Biden keeping Trump’s pick for Moscow ambassador in place
The Biden administration recently decided to keep the Trump-appointed US ambassador on the job in Moscow for the foreseeable future, two senior…
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2 Virginia police officers used excessive force, threatened Army officer during traffic stop, lawsuit says
A US Army officer is suing two Virginia police officers after they pointed guns at him, pepper sprayed him and pushed him to the ground during a…
Continue ReadingWill Smith and Antoine Fuqua pull ‘Emancipation’ production from Georgia
Georgia has lost a major production because of its newly restrictive voting legislation. It was announced Monday that director/producer Antoine Fuqua…
Continue ReadingEnglish pubs can open again but 2,000 have already gone under
Shops, gyms, pubs and beauty salons in England have welcomed back customers after three months of lockdown, delivering a crucial boost to retail and…
Continue ReadingFEMA accepting applications for up to $9,000 for Covid-19 funeral expenses
Families who lost loved ones to Covid-19 can now get help with funeral expenses from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The agency launched on…
Continue ReadingGeorge Floyd’s brother Philonise takes the stand in Derek Chauvin’s trial
Philonise Floyd, George Floyd’s younger brother, took the stand Monday in Derek Chauvin’s criminal trial as prosecutors tried to humanize…
Continue ReadingCardiologist says George Floyd’s death was absolutely preventable in Derek Chauvin’s trial
An expert cardiologist testified Monday that George Floyd died from cardiopulmonary arrest caused by low oxygen levels brought on by prone restraint…
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Cyberattacks are the number-one threat to the global financial system, Fed chair says
Cyberattacks are now the foremost risk to the global financial system, even more so than the lending and liquidity risks that led to the 2008…
Continue ReadingMinnesota officer shouted ‘Taser!’ but fired a gun instead, fatally shooting a man at a traffic stop, police say
A 20-year-old man was fatally shot during a traffic stop after a Minnesota police officer shouted “Taser!” but fired a handgun instead of the…
Continue ReadingMinnesota National Guard deployed after protests over the death of man following a police shooting during a traffic stop
Hundreds of people protested Sunday night after a Black man in Minnesota was shot by a police officer and died following a traffic stop. The shooting…
Continue ReadingFrustration grows at US military bases overseas over slow pace of vaccine rollout
Many members of the American military and their family members stationed outside the US are growing increasingly frustrated at the pace of the…
Continue ReadingBrazil is building a new statue of Jesus — and it’s going to be bigger than Rio’s
A huge statue of Jesus Christ is under construction in southern Brazil, and it will be even taller than its famous counterpart in Rio de Janeiro. The…
Continue ReadingFrance to ban domestic flights where trains are available, in move to cut emissions
France is set to ban short domestic flights in favor of train services, after lawmakers approved a plan that will see several air routes discontinued…
Continue ReadingLuke Bryan to miss first ‘American Idol’ live show due to Covid diagnosis
“American Idol” judge Luke Bryan is sitting out the first live show after testing positive for Covid-19, the singer announced on Monday.…
Continue ReadingProsecution nears end of its case as Derek Chauvin trial enters third week of testimony
An expert cardiologist testified Monday that George Floyd died from cardiopulmonary arrest caused by low oxygen levels brought on by prone restraint…
Continue ReadingBiden to name Trump policy critics to lead two key immigration agencies
President Joe Biden plans to nominate Tucson, Arizona, police chief Chris Magnus to serve as commissioner of US Customs and Border Protection and Ur…
Continue ReadingGrimes shows off the ‘beautiful alien scars’ she’s had tattooed across her back
Canadian musician Grimes has unveiled the “beautiful alien scars” she’s had tattooed across her entire back. The star shared an…
Continue ReadingDerek Chauvin’s defense is using these 3 arguments to try to get an acquittal in George Floyd’s death
After two weeks of testimony and 35 witnesses, Minnesota prosecutors are nearing the end of their case against former Minneapolis Police officer…
Continue ReadingWays to support humanitarian aid at the US-Mexico border
More than 2 million migrants are expected to make it to the US-Mexico border by September, according to internal government estimates reviewed by…
Continue ReadingChina hits Alibaba with record $2.8 billion fine for behaving like a monopoly
China has ordered Alibaba to pay a record fine of 18.2 billion yuan ($2.8 billion) after antitrust regulators concluded that the online shopping…
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Thousands turned away at SF vaccine clinic due to overwhelming demand
Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — There was a big demand for vaccine all across the Bay Area…
Continue ReadingBad Bunny announces 2022 tour
It’s happening! Bad Bunny has announced he’s heading out on a North American tour, calling it El Último Tour del Mundo 2022. It’s…
Continue ReadingBitcoin is back above $60,000 as Coinbase gets ready for public debut
The bitcoin bull market rages on: The price of one bitcoin is back above $60,000, and not far from its all-time high, as investors gear up for this…
Continue ReadingRepublican state lawmakers push new criminal penalties for election activities
In the week before last November’s general election, Iowa progressive activist Mitch Henry scoured neighborhoods on the east and south sides of…
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Harry pays tribute to ‘cheeky’ grandpa Prince Philip as he arrives in UK for funeral
Britain’s Prince Harry has paid tribute to his grandfather Prince Philip, describing him as “a man of service, honour and great…
Continue ReadingMultiple officers shot during police chase in Georgia
Multiple officers have been shot in Georgia during a police chase early Monday that ended in Carroll County, according to the Carroll County…
Continue ReadingHow American Airlines pulls planes from pandemic storage
Roger Steele’s mission is preparing a plane for your summer vacation. Steele, an assistant manager at American Airlines’ largest…
Continue ReadingRegeneron says its Covid-19 antibody cocktail helps prevent symptomatic Covid-19
New Phase 3 trial data finds a single shot of Regeneron’s Covid-19 antibody cocktail was able to prevent symptomatic Covid-19 among people…
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Microsoft buys Nuance for $16 billion in a major push into health care AI
In a bold acquisition that could solidify Microsoft’s growing influence in the health care industry, the tech company agreed to buy artificial…
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Harry pays tribute to ‘cheeky’ grandpa Prince Philip as he reportedly arrives in UK for funeral
Britain’s Prince Harry has paid tribute to his grandfather Prince Philip, describing him as “a man of service, honour and great…
Continue ReadingBiden to name nominees to lead two key immigration agencies
President Joe Biden plans to nominate Tucson, Arizona, police chief Chris Magnus to serve as commissioner of US Customs and Border Protection and Ur…
Continue Reading‘WTF With Marc Maron’ awarded the Governors Award by The Podcast Academy
“WTF with Marc Maron” will receive the first-ever Governors Award at the inaugural Awards for Excellence in Audio (The Ambies) on May 16.…
Continue ReadingHugh Jackman celebrates 25th wedding anniversary with Deborra-Lee Furness
Hugh Jackman and his wife Deborra-Lee Furness are celebrating 25 years of marriage. Jackman took to Instagram on Sunday to post a tribute to Furness,…
Continue ReadingMajor Biden to get training after two biting incidents
President Joe Biden’s German shepherd, Major, will receive training after two biting incidents involving workers at the White House, according…
Continue ReadingOne dead, one injured in shooting outside Paris hospital
One person was killed and another injured after a shooting in front of a private hospital in Paris on Monday, a police source told CNN. The source…
Continue ReadingTottenham star Son Heung-Min racially abused online after Premier League defeat
Tottenham Hotspur has condemned the “abhorrent” online abuse directed at star player Son Heung-Min after the side’s 3-1 Premier…
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Powell tells ’60 Minutes’ that US economy is at an ‘inflection point’
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the US economy is at an “inflection point,” and that growth and job creation is poised to…
Continue ReadingMastercard launches carbon calculator in its latest attempt to go green
Mastercard wants consumers to understand how much their spending habits are contributing to carbon emissions and global warming. The credit card…
Continue ReadingLleyton Hewitt’s son, Cruz, wins Australian junior tennis title
Cruz Hewitt, son of former tennis world No. 1 Lleyton, is proving he’s a chip off the old block after winning an Australian Under-12s clay…
Continue ReadingMinnesota National Guard deployed after protests over the police killing of a man during a traffic stop
Hundreds of people protested Sunday night after a Black man in Minnesota was shot by a police officer and died following a traffic stop. The shooting…
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California wildfires. Hurricanes on the coast. Is anywhere safe from the climate crisis?
Tracy thought she’d built her forever home. She and her 5-year-old granddaughter live in an energy-efficient house in Northern California that…
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As people flee climate change on the coasts, this Midwest city is trying to become a safe haven
Tracy thought she’d built her forever home. She and her 5-year-old granddaughter live in an energy-efficient house in Northern California that…
Continue ReadingA Black family’s beach property in California was taken during the Jim Crow era. The county is now giving it back, and it’s worth millions
A century ago, a Black couple owned a beach resort in Manhattan Beach — a Southern California town known for its scenic expanse. An inviting…
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Prince Harry reported to have landed in the UK ahead of Philip’s funeral
Prince Harry has flown back to the United Kingdom from his home in the US on Sunday ahead of the Duke Of Edinburgh’s funeral, several British…
Continue ReadingSmall investors are taking an unexpected break. Here’s why
After a raucous start to the year, Wall Street expected non-professional traders to pump chunks of their $1,400 stimulus checks into the stock…
Continue ReadingCalifornia struggles with vaccine equity as state prepares to expand eligibility to all adults
Dr. Jerry Abraham is determined to ensure California’s most vulnerable communities have access to the Covid-19 vaccine. Abraham has spent the…
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Israeli army chief appears to hint at possible role in Iran nuclear site incident
Israel’s army chief has appeared to hint at possible Israeli involvement in an incident at the Natanz nuclear site in Iran, which was described…
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Minnesota National Guard deployed after protests over a man’s death following a police shooting during a traffic stop
Hundreds protested Sunday night after a Black man in Minnesota was shot by a police officer and died following a traffic stop. The incident happened…
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5 things to know for April 12: Coronavirus, Congress, police violence, Iran, United Arab Emirates
Cruise lines are already betting big on a rebound, even though the CDC has yet to give the go-ahead for ships to sail to and from US ports.…
Continue ReadingHuge Trump-era and pandemic immigrant visa backlog poses challenge for Biden
Even though President Joe Biden has moved to reverse many of his predecessor’s anti-immigration policies, the consequences of those restrictive…
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