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Four members of Sikh community among dead in Indianapolis FedEx shooting -group
(Reuters) -Four members of the Sikh religious community, three women and one man, were killed in a Thursday night shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis that claimed the lives of eight workers, a community group and local leader said on Friday. "Out of eight, four are Sikh community members," said businessman Gurinder Singh Khalsa, who identified himself as a leader of the local Sikh community and said he had spoken with the families of those killed. He said the FedEx operations center near the city's international airport was known for providing employment to older members of the Sikh community who did not necessarily speak fluent English.
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Photos of Harry Styles dressed as Ariel from 'The Little Mermaid' are going viral, but they're actually from an old 'SNL' photoshoot
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Pompeo violated ethics rules by asking State Dept employees to do personal tasks -watchdog
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo violated federal ethics rules governing the use of taxpayer-funded resources when he, and his wife, asked State Department employees to carry out personal tasks more than 100 times, a government watchdog said in a report on Friday. Pompeo, who was former President Donald Trump's last secretary of state, served until Jan. 20, when Republican Trump left the office after being defeated by Democrat Joe Biden in the November election.
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Judge denies Ghislaine Maxwell's motions to toss sex charges
A judge on Friday rejected Ghislaine Maxwell’s arguments to toss charges that she recruited three teenager girls from 1994 to 1997 for then-boyfriend Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse. U.S. District Judge Alison Nathan in Manhattan denied claims that a non-prosecution agreement Epstein reached with federal prosecutors over a dozen years ago protects Maxwell from prosecution. The judge, however, did agree that Maxwell can be prosecuted separately on perjury charges.
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Russia is expelling 10 US diplomats in retaliation to Biden's latest sanctions and amid Ukraine tensions
The US slapped new sanctions on over 30 Russian entities on Thursday over Russian election interference and the SolarWinds hack.
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The CDC's suggestion to block middle seats on planes is flawed but I'm still in favor of it after taking 32 flights during the pandemic
Blocked middle seats gave me peace of mind when I returned to the skies during the pandemic. Now, future returning travelers will be deprived of that.
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The coronavirus variant first found in Brazil is developing worrying new mutations that could make vaccines less effective, experts say
The P.1 variant, first found in Brazil, may be able to evade vaccines, and can reinfect people who have had COVID-19, according to Brazilian experts.
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China's GDP hits record growth
Quickening sharply from last year's slump, China's economic recovery in the first quarter was propelled by stronger demand at home and abroad.As well as continued government support for smaller firms.Gross domestic product jumped 18.3% in the first quarter from a year earlier, slightly undershooting expectations.But still the fastest growth since quarterly records began in 1992.The brisk expansion is expected to ease off later this year as the government turns its attention to reining in financial risks in overheating parts of the economy.Aided by strict virus containment measures and emergency relief for businesses, the economy has gathered momentum since the first three months of 2020when an outbreak of the virus in the central city of Wuhan rapidly became a crippling pandemic.China's rebound has been led by exports as factories raced to fill overseas orders. More recently it's seen a steady pickup in consumption as shoppers returned to restaurants, malls and car dealerships.Retail sales increased 34.2% year-on-year in March.China is remaining cautious though and says that while economy started 2021 on a firm footing, the services sector and smaller firms still faced challenges.while consumer inflation was likely to remain moderate
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Scott Disick puts 'pressure' on Kourtney Kardashian to consider marrying him in new 'KUWTK' video
In a new preview for "Keeping Up With the Kardashians," Disick asked the Poosh founder about marriage, which her sisters thought would be "epic."
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Trump’s post-presidency makeover: Former president losing weight, cutting back on M&Ms and ditching spray tan, report says
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Former Trump NSA: 'No more important alliance' than Japan amid tension with China
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Sen. Ted Cruz no longer wears a mask at the Capitol, falsely claiming 'everybody' in the Senate has been vaccinated against COVID-19
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Kourtney Kardashian says 'no one wanted' a reality show about her family when they first tried pitching it to networks
Kourtney Kardashian said that they pitched a reality show about her and her sisters to multiple networks, including E!, but they all said no.
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In London's East End, adoration and expletives for the royal family
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Gaetz friend was lightning rod for controversy in Florida
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Australian SailGP team capsizes US boat during training
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Alison Brie defends 'Promising Young Woman' costar Carey Mulligan for calling out Variety critic
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'Not afraid to shoot': Migration raises tension in Texas border town
More migrants are crossing the U.S.-Mexico border near Del Rio, Texas than Martinez recalls in his 13 years as Val Verde County Sheriff. Last month, he said, a resident fired his gun to scare a group of migrants walking on the outskirts of town; nearby schools were locked down in response. Tensions are rising in Del Rio, a city of 35,000, as the nation once again grapples with an increase in migrants seeking entry into the United States.
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Blue Lives Matter founder on FedEx shooting: Gun laws won't matter in these situations
Blue Lives Matter NYC founder Joseph Imperatrice weighs in on the developing situation in Indianapolis after at least 8 people were shot, killed in FedEx facility.