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Where Efforts To Overhaul Policing Stand In Congress After Derek Chauvin Verdict
With the verdict against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin now in for the murder of George Floyd, attention is turning to Congress and whether lawmakers can meet the growing demand from across the nation for meaningful changes to policing. Continue Reading Where Efforts To Overhaul Policing Stand In Congress After Derek Chauvin Verdict
WATCH: Is Recycling Worth It Anymore? People On The Front Lines Say Maybe Not
Recycling works, but it’s not magic. As America continues to lead the world in per capita waste production, it’s becoming more and more clear that everybody – manufacturers and consumers — “over-believes” in recycling. Continue Reading WATCH: Is Recycling Worth It Anymore? People On The Front Lines Say Maybe Not
U.S. Ambassador To Russia Returns To Washington As Relations Sour Further
The American ambassador to Russia is returning to Washington, D.C., for “consultations” after President Biden imposed a new round of sanctions on Moscow last week, including the expulsion of 10 diplomats — a move quickly followed by reciprocal measures from the Kremlin. Continue Reading U.S. Ambassador To Russia Returns To Washington As Relations Sour Further
Derek Chauvin Found Guilty On All Charges Of Murder Against George Floyd
The jury has found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty on all the counts he faced over the death of George Floyd. The trial has been one of the most closely watched cases in recent memory, setting off a national reckoning on police violence and systemic racism even before the trial commenced. Continue Reading Derek Chauvin Found Guilty On All Charges Of Murder Against George Floyd
State Department To Issue Travel Warnings Amid ‘Unprecedented’ COVID-19 Risks
The U.S. State Department announced plans to expand travel advisories, urging U.S. citizens to stay home as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to pose “unprecedented risks” around the globe. Continue Reading State Department To Issue Travel Warnings Amid ‘Unprecedented’ COVID-19 Risks
Former Vice President And 1984 Democratic Presidential Nominee Walter Mondale Dies At 93
Walter Mondale, who was known to his friends as “Fritz,” endured a landslide loss when he challenged incumbent President Ronald Reagan in 1984. But his most lasting mark may be left on the vice presidency, an office with little stature until Mondale redefined it while serving as former President Jimmy Carter’s influential number two. Continue Reading Former Vice President And 1984 Democratic Presidential Nominee Walter Mondale Dies At 93
Medical Examiner Says Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick Died Of Natural Causes
Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who engaged with pro-Trump rioters during the Jan. 6 insurrection, died of natural causes the day after the attack, Washington, D.C.’s chief medical examiner announced on Monday. Continue Reading Medical Examiner Says Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick Died Of Natural Causes
More Than Half Of U.S. Adults Have Gotten At Least One COVID-19 Vaccine Dose
After a year of grim milestones, Sunday marked a hopeful statistic in America’s fight against the coronavirus. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than half of all American adults have now gotten at least one vaccine dose. Continue Reading More Than Half Of U.S. Adults Have Gotten At Least One COVID-19 Vaccine Dose
White House Walks Back Order On Refugee Limits After Backlash
The White House has walked back its announcement that it will keep this year’s historically low refugee ceiling of 15,000 set by the Trump administration, saying its earlier statement Friday, which was panned by fellow Democrats, was meant only to ease restrictions from countries from which refugees are currently banned. Continue Reading White House Walks Back Order On Refugee Limits After Backlash
Indianapolis FedEx Shooting Victims Identified; Police Say Suspect Obtained Guns Legally
The victims of the attack have been identified as Matthew R. Alexander, 32; Samaria Blackwell, 19; Amarjeet Johal, 66; Jaswinder Kaur, 64; Jaswinder Singh, 68; Amarjit Sekhon, 48; Karlie Smith, 19; and John Weisert, 74. Continue Reading Indianapolis FedEx Shooting Victims Identified; Police Say Suspect Obtained Guns Legally
How The U.S. Could Halve Climate Emissions By 2030
Next week, President Biden will announce a number that could shape the rest of his presidency: a new goal to cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. The announcement marks the country’s renewed commitment to the Paris accord, the international climate change agreement that former President Trump withdrew from. Continue Reading How The U.S. Could Halve Climate Emissions By 2030
Gunman Kills 8 At FedEx Warehouse In Indianapolis
A man opened fire inside a FedEx warehouse facility late Thursday night in Indianapolis, killing eight people and injuring several others. The suspect is believed to have shot himself and is among the nine dead, according to police. Continue Reading Gunman Kills 8 At FedEx Warehouse In Indianapolis
