TUESDAY, MAY 4th 2021 Updated 23:59 ET
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CHENEY, LIZ, MCCARTHY, GOP
“The 2020 presidential election was not stolen,” Cheney tweeted Monday in response to Trump. “Anyone who claims it was is spreading THE BIG LIE, turning their back on the rule of law, and poisoning our democratic system.” An unnamed source confirmed to CNN
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CHAUVIN, TRIAL, DEREK, NEW
Ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has filed a motion seeking a new trial in the death of George Floyd, arguing that his constitutional right to a fair trial was violated multiple times throughout the proceedings. Defense attorney Eric Nelson took
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TRUMP, FACEBOOK, NEW, BIDEN
In a separate tweet, Mr. Kerik blamed the Republican National Committee chairwoman, Ronna McDaniel. R.N.C. officials said that the group did not make the same overt fund-raising appeals as the Trump campaign to challenge the election results. A lawyer for
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VACCINE, PFIZER, COVID, FDA
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for youngsters ages 12 to 15 by next week, according to a federal official and a person familiar with the process, setting up shots for many before the
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HEADQUARTERS, OUTSIDE, CIA, SHOT
The FBI said it would not release details because of an ongoing internal investigation, but law enforcement officials told NBC News that the man tried to drive into the CIA building and was stopped by armed guards. Security officers tried negotiating with the
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MEXICO, CITY, DEAD, OVERPASS
At least 15 people died and dozens were injured when a Mexico City metro train derailed off a collapsed overpass on Monday night, authorities said. The train collapsed down toward the road, trapping at least one car under rubble, according to authorities. Media
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GATES, BILL, MELINDA, DIVORCE
New York (CNN Business) Bill and Melinda Gates announced the end of their 27-year relationship Monday, shocking the business and philanthropic worlds. "After a great deal of thought and a lot of work on our relationship , we have made the decision to end our
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DESANTIS, CRIST, FLORIDA, CHARLIE
Rep. Charlie Crist (D-FL) formally announced his gubernatorial challenge against Gov. Ron DeSantis, whom many describe as a rising star in the Republican Party, repeating several falsehoods in his announcement video, accusing the Republican governor of “stripping
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COVID, 19, INDIA, VIRUS
The U.S. will restrict travel from India starting Tuesday following a deadly coronavirus surge that has smashed records and left the country in despair. India has become the first in the world to report more than 400,000 daily cases, according to data from
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BIDEN, JULY, GOAL, 70
Biden Sets New Goal: At Least 70% Of Adults Given 1 Vaccine Dose By July 4 Enlarge this image toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP Evan Vucci/AP President Biden plans to announce a new goal on Tuesday to administer at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine to
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POLICE, CRASH, DRAG, RACE
'Obviously, those types of things are unacceptable,' the police chief said. A police officer has been fired and three others could face charges and termination after they were allegedly caught on body-camera footage drag racing and crashing two squad cars
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GIULIANI, RUDY, TRUMP, RAID
The FBI raid on former President Donald Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani goes "right to the top of the White House," featuring a president going after the lawyer of his "political adversary," according to Andrew Giuliani on Newsmax TV. "When Joe Biden says, 'I
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IMMUNITY, HERD, REACH, BIDEN
OAN Newsroom UPDATED 2:05 PM PT – Tuesday, May 4, 2021 Joe Biden has flouted questions about herd immunity to the coronavirus, which when achieved, would render COVID restrictions redundant. While speaking to reporters on Monday, Biden failed to say when
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SEVERE, WEATHER, TORNADOES, NEW
Another day of severe storms was forecast across much of the South on Tuesday, continuing a rough stretch of weather that saw damaging tornadoes hit parts of the region both Sunday and Monday. The storms killed two people in Georgia and one person in Tennessee. The
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NETANYAHU, FORM, GOVERNMENT, DEADLINE
A deadline for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to form a new government was set to expire at midnight in Israel with no sign on Tuesday that the country's longest-serving leader could break more than two years of political deadlock. There was also no guarantee
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HARRIS, CRISIS, MIGRANT, CLIMATE
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the virtual Washington Conference on the Americas in Washington, May 4, 2021. (Kevin Lamarque/Reuters) Vice President Kamala Harris described a “lack of climate resilience” as one of the “root causes” of migration from
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FLORIDA, HOMECOMING, YEAR, ELECTION
The policy is probably outlined somewhere in the “Welcome To The Hendry County School District” PowerPoint orientation program for parents new to the district. Here is the promotional video that you can find online: This is just a truly horrifying story. A
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STATE, BOOST, PEOPLE, GIFTCARDS
The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com. There is something very fishy about the new 2020 Census Bureau data determining which states picked up seats and which states lost seats. Most all
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10, HOUSE, TARGETS, NRCC
The Republican campaign arm, the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), expanded their list of offensive seats by ten seats, adding more vulnerable Democrats they hope to pick off in the midterm election. The NRCC looks to pick off an additional
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CDC, SCHOOL, REOPENING, TEACHERS
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was preparing to release school reopening guidelines in February suggesting that in-person learning would be acceptable even if a community had high coronavirus case rates. After a meeting with the American
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CIA, RECRUITMENT, WOKE, VIDEO
Former CIA officer Bryan Dean Wright told "Fox & Friends" on Tuesday that the agency pushed "woke propaganda" in a new recruitment ad, instead of focusing on the United States and the agency's mission to protect the country. Wright argued that the country's
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ROCKET, CHINESE, UNCONTROLLED, MAKE
Washington (CNN) The Pentagon has said it is tracking a large Chinese rocket that is out of control and set to reenter Earth's atmosphere this weekend, raising concerns about where its debris may make impact. The Chinese Long March 5B rocket is expected to
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TIM, SCOTT, RESIGNS, OREO
A Texas Democrat official was “compelled” to offer his resignation from his post on Tuesday after he referred to Senator Tim Scott (R-South Carolina) as a racial slur following Scott’s rebuttal to the President’s recent congressional address. Lamar County
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BIDEN, MCCONNELL, PLAN, INFRASTRUCTURE
"I don't think there'll be any Republican support, none, zero for the $4.1 trillion grab bag, which has infrastructure in it, but a whole lot of other stuff," said McConnell. McConnell's insistence on protecting the 2017 tax cuts effectively pours cold water
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CHENEY, LIZ, MCCARTHY, GOP
Breitbart
Mitt Romney Defends ‘Person of Conscience’ Liz Cheney
Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) on Tuesday defended House Republican Conference Chairwoman Liz Cheney (R-WY) as the Wyoming Republican faces intense blowback over her sharp criticisms of former President Donald Trump. Romney wrote of Cheney on social media: “Every
CNN
How a vote on Liz Cheney's leadership post could happen
(CNN) Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney's repeated rebuttals of former President Donald Trump's lies that the 2020 election was stolen from him has put her in a precarious position within the Republican Party. Just three months after an overwhelmingly vote to keep Cheney
Red State
Mitt Romney Shows Just How Obtuse He Can Be in Comments on Liz Cheney
Rep. Liz Cheney isn’t having a good day, at least insofar as her prospects for remaining in leadership go. As I wrote last weekend, her colleagues are just about fed up with Cheney’s antics. More recently, Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said on a hot mic that
ABC
GOP leader McCarthy says Republicans concerned Cheney can't 'carry out the job'
House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy said on Tuesday a growing number of Republicans in the conference are taking issue with Rep. Liz Cheney and he signaled that her days as GOP Conference chair -- the third-ranking Republican in the House -- could be numbered. "I
Fox News
Republicans increasingly vocal about holding another Cheney vote soon
It was another political time and another political place a few years ago. House Republicans had just elected Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., as the House GOP Conference chairwoman. Cheney would be the highest-ranking Republican female in the House. A smiling Cheney
Huffington Post
Kevin McCarthy Caught On Hot Mic Saying He's 'Had It' With Liz Cheney: Report
“The 2020 presidential election was not stolen,” Cheney tweeted Monday in response to Trump. “Anyone who claims it was is spreading THE BIG LIE, turning their back on the rule of law, and poisoning our democratic system.” An unnamed source confirmed to CNN
New York Post
Rep. Liz Cheney’s leadership post on shaky ground
House Republican Conference Chair Liz Cheney’s (R-Wyo.) leadership position is on shaky ground, with a growing number of her GOP colleagues telling The Post that a second vote to oust her from her role may be inevitable. Three GOP lawmakers said a vote determining
LA Times
What’s going on with Kevin McCarthy and Liz Cheney?
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Bakersfield) signaled Tuesday that he would support ousting Republican Conference Chairwoman Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), the most powerful Republican woman in Congress, saying rank-and-file members have doubts about her ability
National Review
Kevin McCarthy Caught on Hot Mic Saying He's 'Lost Confidence' in Liz Cheney
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R., Calif.) speaks to the media during a briefing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., March 11, 2021. (Joshua Roberts/Reuters) House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy was caught on a hot mic Tuesday saying he has “lost confidence”
CNBC
Republican House leader Kevin McCarthy admits he rented room from GOP pollster Frank Luntz
House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) poses with pollster Frank Luntz at the podium in the Quicken Loans Arena at the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio on Monday, July 19, 2016. Rep. Kevin McCarthy, the top Republican in the House,
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Newsmax
Liz Cheney and the GOP's Bad Breakup
House Republican Conference Chair Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., could lose her leadership post as she faces pressure from House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., and others in the GOP over her messaging on former President Donald Trump, the 2020 election, and
NPR
McCarthy Comments Fuel Speculation Of Liz Cheney's Removal From House GOP Leadership
McCarthy Comments Fuel Speculation Of Liz Cheney's Removal From House GOP Leadership Enlarge this image toggle caption Melina Mara/Pool/AFP via Getty Images Melina Mara/Pool/AFP via Getty Images House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said Tuesday that Republican
Washington Times
McCarthy: GOP lawmakers 'concerned' about Cheney's leadership role
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said Tuesday that GOP lawmakers are growing more concerned about Rep. Liz Cheney’s ability to carry out her duties as conference chair. Mr. McCarthy insisted the anti-Cheney sentiment has nothing to do with her vote to
CNN
Off-air comment reveals what Kevin McCarthy really thinks of Liz Cheney
House minority leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) was caught on a hot mic prior to a Fox News interview saying that he has lost confidence in Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY).Minutes later, he said on live TV that it was his caucus that was unhappy with Cheney and didn't disclose
Breitbart
Watch: Tucker Carlson Hits Kevin McCarthy for Ties to Pollster Frank Luntz
Monday on Fox News Channel, host Tucker Carlson questioned the relationship between House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and pollster Frank Luntz, who was criticized by Carlson last week for his association with corporate America and left-of-center viewpoints. Carlson
CNN
Opinion: Bravo, Liz Cheney
Charlie Dent is a former Republican congressman from Pennsylvania who served as chairman of the House Ethics Committee from 2015 until 2016 and chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies
Fox News
Mitt Romney goes to bat for Liz Cheney amid threats to remove her from GOP leadership
Utah Senator Mitt Romney expressed his support for Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney amid growing speculation that she could soon be voted out of her position as the highest-ranking Republican woman in the House. In a tweet, Romney praised Cheney for being a "person
CNN
Cheney sees cratering support in House GOP as McCarthy says she isn't 'carrying out the message'
(CNN) Rep. Liz Cheney's days as the No. 3 in House GOP leadership appear to be numbered, with speculation growing about her replacement and House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy contending she has failed to do her job in driving the party's message to take
Washington Times
Mitt Romney backs Liz Cheney as pressure against her builds in her own party
Sen. Mitt Romney publicly backed embattled Rep. Liz Cheney on Tuesday in the increasingly public fight over her disagreements with President Trump and her party leadership role. In a tweet the day after Ms. Cheney called Mr. Trump’s claim of a stolen 2020
CNN
Kevin McCarthy's dishonest explanation for getting rid of Liz Cheney
(CNN) House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy made clear Tuesday morning that a formal effort to remove Rep. Liz Cheney from her post as the third ranking leader is likely as soon as next week. But he wasn't honest about why. Asked during an interview on Fox
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Breitbart
Mia Farrow Called for Dick Cheney’s Arrest, Now She’s Defending Liz Cheney: I ‘Deeply Respect Her Integrity’
Actress Mia Farrow once demanded former Vice President Dick Cheney be arrested and face trial at the International Criminal Court. Now her feelings about the Cheney family appear to have changed drastically, with the star standing up for Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY)
Huffington Post
House Republicans Try To Cancel Liz Cheney For Telling Truth About Election
Republicans in the House of Representatives are trying to throw Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) out of her leadership position because she keeps telling the truth about the 2020 presidential election. House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy (Calif.) refused to defend
Red State
Kevin McCarthy Has a Hot Mic Moment, Speaks Absolute Truth About Liz Cheney
The pressure is building on Liz Cheney as her continued insistence on making her anti-Trump crusade front and center grates on her colleagues. (related Liz Cheney Does Liz Cheney Things Again, and Her Colleagues Are Just About Done) House Minority Leader
Breitbart
Liz Cheney Meets with Fox News' Paul Ryan Amid Reports of GOP Removal
Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) met “off-the-record” Monday with Fox News board member Paul Ryan amid reports of impending removal from Republican House leadership. “We can’t embrace the notion the election is stolen. It’s a poison in the bloodstream of our democracy,”
Washington Times
Mitt Romney's backing of Liz Cheney is kiss of death in Wyoming: GOP official
Sen. Mitt Romney’s pledge of support for embattled Rep. Liz Cheney on Tuesday hurt more than helped her back home in Wyoming, where she’s facing a pro-Trump primary challenge in 2022, said a Republican Party official in the state. “She would be a lot better
National Review
Liz Cheney Responds to GOP: Issue Is Lie About Trump
U.S. Representative Liz Cheney addresses the media in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 25, 2017. (Mark Makela/Reuters) Representative Liz Cheney (R., Wyo.) said that Republican concerns about her leadership ability, which House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy
Breitbart
Never Trump Candidate Backed by Kinzinger, Cheney Sees Embarrassing 9th Place Loss
Never Trump Republican candidate Michael Wood, who was endorsed by Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) and received a campaign donation from Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY), suffered an enormous defeat in Texas’s Sixth Congressional District special election over the weekend,
Newsmax
Hot Mic Catches McCarthy Slamming Cheney
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said Tuesday in conversation caught on a hot mike that he's "lost confidence" in fellow GOP Rep. Liz Cheney, Axios reported. "I think she's got real problems," McCarthy said in apparent cross-talk with Steve Doocy off-air
New York Post
Trump calls Romney ‘a stone cold loser’ after lawmaker is booed at state convention
Former President Donald Trump on Monday voiced his approval of the cold reception Mitt Romney received from fellow Republicans in his home state over the weekend. A crowd of over 2,000 GOP delegates booed Ronmey on Saturday as the Utah senator addressed his
New York Post
House GOP rep working to replace Cheney with NY’s Stefanik in leadership role
A member of the House Republican leadership team has been whipping votes for New York Rep. Elise Stefanik to replace House Republican Conference Chair Liz Cheney as the third-ranking GOP member. Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (R-Pa.) told The Post on Tuesday that
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Breitbart
‘She’s a Liability’: Kevin McCarthy Allies Promise to Oust Liz Cheney
House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy’s (CA) allies promised Monday to oust House GOP Conference chair Liz Cheney (WY) from her leadership position by the end of the month. “There is no way that Liz will be conference chair by month’s end. When there is a
National Review
Kevin McCarthy: Liz Cheney Republicans Concerned
House minority leader Kevin McCarthy (R., Calif.) speaks during a news conference at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., December 10, 2020. (Erin Scott/Reuters) House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R., Calif.) said some GOP congressmen are “concerned” about
New York Post
Rep. Kevin McCarthy takes aim at Liz Cheney amid leadership feud
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is taking aim at the No. 3 Republican in the House, Rep. Liz Cheney, publicly questioning her ability to play a leading role in the party’s messaging efforts and privately stating that he’s “had it with her.” McCarthy (R-Calif.)
Fox News
Tucker Carlson reveals top House Republican lives with Google pollster Frank Luntz
Tucker Carlson explained on his show that he received a tip from someone he considered 'reliable' that House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy was living with pollster Frank Luntz. Last week, the 'Tucker Carlson Tonight' host laced into the pollster question why
Breitbart
Report: McCarthy Rips Liz Cheney on Hot Mic — 'I've Had It with Her'
A new report says House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) is done defending Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY), signaling that the anti-Trump lawmaker’s days as House Republican Conference chairwoman may be numbered. McCarthy said Tuesday that he has “lost confidence”
Fox News
Rep. Elise Stefanik building support to succeed Liz Cheney in GOP leadership: sources
Rep. Elise Stefanik, a rising star in the Republican Party, is making calls and building support among her colleagues to become the next House GOP conference chair, several sources have told Fox News. Stefanik, 36, has emerged as a viable alternative for the
Breitbart
NYT’s Friedman: ‘God Bless’ Liz Cheney, Mitt Romney ‘Standing Up for Our Democracy’
New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman said Monday night on CNN’s “Anderson Cooper 360” that Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) and Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) are “standing up for our democracy” by opposing the notion former President Donald Trump didn’t lose the 2020 presidential
Fox News
Ohio GOP to vote on censuring Republicans who voted to impeach Trump
EXCLUSIVE: The Ohio Republican Party will vote on a resolution this week to censure the GOP members of Congress who voted to impeach former President Trump in February, Fox News has learned. The resolution takes aim at the 10 House Republicans who voted to
Red State
Trump Blisters 'Big-Shot' Liz Cheney, 'Stone Cold Loser' Romney in Separate Statements
Former President Donald Trump took aim at Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) and Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) on Monday, blasting “big-shot warmonger” Cheney and declaring her Wyoming political career over while slamming “RINO” Romney as a “stone cold [sic] loser.” Good to
New York Post
Kevin McCarthy has been staying in Frank Luntz’s apartment amid COVID: report
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy has been rooming in GOP pollster Frank Luntz’s Washington, DC, apartment since the start of the pandemic, according to a report. The revelation was first made on Fox News’ “Tucker Carlson Tonight,” which aired a segment
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Fox News
Rep. Liz Cheney's role as GOP conference chair facing renewed jeopardy amid Trump feud
Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney’s ongoing feud with former President Donald Trump has sparked discussion within the House GOP leadership about her future as the party’s conference chair, with a vote on whether she should continue in that role possible next week, according
Breitbart
Lance Gooden Calls for Liz Cheney to Be Removed from GOP Leadership
Rep. Lance Gooden (R-TX) on Tuesday called for Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) to be removed as House Republican Conference chairwoman in the wake of her critical remarks regarding former President Donald Trump. “Her role is to lead House Republican messaging, but
Breitbart
Nancy Pelosi Praises ‘Lynne Cheney’ for ‘Her Courage and Patriotism’
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday praised House Republican Conference Chairwoman Liz Cheney (R-WY) for her “courage” and “patriotism” as the Wyoming Republican faces intense blowback for her sharp criticism of former President Donald Trump. “I do commend
Breitbart
Report: GOP Looks to Replace Liz Cheney with Another Woman
Republicans are looking to remove Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) from her number three leadership position as House Republican Conference chair and replace her with another female Republican Congresswoman. Reps. Elise Stefanik (R-NY.), Ann Wagner (R-MO), and Jackie
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CHAUVIN, TRIAL, DEREK, NEW
New York Post
CIA Director William Burns celebrates Derek Chauvin conviction in memo: report
CIA Director William Burns lauded the conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd last month as “one step forward” in “addressing the broader trauma of racism and persistent inequity in our nation” in a memo to
Huffington Post
Chauvin Juror Defends Participation In Washington March
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — One of the jurors who convicted Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd on Monday defended his participation in a protest last summer in Washington, D.C., following online speculation about his motives for serving on the jury and whether
OANN
Controversial photo of Chauvin juror #52 prompts legal questions
OAN Newsroom UPDATED 1:35 PM PT – Tuesday, May 4, 2021 Legal questions in the Derek Chauvin trial have been raised after a controversial photo of one of its jurors emerged online. The image of Juror #52, Brandon Mitchell, wearing a t-shirt that reads: “Get
ABC
Derek Chauvin's legal team requests new trial, alleging jury misconduct
The legal team for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was convicted of murdering George Floyd last month, has filed a motion in a Minneapolis court requesting a new trial on multiple grounds, including jury misconduct. In the filing, Chauvin’s
Newsmax
Derek Chauvin Asks Judge for New Trial
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin asked a Minneapolis judge on Tuesday for a new trial, court records showed, two weeks after he was found guilty of second- and third-degree murder and manslaughter in the killing of George Floyd. In a series
New York Times
Derek Chauvin’s Lawyer Asks for a New Trial After Guilty Verdict
In the social media photo that surfaced this week, Mr. Mitchell, smiling alongside two other men, is wearing a T-shirt with an image of Dr. King and the phrase, “Get Your Knee Off Our Necks.” The anniversary event in Washington, promoted by the Rev. Al Sharpton
Washington Times
Chauvin juror who attended pre-trial rally may jeopardize guilty verdict
A juror in the Derek Chauvin trial may have jeopardized the guilty verdict by attending a rally last year and wearing a “Get Your Knee Off Our Necks/BLM” T-shirt, raising questions about whether he told the truth during jury selection. Brandon Mitchell, known
NY Daily News
Derek Chauvin juror defends participation in D.C. march after photo of him in BLM shirt surfaces online
Chauvin’s attorney, Eric Nelson, has not publicly addressed Mitchell’s photo, but experts say he will likely use the image as grounds for an appeal. Civil rights attorney Brian Dunn told The Washington Post that the photo is “undeniably suggestive of a possible
National Review
Chauvin Trial Juror Participated In BLM Protest Last Summer
Derek Chauvin is introduced to potential jurors during his trial in Minneapolis, Minn., March 15, 2021 in this courtroom sketch. (Jane Rosenberg/Reuters) One of the jurors who served on the jury that returned a guilty verdict for Derek Chauvin in the death
NPR
Derek Chauvin Files For New Trial In George Floyd Murder Case
Derek Chauvin Files For New Trial In George Floyd Murder Case Enlarge this image toggle caption Minnesota Department of Corrections/AP Minnesota Department of Corrections/AP Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was convicted last month of
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Fox News
Derek Chauvin files for new trial in death of George Floyd
Ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has filed a motion seeking a new trial in the death of George Floyd, arguing that his constitutional right to a fair trial was violated multiple times throughout the proceedings. Defense attorney Eric Nelson took
USA Today
New Jersey teacher suspended after calling George Floyd a 'criminal' during profanity-filled rant
A New Jersey high school teacher has been suspended after he was recorded calling George Floyd a criminal in a profanity-filled rant during class, school officials said. Video shows Howard Zlotkin, a teacher at William L. Dickinson High School in Jersey City,
New York Post
Derek Chauvin requests new trial, claims jury misconduct
The lawyer for ex-Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin is requesting a new trial in the death of George Floyd — claiming the guilty verdict against his client was tainted by a threatened and “intimidated” jury. In papers filed Tuesday in Hennepin County Court, attorney
CNN
Derek Chauvin's attorney files motion for new trial
(CNN) An attorney for Derek Chauvin filed a motion for a new trial on Tuesday. The former Minneapolis police officer was convicted on April 20 of second degree unintentional murder, second degree manslaughter and third degree murder in the death of George
Newsmax
Chauvin Juror Pre-Trial Actions Spark Questions About Guilty Verdict
A juror in the Derek Chauvin murder trial may have put the guilty verdict in jeopardy by attending the March on Washington anniversary last summer, legal experts say. Brandon Mitchell was seen in a social media photo, taken in Washington, D.C., wearing a T-shirt
ABC
Chauvin juror defends participation in Washington protest
One of the jurors who convicted Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd is defending his participation in a protest last summer in Washington, D.C. MINNEAPOLIS -- One of the jurors who convicted Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd on Monday defended
New York Post
Juror’s ‘BLM’ T-shirt sparks concerns about Derek Chauvin trial: report
A photo that recently emerged online of a juror on the Derek Chauvin murder trial wearing a Black Lives Matter T-shirt has sparked questions about his impartiality, according to reports. Juror Brandon Mitchell, 31, who is black, could be seen in the photo
NY Daily News
Derek Chauvin files motion for new trial with jury misconduct claim
In the motion, Nelson writes that Chauvin did not receive due process when the court denied a request for a change of venue. Nelson also claims a new trial is in order “on the grounds that the jury committed misconduct, felt threatened or intimidated.”
Washington Times
Chauvin juror defends participation in Washington protest
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - One of the jurors who convicted Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd on Monday defended his participation in a protest last summer in Washington, D.C., following online speculation about his motives for serving on the jury and whether
USA Today
Derek Chauvin, convicted of George Floyd's murder, requests new trial
Derek Chauvin on Tuesday requested a new trial after being convicted in April of second-degree murder and other charges in the death of George Floyd. Attorney Eric J. Nelson says in the motion that Chauvin was denied a fair trial due to "prosecutorial and
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National Review
Derek Chauvin Requests New Trial
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin and his defense attorney Eric Nelson rise to greet jury members in Minneapolis, Minn., April 13, 2021 in this courtroom sketch. (Jane Rosenberg/Reuters) Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who
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TRUMP, FACEBOOK, NEW, BIDEN
Fox News
Trump launches new communications platform months after Twitter, Facebook ban
EXCLUSIVE: Former President Trump on Tuesday launched a communications platform, which will eventually give him the ability to communicate directly with his followers, after months of being banned from sites like Twitter and Facebook. The platform, "From the
Vox
Trump’s new communication tool is more like a blog
Former US President Donald Trump has a new way to communicate with his supporters — but it looks more like a basic website than the social media platforms he’s been indefinitely banned from since January. For several months, Trump’s team has said it’s working
Washington Times
EXPLAINER: Will Donald Trump return to Facebook?
Former President Donald Trump will find out whether he gets to return to Facebook on Wednesday, when the social network’s quasi-independent Oversight Board plans to announce its ruling in the high-profile case. The decision likely to stir up strong feelings
ABC
A decision on suspended Trump Facebook account this week
Former President Donald Trump will find out this week whether he gets to return to Facebook Former President Donald Trump will find out this week whether he gets to return to in a decision likely to stir up strong feelings no matter which way it goes. The
New York Post
Trump reportedly slams Biden on progressive agenda, pro-abortion stance
Former President Donald Trump took President Biden and Democrats to task over the rising influence of the progressive wing of the party, warning that his successor’s liberal agenda would hurt America from the economy to vaccine acceptance. The 45th commander-in-chief
Huffington Post
Twitter Users Not Impressed By Trump's New 'Communications Platform'
Former President Donald Trump launched a new “communications platform” on Tuesday that will allow him to speak to his followers even though he is currently banned from Twitter and Facebook. So far, the reaction from Twitter users seems to be a collective “meh.” According
OANN
‘From the Desk of Donald J. Trump’ goes live on internet
OAN Newsroom UPDATED 4:00 PM PT – Tuesday, May 4, 2021 President Trump has launched a new website to deliver the latest updates from his office to the American people. The new communications platform launched Tuesday and its design is reminiscent of the
CNN
Opinion: Facebook's decision on readmitting Trump is going to enrage people. But there's more to the story
Christopher A. Bail is a professor of sociology and public policy at Duke University and the author of " Breaking the Social Media Prism: How to Make our Platforms Less Polarizing ." He tweets @chris_bail . The views expressed in this commentary are his own.
Red State
Lincoln Project Tried to Deflect From Some Bad News With a Pathetic Troll of Donald Trump
The Lincoln Project’s fall from grace, at least to the extent that being in the throes of the left constitutes grace, continues apace. With one of their co-founders being exposed as an alleged pedophile and most other members of consequence (lol) already gone,
NPR
Facebook Board Readies For Its Biggest Decision Yet: Whether To Reinstate Trump
Facebook Board Readies For Its Biggest Decision Yet: Whether To Reinstate Trump Enlarge this image toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Facebook's independent Oversight Board on Wednesday is expected to announce its biggest
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Newsmax
Trump Launches New Platform to Communicate With Followers
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday launched a new online platform to communicate with his followers online after being banned from Twitter, Facebook and other social media platforms following the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol building. Twitter has
New York Times
Giuliani’s Legal Bills Are Growing. His Allies Want Trump to Pay Them.
In a separate tweet, Mr. Kerik blamed the Republican National Committee chairwoman, Ronna McDaniel. R.N.C. officials said that the group did not make the same overt fund-raising appeals as the Trump campaign to challenge the election results. A lawyer for
Conservative Daily News
President Joe Biden’s Schedule for Tuesday, May 4, 2021
56 VIEWS Share Tweet Whatsapp Reddit Print Mail Summary: President Joe Biden will receive his daily briefing and later deliver yet another speech on vaccinations. President Biden’s Itinerary for 5/4/21: All Times EDT 10:15 AM Receive daily briefing – Oval
CNN
What you need to know about the board deciding Trump's fate on Facebook
(CNN Business) The question of whether former President Donald Trump should be allowed back on Facebook is the biggest, most contentious and most controversial single content moderation decision the company has ever made. So who's going to make that call? Well,
Fox News
CNN called out as 'propaganda' for stories on Biden vaccine efforts compared to Trump era
Critics are calling out CNN as a "propaganda" network after studying a side-by-side screengrab of two CNN tweets about COVID vaccine distribution that seemingly exposed a double standard from the outlet as to how they have covered the Trump vs. the Biden administrations. In
Washington Times
Trump launches new communications platform after Facebook, Twitter bans
Former President Donald Trump has made good on his threat to create a new communications platform for himself after being banned by the Silicon Valley tech giants. Titled “From the Desk of Donald J. Trump” the site appears at www.DonaldJTrump.com/desk. The
New York Post
Trump debuts new page to replace his deleted Twitter account
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday debuted a new webpage that effectively replaces his Twitter handle. The site, donaldjtrump.com/desk, launched with a promotional video declaring itself a “beacon of freedom” and “a place to speak freely and safely”
Newsmax
Eric Trump to Newsmax TV: Biden Can't Match Father's Energy
Former President Trump has always been an "Energizer Bunny," working from the wee hours of the morning to the the wee hours of the night, his son, Eric Trump, executive vice president of the Trump Organization, tells Newsmax TV. Eric Trump, appearing on "Greg
Washington Times
Trump may have cleared Biden's path to check NKorea, experts tell Washington Times Foundation event
Former President Trump‘s historic meetings with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un have opened a key door for the Biden administration as it eyes diplomacy with Pyongyang, former U.S. officials and regional experts said Tuesday, arguing that President Biden may
Red State
"From the Desk of Donald J. Trump" -- the First Phase of President Trump's New Social Media Project?
“From The Desk Of Donald J. Trump” is a new webpage on www.DonaldJTrump.com, the website of the former President. As noted in this Fox News story, the Facebook “Oversight Board” is supposed to rule as early as tomorrow on whether Pres. Trump will be allowed
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VACCINE, PFIZER, COVID, FDA
Newsmax
FDA Expected to OK Pfizer Vaccine for Teens Within Week
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for youngsters ages 12 to 15 by next week, according to a federal official and a person familiar with the process, setting up shots for many before the beginning of the
New York Times
Covid-19 Live Updates: Pfizer Vaccine Is Set to Be Approved for Adolescents in U.S.
Live Covid-19 Live Updates: Pfizer Vaccine Is Set to Be Approved for Adolescents in U.S. Inoculating young people is key to raising immunity levels in America, but experts say the excess shots should be donated to India and other places with huge outbreaks. Indian
Washington Times
Vaccine sales power Pfizer through first quarter
Pfizer, buoyed by a huge jump in sales for its COVID-19 vaccine and solid performance across most of the company, is hiking its 2021 financial forecast sharply after blowing past Wall Street expectations for the first quarter. The New York drugmaker and its
ABC
Vaccine sales power Pfizer through first quarter
Pfizer is raising its 2021 revenue expectations amid the successful rollout of its COVID-19 vaccine and strong performances from many other medicines Pfizer, buoyed by a huge jump in sales for its COVID-19 vaccine and solid performance across most of the company,
Fox News
Novavax COVID-19 vaccine study now includes kids, company says
Vaccine development company Novavax on Monday announced it has expanded its Phase 3 clinical trial for its COVID-19 vaccine to children between the ages of 12 and 17. The company said it's testing its COVID-19 vaccine — NVX-CoV2373 — on some 3,000 pediatric
CNN
Pfizer to seek authorization for Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 2 to 11 in September
(CNN) Pfizer expects to file for full US Food and Drug Administration approval for its Covid-19 vaccine for people ages 16 to 85 this month, and will seek emergency use authorization for its vaccine for children ages 2 to 11 in September, the company said during
New York Post
Biden: US ‘ready to move immediately’ when Pfizer vax approved for teens
President Biden said Tuesday that the US is “ready to move immediately” if federal regulators approve Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children as young as 12 years old in the near future. Biden said there will be thousands of pharmacy sites around the US ready
USA Today
FDA set to OK Pfizer vaccine for adolescents 12-15; New York dropping most restrictions; Live COVID-19 updates
The Food and Drug Administration will soon authorize the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents ages 12-15, who could be eligible to receive the shots as early as next week, according to media reports. The New York Times was the first to report about
Newsmax
Pfizer Plans to File For Full FDA Approval of COVID-19 Vaccine
Pfizer announced Tuesday it is preparing to file for full FDA approval of its COVID-19 vaccine by the end of this month. The pharmaceutical giant, along with its German partner BioNTech, received emergency use authorization by the Food and Drug Administration
NPR
Pfizer Says FDA Will Soon Authorize COVID-19 Vaccine For 12-15 Age Group
Pfizer Says FDA Will Soon Authorize COVID-19 Vaccine For 12-15 Age Group Pfizer says it is expecting the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to authorize its COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 12 to 15 years old, a decision that could come by sometime early next
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Newsmax
Treasury Announces Plans to Borrow $463 Billion This Quarter
The Treasury Department says it expects to borrow $463 billion in the current April-June quarter and $2.28 trillion for the full budget year, as the government finances continued pandemic relief measures. Treasury officials announced Monday that the $463 billion
Huffington Post
FDA Reportedly Set To Approve Pfizer Vaccine For 12- To 15-Year-Olds
The Food and Drug Administration is preparing to expand authorization for the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine to children ages 12 to 15 next week, granting access to millions of young Americans, according to multiple reports. The New York Times,
Washington Times
FDA expected to OK Pfizer vaccine for teens within week
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for youngsters ages 12 to 15 by next week, according to a federal official and a person familiar with the process, setting up shots for many before the
New York Times
F.D.A. Set to Authorize Pfizer Vaccine for Adolescents by Early Next Week
WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration is preparing to authorize use of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine in adolescents 12 to 15 years old by early next week, according to federal officials familiar with the agency’s plans, opening up the U.S.
Washington Times
New Mexico urges registration of younger teens for vaccine
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) - The New Mexico Department of Health is urging parents to register children ages 12 to 15 for eventual access to coronavirus vaccines when shots are approved for lower age groups. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize
New York Times
With Covid Vaccines for Teens and Kids, Timing Matters
Dr. Lee Beers, a professor of pediatrics at Children’s National Hospital who is the president of the American Academy of Pediatrics, said, “We’re really trying to push the message, get in and see your pediatrician and get caught up on your routine vaccines
Fox News
FDA expected to OK Pfizer vaccine for teens within week
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for young adults age 12 and older by next week, according to a federal official and a person familiar with the process, setting up shots for many before the beginning of
Chicago Tribune
FDA expected to authorize Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for those ages 12 to 15 by next week, sources say
The federal official, speaking on the condition of anonymity to preview the FDA’s action, said the agency was expected to expand its emergency use authorization for Pfizer’s two-dose vaccine by early next week, and perhaps even sooner. The person familiar with
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HEADQUARTERS, OUTSIDE, CIA, SHOT
Washington Times
FBI: Armed man shot by officers outside CIA headquarters
McLEAN, Va. (AP) - At least one FBI agent opened fire on an armed man outside CIA headquarters in Virginia on Monday, authorities said. The suspect was shot and wounded after he “emerged from his vehicle with a weapon,” around 6 p.m., the FBI said in a statement. The
CNN
Suspect shot in standoff outside CIA headquarters has died, FBI says
(CNN) The suspect who was shot and wounded by law enforcement in a standoff just outside CIA headquarters in McLean, Virginia, on Monday has died, the FBI said. The suspect, whose name has not been released, died after being transported to a hospital, the
National Review
CIA Headquarters -- Man Shot after Standoff
Dolley Madison Boulevard is blocked off by law enforcement in response to a security-related situation outside the CIA headquarters in McLean, Va., May 3, 2021. (Leah Millis/Reuters) FBI agents shot and wounded a man after a standoff at the entrance to CIA
New York Times
An armed man was wounded in an exchange with an F.B.I. agent outside the C.I.A.’s headquarters in Virginia.
An armed man was wounded in a shooting that involved an F.B.I. agent at C.I.A. headquarters outside Washington, early Monday evening, the F.B.I. said in a statement. According to the F.B.I., the man emerged from his vehicle, was “engaged by law enforcement
Breitbart
FBI: Armed Man Shot by Officers Outside CIA Headquarters
McLEAN, Va. (AP) — At least one FBI agent opened fire on an armed man outside CIA headquarters in Virginia on Monday, authorities said. The suspect was shot and wounded after he “emerged from his vehicle with a weapon,” around 6 p.m., the FBI said in a statement. The
ABC
FBI: Armed man shot by officers outside CIA headquarters
Authorities say at least one FBI agent opened fire on an armed man outside CIA headquarters in Virginia McLEAN, Va. -- At least one FBI agent opened fire on an armed man outside CIA headquarters in Virginia on Monday, authorities said. The suspect was shot
Newsmax
FBI: Armed Suspect Shot Outside CIA Headquarters Dies
An armed suspect who was shot by an FBI agent outside of the Central Intelligence Agency’s (CIA) headquarters in McLean, Virginia on Monday evening died while being transported to the hospital, the FBI announced in a tweet on Tuesday. The FBI’s Washington
NY Daily News
Armed intruder who was shot outside CIA headquarters dies from injuries: FBI
The FBI said it would not release details because of an ongoing internal investigation, but law enforcement officials told NBC News that the man tried to drive into the CIA building and was stopped by armed guards. Security officers tried negotiating with the
New York Post
Armed man shot after standoff outside CIA headquarters in Virginia
An armed man, who also claimed he had a bomb in his vehicle, was shot outside CIA headquarters in Virginia Monday, according to reports and FBI officials. The suspect, who was not immediately identified, was wounded in an FBI agent-involved shooting at about
Huffington Post
Armed Man Shot And Wounded Outside CIA Headquarters
McLEAN, Va. (AP) — At least one FBI agent opened fire on an armed man outside CIA headquarters in Virginia on Monday, authorities said. The suspect was shot and wounded after he “emerged from his vehicle with a weapon,” around 6 p.m., the FBI said in a statement. OLIVIER
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Washington Times
FBI: Man shot outside CIA headquarters has died
McLEAN, Va. (AP) - An armed man who was shot outside CIA headquarters in Virginia has died, the FBI said Tuesday. At least one FBI agent opened fire on the unidentified man Monday evening after he “emerged from his vehicle with a weapon,” the FBI said in a
USA Today
Armed man shot by federal agents after standoff outside CIA headquarters, authorities say
Federal agents opened fire on an armed man outside CIA headquarters in McLean, Virginia, during an hourslong standoff on Monday, authorities said. NBC News, citing two law enforcement officials, reported that an intruder had attempted to drive into the CIA
Breitbart
FBI Shoots, Wounds Armed Man Outside CIA Headquarters
An armed man was shot and wounded by FBI agents late Monday night, bringing to an end a two-hour standoff outside CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia. The FBI Washington Field Office revealed the suspect was “involved in a security incident” outside the
CNN
FBI says law enforcement shot and wounded suspect outside CIA headquarters after hours-long standoff
(CNN) A suspect was shot and wounded by law enforcement just outside the Central Intelligence Agency headquarters in McLean, Virginia, Monday evening, according to the FBI's Washington Field Office. "The FBI is reviewing an agent-involved shooting that occurred
Washington Times
FBI: Armed man shot by officers outside CIA headquarters
McLEAN, Va. — At least one FBI agent opened fire on an armed man outside CIA headquarters in Virginia on Monday, authorities said. The suspect was shot and wounded after he “emerged from his vehicle with a weapon,” around 6 p.m., the FBI said in a statement. The
New York Post
FBI agents shoot, wound armed suspect outside CIA headquarters
FBI agents shot and wounded an armed suspect outside CIA headquarters in Virginia on Monday, the agency said. The suspect was shot at about 6 p.m. following an hours-long standoff with authorities that kicked off when the intruder tried to drive into the federal
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MEXICO, CITY, DEAD, OVERPASS
New York Post
At least 15 people dead, dozens injured in Mexico City train wreck
At least 15 people died and dozens were injured when a Mexico City metro train derailed off a collapsed overpass on Monday night, authorities said. The train collapsed down toward the road, trapping at least one car under rubble, according to authorities. Media
NPR
Mexico City Train Derailment Kills At Least 13, Injures Dozens More
Mexico City Train Derailment Kills At Least 13, Injures Dozens More Enlarge this image toggle caption Hector Vivas/Getty Images Hector Vivas/Getty Images An elevated train derailed in Mexico City after a concrete overpass it was crossing collapsed Monday
Newsmax
Mexico City Metro Overpass Collapses Onto Road; 23 Dead
An elevated section of the Mexico City metro collapsed and sent a subway car plunging toward a busy boulevard late Monday, killing at least 23 people and injuring about 70, city officials said. Rescuers searched a car left dangling from the overpass for hours
New York Times
Subway Train Derails in Mexico City, Killing at Least 13
A subway train derailed on Monday night in Mexico City after a concrete overpass partly collapsed, killing at least 13 people and injuring scores of others, the government said. The derailment occurred on Line 12 of the subway system at the Olivos Station
Fox News
Mexico City metro collapse: 13 dead, 50 injured, rescue crews search through debris
Rescue teams in Mexico City late Monday responded to the collapse of a metro overpass, killing at least 13 and injuring 50, according to authorities. The scene was chaotic and people posted images onto social media that appear to show the train cars inverted
CNN
Mexico subway overpass collapses, killing 15 and injuring dozens
(CNN) An overpass carrying a subway train has collapsed in Mexico City, killing 15 people and injuring at least 70, according to local government officials. The subway was traveling on an elevated and outdoor portion of the city's rapid transit system on the
Washington Times
Mexico City metro overpass collapses onto road; 15 dead
MEXICO CITY (AP) - An elevated section of the Mexico City metro collapsed, sending a subway car plunging toward a busy boulevard late Monday, killing at least 15 people and injuring about 70, city officials said. Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum said 34 of the injured
Huffington Post
Mexico City Metro Overpass Collapses, Killing At Least 15
MEXICO CITY (AP) — An overpass in Mexico City’s metro collapsed Monday night, sending a train plunging toward a road, trapping at least one car under rubble and killing at least 15 people, authorities said. Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum said 70 people were injured,
New York Post
Death toll in Mexico City train wreck up to 23, nearly 70 hurt
The death toll from the Mexico City elevated metro train derailment has risen to at least 23, with about 70 injured – as rescue efforts were suspended Tuesday amid fears that a dangling car might come crashing down. “Unfortunately there are 23 deceased,” including
ABC
At least 13 dead, 70 injured after Mexico City overpass collapses with train: Authorities
At least 13 people died and 70 were injured after an overpass for a metro in Mexico City collapsed Monday night while a train and various cars were driving on it. The incident occurred at the Olivos station. Photos and videos from the scene show the train
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USA Today
Mexico City overpass collapse kills at least 15
Mexico City overpass collapse kills at least 15 An overpass in Mexico City's metro collapsed Monday night, sending a train plunging toward a road, trapping at least one car and killing at least 15 people, authorities said. Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum said 70 people
NY Daily News
At least 23 dead, dozens more injured after metro overpass collapses onto busy road in Mexico City
Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum said a support beam along Line 12 — one of the newest of the city’s subway lines — “gave way” just as the train passed over it around 10:30 p.m. local time. Photos and video from the devastating scene, in the southern borough
New York Times
Years of Unheeded Warnings. Then the Subway Crash Mexico City Had Feared.
MEXICO CITY — The capital had been bracing for the disaster for years. Ever since it opened nearly a decade ago, the newest Mexico City subway line — a heralded expansion of the second largest subway system in the Americas — had been plagued with structural
New York Times
Live Updates: At Least 20 Dead in Mexico City Train Crash
A metro overpass collapsed late Monday night in the Mexican capital, sending a train plunging to the ground and killing at least 20 people. More than 70 others were injured, officials said. Rescue workers at the site where a train plunged off an overpass that
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GATES, BILL, MELINDA, DIVORCE
CNN
The Gates Foundation: Bill and Melinda Gates' other partnership is too big to fail (opinion)
Jill Filipovic is a journalist based in New York and author of the book "OK Boomer, Let's Talk: How My Generation Got Left Behind." Follow her on Twitter. The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely her own. View more opinion articles on CNN. (CNN)
New York Post
Bill Gates’ divorce could end secret life as biggest US farmland owner
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates’ divorce from wife Melinda could break up his relatively unknown standing as the biggest owner of farmland in America. While he made his $130 billion fortune through tech, Gates also owns nearly 270,000 acres (422 square miles)
New York Times
What the Gates Divorce Means for the Gates Foundation
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation started with ambitions that, by its lofty standards today, appear almost quaint: providing free internet access to public libraries in the United States. As its founders’ objectives grew in scope, so did the foundation’s
Breitbart
Bill and Melinda Gates Announce Divorce After 27 Years of Marriage
Billionaire philanthropists Bill and Melinda Gates announced in a statement Monday afternoon that they will divorce after 27 years of marriage. “After a great deal of thought and a lot of work on our relationship, we have made the decision to end our marriage,”
Vox
The biggest impact of the Gates divorce may have nothing to do with the Gates Foundation
A divorce is typically a private matter that affects a family, with little consequence for the public at large. But the split between Bill and Melinda Gates could have far-reaching consequences for global health and American life because they are the country’s
Washington Times
Bill and Melinda Gates divorce could shake up philanthropy
As much as Bill and Melinda Gates might want to keep their pending divorce private, the split between the billionaire co-founders of the world’s largest private foundation is sure to have very public consequences, with the breakup having already sent a wave
CNN
A timeline of Bill and Melinda Gates' relationship
New York (CNN Business) Bill and Melinda Gates announced the end of their 27-year relationship Monday, shocking the business and philanthropic worlds. "After a great deal of thought and a lot of work on our relationship , we have made the decision to end our
Newsmax
Melinda Gates: Marriage to Bill Gates 'Irretrievably Broken'
Melinda Gates made the decision to divorce Bill Gates because their marriage was beyond repair, it has emerged. In her divorce petition obtained by People, Melinda Gates states that her marriage to Bill was "irretrievably broken." The document further indicates
Fox News
Bill and Melinda Gates' daughter Jennifer calls their divorce 'a challenging stretch of time'
Jennifer Gates, the eldest daughter of Bill and Melinda Gates, has spoken out about her parents' divorce. In a statement shared to her Instagram Story on Monday, Jennifer, 25, addressed her "friends." "By now, many of you have heard the news that my parents
New York Post
Bill and Melinda Gates don’t have a prenup, court docs reportedly reveal
Melinda Gates was the one to file for divorce from Bill Gates — and the billionaire philanthropist couple apparently did not have a prenuptial agreement, court documents reveal. Melinda, 56, wrote that the marriage was “irretrievably broken” when providing
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New York Post
Bill Gates once made a pros-and-cons list about marriage on a whiteboard
Bill Gates was so serious about marriage, he once listed the pros and cons on a whiteboard. The billionaire Microsoft co-founder and Melinda Gates — who announced they were divorcing on Monday after 27 years — discussed the incident in the 2019 Netflix series
New York Post
Bill Gates hires law firm founded by Warren Buffett’s right-hand man for divorce
Bill Gates has hired the legal firm started by Warren Buffett’s right-hand man to help lead his $130 billion divorce from wife Melinda. Munger, Tolles & Olson is listed as one of three firms representing the Microsoft co-founder after Gates’ wife of 27 years
New York Post
Bill Gates took getaways with his ex-girlfriend after marriage to Melinda
After marrying his wife, Bill Gates would spend a long weekend every year at a cozy beach cottage in North Carolina — with his old girlfriend. The billionaire Microsoft founder made sure the bizarre arrangement was part of the deal when he married Melinda
New York Post
Here’s what’s at stake in Bill and Melinda Gates’ divorce
Being the fourth-richest person in the world gives Bill Gates a lot of purchasing power — and he’s used it to amass an enviable collection of real estate, stocks, sports cars, rare books and artwork. The divorce suit filed Monday by his wife Melinda Gates,
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DESANTIS, CRIST, FLORIDA, CHARLIE
NPR
Charlie Crist To Run Against DeSantis In Florida Governor's Race
Charlie Crist To Run Against DeSantis In Florida Governor's Race Charlie Crist announced Tuesday that he's running as a Democrat for Florida governor (again). In a video, he touts his progressive record as governor (but doesn't mention he was a Republican). Charlie
Fox News
Publix, Florida public schools will maintain mask mandates despite DeSantis emergency order
Many Florida schools and the state’s largest grocery store chain will continue to require masks for the time being, despite Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ executive action this week to suspend local COVID-19 emergency orders, according to multiple reports. DeSantis’
ABC
Florida officials denounce Gov. Ron DeSantis' lift of COVID-19 restrictions
Local Florida officials are voicing their outrage over Gov. Ron DeSantis' suspension of all local COVID-19 emergency orders -- with the St. Petersburg mayor warning his county may never hit herd immunity. The Republican governor issued the executive order
National Review
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Eliminates Local COVID Restrictions
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (File photo: Marco Bello/Reuters) Florida governor Ron DeSantis signed an executive order Monday eliminating all remaining local COVID-19 emergency mandates. He also signed legislation effective July 1 that allows the governor
New York Times
Crist Enters Race to Face DeSantis, With More Democrats Likely to Follow
MIAMI — Representative Charlie Crist, Democrat of Florida, entered the race for governor on Tuesday, becoming the first challenger to Ron DeSantis, a Republican who raised his profile by shunning lockdowns during the pandemic and is now a leading contender
Washington Times
Rep. Charlie Crist becomes first prominent Democrat to challenge Gov. Ron DeSantis in Florida
Rep. Charlie Crist, Florida Democrat, said Tuesday that he would challenge Gov. Ron DeSantis’ reelection bid, becoming the first prominent Democratic challenger to take on the Republican incumbent. Mr. Crist previously served as Florida’s Republican governor
Huffington Post
Former Republican Charlie Crist Is 1st Democrat To Announce Against Florida’s DeSantis
Florida Congressman Charlie Crist, once the state’s Republican governor, on Tuesday became the first Democrat to announce his candidacy to take on GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis next year — a must-win race for DeSantis if he wants to run for president in 2024. “Every
Newsmax
Charlie Crist, Former GOP Florida Gov., Now Runs as Democrat
U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist, who was Florida's Republican governor for a single term before running for other offices, is seeking the state’s highest office once again — this time as a Democrat. Crist released videos Tuesday leaving no doubt the campaign is on.
NPR
One Of The World's Poorest Countries Has One Of The World's Lowest COVID Death Rates
One Of The World's Poorest Countries Has One Of The World's Lowest COVID Death Rates Enlarge this image toggle caption Valerie Baeriswyl /AFP via Getty Images Valerie Baeriswyl /AFP via Getty Images Haiti has one of the lowest death rates from COVID in the
Breitbart
Charlie Crist Repeats Fake News on Ron DeSantis in Ad
Rep. Charlie Crist (D-FL) formally announced his gubernatorial challenge against Gov. Ron DeSantis, whom many describe as a rising star in the Republican Party, repeating several falsehoods in his announcement video, accusing the Republican governor of “stripping
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OANN
Fla. Gov. DeSantis revokes last remaining COVID restrictions, says Fla. has low COVID rate
OAN Newsroom UPDATED 1:15 PM PT – Tuesday, May 4, 2021 Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) suspended the last remaining COVID restrictions in his state. On Monday, DeSantis said there was no reason to keep policing people as Florida’s COVID rate has rapidly declined.
Washington Times
Once GOP governor of Florida, Crist now runs as Democrat
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist, who served asFlorida governor for a single term before running other offices, is seeking the state’s highest office once again - this time as a Democrat. Crist released videos Tuesday leaving no doubt the
Breitbart
Charlie Crist Calls Quits on the House as Pelosi’s Majority Crumbles
Rep. Charlie Crist (D-FL) announced Tuesday he will run for Florida Governor, leaving behind his House seat and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) to defend her shrinking majority, while giving more momentum for Republicans to regain the House. Crist, who was
National Review
Charlie Crist Gubernatorial Announcement Promotes DeSantis Conspiracies
Representative Charlie Crist (D., Fla.) announced Tuesday that he would be challenging Governor Ron DeSantis to reclaim Florida’s gubernatorial chair, and part of his pitch is that he will value scientific contributions as governor — unlike DeSantis, who he
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COVID, 19, INDIA, VIRUS
Washington Times
New virus cases at lowest level since July in Nebraska
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - The number of new virus cases in the state has declined to levels not seen since last July but the pace of vaccinations is also slowing down across Nebraska. The state reported 1,166 new cases during the seven days that ended on Saturday,
CNN
Vaccines are helping bring down US Covid-19 numbers. But the virus is now hitting one group of Americans harder
(CNN) America's daily Covid-19 cases and deaths are now about one-fifth of what they were during their winter peaks -- and one expert says the country's improved numbers have a lot to do with the climbing vaccinations. The weekly average of daily Covid-19
New York Post
India passes 20 million COVID-19 cases
Sign up for our special edition newsletter to get a daily update on the coronavirus pandemic. India climbed past 20 million COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, becoming the second country after the US to reach the grim milestone. The country passed the threshold as
USA Today
US to restrict travel from India amid surge; Florida suspends emergency orders, mask requirements: Live COVID-19 updates
The U.S. will restrict travel from India starting Tuesday following a deadly coronavirus surge that has smashed records and left the country in despair. India has become the first in the world to report more than 400,000 daily cases, according to data from
Fox News
India COVID19: Virus catastrophe worsens, 'horrible' weeks ahead
COVID-19 infections and deaths are mounting with alarming speed in India with no end in sight to the crisis and a top expert warning that the coming weeks in the country of nearly 1.4 billion people will be "horrible." India's official count of coronavirus
Huffington Post
Catching COVID-19 After Vaccination: What To Know
FotografiaBasica via Getty Images Breakthrough COVID-19 cases are extremely rare, but they can happen. Here's what we know so far. The coronavirus vaccines have been hailed as miracles of science and technology, and rightly so. Because of widespread vaccination,
Washington Times
'Horrible' weeks ahead as India's virus catastrophe worsens
NEW DELHI (AP) - COVID-19 infections and deaths are mounting with alarming speed in India with no end in sight to the crisis and a top expert warning that the coming weeks in the country of nearly 1.4 billion people will be “horrible.” India‘s official count
NPR
India Crosses 20 Million COVID-19 Cases As Critical Shortages Worsen
India Crosses 20 Million COVID-19 Cases As Critical Shortages Worsen Enlarge this image toggle caption Amal KS/Hindustan Times via Getty Images Amal KS/Hindustan Times via Getty Images India has now reported more than 20 million coronavirus infections, including
Washington Times
Navajo Nation reports 3 new COVID-19 cases, but no deaths
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) - The Navajo Nation on Monday reported three new confirmed COVID-19 cases and no additional deaths again. The tribe had six new cases and three coronavirus-related deaths on Saturday and six new cases and no deaths Sunday. Tribal health
CNN
India Covid-19 fact check: Are more young people falling ill? Are vaccinated people getting infected?
New Delhi (CNN) When it comes to India's unfolding Covid-19 crisis, there are a number of things we know for sure. India is reporting the world's highest number of new cases each day. So many people are dying that crematoriums are struggling to keep up. And
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USA Today
US to restrict travel from India amid coronavirus surge; Florida suspends emergency orders, mask requirements: Live COVID-19 updates
The U.S. will restrict travel from India starting Tuesday following a deadly coronavirus surge that has smashed records and left the country in despair. India has become the first in the world to report more than 400,000 daily cases, according to data from
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BIDEN, JULY, GOAL, 70
Fox News
Biden's new COVID-19 vaccine goal aims for 160M fully inoculated by July 4
President Joe Biden is expected to announce a new vaccination goal on Tuesday while providing an update on the pandemic, aiming for 160 million U.S. adults to be fully inoculated against coronavirus by July 4. According to federal data, over 105 million Americans,
USA Today
Vaccination campaign to focus on hesitant as Biden aims for 70% of adults to have a shot by July 4: Live COVID-19 updates
To reach his new goal of having 70% of American adults receive at least one vaccine dose by July 4th, President Joe Biden on Tuesday outlined a plan that includes making vaccinations more convenient and convincing those who are hesitant to get the shots. Biden
Breitbart
Joe Biden Details Vaccine Push for ‘Less Eager’ Americans
President Joe Biden announced Tuesday the next phase of his effort to get more Americans vaccinated for the coronavirus. The president acknowledged during a speech at the White House that vaccination rates were slowing down, as the number of Americans anxious
ABC
Biden to set new vaccination goals for Americans
The new goals might show that rates are set to decline going forward. President Joe Biden is setting new goals for vaccinations in America, calling for 70% of the U.S. adult population to have at least one shot, and 160 million Americans to be fully vaccinated,
Fox News
Biden thanks 'conservatives' like McConnell for pushing vaccines
President Biden in a Covid-19 briefing Tuesday thanked Republicans pushing vaccination, singling out Sen. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., for praise. Biden thanked "prominent conservatives like Mitch McConnell" and a "large group" of Republicans with
Huffington Post
Biden Sets July Goal To Vaccinate 70% Of Americans With At Least 1 Dose
President Joe Biden is aiming to vaccinate 70% of U.S. adults with at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by July 4, his administration announced Tuesday. He is also setting a goal to have 160 million Americans, roughly half the U.S. population, fully vaccinated
NPR
Biden Sets New Goal: At Least 70% Of Adults Given 1 Vaccine Dose By July 4
Biden Sets New Goal: At Least 70% Of Adults Given 1 Vaccine Dose By July 4 Enlarge this image toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP Evan Vucci/AP President Biden plans to announce a new goal on Tuesday to administer at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine to
CNBC
Biden's new Covid vaccination goal is for 70% of adults to have at least one shot by July 4
President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the COVID-19 response and the state of vaccinations as Vice President Kamala Harris looks on at the South Court Auditorium of Eisenhower Executive Office Building on April 21, 2021 in Washington, DC. President Joe Biden
CNN
Biden to set goal of administering at least one Covid-19 shot to 70% of US adult population by July 4
(CNN) President Joe Biden on Tuesday will set a new goal of administering at least one Covid-19 vaccine dose to 70% of the US adult population and having 160 million US adults fully vaccinated by July 4, according to senior administration officials. To meet
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POLICE, CRASH, DRAG, RACE
Washington Times
Monitor's report finds Albuquerque Police Department lacking
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - A federal monitor’s latest report says the Albuquerque Police Department is making some progress on use of force but falling short in other ways. In turn, the police chief and the police officers’ union are critical of the report by
CNN
What it's like to be a black police officer, navigating two turbulent worlds
(CNN) Sacramento Police Chief Daniel Hahn knows he plays a key role in changing the culture of policing and how communities perceive officers. It's a tough position to be in for a Black man in 2021. He's has endured being called an "Uncle Tom" and "a sellout." In
Breitbart
U. of Florida Students: LeBron James ‘Hypocritical’ for Using Police Escorts
Students at the University of Florida say NBA star LeBron James is “hypocritical” for using police escorts after publicly spreading anti-police rhetoric. Campus Reform correspondent Leana Dippie asked students if they agreed with James’ anti-police rhetoric.
ABC
1 Washington, DC cop fired, 3 under investigation in squad car drag-race crash
'Obviously, those types of things are unacceptable,' the police chief said. A police officer has been fired and three others could face charges and termination after they were allegedly caught on body-camera footage drag racing and crashing two squad cars
Conservative Daily News
‘Oh Sh*t’: Body Camera Footage Shows Crash In DC Police Drag Race
Body camera footage recorded as two Metropolitan Police Department cruisers collided in Washington, D.C. was released Monday. Four Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers were minorly injured when two police cruisers participating in a drag race collided
Fox News
Washington DC police release footage of alleged drag race crash involving two police cruisers
Authorities in Washington D.C., released body camera footage Monday from an officer that shows him and another cop involved in an alleged drag race that ended when they collided with another police cruiser. On April 22, two cruisers with two officers inside
New York Post
Chicago shootings and murders outpacing 2020, police say
Nearly a thousand people have been struck by bullets so far this year in Chicago, with murders and shootings so far outpacing 2020, while police also report a considerable drop in carjackings reported in the Windy City, officials recently announced. There
Washington Times
Memphis council approves city's first female police chief
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - City councilors in Memphis, Tennessee, have approved the hiring of C.J. Davis, the first woman to lead the city’s police department. The City Council voted Tuesday to appoint Davis as chief of the Memphis Police Department. Davis replaces
Washington Times
D.C. Council unanimously confirms Contee III as police chief
The D.C. Council unanimously confirmed Robert J. Contee III as the city’s police chief on Tuesday. Mr. Contee, 48, is a 32-year veteran of the Metropolitan Police Department and he has been serving as the acting police chief since January. Mayor Muriel Bowser
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GIULIANI, RUDY, TRUMP, RAID
Huffington Post
Seth Meyers Goes All In With Savage 10-Minute Roast Of Rudy Giuliani
“Late Night” host Seth Meyers didn’t hold back on Monday, dedicating an entire 10-minute segment to roasting former New York City mayor and Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani. Giuliani has been on the defense ever since an FBI raid on his home and office last week
Fox News
Hannity slams DOJ for possible 'political motives' in predawn raid of Giuliani's home, office
FOX News host Sean Hannity ripped the Department of Justice for its raid on former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani's home and office over an alleged Foreign Agents Registration Act violation on Monday's "Hannity", claiming the investigation into Trump's former
LA Times
Op-Ed: Rudy Giuliani’s outrage is the refuge of a scoundrel
It was entirely predictable that Rudy Giuliani would react to the FBI search of his office and apartment last week by claiming that a “corrupt double standard” subjects supporters of former President Trump to “false charges and procedures.” The publicity-savvy
New York Post
Giuliani blasts ‘fake news’ stories about alleged Russia connections
Rudy Giuliani blasted three media outlets that were forced to retract parts of stories they published about him last week following a FBI raid on his Manhattan apartment. “They’ve been trying to make me a Russian agent for about three years, which is totally
Huffington Post
George Conway: I Think Rudy Giuliani Is In 'Deep S**t'
Republican gadfly George Conway offered a frank assessment of what may be coming for Rudy Giuliani, the former personal attorney to ex-President Donald Trump whose business dealings are now being probed by the FBI. “I think he’s in deep shit,” said Conway,
Newsmax
Andrew Giuliani to Newsmax TV: Raid on Father 'Goes Right to the Top'
The FBI raid on former President Donald Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani goes "right to the top of the White House," featuring a president going after the lawyer of his "political adversary," according to Andrew Giuliani on Newsmax TV. "When Joe Biden says, 'I
Breitbart
Giuliani: ‘Covert Warrant’ on iCloud Initiated the Same Day I Started Representing Trump
Monday on FNC’s “Hannity,” former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, formerly Donald Trump’s legal counsel and under investigation by the Department of Justice for an alleged violation of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), questioned the timeline of
Fox News
Rudy Giuliani says FBI investigation driven to target Donald Trump
Former NYC mayor Rudy Giuliani has been under investigation by the FBI for allegedly violating the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) but the feds have really always been after former President Donald Trump, Giuliani revealed Monday on "Hannity." Giuliani,
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IMMUNITY, HERD, REACH, BIDEN
Fox News
‘Herd immunity’ looking unlikely in US, report says
There is a growing belief among scientists that the U.S. will not achieve ‘herd immunity’ when it comes to the coronavirus and there will be new flare-ups for the foreseeable future, but becoming less of a threat to the public. CUOMO WARNS UNVACCINATED PEOPLE
CNN
Life may feel more normal even before herd immunity is reached
(CNN) Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, experts have said how crucial it is to reach some level of herd immunity. But now some say full herd immunity may not be necessary for life to look more normal. Herd immunity, or as some experts now call it,
OANN
Biden evades herd immunity question, tries to steal credit for vaccines
OAN Newsroom UPDATED 2:05 PM PT – Tuesday, May 4, 2021 Joe Biden has flouted questions about herd immunity to the coronavirus, which when achieved, would render COVID restrictions redundant. While speaking to reporters on Monday, Biden failed to say when
CNN
The US may never reach herd immunity. It may not need to
A version of this story appeared in CNN's What Matters newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here (CNN) Covid cases are down. Deaths are down. States are opening up. Governors are getting creative to encourage younger Americans to get the shot
Conservative Daily News
New York Times Says ‘Herd Immunity is Unlikely’ in Latest Propaganda Piece
As the mainstream media continues to distribute its propaganda pieces on behalf of the Democratic Party, The New York Times ran a piece that is sure to delight the Biden regime in the White House. The article on Monday was titled “Reaching ‘Herd Immunity’ Is
Breitbart
Report: ‘Experts’ Doubt the U.S. Will Ever Reach ‘Herd Immunity’
“Experts” are now doubting the United States will ever be able to reach herd immunity in regards to the Chinese coronavirus, according to a report from the New York Times, which concluded the virus is “here to stay.” The New York Times, in a Monday report,
Breitbart
Joe Biden Unclear About American Herd Immunity from Coronavirus
President Joe Biden was unable to say Monday whether America could achieve herd immunity from the coronavirus, but urged everyone to get the vaccine anyway. “I think by the end of the summer, we’ll be in a very different position than we are now,” Biden replied
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SEVERE, WEATHER, TORNADOES, NEW
USA Today
'I saw trees flying': More than 100M people from New Mexico to Delaware at risk of severe weather; at least 2 dead in Georgia
Severe weather — including a tornado in the Atlanta area — continued to roar across the storm-battered South late Monday, a day after multiple twisters were reported in Mississippi. In all, more than 100 million people from New Mexico to Delaware were at risk
Washington Times
Storms spawn twisters in Mississippi, kill 2 in Georgia
YAZOO CITY, Miss. (AP) - Much of the South is again at risk of severe weather Tuesday, forecasters say, after tornadoes struck parts of the region Sunday night and Monday, causing heavy damage in some parts of Mississippi. Large parts of Louisiana, Mississippi,
New York Times
Severe Weather Expected in South for Third Straight Day
Forecasters expect severe weather, including flash flooding and the possibility of tornadoes, to continue threatening much of the southern United States on Tuesday, after two days of storms caused widespread damage and killed at least two people. The National
CNN
After being pummeled, Southeast US faces the threat of more storms and tornadoes
(CNN) After a calm night, Tuesday is expected to bring severe weather to the Southeast US, which has already been pummeled by deadly tornadoes. A storm system moved out of Oklahoma and Texas -- where more than 36,000 people were without power early Tuesday
USA Today
Hail, wind and tornadoes: South at risk for severe weather again after tornadoes cause heavy damage, 2 deaths
Another day of severe storms was forecast across much of the South on Tuesday, continuing a rough stretch of weather that saw damaging tornadoes hit parts of the region both Sunday and Monday. The storms killed at least two people in Georgia. The threat zone
USA Today
'I saw trees flying': More than 100M people from New Mexico to Delaware at risk of severe weather, including tornadoes; 1 dead
Severe weather — including a possible tornado in the Atlanta area — continued to roar across the storm-battered South on Monday, a day after multiple twisters were reported in Mississippi. In all, more than 100 million people from New Mexico to Delaware were
USA Today
'My first new house in 40 years and it’s gone': Severe thunderstorms, tornadoes cause heavy damage across South; at least 3 dead
Another day of severe storms was forecast across much of the South on Tuesday, continuing a rough stretch of weather that saw damaging tornadoes hit parts of the region both Sunday and Monday. The storms killed two people in Georgia and one person in Tennessee. The
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NETANYAHU, FORM, GOVERNMENT, DEADLINE
Newsmax
Netanyahu's Mandate to Form Government Set to Expire
A deadline for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to form a new government was set to expire at midnight in Israel with no sign on Tuesday that the country's longest-serving leader could break more than two years of political deadlock. There was also no guarantee
CNN
Deadline looms for Netanyahu to build new government in Israel
Jerusalem (CNN) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has one more day to convince potential partners to join him in a new government, or risk seeing the country's President hand the opportunity to a rival. One of the key figures Netanyahu needs to get
Washington Times
Israel's Netanyahu faces midnight deadline to form a coalition
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced a midnight deadline on Tuesday to put together a new coalition government — or look at the possibility of leading his Likud party into the opposition for the first time in 12 years. Netanyahu
New York Times
Netanyahu Fails to Form New Israeli Government, Prolonging Deadlock
JERUSALEM — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel failed to form a new government by the midnight Tuesday deadline, putting his political future in jeopardy as he stands trial on corruption charges and prolonging a political deadlock that has only worsened
Washington Times
Israel's Netanyahu faces midnight deadline to form coalition
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced a midnight deadline on Tuesday to put together a new coalition government - or be looking at the possibility of leading his Likud party into the opposition for the first time in 12 years. Netanyahu
CNN
Netanyahu misses deadline to build a new government. Here's what comes next
(CNN) Benjamin Netanyahu's hold on the Premiership of Israel looks a little less secure after a deadline to build a new government passed at midnight (5pET). Seconds before the deadline passed, a statement from the Prime Minister's Likud party announced he
Newsmax
Netanyahu Loses Mandate to Form Israel Govt, Opening Door for Rivals
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's mandate to form a government following an inconclusive election expired on Wednesday, giving his rivals a chance to take power and end the divisive premier's record tenure. Netanyahu, on trial over corruption charges
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HARRIS, CRISIS, MIGRANT, CLIMATE
National Review
Harris Claims ‘Lack of Climate Resilience’ among ‘Root Causes’ of Migration to U.S.
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the virtual Washington Conference on the Americas in Washington, May 4, 2021. (Kevin Lamarque/Reuters) Vice President Kamala Harris described a “lack of climate resilience” as one of the “root causes” of migration from
Breitbart
Kamala Harris: Latin America Needs ‘Climate Adaption’ to End Border Crisis
Vice President Kamala Harris promised Central American countries to work with them to battle climate change in a speech on Tuesday, in the hopes of slowing the migrant crisis. The vice president spoke about climate change as a “root cause” of the migrant crisis,
New York Post
Kamala Harris acknowledges ‘alarming’ migrant influx, still won’t call it a crisis
Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday said the “alarming” influx of migrants along the US-Mexico border cannot be solved without cleaning up corruption in Central America. Harris, who was tapped five weeks ago to lead US efforts to stem the surge in illegal
Fox News
Harris claims lack of 'climate adaptation and climate resilience' part of root causes of migrant crisis
Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday claimed that a lack of "climate adaptation and climate resilience" in Northern Triangle countries was one of the root causes of the migration crisis at the southern U.S. border -- along with a list of other issues including
Breitbart
Kamala Harris Logs 41 Days Without a Border Crisis Press Conference
Vice President Kamala Harris has gone 41 days without a press conference addressing the southern border crisis since accepting command of the issue from President Joe Biden. “I can think of nobody who is better qualified to do this,” Biden said of Harris’
Fox News
Harris says she takes migrant crisis role 'very seriously' ahead of Guatemala visit next month
Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday said she takes her role in tackling the migrant crisis "very seriously" ahead of her first trip to the Northern Triangle next month, as she sketched out her vision of how the U.S. would help tackle the "root causes" of
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FLORIDA, HOMECOMING, YEAR, ELECTION
USA Today
Florida student accused of rigging homecoming queen vote faces up to 16 year sentence
PENSACOLA, Fla. – A Florida high school student accused of rigging her school's election will be charged as an adult. Emily Grover and her mother Laura Carroll, assistant principal at Bellview Elementary School, were arrested in March after authorities said
Red State
Florida School Principal to Mom of Six-Year-Old Student: 'Your Choice -- $50 or I Beat Your Child'
The policy is probably outlined somewhere in the “Welcome To The Hendry County School District” PowerPoint orientation program for parents new to the district. Here is the promotional video that you can find online: This is just a truly horrifying story. A
Huffington Post
Florida Teen Accused Of Rigging Homecoming Election To Be Tried As Adult
PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — A Florida teen accused of rigging a homecoming queen election with her mother is being charged as an adult, prosecutors said. Emily Rose Grover was still 17 when she was arrested in March. She turned 18 in April, and the State Attorney’s
Fox News
Florida teen accused of rigging homecoming election with mom to be charged as an adult
A Florida teen, who along with her mother is accused of rigging a homecoming queen election in her favor, is being charged as an adult, Fox News has confirmed. Emily Rose Grover was still 17 when she was arrested in March and turned 18 last month. A spokesman
USA Today
Florida principal seen paddling 6-year-old girl is under investigation, school says
A Florida principal is under investigation after a video went viral of her using a paddle to discipline a 6-year-old child in front of their mother. Central Elementary School Principal Melissa Carter spanks the child multiple times with assistance from another
Washington Times
Florida Teen charged as adult in rigged homecoming election
PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) - A Florida teen accused of rigging a homecoming queen election with her mother is being charged as an adult, prosecutors said. Emily Rose Grover was still 17 when she was arrested in March. She turned 18 in April, and the State Attorney’s
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STATE, BOOST, PEOPLE, GIFTCARDS
Town Hall
Why Did Biden Census Bureau Add 2.5 Million More Residents to Blue-State Population Count?
The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com. There is something very fishy about the new 2020 Census Bureau data determining which states picked up seats and which states lost seats. Most all
NPR
Tech Sees Bigger Opportunity In Utah — If The State Works On Its Image
Tech Sees Bigger Opportunity In Utah — If The State Works On Its Image Enlarge this image toggle caption George Frey/Bloomberg via Getty Images George Frey/Bloomberg via Getty Images On any given day, half a dozen cranes tower over Utah's "Silicon Slopes"
Breitbart
Officials Seek to Offer Incentives to Get People Vaccinated in Texas: Bobbleheads, Giftcards
Officials in Texas, at both the state and local level, are devising ways to encourage more Texans to get vaccinated, attempting to sweeten the pot with free giftcards, bobbleheads, and other items, as half the state remains unvaccinated. Vaccination efforts
Washington Times
West Virginia state parks to host vaccine clinics
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - West Virginia will have free vaccination clinics at state parks and forests through Memorial Day. Currently, clinics are open at 10 sites, and that will expand to all parks and forests on Memorial Day weekend. Vaccines are available
Washington Times
California urges people to vacation in state, boost tourism
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - California tourism leaders are urging residents to spend their pent-up travel dollars exploring their home state, as coronavirus case numbers stay low and the industry reels from a 55% decline in revenue. The state of nearly 40 million
Washington Times
Washington state law to boost hospital transparency
YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) - State hospitals in Washington state must now report additional financial and patient demographic information to the state under a new law intended to increase transparency. Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill into law on Monday that
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10, HOUSE, TARGETS, NRCC
Fox News
House GOP reelection committee expanding list of Democratic targets
The campaign arm for House Republicans is adding 10 Democratic lawmakers to its list of 47 seats held by what it considers to be vulnerable Democrats in the chamber that it sees as potential pickup opportunities for the GOP in the 2022 midterm elections. National
Newsmax
NRCC Targets 10 Additional House Dems for 2022
The National Republican Congressional Committee is targeting 10 additional Democrats in the House for 2022 as the GOP looks to regain control of the chamber. Roll Call noted all 10 of the incumbent Democrats are in states set to lose a House seat as result
Washington Times
NRCC targets 10 Dems following census reapportionment in Calif., Ill., Mich., Pa. and N.Y.
The National Republican Congressional Committee has set its sights on defeating 10 Democrats in the 2022 midterm elections from states that are losing U.S. House seats following the reapportionment directed by the Census Bureau. The Census Bureau said last
New York Post
House Republicans add 10 new districts to target list
The House GOP’s campaign arm added 10 new districts to the target list they see as viable pick-ups on Tuesday. The additions to the list come shortly after census information was released that determined some blue states would lose congressional districts. “Republicans
Breitbart
NRCC Expands Vulnerable Democrats Target List by 10 Additional Seats
The Republican campaign arm, the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), expanded their list of offensive seats by ten seats, adding more vulnerable Democrats they hope to pick off in the midterm election. The NRCC looks to pick off an additional
Breitbart
NRCC Chair Tom Emmer Targets 10 More Districts to Take Back House
Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN) said Tuesday that the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) will expand their list of target Democrat-controlled districts in their mission to take back the House majority. The NRCC released its increased list of districts
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CDC, SCHOOL, REOPENING, TEACHERS
National Review
Psaki Pushes Back on Claim that Teachers Union Dictated CDC Reopening Guidance: ‘That’s False’
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki holds the daily press briefing at the White House, March 30, 2021. (Jonathan Ernst/Reuters) White House press secretary Jen Psaki rejected claims that a powerful teachers union influenced the Centers for Disease Control
Fox News
White House calls CDC outreach to teachers union on school guidelines ‘longstanding best practice'
White House press secretary Jen Psaki defended a teachers' union's role in developing guidelines circulated by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) during a briefing on Tuesday. Psaki said it was standard procedure for the CDC to consult outside groups when
Conservative Daily News
Impending Zoom: New Exposé Shows Teachers Union Influenced CDC School Reopening Guidelines
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was preparing to release school reopening guidelines in February suggesting that in-person learning would be acceptable even if a community had high coronavirus case rates. After a meeting with the American
Red State
WATCH: Biden's Education Secretary Pathetically Shilling for Teachers Unions Against Reopening Schools
There are few things that can stand between a “good” Democrat and a labor union. And as has been abundantly clear for most of the last year, no labor union in America wields more power and enjoys more control over the Democrat Party than the teachers’ unions. When
Breitbart
Cotton: ‘The CDC Is a Thoroughly Politicized Agency’ and Their School Reopening Advice Should Be Disregarded
On Monday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “Faulkner Focus,” Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) called for people to disregard the advice of the “thoroughly politicized” CDC on reopening schools. Cotton said, “The CDC is a thoroughly politicized agency. Most Americans
Fox News
California teacher slams 'corrupt' unions for allegedly 'colluding' with CDC on school reopenings
Rebecca Friedrichs, a 28-year California public school teacher, blasted "corrupt" teachers unions for allegedly colluding with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, arguing on "America’s Newsroom" on Tuesday that it's "really predictable" that "the
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CIA, RECRUITMENT, WOKE, VIDEO
Huffington Post
Ted Cruz Is Mocked For Jason Bourne Reference To CIA Recruiting Video
A CIA recruitment video promoting diversity prompted Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) to reference fictional agent Jason Bourne in his criticism of the clip. So, Twitter users spied an opportunity to pile onto the controversial lawmaker. The video, focusing on a Latina
Fox News
Former CIA officer slams agency's 'woke' recruitment video: 'Nightmare situation'
Former CIA officer Bryan Dean Wright told "Fox & Friends" on Tuesday that the agency pushed "woke propaganda" in a new recruitment ad, instead of focusing on the United States and the agency's mission to protect the country. Wright argued that the country's
OANN
New CIA recruitment ad criticized for ‘overdose’ of woke ideas
OAN Newsroom UPDATED 11:49 AM PT – Tuesday, May 4, 2021 A new CIA recruitment video is getting slammed for its over-the-top pandering to the left and is being criticized by people who say it’s “woke propaganda” gone too far. The promotional video was posted
Fox News
Republicans torch new CIA recruitment ad as an 'embarrassment'
Republican lawmakers torched the CIA’s new recruitment ad on Tuesday, with one calling the video message posted by the nation’s highest intelligence agency "embarrassment." A number of Republican lawmakers did not hold back when taking aim at the CIA for their
Fox News
Social Media explodes over 'woke' CIA recruitment video: 'Truly embarrassing for our entire country'
A new CIA recruitment video sparked a fierce online reaction Monday for being what critics labeled "full of woke propaganda." The 2-minute video features a 36-year-old Latina CIA agent who described herself as "intersectional," "cisgender," and "millennial." The
Fox News
Joe Concha: It appears that 'wokeness is everywhere,' including the CIA
This article is adapted from Joe Concha's video commentary. Hi everybody, I’m Joe Concha. So, have you seen the new CIA recruitment video? Hopefully, our enemies haven’t. "I am a woman of color. I am a mom. I am a cisgender millennial who's been diagnosed
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ROCKET, CHINESE, UNCONTROLLED, MAKE
New York Post
Chinese rocket falling back to Earth in uncertain path: ‘It’s potentially not good’
A massive Chinese rocket is expected to make an uncontrolled re-entry to Earth this week — and experts have no clue yet where its remnants will land. The roughly 100-foot-tall core of the Long March 5B rocket launched the 22.5-ton “Heavenly Harmony” unmanned
CNN
Pentagon tracking out-of-control Chinese rocket that could reenter Earth's atmosphere
Washington (CNN) The Pentagon has said it is tracking a large Chinese rocket that is out of control and set to reenter Earth's atmosphere this weekend, raising concerns about where its debris may make impact. The Chinese Long March 5B rocket is expected to
Fox News
Chinese rocket debris to make an uncontrolled reentry: What happened the last time
The almost 100-foot core of China's Long March 5B rocket is likely to make an uncontrolled reentry at an unknown point in the coming days. The spacecraft launched Thursday into low Earth orbit from Hainan's Wenchang Center, ferrying the Tianhe module for the
Breitbart
Chinese Rocket to Make Uncontrolled Re-Entry, ‘Could Land on Inhabited Area’
China used an immense Long March-5B rocket last week to boost the living quarters module of its planned space station into orbit. The 21-ton body of the rocket is now whipping around the Earth in an uncontrolled orbit and could fall to Earth within the next
Fox News
Chinese rocket to make uncontrolled reentry; unclear where debris will hit: report
The massive core of a Chinese rocket used last week in the launch of the first leg of its space station ambitions is whipping around Earth in a low orbit, and where it lands is anybody's guess. SpaceNews reported that the core of the Long March 5B, which is
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TIM, SCOTT, RESIGNS, OREO
New York Post
White Texas Dem official who called GOP Sen. Tim Scott ‘oreo’ resigns
The head of the Democratic Party in a Texas county resigned Tuesday, days after he described Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) as an “oreo,” leading to an outcry among Republicans. Now-former Lamar County Democratic Party chairman Gary O’Connor, who is white, told the
Red State
TX Democrat Party Leader Resigns After Using Racial Slur Against Senator Tim Scott
A Texas Democrat official was “compelled” to offer his resignation from his post on Tuesday after he referred to Senator Tim Scott (R-South Carolina) as a racial slur following Scott’s rebuttal to the President’s recent congressional address. Lamar County
Fox News
Texas Democratic official resigns after calling Tim Scott an 'oreo'
The Texas Democratic official who called Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., an "oreo" on Twitter last week has resigned from his position following a backlash. Lamar County Democratic Party chair Gary O’Connor announced his resignation Tuesday in a statement, days after
National Review
Gary O'Connor Resigns after Calling Tim Scott Oreo
Sen. Tim Scott (R., S.C.) speaks during a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., May 7, 2020. (Andrew Harnik/Reuters) The Texas Democratic leader who called Senator Tim Scott an “oreo” has resigned in response to mounting pressure from state officials
Washington Times
Report: Texas Democrat who called Tim Scott 'oreo' resigns
The Texas Democrat who called Republican Sen. Tim Scott an “oreo” has reportedly apologized and resigned from his position as head of the Lamar County Democratic Party. Gary O’Connor offered his resignation Tuesday after a slew of Texas Republicans, including
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BIDEN, MCCONNELL, PLAN, INFRASTRUCTURE
OANN
Senate Minority Leader McConnell: No Republicans will support Biden infrastructure plan
OAN Newsroom UPDATED 7:30 AM PT – Tuesday, May 4, 2021 Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said he does not expect any Republican to support Joe Biden’s sweeping infrastructure package. During a press conference in Kentucky on Monday, he indicated
CNBC
Biden and McConnell toughen their positions on tax hikes
"I don't think there'll be any Republican support, none, zero for the $4.1 trillion grab bag, which has infrastructure in it, but a whole lot of other stuff," said McConnell. McConnell's insistence on protecting the 2017 tax cuts effectively pours cold water
Fox News
Biden plan to subsidize child care could have unintended consequences, including price increases, experts say
The subsidies for child care in President Biden's American Families Plan could have some unintended consequences for both families and child care businesses, including price increases, experts tell Fox News. The American Families Plan is the third installment
New York Post
McConnell: no GOP senator will back Biden’s $4 trillion infrastructure plan
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) told reporters in his home state Monday that he does not expect any of his fellow Republicans to support what he called a $4.1 trillion “grab bag” of tax increases and spending proposed by President Biden. “If
Red State
Biden Makes One Whopper of a Mistake Which Americans Would Absolutely Love to Be True
Joe Biden and his wife visited Tidewater Community College in Virginia today to pitch his $1.8 trillion American Families Plan. That’s on top of his $2 trillion American Jobs plan which is supposed to be about infrastructure, but has a ton of other Democratic
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HAMMER, ASIAN, WOMAN, SUSPECT
ABC
Suspect caught on video attacking Asian woman with hammer in New York City
"She saw us and said 'Take off your f------ mask,'" the victim said. New York City police are searching for the suspect who was caught on video attacking an Asian woman with a hammer on a Manhattan street. The 31-year-old victim was walking with another woman
Breitbart
VIDEO: Suspect Allegedly Attacks Two Asian Women in NYC with Hammer
Two Asian women were attacked on the New York City streets on Sunday, prompting the police to investigate the alleged incident as a hate crime. A video of the attack released by the New York Police Department (NYPD) on Tuesday showed a woman approaching the
Huffington Post
NYPD Is Hunting An Attacker Who Hit An Asian Woman With A Hammer For Wearing A Mask
The Hate Crimes Task Force of the New York Police Department has asked for the public’s help in locating an individual who viciously struck an Asian woman in the head with a hammer after the attacker demanded that she and her friend remove their face masks. Investigators
Fox News
Asian woman attacked with hammer in NYC's Times Square
An Asian woman was ordered to take off her mask — and then hit in the head with a hammer — by a female stranger in Times Square on Sunday, one of two suspected hate crimes in Manhattan over the weekend. The attack unfolded around 8:40 p.m. when the black suspect
OANN
NYPD searching for suspect who attack Asian woman with a hammer
OAN Newsroom UPDATED 8:48 AM PT – Tuesday, May 4, 2021 A manhunt is underway in New York City for the suspect who attacked an Asian woman with a hammer. The New York Police Department (NYPD) is looking for the woman seen in this surveillance footage Sunday
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BIDEN, COUNTRY, POLL, DIVIDED
Breitbart
Poll: Majority Not Confident in Biden's Ability to Respond to Terrorist Threats
A majority of Americans are not confident in President Joe Biden’s ability to respond to terrorist threats, a Rasmussen Reports survey released Monday revealed. The survey, taken April 29 and May 2 among 1,000 likely voters, asked respondents, “How confident
Newsmax
Poll: Majority Question Biden's Ability to Manage Terror Threats
A new poll by Rasmussen this week draws two conclusions about President Joe Biden and terrorism: Most voters view domestic terrorism as a greater danger to America than foreign threats, the poll finds. And most don’t have much much confidence that Biden can
Town Hall
Biden vs. Biden on 'Is America a Racist Country?'
The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com. "Hear me clearly: America is not a racist country." So declared Sen. Tim Scott, a Black Republican, in his televised rebuttal to Joe Biden's address
Breitbart
Joe Biden: ‘Masks Have Needlessly Divided this Country’
President Joe Biden lamented Tuesday that wearing a mask to stop the spread of the coronavirus had become divisive in the United States. “Masks have needlessly divided this country,” Biden said. “Masking, as directed, is a patriotic duty, but so is treating
Breitbart
Poll: More Americans Believe Country Is More Divided Under Biden
A greater amount of Americans believe the country has become more divided since President Joe Biden took office than see the country as more united. Twenty-eight percent of Americans believe the country is “more divided” under Biden compared to 23 percent
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COVID, STATES, REALLOCATE, 19
USA Today
US to reallocate doses to states in need amid drop in vaccinations; Biden aims for 70% of vaccinated adults by July 4: Live COVID-19 updates
The Biden administration will begin allocating vaccine doses away from states with lower demand to those where demand remains high, an administration official said Tuesday. The rush for vaccination has ebbed across much of the nation, with some states turning
Washington Times
Biden to let other states tap into unordered COVID-19 vaccines
The Biden administration will start to offer unordered COVID-19 vaccines to states that want them, a major attempt to address regional mismatches in demand. States can still decide how much of their population-based allocation to order each week, and won’t
CNN
White House tells governors they will redistribute unordered vaccine doses
(CNN) President Joe Biden's coronavirus advisers told governors during a call Tuesday that they plan to redistribute vaccine doses should states not order all the vaccines allocated to them each week, a senior administration official told CNN. States will
New York Post
Biden admin will reallocate COVID vaccines to states with more interest
Use it or lose it. The Biden administration will begin reallocating COVID-19 vaccine doses from states with lower demand to those with greater interest — as part of a new push to get at least 70 percent of Americans inoculated by July 4. The shift comes as
USA Today
US to reallocate vaccine to states in need amid sharp drop in vaccinations: Live COVID-19 updates
The Biden administration will begin allocating vaccine doses away from states with lower demand to those where demand remains high, an administration official said Tuesday. The rush for vaccination as ebbed across much of the nation, with some states turning
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UNEMPLOYMENT, BENEFITS, MONTANA, SHORTAGE
Washington Examiner
Legislative auditor: Louisiana may have paid $6.2M in unemployment benefits to prisoners
The Louisiana Workforce Commission may have paid $6.2 million in unemployment benefits to incarcerated people who were not eligible, according to the Louisiana legislative auditor. The LWC blamed the problem on inaccurate information obtained through a vendor
Huffington Post
Citing Worker Shortage, Montana To Stop Federal Unemployment Benefits
Montana will cut off federal unemployment benefits nearly three months early and offer “Return to Work Bonuses” as a favor to employers, Gov. Greg Gianforte (R) announced Tuesday. Gianforte said he hears “from too many employers throughout our state who can’t
Washington Times
Jobless benefits undercut businesses as Democrats' 'automatic stabilizers' keep people at home
President Biden’s push to extend supercharged unemployment benefits based on the jobless rate or other economic indicators is frustrating small business owners who are struggling to lure employees back to the workforce. In Mr. Biden $1.8 trillion “American
Fox News
Gianforte pulls Montana out of COVID federal unemployment programs, touts 'return to work' bonuses
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte ended his state's participation in federal COVID-19 unemployment programs and announced the start of a new state program to give people "Return to Work" bonuses. Gianforte announced the move to pull his state out of federal pandemic-related
Washington Times
Montana ending extra unemployment pay due to worker shortage
HELENA, Mont. (AP) - Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte announced Tuesday the state will end its participation next month in the federal unemployment program, as the state struggles with a worker shortage. Beginning June 27, unemployed workers in the state will no
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CHINA, DIPLOMAT, PHILIPPINE, TOP
Breitbart
China Scolds Philippines to ‘Mind Basic Manners’ After Diplomat’s ‘Get the F*ck Out’ Tirade
The Chinese Foreign Ministry interrupted its five-day “May Day” holiday on Tuesday to condemn Philippines Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin for telling China to “get the fuck out” of Philippine territories in the South China Sea during a weekend Twitter
Washington Times
Top US diplomat to join China UN event on global cooperation
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will participate in a high-level U.N. Security Council meeting Friday chaired by China’s foreign minister on strengthening global cooperation and the key role of the United Nations in harnessing international
Washington Times
Philippine diplomat apologizes for profanity toward China
MANILA, Philippines (AP) - The Philippines‘ foreign secretary apologized Tuesday after tweeting an obscene phrase demanding China get out of Philippine-claimed territory in the South China Sea in an outburst that annoyed the Philippine president. Foreign Secretary
Breitbart
Philippine Top Diplomat to ‘Ugly Oaf’ China: ‘Get the F**k Out’
Philippine Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin, Jr., the nation’s most powerful diplomat, told Beijing to “get the fuck out” of Manila’s sovereign territory within the South China Sea on Sunday. “China, my friend, how politely can I put it? Let me see… O… GET
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RAPE, IDAHO, INTERN, REPORTS
ABC
Idaho intern reported rape, faced 'overwhelming' harassment
From nearly the moment a 19-year-old intern’s report that she was raped by an Idaho lawmaker became public, she faced harassment from right-wing groups and even other lawmakers BOISE, Idaho -- The harassment began soon after a report by a 19-year-old intern,
New York Post
Idaho intern reports rape, says lawmakers ‘destroyed me’
BOISE, Idaho — The harassment began soon after a report by a 19-year-old intern, who alleged an Idaho lawmaker raped her, became public. One state representative sought a copy of the police report and made inquiries into how the young woman herself could be
Huffington Post
Idaho State Lawmaker Sics Supporters On Intern Who Accused Him Of Rape
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The harassment began soon after a report by a 19-year-old intern, who alleged an Idaho lawmaker raped her, became public. One state representative sought a copy of the police report and made inquiries into how the young woman herself could
Washington Times
Idaho legislative intern reports rape, is ID’d by lawmaker
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - The harassment began soon after a report by a 19-year-old intern, who alleged an Idaho lawmaker raped her, became public. One state representative sought a copy of the police report and made inquiries into how the young woman herself could
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TAX, BIDEN, INCOME, CAPITAL
Breitbart
Carney: Biden Pushes Grim Reaper Tax Hike with Dark Car Crash Fatality Fable
President Biden told a grim fable to push his proposed end to a longstanding tax exemption for appreciated investments passed on to heirs. Under current law, when someone inherits an asset—like stock, a business, or real estate—that increased in value during
American Enterprise Institute
Survey confirms that many Americans misunderstand income tax brackets
Blog Post By Jason L. Saving and Alan D. Viard The federal individual income tax has always featured a progressive rate schedule, with higher brackets for higher-income taxpayers. Although brackets work in a straightforward manner, a recent survey confirms
Fox News
Tax Foundation president warns Biden’s tax bill would do 'serious' economic harm, lead to 'less investment'
Tax Foundation president Scott Hodge told "Your World" Tuesday the tax increases President Biden is proposing would lead to a "smaller economy that is less competitive globally" because he's trying to pay for his infrastructure and spending programs with the
Washington Times
Amid legal challenge, capital gains tax signed into law
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - A new capital gains tax on high profit stocks, bonds and other assets was signed into law Tuesday by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee. A legal challenge against the tax has already started, with one lawsuit filed last week and another expected. The
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OVERRIDE, VETO, KANSAS, GOVERNOR
Breitbart
Kansas Lawmakers Override Gov. Veto, Lower Concealed Carry Age to 18
Kansas lawmakers overrode Gov. Laura Kelly’s (R) veto Monday, thereby lowering the age for concealed carry from 21 to 18 years of age. The Wichita Eagle reports that the House conferred for “less than five minutes” before overriding the veto. The Lawrence
National Review
Transgender & Sports: Kansas Republicans Fail to Override Governor's Veto of Trans Sports Bill
Kansas State Capitol in Topeka. (fotoguy22/Getty Images) Senate Republicans in Kansas failed Monday to override Democratic governor Laura Kelly’s veto of a proposed ban on transgender individuals in girls’ and women’s athletics. The state senate voted 26–14
Washington Times
Senate fails again to override governor’s veto on powers
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - The Republican-dominated Senate on Tuesday for the second time failed to override GOP Gov. Brad Little’s veto of a measure seeking to curb a governor’s power to respond to emergencies like the coronavirus pandemic. The Senate voted 21-12,
Breitbart
Kansas Senate Fails to Override Governor’s Veto of Trans Sports Ban
The Republican-led Kansas State Senate was unable to override Democrat Governor Laura Kelly’s veto of a bill that would limit transgender athletes to sports that correspond only to their birth gender. The bill would have banned athletes born as males from
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JENNER, CAITLYN, AD, COMPASSIONATE
LA Times
Caitlyn Jenner positions herself as a ‘compassionate disrupter’ in first recall ad
Caitlyn Jenner has released the first ad in her campaign to unseat Gov. Gavin Newsom, a gauzy, nearly three-minute production that positions her as a “compassionate disrupter” out to unseat the “elitists” who have stolen California’s former glory. It’s an
Newsmax
Caitlyn Jenner Rails Against 'Career Politicians' in 1st Campaign Video
Caitlyn Jenner, the former Olympic champion and reality TV star, released her first video in her run for governor of California on Tuesday, in which she condemns "career politicians and their policies" as having "destroyed" the American Dream. "The American
ABC
Caitlyn Jenner brands herself a 'compassionate disrupter' in 1st ad seeking to recall Gov. Newsom
Caitlyn Jenner, the former Olympic decathlete and reality TV personality now running for California governor, has branded herself as a "compassionate disrupter" fighting against "elitist" career politicians in a new campaign launch video released Tuesday. "The
Breitbart
Caitlyn Jenner's First Ad: California Needs a 'Compassionate Disrupter'
Republican candidate for California governor Caitlyn Jenner released a first campaign ad Tuesday which depicts Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) as an elitist, career politician. “I came here with a dream 48 years ago to be the greatest athlete in the world. Now I enter
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LEADER, MUMMIFIED, COLORADO, FOUND
ABC
Spiritual leader's mummified remains found in Colorado home
Authorities have arrested seven people after the mummified body of the leader of the spiritual group “Love Has Won” was found wrapped in a sleeping bag and decorated with Christmas lights in a southern Colorado home DENVER -- Authorities have arrested several
Washington Times
Spiritual leader's mummified remains found in Colorado home
DENVER (AP) - Authorities have arrested several people after the mummified body of the leader of the spiritual group “Love Has Won” was found wrapped in a sleeping bag and decorated with Christmas lights in a southern Colorado home. Amy Carlson, 45, who was
Huffington Post
7 Arrested After Mummified Cult Leader's Remains Found In Rural Colorado Home
DENVER ― Seven members of a cult-like group known as Love Has Won have been arrested on charges of abusing a corpse and child abuse after mummified remains believed to be their leader’s were found in a home in rural southern Colorado. Saguache County sheriff’s
New York Post
Mummified corpse of cult leader found wrapped in Christmas lights in Colorado
The mummified corpse of the leader of the “Love Has Won” cult was found enshrined with Christmas lights in a Colorado home, authorities said. Amy Carlson, 45, who was known as “Mother God” by her followers, was found dead, wrapped in a sleeping bag in the
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MEGHAN, BOOK, MARKLE, CHILDREN
Washington Times
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, to release 1st children's book
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, is releasing her first children’s book, one rooted in the relationship between Prince Harry and their son, Archie. Random House Children’s Books announced Tuesday that “The Bench” will be released June 8. It
Huffington Post
Meghan Markle Is Making Her Debut As A Children's Book Author
Meghan Markle can add a new accomplishment to her resume: children’s book author. Random House Children’s Books announced Tuesday that the Duchess of Sussex will publish her first book, called “The Bench,” on June 8. “The Bench started as a poem I wrote for
Fox News
Meghan Markle writes children’s book, ‘The Bench,’ inspired by Prince Harry, their son Archie
Meghan Markle has written her first children’s book in honor of her husband Prince Harry and their firstborn Archie. "Duchess Meghan has written her first children’s book, The Bench, about the special bond between father and son-as seen through a mother’s
Huffington Post
Meghan Markle's Author Bio Includes Nod To Her Rescue Chickens
Meghan Markle added a special shoutout in the author bio for her forthcoming children’s book, called “The Bench.” In a Penguin Random House release for the book, shared with HuffPost on Tuesday, the Duchess of Sussex mentions her two dogs (Guy and Pula), in
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SMUGGLING, HOUSTON, HUMAN, OPERATION
New York Times
Five in Houston Face Charges in Suspected Case of Human Smuggling
Five people who had been living in the United States illegally are facing human-smuggling charges after the police in Houston, investigating a kidnapping tip, found nearly 100 men and women locked in a house, the authorities said. A criminal complaint filed
Fox News
Houston smuggling operation: Five of 97 people found trapped in a home test positive for COVID
Five of the nearly 100 people who were found trapped in a Houston home last Friday in an apparent human smuggling operation have tested positive for COVID-19, according to police. The positive tests came after officers asked health officials to test the captives
OANN
5 charged in human smuggling operation in Houston
OAN Newsroom UPDATED 3:45 PM PT – Tuesday, May 4, 2021 Five people face federal charges in an alleged human smuggling operation in Houston. On Monday, the DOJ announced the charges after Houston Police recently found nearly 100 illegal immigrants held in
Breitbart
5 Foreign Nationals Charged in Texas Human Smuggling Stash House Operation
HOUSTON, Texas — The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas filed criminal charges against five “non-citizens of the United States” for their alleged roles in a human smuggling stash house operation. The alleged smugglers reportedly extorted
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HOTTER, NEW, NORMAL, CLIMATE
Washington Times
America's new normal: A degree hotter than two decades ago
America’s new normal temperature is a degree hotter than it was just two decades ago. Scientists have long talked about climate change - hotter temperatures, changes in rain and snowfall and more extreme weather - being the “new normal.” Data released Tuesday
CNN
Your city just got hotter. NOAA announced new climate normals Tuesday
(CNN) The new climate normals released by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Tuesday reveal that weather across the US is warming. The current normals data set, which represent the average temperature, precipitation and rainfall for 1991 through
USA Today
The new weather normal in the US: Hotter than it used to be, thanks to climate change
Climate normals are 30-year averages of climatological variables such as temperature and precipitation. “Almost every place in the U.S. has warmed from the 1981 to 2010 normal to the 1991 to 2020 normal." The USA's normal is not just hotter, but also wetter
Chicago Tribune
Climate data shows America’s normal temperature a degree hotter than 2 decades ago
Fargo, North Dakota, where the new normal is a tenth of a degree cooler than the old one, is an exception, but more than 90% of the U.S. has warmer normal temperatures now than 10 years ago, Palecki said.
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MAXWELL, GHISLAINE, TRIAL, FALL
Washington Times
Ghislaine Maxwell's July trial is postponed until the fall
NEW YORK (AP) - The July trial for Ghislaine Maxwell on charges that she aided ex-boyfriend Jeffrey Epstein in the sexual abuse of teenage girls was postponed to the fall on Monday. U.S. District Judge Alison J. Nathan said a delay of a trial scheduled for
CNN
Judge postpones Ghislaine Maxwell's sex-trafficking trial until the fall in light of new charges
(CNN) A federal judge on Monday agreed to delay until the fall the sex-trafficking trial of Ghislaine Maxwell to provide the defense team more time to prepare for the additional charges against the former girlfriend of the late Jeffrey Epstein, Maxwell faces
New York Post
Ghislaine Maxwell’s sex crimes trial delayed until the fall
A Manhattan judge has granted a request by Ghislaine Maxwell to postpone her trial — after new charges were brought against the accused madam. Maxwell, who is accused of procuring underage girls for her pedophile pal Jeffrey Epstein to abuse, was set to stand
Fox News
Ghislaine Maxwell’s trial delayed until fall
Ghislaine Maxwell's trial has now been moved to the fall, a federal Manhattan judge has ruled. The former British socialite had contested the July 12 trial date after she was hit with a superseding indictment in late March. Maxwell’s lawyers called the government’s
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IRAN, NUCLEAR, DEAL, FUEL
Huffington Post
Flurry Of Diplomatic Contacts Fuel Iran Nuclear Deal Speculation
Chris J. Ratcliffe/Pool Photo via AP In this May 3, 2021, photo, Britain's Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, right, and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken speak at a news conference at Downing Street in London. A flurry of diplomatic activity and reports
New York Post
White House insists Iran nuclear negotiations ‘separate’ from US hostage talks
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Tuesday that US efforts to free Americans detained in Iran are “separate” from negotiations to curb the country’s nuclear program. Psaki said the issues aren’t linked after the US denied an Iran state media report
Washington Times
Flurry of diplomatic contacts fuel Iran deal speculation
WASHINGTON (AP) — A flurry of diplomatic contacts and reports of major progress suggest that indirect talks between the U.S. and Iran may be nearing an agreement. That’s despite efforts by U.S. officials to play down chances of an imminent deal that would bring
Fox News
House Republicans sound alarm on Iran's secretive nuclear program as inspectors face hurdles
Top Republicans on the House Foreign Affairs Committee issued a letter to Secretary of State Anthony Blinken Tuesday, asking he provide a detailed strategy to ensure Iran’s nuclear transparency as the two nations engage in indirect nuclear talks. In a February
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BIDENS, PHOTO, CARTERS, VISIT
Breitbart
Nolte: Bidens Go Maskless During Visit with Elderly, Frail Carters
If you want to know what His Fraudulency really believes about masks, feast your eyes upon the guy who wore a mask during a Zoom call… We’re pleased to share this wonderful photo from the @POTUS and @FLOTUS visit to see the Carters in Plains, Ga.! Thank you
New York Post
Bidens appear to tower over Carters in photo during Georgia visit
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden posed for a photo with former President Jimmy Carter and former first lady Rosalyn Carter during their visit to Georgia last week — but the angle of the photo makes it look like the Bidens are towering over miniature
Fox News
Bidens appear to tower over Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter in 'dollhouse' photo
A new head-scratching photo of President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden posing with former President Jimmy Carter and former first lady Rosalynn Carter has social media abuzz over the camera angle where the Bidens looks like giants towering over the former
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APPLE, EPIC, TRIAL, GARDENS
NPR
The Epic Versus Apple Trial Has Begun. Here's What You Need To Know
The Epic Versus Apple Trial Has Begun. Here's What You Need To Know Enlarge this image toggle caption Noah Berger/AP Noah Berger/AP Epic Games, the maker of the hit video game "Fortnite," brought Apple to federal court Monday for the start of what is expected
New York Times
The Fight Between Epic and Apple: Latest Updates
Tim Sweeney, the chief executive of Epic Games, said that the company wanted to build “a phenomenon that transcends gaming.” Credit... Jim Wilson/The New York Times The chief executive of Epic Games offered a granular explanation of the popular game Fortnite
CNN
Epic Games and Apple spar over consoles and walled gardens on opening day of trial
(CNN Business) Epic Games and Apple kicked off their high-profile trial on Monday, beginning a legal battle that is expected to run for at least two weeks and has the potential to change not only the iPhone maker's app ecosystem, but also the broader app economy
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EVIDENCE, TRIAL, FATAL, ATTRACTION
Washington Times
DA: OK to test evidence from 1992 'Fatal Attraction' trial
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) - Prosecutors in New York have consented to DNA testing of evidence from the 1992 trial of so-called “Fatal Attraction” killer Carolyn Warmus, who was paroled two years ago after serving 27 years in prison for the murder of her lover’s
ABC
DA: OK to test evidence from 1992 'Fatal Attraction' trial
Prosecutors in New York have consented to DNA testing of evidence from the 1992 trial of so-called “Fatal Attraction” killer Carolyn Warmus WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Prosecutors in New York have consented to DNA testing of evidence from the 1992 trial of so-called
New York Post
Evidence in 1992 ‘Fatal Attraction’ trial to be DNA tested
New York prosecutors have agreed to DNA testing of evidence that led to the 1992 conviction of so-called “Fatal Attraction” killer Carolyn Warmus. Warmus was paroled in 2019 after serving 27 years in prison for murdering her lover’s wife, Betty Jeanne Solomon,
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SPEARS, BRITNEY, DOCUMENTARIES, SLAMS
Huffington Post
Britney Spears Slams Documentaries About Her Life
Britney Spears is no fan of the recent films about her life. On Monday, the pop star shared a lengthy statement on Instagram calling the documentaries exploring her father’s controversial court-ordered conservatorship over her estate and the hostile treatment
Fox News
Britney Spears addresses documentaries about her amid conservatorship battle: 'I’m deeply flattered'
Britney Spears is speaking out. The 39-year-old star has found herself in the headlines frequently as her conservatorship battle in court intensifies and the unauthorized "Framing Britney Spears" documentary hit airwaves in early Feb. Now, she's spoken out
CNN
Britney Spears slams the documentaries being made about her life
(CNN) Britney Spears is tired of all the documentaries being made about her life, specifically when it comes to her court-ordered conservatorship. The singer posted a lengthy message to her more than 29 million Instagram followers Monday night writing in part,
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JEWISH, KANSAS, SHOT, DIES
NPR
Man Who Shot And Killed 3 At Kansas Jewish Centers Dies In Prison
Man Who Shot And Killed 3 At Kansas Jewish Centers Dies In Prison Enlarge this image toggle caption Pool/Pool Pool/Pool Frazier Glenn Miller, Jr., a lifelong, unrepentant white supremacist who shot and killed three people outside a Jewish community center
Washington Times
Man who fatally shot 3 at Kansas Jewish sites dies in prison
An avowed anti-Semite who fatally shot three people at Jewish sites in Kansas in 2014 has died in prison, the Kansas Department of Corrections said Tuesday. Frazier Glenn Miller Jr., 80, died Monday at the El Dorado Correctional Facility, where he was serving
Fox News
Man who fatally shot 3 at Kansas Jewish sites dies in prison
An avowed antisemite who testified that he wanted to kill Jews and was sentenced to death after he shot and killed three people at Jewish sites in suburban Kansas City in 2014 has died in prison, the Kansas Department of Corrections said Tuesday. Frazier Glenn
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MIGRANTS, WEEKEND, BORDER, PATROL
Fox News
DHS releases images of empty Border Patrol facility as child migrants move to HHS shelters
The Biden administration on Tuesday released images showing how it has emptied out the once-packed Border Patrol facility in Donna, Texas -- which a few months ago had seen images emerge of migrants packed into "pods" amid the surging crisis at the border. The
Washington Times
Officials: Over 1,600 weekend arrests of migrants in Yuma
YUMA, Ariz. (AP) - Border Patrol officials say their agents over the weekend arrested more than 1,600 migrants who were dropped off by buses on the Mexico side before they crossed into the U.S. near Yuma. Special Operations Supervisor Vincent Dulesky says
Fox News
Arizona Border Patrol agents nab more than 1,600 migrants over the weekend
More than 1,600 migrants were apprehended in a portion of the southern border over the weekend, authorities said, amid an influx of undocumented immigrants at the border. Border Patrol agents encountered at least 13 groups with 30 or more migrants that illegally
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CRASH, TODDLER, EJECTED, TRUCK
ABC
Good Samaritan jumps off bridge to save child, but wants to stay anonymous
The child was ejected from a pickup truck involved in an accident in Maryland. Police say a good Samaritan who jumped off a Maryland bridge to save a young child wants to remain anonymous despite being a hero. The incident began with a 5-vehicle crash Sunday
New York Post
‘Heroic witness’ saves toddler who was ejected from truck in car crash
A heroic witness dived off a Maryland bridge into the bay below to save a 2-year-old girl who was ejected from a pickup truck during a five-car crash. The accident, which occurred Sunday afternoon, left the pickup truck teetering over a guardrail on the bridge
Washington Times
Toddler rescued after crash expected to make full recovery
A 2-year-old girl rescued from a Maryland bay after a five-vehicle crash on a bridge has been released from a hospital and is expected to make a full recovery, according to authorities. Ocean City police spokesperson Ashley Miller said Tuesday that the girl
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NEW, YORK, REOPENING, HOSPITALS
New York Times
New York Region to Accelerate Reopening, Raising Hopes and Anxiety
After becoming one of the first places in the country to impose extensive lockdowns, New York is following states in the South and parts of the West that have already moved to reopen. But in many of the nation’s other major cities, plans for reopening have
Washington Examiner
Only about 10 percent of New York hospitals get top grade in safety report
Only 16 of 149 New York hospitals received an “A” grade from Leapfrog Group’s in their 2021 spring Hospital Safety Grade Report. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade uses up to 27 national performance measures to grade hospitals using a methodology developed
New York Times
New York Is Reopening Sooner Rather Than Later
Last week, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that he wanted New York City to fully reopen by July 1. On Monday, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, who has the authority to set reopening rules, announced a faster timetable: Stores, theaters, museums and restaurants will be
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NEW, JERSEY, FREE, BEER
Fox News
New Jersey offering free beer for COVID-19 vaccine recipients
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced a new program Monday designed to incentivize state residents to get vaccinated by offering them free beer. "We’re not going to be afraid to try new things," Murphy said as he unveiled the program, dubbed "Shot and a Beer,"
NY Daily News
Drinks on me! New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy offers free beer to residents who get vaccinated
The program is all part of Murphy’s plan to reach the threshold of having 4.7 million residents be fully vaccinated by the end of next month. The latest numbers from the New Jersey Health Department indicate that 3.2 million residents are fully vaccinated.
Huffington Post
New Jersey Is Offering Free Beer To Residents Who Get A COVID-19 Vaccine
Garden State residents now have some liquid incentive to get vaccinated against the coronavirus if they haven’t done so already. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) on Monday announced a statewide initiative that offers a free beer to those who receive a COVID-19
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HOUSE, WHITE, CLIMATE, BIDEN
Washington Times
Watchdog group sues Biden admin. for information on White House dogs, Major and Champ
A watchdog group is suing the Biden administration to get information from the Secret Service about President Biden’s dogs, Major and Champ, after Major bit two White House employees in separate incidents. The first bite occurred in early March, and then Major
CNBC
Biden's business allies are helping the White House coax the private sector into backing climate change push
US President Joe Biden delivers remarks and participates in the virtual Leaders Summit on Climate Session 5: The Economic Opportunities of Climate Action from the White House in Washington, DC, on April 23, 2021. President Joe Biden's allies in the business
ABC
Republicans ask why White House removed climate scientist
Two House Republicans are asking the White House to explain why a scientist appointed by the Trump administration was removed from her post overseeing a government-wide report on climate change WASHINGTON -- Two House Republicans are asking the White House
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MIGRANT, BORDER, PSAKI, TRUMP
Fox News
Migrant children at border facilities down to 600 from 5,000 in March, White House says
After more than 5,000 migrant children were being held in Border Patrol facilities in March, that number has gone down to 600, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Tuesday. "After four years of an immigration system rooted in chaotic policies, President
National Review
Psaki Says Migrant Influx 'Began during the Trump Administration'
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki holds the daily press briefing in Washington, D.C., May 4, 2021. (Jonathan Ernst/Reuters) At a briefing Tuesday, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said that the influx of migrants arriving at the southern border “began
Red State
Jen Psaki Starts Press Briefing With Major Whopper About the Border Crisis, Here Are the Actual Facts
Saying White House press secretary Jen Psaki told a whopper during a press briefing is the equivalent of a “dog bites man” report, but the more egregious ones still need to be called out for the record, especially considering the predictably inconsistent, unreliable,
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SWISS, FALL, EMBASSY, TEHRAN
Breitbart
Senior Swiss Diplomat Killed in ‘Unfortunate’ Fall from Iranian High-Rise
Iranian state media reported Tuesday that a senior Swiss diplomat fell to her death from a high-rise apartment building in Tehran. The victim was identified as the first secretary of the Swiss embassy in Tehran, a woman aged 51 or 52 according to various reports. Iran’s
Washington Times
Iran police probe death of Swiss Embassy staffer in Tehran
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Iranian police on Tuesday started investigating the death of a Swiss diplomat who died after reportedly falling from a high rise in the capital of Tehran. The Swiss woman, in her 50s, fell from the upper floors of a 20-story building in
Fox News
Swiss embassy employee in Tehran dies in fall from building: report
The second-highest ranked employee at the Swiss embassy in Tehran died Tuesday after a fall from the building where she lived, according to a report. Reuters, citing the country's semi-official news agency ISNA, reported that the employee was identified as
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WOMAN, FOUND, MISSING, UTAH
Fox News
Missing Utah woman found living in tent after disappearing from campsite in November
A Utah woman who went missing near a trailhead in November has been found alive in a tent more than five months after she disappeared in the area, authorities said. The 47-year-old woman, whose name was withheld, was first reported missing on Nov. 25, 2020,
ABC
Woman missing for months found alive; foraged for grass, moss to survive: Utah officials
A "resourceful" 47-year-old woman missing for months has been found alive in a tent in Utah County, Utah, telling officials she foraged for grass and moss to survive. Officials believe the woman -- who was weak and had lost weight when found Monday -- chose
New York Post
Woman missing since 2020 found living in tent in Utah canyon, eating moss and grass
A woman who went missing nearly six months ago was found living in a tent in a national forest in Utah, subsisting on a diet including grass and moss — after a drone that was searching for her crashed nearby, authorities said. The 47-year-old, who wasn’t publicly
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G7, FACE, PANDEMIC, MINISTERS
Breitbart
London Hosts First Face-to-Face G7 Meeting in Two Years
LONDON (AP) – Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven wealthy industrialized nations are gathering Tuesday in London – their first face-to-face meeting in more than two years – to grapple with threats to health, prosperity and democracy. Host country Britain
ABC
G7 foreign ministers meet face-to-face after pandemic pause
Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven wealthy industrialized nations are gathering in London to grapple with threats to health, prosperity and democracy LONDON -- Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven wealthy industrialized nations are gathering Tuesday
Washington Times
G7 foreign ministers meet face-to-face after pandemic pause
LONDON (AP) - Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven wealthy industrialized nations are gathering Tuesday in London - their first face-to-face meeting in more than two years - to grapple with threats to health, prosperity and democracy . Host country Britain
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POOR, EMPLOYEES, COMPANIES, RIP
Washington Times
How companies rip off poor employees — and get away with it
Already battered by long shifts and high infection rates, essential workers struggling through the pandemic face another hazard of hard times: employers who steal their wages. When a recession hits, U.S. companies are more likely to stiff their lowest-wage
ABC
How companies rip off poor employees — and get away with it
U.S. companies that cheat their workers out of pay are unlikely to be fined or punished even after they're caught Already battered by long shifts and high infection rates, essential workers struggling through the pandemic face another hazard of hard times:
Huffington Post
How Businesses Get Away With Ripping Off Poor Employees
Already battered by long shifts and high infection rates, essential workers struggling through the pandemic face another hazard of hard times: employers who steal their wages. When a recession hits, U.S. companies are more likely to stiff their lowest-wage
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COX, NEWSOM, GOV, CALIFORNIA
Newsmax
Businessman John Cox Launches Bid to Replace California Gov. Newsom
Businessman John Cox is making another run for California governor, describing the selection between Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., and himself as choosing between "the Beauty" and "the Beast." Cox, who lost to Newsom in the 2018 general election, will launch
Fox News
In first major California recall ad blitz, Newsom the 'beauty,' with GOP contender a 'beast'
EXCLUSIVE – One of the leading Republican contenders in this year's California recall election is going up with the first major ad blitz by any candidate in the campaign to oust embattled Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom. Businessman John Cox, who pumped a couple
Red State
The Re-Branding of CA Gov Candidate John Cox: Comedy Gold or Game-Changer?
One of the Recall Gavin Newsom campaign’s first contenders, businessman John Cox, has literally gone off the deep end in his commitment to be a frontrunner candidate. The milquetoast candidate, who lost to Gavin Newsom by 24 points in 2018, has decided to start
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NORTH, KOREA, SOUTH, PULL
Washington Times
South Korea: North Koreans pull out of World Cup qualifying
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Korean officials say North Korea has told soccer’s Asian governing body it will not participate in World Cup qualifiers next month because of coronavirus concerns. Kim Min-soo, an official from the Seoul-based Korean Football
Fox News
South Korea: North Koreans pull out of World Cup qualifying
South Korean officials say North Korea has told soccer’s Asian governing body it will not participate in World Cup qualifiers next month because of coronavirus concerns. Kim Min-soo, an official from the Seoul-based Korean Football Association, on Tuesday
Washington Times
China: US should push North Korea diplomacy, not pressure
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - China’s U.N. ambassador expressed hope Monday that President Joe Biden’s policy toward North Korea will give more importance to diplomacy and dialogue instead of “extreme pressure” to try to stop Pyongyang’s nuclear program and denuclearize
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DOMESTIC, BIDEN, TERRORISM, FIGHT
Breitbart
White House: Biden Will Announce 'Domestic Terrorism' Strategy Within Weeks
The White House confirmed Tuesday that President Joe Biden would announce a strategy to tackle “domestic terrorism” within weeks. White House press secretary Jen Psaki confirmed intelligence agencies had answered Biden’s call to develop a “comprehensive threat
CNN
Biden's plan to fight domestic terror will mark shift from Trump
(CNN) The Biden administration will release i ts highly anticipated national strategy for fighting domestic terrorists in the coming weeks, the White House announced Tuesday, signaling a major break from President Donald Trump's administration in addressing
Breitbart
Garland: DOJ Budget Includes $85M Increase to Fight Domestic Terrorism
Attorney General Merrick Garland told House lawmakers Tuesday that the Biden Administration’s 2022 budget request for the Department of Justice (DOJ) would seek an $85 million increase from last year’s budget for domestic terrorism investigations and cases. “Our
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JEWELRY, MINED, DIAMONDS, WORLD
CNN
The world's largest jewelry brand is ditching mined diamonds
New York (CNN Business) Pandora produces more jewelry than any other company in the world. And on Tuesday, it announced a major change: It won't use any more mined diamonds in its products. The Copenhagen-based company said it's instead shifting toward the
Breitbart
Pandora, World’s Biggest Jewelry Maker, Will Stop Using Mined Diamonds
Pandora, the world’s biggest jewelry maker, announced Tuesday it would stop using mined diamonds in its jewelry. The company said in its statement it partly came from consumer demand. Pandora Group, which is based in Copenhagen, Denmark, said it is launching
Huffington Post
Pandora, One Of World's Biggest Jewelry Makers, Says Goodbye To Mined Diamonds
One of the largest jewelry-makers in the world is pivoting away from mined diamonds in favor of more sustainable lab-grown diamonds. Pandora CEO Alexander Lacik revealed this week that the company would be ceasing its participation in selling mined diamonds
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STING, HOUSE, FORMER, SPEAKER
Fox News
Former Oregon House speaker arrested in prostitution sting
A former speaker of the Oregon House and current lobbyist in Salem has been accused by Portland Police of soliciting sex from an undercover officer. The charge was first reported by the Portland Tribune. Democrat Dave Hunt lives in Milwaukie and represented
Washington Times
Former Oregon House speaker arrested in prostitution sting
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - A former speaker of the Oregon House and current lobbyist in Salem has been accused by Portland Police of soliciting sex from an undercover officer. The charge was first reported by the Portland Tribune. Democrat Dave Hunt lives in Milwaukie
New York Post
Former Oregon House Speaker Dave Hunt cited in sex trafficking sting
The Democratic former speaker of Oregon’s House of Representatives was one of eight men nabbed in a sex trafficking sting by police last month, a local newspaper reported Monday. According to the Portland Tribune, which cited a portion of the police report,
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DEATH, MOTHER, MURDER, GIRL
Washington Times
Mother charged with murder in death of 3-year-old girl
SMYRNA, Del. (AP) - A woman who was accused along with her husband of child abuse after the remains of her 3-year-old daughter were found at a softball field in Delaware is now facing murder charges, authorities said Tuesday. Attorney General Kathy Jennings
Fox News
Delaware mother charged with murdering her daughter, 3, years after girl's remains were found
A Delaware mother is now facing murder charges in the death of her 3-year-old daughter, whose remains were found buried in a softball field nearly two years ago. Kristie Haas, 28, was charged with two counts of first-degree murder by abuse or neglect on Tuesday,
Washington Times
Charges raised to capital murder in Alabama toddler's death
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama grand jury has upgraded charges to capital murder against a father accused of involvement in his 2-year-old son’s blunt force trauma death, according to recently released court documents. Demetric Hampton Sr., 27, was initially
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KUWAIT, ABROAD, BAR, UNVACCINATED
Breitbart
Lockdown: Kuwait to Bar Unvaccinated from Traveling Abroad
(AP) — DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Kuwait’s government is barring unvaccinated residents from traveling abroad starting later this month, the latest attempt to tame the spiraling coronavirus outbreak in the Gulf Arab sheikhdom. The Cabinet decision, to take
Washington Times
The Latest: Kuwait to bar unvaccinated from traveling abroad
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Kuwait’s government is barring unvaccinated residents from traveling abroad starting later this month, the latest attempt to tame the spiraling coronavirus outbreak in the Gulf Arab sheikhdom. The Cabinet decision, to take effect
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WORLD, CLOSING, PARIS, GOAL
New York Post
Researchers: Climate pledges see world closing on Paris goal
BERLIN — Recent pledges by the United States and other nations could help cap global warming at 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 Fahrenheit) by the end of the century, but only if efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions to “net zero” by 2050 succeed, scientists said
Washington Times
Researchers: Climate pledges see world closing on Paris goal
BERLIN (AP) - Recent pledges by the United States and other nations could help cap global warming at 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 Fahrenheit) by the end of the century, but only if goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to “net zero” by 2050 succeed, scientists
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UFOS, WATCHDOG, PENTAGON, SET
CNN
Government watchdog set to examine Pentagon's handling of UFOs
Washington (CNN) The Department of Defense's watchdog is set to examine how the Pentagon has handled reports of UFOs, which the department refers to as Unidentified Aerial Phenomena. The investigation from the department's inspector general was announced in
New York Post
Watchdog to investigate the Pentagon’s actions regarding UFOs
​​An independent government watchdog will investigate the Pentagon’s actions regarding UFOs following complaints from congressional leaders on how the Department of Defense has handled the out-of-this-world topic. The announcement comes days after a former
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SCHOOLS, NYC, DAY, COLUMBUS
Fox News
NYC schools replace Columbus Day with Indigenous People's Day
New York City public schools have officially replaced Columbus Day with Indigenous People's Day to put "a spotlight on the history, cultures, and traditions of Indigenous people" on Oct. 11, a New York City Department of Education spokesman told Fox News. "Indigenous
National Review
NYC Public Schools Scrap Columbus Day, Snow Days
A bus driver completes his route in Brooklyn, New York, December 2, 2020. (Jeenah Moon/Reuters) New York City public schools will replace Columbus Day with Indigenous People’s Day and will cut out snow days through the use of remote learning beginning next
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DEAL, INVESTMENT, INDIA, UK
Washington Times
UK-India trade deal includes COVID vaccine investment
LONDON (AP) - Britain has announced 1 billion pounds ($1.4 billions) of new trade and investment with India, including a deal with the Serum Institute of India to aid in the development of vaccines against COVID-19 and other diseases. The announcement came
Breitbart
UK, India Announce £1bn Investment Deal, Formal FTA Talks to Follow
AFP — Britain and India will begin formal free trade deal talks later this year, the UK government said Tuesday, after they agreed an initial package to boost bilateral trade and investment. With its massive population and growing economy, India has been high
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HOUSE, PELOSI, MAJORITY, REDUCE
National Review
New Mexico Special Election Could Reduce Pelosi’s House Majority
Voting begins today in a surprisingly important House race. NRPLUS MEMBER ARTICLE N ancy Pelosi’s majority in the House of Representatives continues to shrink. The recent swearing-in of Republican Julia Letlow of Louisiana has taken the House Democrats’ majority
Breitbart
Vulnerable Dems Exiting House Crush Pelosi's Hopes of Keeping Majority
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-CA) hopes of maintaining her slim majority are dwindling as droves of vulnerable far-left Democrats look to exit the House. A growing list of vulnerable House Democrats who face major redistricting or tough reelections look
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VEGAS, VACCINATIONS, BUY, CASINO
Washington Times
California tribe to buy Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) - A California tribe announced Tuesday that it is buying the Palms Casino Resort off the Las Vegas Strip. The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians is expected to acquire the 700-room Palms for $650 million from Red Rock Resorts later this year,
Washington Times
3 Vegas casinos fully opening after 80% worker vaccinations
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Some Las Vegas Strip casinos have been allowed to open at 100% capacity, officials said Tuesday, after showing Nevada state regulators that at least 80% of their employees have received at least one shot of coronavirus vaccine. Wynn Resorts
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SANCTUARY, CITY, COURT, INDIANA
Newsmax
Indiana City's Sanctuary Policies Struck Down by Court
Late last week, a court ruled that the sanctuary policies of East Chicago, Indiana, violated state law. Judge Thomas Hallett of Indiana’s Lake County Superior Court issued the ruling, saying that the policy of the city violated Indiana’s 2011 law banning sanctuary
Breitbart
Court Strikes Down Indiana Sanctuary City Seeking to Protect Illegal Aliens
A court struck down the sanctuary policies of East Chicago, Indiana, ruling that they violated a statewide ban on sanctuary jurisdictions that seek to protect criminal illegal aliens from arrest and deportation. Late last week, Judge Thomas Hallett of Indiana’s
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YELLEN, FED, JANET, RATES
Washington Times
Yellen clarifies she is not predicting Fed rate increases
WASHINGTON (AP) - Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Tuesday that she is not predicting when the Federal Reserve may need to start raising interest rates. She was seeking to clarify her earlier remarks that rattled financial markets. Yellen suggested early
Washington Times
White House defends Janet Yellen after talk of higher interest rates
The White House on Tuesday defended Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen after she said interest rates might eventually have to rise to keep the U.S. economy from overheating amid a massive infusion of federal spending. “President Biden certainly agrees with his
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GRAMMYS, WEEKND, BOYCOTTING, TRUST
Fox News
The Weeknd still boycotting Grammys amid rules committee changes: 'The trust has been broken'
The Weeknd is opening up on the recent rules committee changes announced by the Recording Academy on Friday, and the pop star is doubling down on his decision to boycott the Grammys after being shut out of all nominations for the 2021 awards. The "After Hours"
Breitbart
The Weeknd Slams Recording Academy, Vows to Continue Boycotting ‘Corrupt’ Grammys
Canadian singer-songwriter The Weeknd is calling out the Grammys, blasting the Recording Academy as “corrupt,” and announced his decision to not submit his music to be considered for recognition despite the organization’s latest commitment to reform. Born
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DEPUTY, VIDEO, RACIST, RANT
New York Post
Video captures black motorist’s racist tirade against Hispanic deputy
A black motorist was reportedly caught on video unleashing a racist tirade against an LA County sheriff’s deputy who pulled her over for using a cellphone while driving. “You’re always going to be a Mexican. You’ll never be white, you know that, right?” the
Fox News
Woman goes into racist rant after pulled over by Los Angeles County deputy: video
LOS ANGELES--A Los Angeles County deputy was praised Monday for keeping his calm after a female driver pulled over for allegedly using her cell phone while driving went into a racist rant against Mexicans. The woman, who was blurred out in the video, called
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ST, LOUIS, AREA, OWNER
Washington Times
St. Louis-area startup owner announces Senate bid
ST. LOUIS (AP) - The owner of a suburban St. Louis startup on Tuesday announced a bid for the U.S. Senate in 2022. Spencer Toder is the fifth Democrat to announce a Senate run since incumbent Republican Sen. Roy Blunt announced in March that he would not seek
Washington Times
St. Louis, St. Louis County ease limits on restaurants
ST. LOUIS (AP) - St. Louis and St. Louis County are lifting limits on the number of people allowed in restaurants, local officials announced Monday. St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones and St. Louis County Executive Sam Page cited the drop in cases in the area
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PPP, FEDS, LOAN, ALPACAS
Washington Times
Man fraudulently obtained PPP loans to purchase alpacas, DOJ says
A Massachusetts man was criminally charged Tuesday with grossly inflating the number of employees at his pizza parlor to fraudulently obtain COVID-19 relief funds which he used to buy alpacas. Dana McIntyre, 57, of Beverly is charged with wire fraud and
ABC
Feds: Man used fraudulent PPP loan to buy alpaca farm
Federal prosecutors say the owner of a Massachusetts pizza parlor lied about the number of employees he had to fraudulently obtain more than $660,000 in federal coronavirus relief funds, then used some of the money to buy an alpaca farm in Vermont BOSTON --
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78, ALBUMS, TOMMY, WEST
Washington Times
Tommy West, co-producer of Jim Croce albums, dead at 78
Tommy West, a music producer, singer and songwriter who played a role in the short-lived career of musician Jim Croce, died of complications associated with Parkinson’s disease, his family said. He was 78. West died Sunday in hospice care. Born Thomas Picardo
Chicago Tribune
Tommy West, co-producer of Jim Croce albums, dead at 78
West and Terry Cashman coproduced three albums for Croce in the early 1970s, which went on to platinum status. “You Don’t Mess Around With Jim,” “Life and Times” and “I Got A Name” included hit singles “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown” and “Time in a Bottle.”
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FACT, CNN, CHECKING, DEATH
Red State
CNN's Daniel Dale Sounds the Final Death Knell for Fact-Checking
CNN’s Daniel Dale is among the absolute worst when it comes to politically biased fact-checking. For instance, Dale has thoroughly beclowned himself with ridiculously one-sided “fact checks” like claiming during one presidential debate last year that Biden
Fox News
CNN's Brian Stelter praises Biden for 'course-correcting' on false claims that are fact-checked by journos
CNN's left-wing media guru Brian Stelter bizarrely praised President Biden over what he referred to as "course-correcting" whenever fact-checkers push back against various falsehoods. On Sunday's installment of his media show "Reliable Sources," Stelter spoke
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LEBRON, JAMES, MOCKED, COP
Breitbart
GoFundMe for Cop Who Mocked LeBron James Raises over $400,000
A GoFundMe account started by a close friend of the reportedly suspended cop who mocked LeBron James in a viral TikTok video, has exceeded $400k. As of Tuesday morning, the account had earned over $412,000. Deputy Nate Sylvester, an officer with the Bellevue,
Breitbart
LeBron James: ‘I Fueld the Wrong Conversation About Ma’Khia Bryant’
LeBron James is finally apologizing, just not to who he should be apologizing to. James came under fire in recent weeks after tweeting and then deleting a picture of one of the officers present at the M’Khia Bryant shooting with a caption that read, “YOU’RE
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PBS, WEEK, YAMICHE, ALCINDOR
Fox News
PBS knocked for naming 'activist' reporter Yamiche Alcindor as host of 'Washington Week'
Yamiche Alcindor announced Tuesday that she is going to take the reins from Robert Acosta as the host of PBS's "Washington Week," but critics pointed out that the liberal reporter has acted more like an activist and less like a moderator in recent years. National
New York Times
Yamiche Alcindor Is Named Host of ‘Washington Week’ on PBS
“I know how much ‘Washington Week’ meant to Gwen, and how much she put her stamp on the legacy of the show,” Ms. Alcindor, who is Haitian-American, said in an interview. “I also feel this incredible responsibility to think deeply about taking this on and making
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ADAM, RESPONDS, VIDEO, IHOP
Huffington Post
Adam Sandler Finally Responds To The IHOP Video — And It’s Worth The Wait
Adam Sandler’s response to the whole IHOP fiasco may be batter than the viral video. Last week, Dayanna Rodas posted a TikTok of purported security footage of the “Hubie Halloween” star entering the pancake house wearing a face mask with one of his daughters
Fox News
Adam Sandler responds to viral TikTok video of him being turned away from IHOP
Adam Sandler finally responded to the viral video that captured the moment he was turned away from a Long Island IHOP. The former "Saturday Night Live" star was praised online for his positive attitude after he and his daughter were told by a teenage employee
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TV, ASSAULTING, GAME, THRONES
The Atlantic
Game of Thrones's Sexual Violence Is Still Influencing TV
When Thrones was on the air, each season brought with it ample discussion of its wearying reliance on rape for dramatic fodder. My colleague Chris Orr did a character-by-character breakdown in 2015 of the exaggerated and invented instances of sexualized violence
The Atlantic
Why TV Won’t Stop Assaulting Women
When Thrones was on the air, each season brought with it ample discussion of its wearying reliance on rape for dramatic fodder. My colleague Chris Orr did a character-by-character breakdown in 2015 of the exaggerated and invented instances of sexualized violence
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GUNFIRE, POLICE, BARRAGE, FATHER
ABC
Baby dies after father killed in barrage of police gunfire
A coroner says a baby boy taken by his father from the scene of a double homicide in Louisiana home has died BILOXI, Miss. -- A baby boy taken by his father from the scene of a double homicide in Louisiana died at a hospital on Tuesday, hours after the man
Fox News
Baby dies after father killed in barrage of police gunfire
A baby boy taken by his father from the scene of a double homicide in Louisiana died at a hospital on Tuesday, hours after the man was killed by Mississippi law enforcement officers who fired a barrage of bullets at the car, authorities said. The coroner in
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ROME, MURDER, FATE, NEARS
Washington Times
US men await their fate as murder trial nears end in Rome
ROME (AP) - The pandemic was just bearing down on Italy when the trial began of two young American men, charged with the murder of an Italian police officer near their hotel while they were on vacation in 2019. On Wednesday, after more than 14 months, defense
ABC
US men await their fate as murder trial nears end in Rome
A jury in Rome will soon be weighing the fate of two young American men, charged with slaying an Italian police officer while they were on vacation in 2019 ROME -- The pandemic was just bearing down on Italy when the trial began of two young American men,
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DEATH, SHOOTING, STUDENT, UMKC
Washington Times
UMKC student charged in March shooting death of man
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - A grand jury has indicted a University of Missouri-Kansas City student on second-degree murder and armed criminal action counts in the March shooting death of another man over what police called a gambling feud. Zyan Teague, 21, is
Washington Times
Police announce charges in Grandview shooting death
GRANDVIEW, Mo. (AP) - A suspect arrested in the shooting death of a man whose body was found inside a crashed car in the Kansas City suburb of Grandview early this week has been charged in the crime, authorities said. Prosecutors charged Davion Fugate, 21,
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TRUMP, MEMO, JUDGE, OBSTRUCTION
Huffington Post
Judge Orders Justice Dept. To Release Trump Obstruction Memo
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge has ordered the release of a legal memorandum the Trump-era Justice Department prepared for then-Attorney General William Barr before he announced his conclusion that President Donald Trump had not obstructed justice during
CNN
Secret William Barr memo saying not to charge Trump must be released, judge says
(CNN) A federal judge this week rejected the Justice Department's attempts to keep secret a departmental opinion to not charge former President Donald Trump with obstruction at the end of the Mueller investigation, calling the administration's lawyers "disingenuous." The
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48, DEATH, SURGEON, INCREDIBLE
Fox News
Surgeon, 48, pens incredible obituary to himself before his death
An Ohio doctor who died last week wrote his own offbeat obituary, saying he met an "unexpected, yet fabulous" end to his wild and crazy life at age 48. It wasn’t clear how Dr. Thomas Lee Flanigan died on April 27, but the jokester referred to himself as the
New York Post
Surgeon, 48, pens incredible obituary to himself before his death
An Ohio doctor who died last week wrote his own offbeat obituary, saying he met an “unexpected, yet fabulous” end to his wild and crazy life at age 48. It wasn’t clear how Dr. Thomas Lee Flanigan died on April 27, but the jokester referred to himself as the
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BOXER, WOMAN, CHARGED, PREGNANT
NPR
Puerto Rican Boxer Félix Verdejo Charged With Killing Pregnant Woman
Puerto Rican Boxer Félix Verdejo Charged With Killing Pregnant Woman Enlarge this image toggle caption Bebeto Matthews/AP Bebeto Matthews/AP A former Olympic boxer was arrested in Puerto Rico on Sunday for kidnapping and murdering a woman who was pregnant
CNN
Olympic boxer charged in the deaths of a pregnant woman and her unborn child
(CNN) Puerto Rican boxer Félix Verdejo Sánchez has been charged with kidnapping and killing a woman who said she was pregnant with his baby, according to court documents. Keishla Rodríguez Ortiz and her unborn child were found dead in the San Jose Lagoon on
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CHARGED, HISTORIC, YEAR, ARSON
New York Post
Man charged with arson for blaze at 250-year-old LA landmark
A California man has been charged with arson for setting the blaze that ravaged a 250-year-old mission in Los Angeles last year, officials announced Tuesday. John David Corey, 57, was hit with two felony counts of arson and first-degree burglary for allegedly
Washington Times
Man charged with setting fire at historic California mission
SAN GABRIEL, Calif. (AP) - A fire that gutted much of a historic Catholic church in Southern California last year was intentionally set by a 57-year-old man, prosecutors said Tuesday. The July 11 blaze engulfed the the rooftop and most of the interior of the
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RESTAURANTS, GRANTS, APPLY, ILLINOIS
Washington Examiner
Illinois restaurants can now apply for revitalization fund grants
Illinois restaurants and bars reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic are getting more relief. Affected businesses can now apply for Restaurant Revitalization Fund grants from the U.S. Small Business Administration. The $28.6 billion federal program provides restaurants,
Washington Times
Massachusetts restaurants eligible for federal relief funds
BOSTON (AP) - Massachusetts restaurants that have struggled to stay open during the coronavirus pandemic are being offered a lifeline of up to $10 million through a federal relief program, authorities say. The money is available through the $28.6 billion Restaurant
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COVID, DEMOCRATS, 19, VACCINE
Huffington Post
Pharma-Backed Democrats Decline To Support COVID-19 Vaccine Patent Waiver
Getty Images House Energy and Commerce Committee chair Frank Pallone (D-N.J.), left, and House Ways and Means Committee chair Richard Neal (D-Mass.) are among Congress's biggest recipients of campaign cash from the pharmaceutical companies they are tasked with
Huffington Post
Majority Of House Democrats Want Joe Biden To Waive COVID-19 Vaccine Patents
A majority of House Democrats signed a letter to President Joe Biden on Tuesday calling for the White House to temporarily waive patents and other intellectual property protections preventing developing countries from mass-producing COVID-19 vaccines. The
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MAYORKAS, UNACCOMPANIED, MINOR, REMAIN
Breitbart
DHS Sec’y Mayorkas: Unaccompanied Minor Numbers ‘Remain High’
On Monday’s “CBS This Morning,” DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas stated that while they may not be as high as the “extraordinarily high” numbers of March, the number of unaccompanied children who crossed the border remained “high” in April. Mayorkas said,
Breitbart
Mayorkas: We Have the Situation with Unaccompanied Children ‘Under Control’
Tuesday on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas declared that the situation with unaccompanied children at the United States’ border with Mexico was “under control.” Mayorkas acknowledged that the issue is still ongoing
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KEVIN, JUDGE, PROCEED, SPACEY
Huffington Post
Kevin Spacey Accuser Must Reveal His Name For Lawsuit To Proceed, Judge Says
A man accusing Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey of sexually abusing him in the 1980s when he was 14 cannot proceed anonymously in court, a judge ruled Monday. U.S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan in Manhattan refused to let the man proceed only as “C.D.” in
CNN
Man who accused Kevin Spacey of sexual assault has 10 days to identify himself so civil case can proceed, judge rules
(CNN) A man who says Kevin Spacey sexually assaulted him in the 1980s when he was 14 must identify himself within 10 days so that a civil case against the actor can proceed, a judge ruled Monday. The man, only identified in court documents as "C.D.," says
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COPS, STEAL, SOCKS, HOMELESS
Fox News
NY cops pick up tab for homeless man trying to steal socks
A discount store in Westchester County called the cops on a homeless man trying to steal socks – but instead of cops taking him out in cuffs, they picked up his tab. Body camera video posted on the Mount Vernon Police Department’s Facebook page shows the officers
New York Post
Westchester cops pick up tab for homeless man trying to steal socks
A discount store in Westchester County called the cops on a homeless man trying to steal socks – but instead of cops taking him out in cuffs, they picked up his tab. Body camera video posted on the Mount Vernon Police Department’s Facebook page shows the officers
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KERRY, JOHN, SLOWED, CZAR
Newsmax
Climate Czar John Kerry Raked in Millions From Energy Sector
John Kerry, the Biden administration's climate czar, made millions off of his stock in various companies in the energy industry before taking his current post, according to financial disclosures. The former Secretary of State divested his portfolio to avoid
Breitbart
Report: Biden Admin Slowed Release of John Kerry's Financial Disclosures
The State Department released U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry’s financial disclosure documents, only after Fox News pressed the agency multiple times to comply with the requests, according to a report. The State Department, where Kerry
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SALES, BIDEN, HUNTER, SEQUEL
New York Post
Hunter Biden writing sequel to ‘Beautiful Things’ despite poor sales
Hunter Biden says he will write a sequel to his memoir “Beautiful Things” — despite it tanking in sales of only 10,000 copies in its first week amid a publicity blitz. In an interview on the Mad World podcast, the first son made the announcement when asked
Fox News
Hunter Biden considering penning sequel to book that bombed in sales
First son Hunter Biden said he's considering penning a sequel to his memoir "Beautiful Things," despite its collecting dust on bookstore shelves since publication, selling fewer than 11,000 copies in the first week of its release, even after a whirlwind press
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LOVE, MIDDLE, SEAN, COMBS
Fox News
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs reveals new middle name: 'Welcome to the Love Era'
What’s in a name, anyway? For business mogul and music pioneer, Sean "Diddy" Combs, everything rides on one word: Love. The 51-year-old super-producer revealed on Monday that he changed his middle name from his maiden "John," for which Combs launched his
CNN
Sean Combs proves he has legally changed his middle name to 'Love'
(CNN) Sean Combs is at it again. The mogul who went from Puffy to Puff Daddy to P. Diddy, to Diddy, and then P. Diddy again really did change his middle name to "Love." "Look what I just got in the mail today ...," the caption on the photo reads. "IT'S OFFICIAL!!!
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TIKTOK, VIRAL, RANT, CAREER
New York Post
Fed-up Georgia cop’s emotional TikTok rant on law enforcement goes viral
In an impassioned video that has gone viral on social media, an exhausted Georgia police officer said he is “so goddamn tired” of people criticizing law enforcement. “I wake up every morning and kiss my family goodbye, knowing that there’s a possibility I
Fox News
Officer's TikTok message in defense of police goes viral: 'There are bad people in every career!'
A frustrated police officer whose TikTok message on the treatment of law enforcement went viral told "Fox & Friends" Tuesday that he's "had enough" of the negative portrayal of policing. Major Kelvin Dingle, operation commander at the Morehouse School of Medicine
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DEMOCRATS, NEWSOM, RECALL, ARGUMENT
LA Times
Split emerging among California Democrats over most effective argument against Newsom recall
For months, Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Democratic establishment have painted the effort to recall the governor as a Republican power grab fueled by supporters of former President Trump and hard-right activists. But a divide is emerging among Democrats over
Breitbart
Democrats Close Ranks Around Gavin Newsom to Fight Recall
California Democrats united this weekend at their state party’s convention in defense of Gov. Gavin Newsom, as he faces a near-certain recall later this year. The San Francisco Chronicle reported Sunday: Democrats split during the 2003 recall of Gov. Gray
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TV, HARRY, OPRAH, HEALTH
Breitbart
Prince Harry and Oprah Winfrey to Talk Mental Health in Apple TV Series
Prince Harry’s long-planned AppleTV+ series with Oprah Winfrey will finally air later this month, Winfrey has confirmed, after reports the pair had delayed its debut after a string of setbacks. Winfrey chose a recent appearance opposite psychiatrist Dr. Bruce
Fox News
Oprah Winfrey, Prince Harry's joint mental health TV series to be released this month
A TV series Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry have had in the works for years is being released this month, says the media mogul herself. Winfrey, 67, discussed her joint venture with the Duke of Sussex while appearing on "The Drew Barrymore Show" alongside psychiatrist
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STAR, BALLET, AMBOISE, JACQUES
New York Times
Jacques d’Amboise, 86, Dies; Early, Charismatic Star of City Ballet
Jacques d’Amboise, who shattered stereotypes about male dancers as he helped popularize ballet in America and became one of the most distinguished male stars at New York City Ballet, died on Sunday at his home in Manhattan. He was 86. His daughter, the actress
New York Times
Jacques d’Amboise, a Ballet Star Who Believed in Dance for All
When the dancer Jacques d’Amboise was in his early 20s, he was approached to write a book. At the time, he wrote years later, his reaction was, “Ridiculous! I haven’t lived yet.” But could that really have been true? D’Amboise, who died on Sunday, probably
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CONAN, O'BRIEN, ANNOUNCES, DATE
CNN
Conan O'Brien ends his long run in late night next month
New York (CNN Business) An era in late night television is coming to an end next month. Conan ," Conan O'Brien's show on TBS, will end its run on June 24, TBS announced Monday. The conclusion of the show will end the host's nearly 30-year run in late night. TBS
Fox News
Conan O'Brien announces end date for his TBS talk show, promises 'fond look back' at 11 years on the network
Conan O’Brien announced that his long-running TBS talk show will officially come to an end on June 24. The late night host previously announced that his regular show would end sometime in June of this year as he pivots over to a weekly variety series at HBO
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HISTORY, TODAY, DAY
Fox News
This Day in History: May 4
On this day, May 4 … 1998: The "Unabomber" Theodore Kaczynski is given four life sentences, plus 30 years, by a federal judge in Sacramento, Calif., under a plea agreement that spares him the death penalty. Also on this day: 1626: Dutch explorer Peter Minuit
Washington Times
Today in History
Today in History Today is Tuesday, May 4, the 124th day of 2021. There are 241 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On May 4, 1961, the first group of “Freedom Riders” left Washington, D.C. to challenge racial segregation on interstate buses
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SPIRALING, ETHNIC, ETHIOPIA, CROSSROADS
Washington Times
Ethiopia 'at a crossroads' amid spiraling ethnic conflict
GONDAR, Ethiopia (AP) - Aba Yosief Desta preferred not to discuss the ethnicities of victims in the widening conflicts threatening Ethiopia‘s unity. A wooden cross in hand, the Orthodox monk in yellow robes insisted that victims of massacres “have the same
New York Post
Ethiopia ‘at a crossroads’ amid spiraling ethnic conflict
GONDAR, Ethiopia — Aba Yosief Desta preferred not to discuss the ethnicities of victims in the widening conflicts threatening Ethiopia’s unity. A wooden cross in hand, the Orthodox monk in yellow robes insisted that victims of massacres “have the same face.” Speaking
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SHOWER, WEEK, METEOR, ETA
Newsmax
Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower This Week
In almost perfect sync with Star Wars Day this year — "May the Fourth Be With You" — the Eta Aquariid meteor shower is set to dazzle skygazers in the immediate future in this very galaxy — in this very solar system and planet to be precise. The greatest number
USA Today
One of spring's top skygazing events arrives this week: The Eta Aquarid meteor shower
The meteors are pieces of dust and ice from Halley's comet. These meteors are swift – traveling at about 148,000 mph into Earth's atmosphere. The greatest number of Eta Aquarid meteors should fall before dawn on Wednesday May 5. One of spring's top skygazing
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GAGA, TAILED, LADY, SUSPECTS
Fox News
Lady Gaga's dog walker was tailed by suspects, prosecutors say
More details have come to light about the attack of Lady Gaga's dog walker and what preceded it. Three men drove around the Hollywood area in late February, on the prowl for expensive French bulldogs to steal, prosecutors said. Their night would end in gunfire
Washington Times
Prosecutors: Suspects tailed Lady Gaga's dog walker
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Three men drove around the Hollywood area in late February, on the prowl for expensive French bulldogs to steal, prosecutors said. Their night would end in gunfire - and the violent theft of pop star Lady Gaga’s beloved pets. The robbery
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SOTHEBY, BANKSY, HISTORIC, INTRODUCES
New York Post
Sotheby’s to accept bitcoin, Ethereum in historic Banksy auction
Sotheby’s is jumping in on the crypto craze. The 277-year-old luxury auction house said it will accept bitcoin and ether, the digital token of the Ethereum blockchain, for payment in its auction next week of Banksy’s “Love is in The Air” masterpiece. Sotheby’s
CNN
Sotheby's introduces cryptocurrency sales with a famous Banksy work
Written by Leah Dolan, CNN Sotheby's has become the first major auction house to introduce cryptocurrencies as a payment method for physical artworks, following its prior sales with digital NFT art last month. "Love is in the Air" (2003), one of street artist
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REPUBLICANS, HOUSE, BIDEN, ATF
Fox News
House Republicans urge Senate to oppose Biden ATF director nominee
EXCLUSIVE: Dozens of House Republicans are urging the Senate to oppose President Biden's nomination of David Chipman as director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), calling him an "enemy of the 2nd Amendment" and saying his confirmation would
New York Post
House Republicans oppose Biden ATF nominee, say he would threaten gun ownership
Dozens of House Republicans have signed on to a letter to the Senate urging members to block the confirmation of President Biden’s choice to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives — saying his confirmation would “jeopardize the constitutional
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NGUYEN, GEORGIA, DEMOCRAT, BEE
New York Times
Bee Nguyen, Georgia Democrat, Enters Race for Secretary of State
ATLANTA — Next year’s secretary of state election in Georgia was already shaping up to be a tense and dramatic fight: the incumbent, Brad Raffensperger — who enraged former President Donald J. Trump for refusing to overturn the state’s election results — is
Washington Times
Democrat Bee Nguyen to run for Georgia secretary of state
ATLANTA (AP) - Democratic state Rep. Bee Nguyen announced Tuesday that she’s running for secretary of state in 2022 to counteract efforts by Georgia Republicans to restrict access to the polls. Nguyen has been in the House since winning a 2017 special election
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VICE, PENCE, MIKE, FORMER
OANN
Former Vice President Mike Pence set to headline N.H. GOP fundraiser
OAN Newsroom UPDATED 8:35 AM PT – Tuesday, May 4, 2021 Former Vice resident Mike Pence has added another major Republican event to his agenda while sparking further speculation of a White House bid. Pence is set to headline the GOP’s Lincoln Dinner in New
Washington Times
Former Vice President Mike Pence to visit New Hampshire
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) - Former Vice President Mike Pence is scheduled to visit New Hampshire in June, his first trip to the first-in-the nation presidential primary state since the 2020 general election campaign. Pence will speak at the Hillsborough County
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HEALTH, INSURANCE, ELDERLY, STAFFERS
Fox News
Dem Rep. Katie Porter does not offer health insurance to campaign staffers despite calling it a 'human right'
California Democratic Rep. Katie Porter’s campaign does not offer health insurance coverage to its staffers, despite the congresswoman calling health care a "human right," filings show. Porter, a firebrand progressive politician who advocates for universal
Breitbart
California Looks to Expand Health Care Coverage for Elderly Illegal Aliens
California lawmakers are looking to increase health insurance coverage for elderly illegal aliens by letting their insured, adult children claim them as dependents. State Assembly member Miguel Santiago (D) has introduced a plan that passed a committee hearing
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ASSAULT, SEX, CHANGE, OPPOSITION
New York Post
Top US general drops opposition to change in military’s sex assault policy
WASHINGTON — In a potentially significant shift in the debate over combating sexual assault in the military, the nation’s top general says he is dropping his opposition to a proposal to take decisions on sexual assault prosecution out of the hands of commanders. Gen.
Newsmax
Joint Chiefs Chairman Drops Opposition to Sex Assault Policy Change
In a potentially significant shift in the debate over combating sexual assault in the military, the nation’s top general says he is dropping his opposition to a proposal to take decisions on sexual assault prosecution out of the hands of commanders. Gen. Mark
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GIULIANI, ADMITS, SOURCES, WALLACE
Fox News
New York Times executive editor admits paper wasn't 'rigorous enough' in verifying Giuliani sources
The New York Times' executive editor Dean Baquet admitted in a Monday interview that the liberal "newspaper of record" failed to accurately verify data provided by anonymous sources concerning an alleged briefing given to Rudy Giuliani by the FBI. Baquet told
Fox News
MSNBC's Nicolle Wallace slammed for perpetuating lie about Rudy Giuliani FBI briefing
MSNBC's Nicolle Wallace was on the receiving end of intense criticism Monday for perpetuating the lie that Rudy Giuliani received an FBI briefing notifying him that he was the target of a Russian disinformation campaign. The former Republican strategist was
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HEALTH, BILL, LIMITING, HOUSE
Washington Times
Indiana governor vetoes bill limiting local health orders
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Indiana’s governor has vetoed a bill that would limit the authority of county or city health departments by allowing local elected officials to block public health orders issued during emergencies. Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb said in a
Washington Examiner
Dueling Senate, House crackdowns on Missouri public health officials emerge
The Missouri House on Monday refused to endorse an avalanche of Senate amendments restricting local public health officials’ emergency powers and banning “vaccine passports” on an unrelated bill it had already adopted. The House Monday kicked House Bill 271
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ELITE, SCORING, TOP, MELO
Washington Times
Welcome to Top 10, Melo: Anthony joins elite scoring list
ATLANTA (AP) - Carmelo Anthony looked like he was all done just a couple of seasons ago. Now, he’s part of a truly exclusive club in the NBA. Welcome to the Top 10, Melo. Anthony scored 14 points Monday night in Portland’s 123-114 loss to the Atlanta Hawks,
Fox News
Welcome to Top 10, Melo: Elite NBA scoring list adds Anthony
Carmelo Anthony looked like he was all done just a couple of seasons ago. Now, he's part of a truly exclusive club in the NBA. Welcome to the Top 10, Melo. Anthony scored 14 points Monday night in Portland's 123-114 loss to the Atlanta Hawks, moving him
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ROMANCE, ABRAMS, STACEY, NOVELS
New York Times
Publisher to Reissue Stacey Abrams’s First Three Romance Novels
The Democratic organizer Stacey Abrams, often credited with helping flip two Senate seats in Georgia and seen as a likely candidate for governor, will return to bookstores next year under a name she hasn’t used in years. The publisher Berkley is reissuing
Fox News
Stacey Abrams romance novels set to be reissued
Berkley, a publisher for Penguin Random House, announced Tuesday that it had acquired rights to 3 of Democratic activist Stacey Abrams' print novels and would begin reissuing them in 2022. The former progressive Democratic nominee who lost Georgia's 2018 gubernatorial
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WOMAN, ROBBED, PUNCHED, SUBWAY
Breitbart
VIDEO: Woman Punched in Head, Robbed Inside NYC Subway
Police are investigating after a woman was assaulted and robbed inside a Manhattan subway station on Sunday, according to officials. Authorities told PIX11, “The woman, 23, was walking toward the exit of the L train station at East 14th Street and First Avenue
Fox News
New York City woman sucker-punched from behind, robbed in subway station
Disturbing new surveillance video released by the NYPD shows the moment a mugger sucker-punches a woman in an East Village subway station and rips off her backpack. The 23-year-old victim was walking out of the 1 train station at 14th Street and First Avenue
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CHICAGO, MURDER, COMMENTS, CROWD
USA Today
Chicago man charged with attempted murder after police say he drove his truck into a picnic
A Chicago man was charged with attempted murder after allegedly driving his car into a picnic, according to police. Witnesses said the man also made anti-Asian comments during the incident, according to local news outlets. Timothy Nielsen, 57, was arrested
Fox News
Chicago man allegedly made anti-Asian comments, boasted before driving into crowd
A Chicago man allegedly yelled anti-Asian comments before telling his neighbor to "watch" as he rammed his truck into a picnic, according to reports. Timothy Nielsen, 57, allegedly grew "increasingly hostile" about a group of "yuppies" celebrating a birthday
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GARLAND, GUN, GENDER, UPDATES
CNN
Merrick Garland to be grilled on civil rights and gun control in first hearing as attorney general
(CNN) Merrick Garland will step into his first congressional hot seat as attorney general Tuesday morning, when he testifies before the House Appropriations Committee to propose a multibillion-dollar budget increase for the Justice Department. On paper, the
New York Times
Live Updates: Garland Will Seek More Funding to Fight Extremism and Gender Violence
Live Live Updates: Garland Will Seek More Funding to Fight Extremism and Gender Violence President Biden raises the refugee admissions cap, reversing the Trump administration’s low limit. The Treasury Department expects to borrow more than $1 trillion during