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The IndependentTrump caught on audio mocking Michelle Obama’s looks to giggling GOP hierarchy at Mar-a-Lago
Leaked recording from RNC fundraiser reveals ‘uproarious’ laughter from sponsors for ridicule of former first lady
- The Independent
White nationalist website calls Tucker Carlson’s ‘replacement’ rant ‘one of the best things Fox News has ever aired’
The Fox News host has won the praise of an officially designated hate group after appearing to endorse the racist ‘replacement’ theory
- Yahoo News
Intelligence agencies: China is top threat to U.S. global influence
A 27-page report, which summarizes the best assessments of analysts from across the 18 different agencies within the intelligence community, has identified China as the biggest threat to U.S. global influence.
- WCVB - Boston
Mass. doctor's messages to people who received J&J COVID-19 vaccine
The CDC and FDA both agreed to pause distribution of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after six reports of rare blood clots.
- The Independent
Lachlan Murdoch backs Tucker Carlson as host doubles down amid calls for his firing
Fox News host under fire for defending white nationalist conspiracy theory
- BBC
Chinese man kidnapped and killed in elaborate body swap scheme
The victim was used as a replacement for another corpse, whose family wanted to avoid a burial ban.
- The Independent
Daunte Wright: Obamas say police killing reveals ‘how badly we need to reimagine policing and public safety’
Following ‘another senseless tragedy’, former first family stresses urgency for ‘nationwide changes that are long overdue’ to address racial inequities
- The State
Why a move to May, Kiawah’s Ocean Course and fans have PGA Championship organizers giddy
The 2021 golf season’s second major championship will be played May 20-23 outside Charleston.
- Business Insider
Iran says it will enrich uranium to highest level ever after apparent Israeli attack on key nuclear facility
Iran, which now plans to enrich uranium to 60% purity, has vowed revenge on Israel over Sunday's act of sabotage on the Natanz nuclear complex.
- The Independent
Biden picks up toy of slain Capitol officer’s daughter during emotional memorial service
During a memorial service at the US Capitol Rotunda for Officer William Evans, President Joe Biden picked up a toy dropped by the officer’s daughter, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told his family that while “no words are adequate” to address their loss, “we hope it’s a comfort to you that so many now know about your dad and know he’s a hero”. “And that the President of the United States is picking up one of your distractions.” Officer Evans was killed outside the Capitol on 2 April after a driver struck two officers before slamming into a security barrier outside the Capitol, then exited the car with a knife, according to police.
- Business Insider
NATO is likely to join the US in withdrawing troops from Afghanistan in September, German defense minister says
Biden announced plans to withdraw all US troops from Afghanistan by September 11, 2021. Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer said NATO would likely follow suit.
- The Independent
Caron Nazario ‘feared for his life’ in pepper spray traffic stop
One of the police officers involved has been sacked
- The Independent
Deaths soar over births in some Brazil cities as Covid spirals
Brazil’s death toll stands at 358,425 deaths, the second worst-hit country in the world by Covid-19
- Business Insider
4 reasons the Democratic push for a huge infrastructure package will be tougher than the stimulus scramble
The path ahead for Democrats on upwards of $3 trillion of infrastructure spending looks different from the one that produced a $1.9 trillion stimulus.
- Miami Herald
Costco has COVID vaccines — but only one South Florida store has appointments available
Costco announced Monday that it has “a limited number” of COVID-19 vaccines and, in South Florida, that’s apparently very limited.
- FOX News Videos
McEnany on Minnesota shooting: Officer deserves 'due process and fairness'
Former White House press secretary discusses the Daunte Wright shooting on 'The Story'
- Business Insider
Toshiba's CEO has stepped down but board members planned to oust him before the controversy over a $20 billion buyout bid, sources say
CEO Nobuaki Kurumatani resigned from Toshiba on Wednesday. Chairman Satoshi Tsunakawa, who led the company beforehand, will replace him.
- The Independent
Almost two-thirds of Americans back some kind of vaccine ID, new poll finds
Less support for requirement to carry card with them to enter a business
- Reuters Videos
Iraqi girls take part in all-female cycle
"I'm proud that this is a message I am sending to my country. I tell them it is normal. A girl on a bike is nothing to be ashamed of" - Student, Abrar AbdelkaderLocation: Mosul, IraqMosul hosted its first all-female cycling marathonas girls on bikes remain an unusual sight(SOUNDBITE) (Arabic) STUDENT FROM MOSUL, ABRAR ABDELKADER, SAYING:"I participated to overcome the obstacles in Mosul, the idea that girls cannot go around freely. I want to break this barrier and show that a girl can be free, that she can go and wear whatever she wants. And that when a girl rides a bicycle, no one should criticize her, by saying it is inappropriate because she is a girl. Our society is complicated, girls are not given their full freedom, everything is for the boys."Each participant received a training bike as a giftDate: April 12, 2021The competition included 40 female riders (SOUNDBITE) (Arabic) STUDENT FROM MOSUL, ABRAR ABDELKADER, SAYING:"I'm proud that this is a message I am sending to my country. I tell them it is normal, a girl on a bike is nothing to be ashamed of. Let your girls ride bicycles, to go here and there. The most important thing is to trust them, they won't break this trust, they will be up to this responsibility."
- The Independent
Rashida Tlaib calls for ‘no more police’ following Daunte Wright shooting
‘That’s not the president’s view,’ White House press secretary responds