument during a clash with police. Profanity-laced
Fox News
Unrest near New York’s Central Park as mob splashes paint on statues, defaces property; arrests made
Protesters and rioters gathered around New York City’s Central Park Thursday night and splashed red paint on the iconic statues leading into the park before marching uptown along Eighth Avenue to deface property. Police told Fox News there were between four
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HOMELESS, SAMURAI, CAMP, SWORD
Fox News
Seattle parent finds samurai sword in homeless camp next to son's school
A Seattle parent said Friday during an interview on "America's Newsroom" that he found a katana sword and throwing ax in a homeless encampment next to his son's school. SEATTLE PARENTS OUTRAGED AS STUDENTS SET TO RETURN TO SCHOOL NEXT TO HOMELESS CAMPS RYLE
New York Post
Dad finds Samurai sword in Seattle homeless camp next to son’s school
A Seattle father says he found a Samurai sword and a throwing ax in a drug-riddled encampment next to his kindergartener’s school — the latest sign that the city’s homeless problem is out of control. Ryle Goodrich said the trash-littered tent colony at Bitter
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METAL, DETECTORS, CLYBURN, FINED
Fox News
House fines Rep. Clyburn for failing to pass through metal detectors
The House has fined the No. 3 Democrat in the House for violating new metal detector screening rules that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., authorized after the Jan. 6 riot. Rep. James Clyburn, the House Majority Whip, was issued a fine for bypassing the
New York Post
Biden-pal Clyburn first Democrat fined for evading Capitol metal detectors
House Majority Whip James Clyburn has been fined $5,000 for bypassing the metal detectors just off the House floor, becoming the first Democrat to be fined for such a violation since enacting the rule. News of the fine was confirmed in a letter sent to the
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FIASCO, ROTH, BLAKE, PHILIP
Vox
The rape allegations against Philip Roth’s biographer are a damning condemnation of publishing
Blake Bailey, the author of a much-discussed new biography of Philip Roth, has been accused of sexual assault and grooming in a series of articles by the New York Times and the Times-Picayune. On Sunday, Bailey was dropped by his literary agency, the Story
New Republic
The Blake Bailey Fiasco Implicates Everyone
When The Los Angeles Times asked Blake Bailey what he thought about Laura Marsh’s review of his Philip Roth biography in The New Republic, he replied, “That was harsh. I mean, wow.” He had a heavier hitter on his side, anyway: “David Remnick of The New Yorker
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BILES, NIKE, SIMONE, SPONSOR
New York Times
Simone Biles Leaves Nike for a Sponsor That Focuses on Women
Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast ever, has signed an agreement to represent the women’s clothing brand Athleta and is leaving Nike, her longtime sponsor, just three months before the Summer Olympics begin in Tokyo. The deal, announced Friday, also
CNN
Simone Biles drops Nike and signs with Athleta
New York (CNN Business) Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast ever and one of the world's greatest athletes, is leaving endorsement powerhouse Nike for a deal with Athleta, the athletic clothing unit of Gap Inc. Biles is a significant signing for Athleta's
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39, CONVICTIONS, QUASHED, EGREGIOUS
Breitbart
'Computer Bugs': 39 Cleared of Theft Convictions Caused by System Error
London’s Court of Appeal has overturned 39 people’s criminal convictions made after the rollout of a computerised accounting system at the British Post Office saw hundreds accused of thefts and false accounting they had not committed The Post Office said they
Washington Times
'Egregious': 39 UK postal workers have convictions quashed
LONDON (AP) - In a ruling that reversed one of the biggest miscarriages of justice in British legal history, 39 people who ran local post offices had their convictions for theft, fraud and false accounting overturned on Friday because of clear evidence of “bugs,
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MSNBC, PERFECT, BAD, HOMOPHOBIC
Fox News
MSNBC’s Joy Reid continues to make controversial comments three years after homophobic blog scandal
MSNBC host Joy Reid has celebrated the three-year anniversary of her infamous hacked-blog debacle with a series of outlandish comments and analysis tied to the fatal police shooting of 16-year-old Ma’Khia Bryant in Columbus, Ohio. NewsBusters managing editor
Fox News
MSNBC guest suggests Ma'Khia Bryant was shot for 'not being perfect,' having a 'bad day'
MSNBC host Joy Reid led a panel discussion Thursday during which one guest argued that the imperfections of Ma'Khia Bryant did not justify her fatal shooting by a Columbus, Ohio police officer, despite the fact that the 16-year-old was attacking another Black
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EXPLAIN, CDC, REPUBLICANS, CHILDREN
New York Post
Republicans demand CDC director explain why children have to wear masks
Thirty-two Republican lawmakers sent a letter to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Rochelle Walensky asking how the agency reached their determination that children over two years old have to wear masks. The lawmakers requested that
Fox News
Republicans demand CDC director explain why children have to wear masks
Thirty-two Republican lawmakers sent a letter to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Rochelle Walensky asking how the agency reached their determination that children over two years old have to wear masks. The lawmakers requested that
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HONDA, AIMS, ELECTRIC, VEHICLES
NPR
Honda Aims To Go All-Electric By 2040
Honda Aims To Go All-Electric By 2040 Enlarge this image toggle caption Hector Retamal/AFP via Getty Images Hector Retamal/AFP via Getty Images Honda said on Friday it plans to sell only zero-emissions vehicles across all its major markets by 2040, becoming
CNN
Honda promises to make only emissions-free vehicles in the future
New York (CNN Business) Honda became the latest automaker to promise an emissions-free future. In his first press conference as CEO of the Japanese automaker, Toshihiro Mibe said Friday the company "will strive" to sell only battery-electric vehicles and fuel
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CUOMO, NEW, WEEK, TWISTED
Breitbart
Report: New York’s Andrew Cuomo Is Highest-Paid Governor in History
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) is reportedly the highest-paid governor in history despite multiple scandals, and rakes in $225,000 annually, according to Fox Business. Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) came in second with a 2020 salary of $202,000, the report further
New York Post
This week in whoppers: Cuomo’s arrogance, Jarrett’s twisted logic and more
Diary of disturbing disinformation and dangerous delusions: Gov. Andrew Cuomo says: “New York’s success in dealing with COVID is inarguable.” We say: This is the height of arrogance from New York’s human-limpet Gov. Andrew Cuomo as he desperately clings to
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FLAG, LAW, SHOOTING, RED
Conservative Daily News
Why Indiana’s ‘Red Flag’ Law Failed to Stop the FedEx Shooting
Last week 19-year-old Brandon Hole did the unthinkable. He stormed into an Indianapolis FedEx facility with a Ruger AR-556 semi-automatic rifle and killed eight people. He then took his own life. CNN recently pointed out that Indiana is one of several US
NPR
Why Indiana's Red Flag Law Did Not Prevent FedEx Mass Shooting
Why Indiana's Red Flag Law Did Not Prevent FedEx Mass Shooting The gunman who killed eight people at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis had a gun confiscated by police, but he was still able to buy others. It's raising questions about the state's "red flag" law. Why
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RATES, FALL, UNEMPLOYMENT, COUNTIES
Washington Times
Unemployment rates fall in 81 of Kentucky's 120 counties
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Unemployment rates fell in 81 of Kentucky’s 120 counties between March 2020 and March 2021, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics. Jobless rates rose in 31 counties and stayed the same in eight counties, the center said Thursday. The
Washington Times
Unemployment rates fall in all 55 West Virginia counties
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - Unemployment rates fell in all 55 of West Virginia’s counties in March. WorkForce West Virginia said Jefferson County’s seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate of 3.8% was the lowest in the state, followed by Pendleton County at 3.9%
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RYAN, GIGGS, CHARGED, WOMEN
CNN
Ryan Giggs charged with assault of two women and 'coercive and controlling behaviour'
(CNN) Former Manchester United star Ryan Giggs, who is the manager of the Welsh national football team, has been charged with assaulting two women and "coercive and controlling behaviour," police said on Friday. Giggs has been charged with "causing actual
Washington Times
Ryan Giggs charged with assaulting 2 women
LONDON (AP) - Former Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs has been charged with assaulting two women, prosecutors said Friday. The 47-year-old Giggs, who is currently the men’s national coach of Wales, was ordered to appear in court on Wednesday. He had been
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FEARED, DEAD, MIGRANTS, LIBYAN
New York Times
More Than 100 Migrants Are Feared Dead as Boat Capsizes in Mediterranean
CAIRO — More than 100 migrants heading for Europe are feared dead in a shipwreck off Libya, independent rescue groups have said, in the latest loss of life as attempts to cross the Mediterranean increase during the warmer months. The Libyan Coast Guard searched
Washington Times
130 Europe-bound migrants feared dead off Libyan coast
CAIRO (AP) - More than 100 Europe-bound migrants are feared dead in a shipwreck off Libya, independent rescue groups said. SOS Mediterranee, which operates the rescue vessel Ocean Viking, said late Thursday that the wreck of a rubber boat, which was initially
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AVA, DUVERNAY, GENERATION, OSCAR
New York Times
Ava DuVernay Isn’t Up for an Oscar, But It’s Still Her Night
All right. It’s a real pleasure to welcome Kris Bowers, our composer, who has written a concerto, “For a Younger Self.” Welcome. [APPLAUSE] Can I ask a question? All right, Granddaddy. Can you tell me, just what is a concerto? So it’s basically this piece that
New York Times
Hollywood’s Ava DuVernay Generation
All right. It’s a real pleasure to welcome Kris Bowers, our composer, who has written a concerto, “For a Younger Self.” Welcome. [APPLAUSE] Can I ask a question? All right, Granddaddy. Can you tell me, just what is a concerto? So it’s basically this piece that
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LIL, RAPPER, MOSEY, RAPE
Fox News
Lil Mosey charged with rape, wanted by police after rapper skips court
Rapper Lil Mosey has been charged with rape and now has a warrant out for his arrest, Fox News can confirm. The 19-year-old hip-hop star, whose real name is Lathan Moses Stanley Echols, is wanted by police after skipping a court hearing related to his case
Washington Times
Rapper Lil Mosey facing rape charge in Washington state
CHEHALIS, Wash. (AP) - Seattle rapper Lil Mosey, best known for his hit “Blueberry Faygo,” is facing a second-degree rape charge in Washington state. The Lewis County prosecutor’s office filed the charge earlier this month against the 19-year-old, born Lathan
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OHIO, GUILTY, 2016, FAMILY
New York Times
Ohio Man Pleads Guilty in 2016 Killings of 8 in Same Family
An Ohio man pleaded guilty on Thursday to eight counts of aggravated murder in the fatal shootings of his child’s mother and seven of her family members in 2016, a crime that spurred rampant speculation that it was tied to drug trafficking but that prosecutors
USA Today
'I am guilty, your honor': Edward 'Jake' Wagner admits guilt in 2016 Rhoden family massacre in Pike County, Ohio
WAVERLY, Ohio — On the fifth anniversary of the day that eight members of a family were shot to death in Pike County, Ohio, one suspect pleaded guilty to the murders, which included the mother of his child. Edward "Jake" Wagner, 28, appeared in court Thursday
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2021, PINK, TV, MANKIND
USA Today
Pink moon 2021: Where can super moon be seen on April 26?
The moon will officially become full at 11:32 p.m. ET Monday night, April 26. Other names for this moon include the sprouting grass moon, the egg moon and the fish moon. A supermoon occurs when the full moon is at its closest approach to Earth in its orbit. The
Vox
For All Mankind’s season 2 finale is the best TV episode of 2021 so far
Spoilers for For All Mankind season two follow after the introduction. “The Grey,” the season two finale of AppleTV+’s alternate history series For All Mankind, is the best TV episode I’ve seen so far in 2021. It’s tremendously exciting, packed with game-changing
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FDA, LONGER, MASKS, N95
Fox News
FDA: N95 masks, now plentiful, should no longer be reused
The Biden administration has taken the first step toward ending an emergency exception that allowed hospitals to ration and reuse N95 medical masks, the first line of defense between frontline workers and the deadly coronavirus. Thousands of medical providers
ABC
FDA: N95 masks, now plentiful, should no longer be reused
Medical providers may soon return to using one medical N95 mask per patient, a practice that was suspended during the pandemic due to deadly supply shortages The Biden administration has taken the first step toward ending an emergency exception that allowed
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ROAD, RAGE, INCIDENT, CAROLINA
Fox News
North Carolina boy, 7, shot and killed in possible road rage incident
A 7-year-old boy riding in his mother’s car with his younger siblings was shot and killed Wednesday night in a possible road rage incident, according to police and reports. The youngster, identified as Kakylen Greylen Harris, was in the rear seat shortly after
Fox News
NC police identify man suspected of killing 7-year-old in road rage incident
Hickory, North Carolina, police have identified a suspect accused of fatally shooting a 7-year-old boy Tuesday in a possible night road-rage incident. Police on Friday announced a first-degree murder charge against 23-year-old Douglas Mason Wilson. "There
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DIED, SICKNICK, WEEK, REVEAL
Washington Examiner
GOP senator asks why police wrongly claimed Sicknick died of injuries sustained at Capitol riot
A top GOP senator is demanding to know why the U.S. Capitol Police claimed Officer Brian Sicknick suffered mortal injuries while on duty and after clashing with protesters during the Capitol riot in light of the District of Columbia’s chief medical examiner's
Fox News
CNN's top anchors go all week avoiding Brian Sicknick after findings reveal officer died from stroke
CNN's most prominent and most-watched anchors went the entire week without addressing the latest developments surrounding the death of the late Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick. On Monday evening, Washington's top medical examiner determined that Sicknick
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DEATH, 13, WOMAN, YEAR
Red State
Where are LeBron and the Media -- 13-Year-Old Cincinnati Girl Stabbed to Death by Another 13-Year-Old Girl
It is approximately 110 miles between Columbus, Ohio, and Cincinnati, Ohio. But apparently, news travels slowly between those two communities because LeBron James and the national media have not yet mentioned Monday’s death of 13-year-old Nyaira Givens who
Breitbart
Illegal Alien MS-13 Gang Members Charged with Hacking Woman to Death
Three illegal alien MS-13 gang members in the sanctuary state of New York have been charged with murdering a 31-year-old mother in a brutal attack. MS-13 Gang members 20-year-old Rigel Yohairo, 22-year-old Allan Lopez, and 21-year-old Jose Sarmiento – all
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ACTIVISTS, REFUSING, AUTONOMOUS, TRIAL
Red State
BLM Activists Refusing to Leave Autonomous Zone in Minneapolis Now that Chauvin Trial Is Over
Now that the trial of Derek Chauvin is over, you might think that the autonomous zone, which grew up around the memorial to George Floyd in Minneapolis, might be done, that the folks in the zone might have packed up and gone home, now that they have a verdict. Activists
Newsmax
Activists Hunker Down at George Floyd Square, Post List of Demands
Activists who declared the area in Minneapolis where George Floyd was murdered on May 25, 2020, an autonomous zone have a list of two dozen demands they want met before they leave. The list includes recalling the county prosecutor and firing the head of the
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DISCOVERED, SMALLEST, BLACK, HOLES
USA Today
Astronomers have discovered one of the smallest black holes on record
Astronomers have discovered one of the smallest black holes on record Scientists have discovered one of the smallest black holes on record — and the closest one to Earth found to date.
USA Today
One of the smallest black holes — and the closest to Earth so far — discovered. Scientists call it 'the Unicorn.'
Astronomers have discovered one of the smallest black holes to date, sitting just 1,500 light-years away which also makes it the closest one to Earth found so far. And they have called it "the Unicorn." The black hole was given the nickname in part because
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LIGHTNING, BEE, SPELLING, VOCABULARY
Washington Times
Vocabulary, lightning round added to National Spelling Bee
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Scripps National Spelling Bee is undergoing a major overhaul to ensure it can identify a single champion, adding vocabulary questions and a lightning-round tiebreaker to this year’s pandemic-altered competition. The 96-year-old bee has
New York Times
Scripps Spelling Bee Adds Vocabulary (and Possible Lightning Round) for 2021
In 2019, the last time the Scripps National Spelling Bee was held, the final rounds dragged on for hours before resulting in an eight-way tie, with the champions announced after midnight. Looking to avoid a similar outcome in the future, organizers have announced
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CHAD, PRESIDENT, REBEL, THOUSANDS
CNN
Thousands mourn Chad's president, rebels say their command hit by airstrike
N'Djamena, Chad (CNN) Thousands of people gathered in Chad's capital N'Djamena on Friday for the state funeral of President Idriss Deby, whose death while leading his troops against a rebel offensive has thrown the country into crisis. Mourners included President
Washington Times
Chad holds funeral for late president amid rebel threat
N’DJAMENA, Chad (AP) - Chad’s slain President Idriss Deby Itno is being buried Friday near his hometown after a state funeral in the capital, N’Djamena. The country faces an uncertain future. Both opposition leaders and the rebels accused of killing Deby say