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Charles Barkley says he turned down offer to join 'Monday Night Football' broadcast
Charles Barkley recently said he declined an offer to be on ESPN's 'Monday Night Football.' 'I only comment on basketball,' the NBA Hall of Famer said.
- The Independent
‘Unlike anything we’ve seen in modern history’: Attacks against journalists soar during Black Lives Matter protests
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- 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 Independent
Officer who shot Daunte Wright was training new recruit at time of shooting
48-year-old officer is 26-year veteran of the force, having got police license in 1995 aged 22
- The Independent
Baby killed, two children wounded in random New York drive-by shooting
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- Reuters
Czech foreign minister sacked after losing challenge to party leader
PRAGUE (Reuters) -Czech Foreign Minister Tomas Petricek, who frequently warned against risks posed by Russia and China, was sacked on Monday after losing a bid to lead his own centre-left Social Democratic party (CSSD) party last week. His replacement may take a less resolute stance on China and possibly on other issues such as Russia and its "vaccine diplomacy" or its bid in a Czech nuclear power plant tender. President Milos Zeman, who favours close ties with Russia and China and often clashed with Petricek, dismissed him after receiving a proposal to do so from Prime Minister Andrej Babis.
- Business Insider
Tucker Carlson is repeatedly using his platform to downplay white supremacy and violence, critics say
Experts say Carlson's bid to portray white nationalism as part of a liberal plot feeds the prejudices of his fans and gives the GOP an easy ride.
- LA Times
Review: A new exposé is an air-tight indictment of the family behind the opioid crisis
Patrick Radden Keefe's much-anticipated "Empire of Pain" lays it all bare
- Kansas City Star
White House says supply of other COVID vaccines is enough as new J&J guidance weighed
A CDC official told McClatchy that an FDA advisory panel on vaccines, set to meet Wednesday, has a variety of options before them.
- USA TODAY
OnPolitics: The battle for the GOP's soul
The GOP continues to struggle to maintain party unity after former President Donald Trump's election loss.
- LA Times
Shohei Ohtani, Alex Cobb catapult Angels to win over Royals
The Angels beat the Royals 10-3 on Monday in Kansas City.
- BBC
India coronavirus: Can its vaccine producers meet demand?
India is a big player in vaccine production - but supply shortages have appeared in some areas.
- LA Times
Why the Clippers' lineup change helped Marcus Morris thrive
Nicolas Batum was playing well as a starter for the Clippers, but a move to the bench did not derail him. It helped Marcus Morris and the team.
- Charlotte Observer
Billionaire gives $18 million to Charlotte YMCA. Here’s how the money will be spent.
The donation from MacKenzie Scott came as YMCA has been dealing with a $40 million revenue decline because of the coronavirus pandemic.
- USA TODAY
President Joe Biden to nominate Christine Wormuth as first woman secretary of the Army
President Joe Biden announced he will nominate Christine Wormuth as the first woman to be secretary of the Army.
- Fort Worth Star-Telegram
J&J vaccines ‘on hold’ in Tarrant after FDA recommends pause over blood clot reports
The FDA and CDC on Tuesday recommended a pause on the vaccines after six people developed rare blood clots.
- LA Times
Clippers' Paul George is chosen Western Conference player of the week
Paul George scored 32 points in a win Sunday, his third consecutive game with at least 30. It helped earn him Western Conference player of the week.
- Business Insider
Disney may have plans for a 'real' retractable lightsaber. This animation shows how it would work.
A Disney Parks executive showed off the prototype for a realistic Star Wars lightsaber in a call earlier this month.
- LA Times
Awards shows are struggling to draw TV audiences. Should the Oscars be worried?
Big ratings declines for the Grammys and Golden Globe Awards have the TV industry wondering how low the Oscars could go.