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The IndependentGuide mauled to death by grizzly bear near Yellowstone National Park
Animal attacked while trying to protect food source, say police
- The Independent
Remains of previously unknown dinosaur discovered in Chile
Titanosaur species found in Atacama desert, now a barren land but which millions of years ago would have provided herbivore with lush plant life to feed on
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Supreme Court scraps last GOP election lawsuit, ending five-month challenge to results
The decision has wider implications for future elections
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George W Bush says Capitol riot made him ‘sick’ and calls it ‘a terrible moment in our history’
The 43rd president refuses to blame Trump for direction of GOP
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Basketball star Scottie Pippen pays emotional tribute after death of 33-year-old son
‘Antron suffered from chronic asthma and if he hadn’t had it, I truly believe he would’ve made it to the NBA’
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‘Give back her socialist cash’: Democrats pushed to return campaign donations from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
NRCC launches ‘Socialist Give Back’ website slamming those ‘bankrolled by radical socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’
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US House condemns China over Hong Kong crackdown in near-unanimous vote
Republican Thomas Massie was the lone member to vote against the resolution
- BBC
Nasa successfully flies small helicopter on Mars
The Ingenuity drone completes the first powered, controlled flight by an aircraft on another world.
- Reuters
Jurors deliberate for second day in Derek Chauvin murder trial
The 12 sequestered jurors are considering three weeks of testimony from 45 witnesses, including bystanders, police officials and medical experts, along with hours of video evidence in the most high-profile U.S. case involving accusations of police misconduct in decades. Chauvin, who is white, has pleaded not guilty to second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree "depraved mind" murder and second-degree manslaughter. The jury began its deliberations on Monday after listening to closing arguments for most of the day.
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‘Unofficial American holiday’: Schumer backs marijuana legalisation on Senate floor
Democratic majority leader revives push for cannabis legalisation at federal level
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Bush says America is so polarised people ‘couldn’t believe I was friends with Michelle Obama’
President says of the polarisation among Americans: ‘It shocked me’
- The Independent
Derek Chauvin trial verdict live: Jury resumes deliberations as Biden says prosecution evidence ‘overwhelming’
Follow latest updates from Minneapolis
- BBC
Tesla: Elon Musk suggests Autopilot not to blame for fatal crash
One victim was found in the front passenger seat and the other was in the back after the accident in Texas.
- The Independent
Derek Chauvin: How mostly white jury could affect trial of George Floyd’s alleged killer
Studies show that race affects who gets put on juries – and whom they decide to convict
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Biden calls George Floyd’s family to pray for them ahead of Derek Chauvin verdict
‘He was just letting us know that he was praying for us, hoping that everything will come out to be OK,’ Philonise Floyd tells the TODAY Show
- The Independent
George Floyd news: Jury retires in Chauvin trial as judge says Maxine Waters could overturn verdict
Follow latest updates from the Hennepin County Courthouse
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Exposure to Twitter lowered Republican vote share in last two presidential elections, study claims
Effects of joining Twitter was driven by independent and moderate voters being persuaded by Twitter’s liberal content, study suggests
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Seven Minnesota counties enter state of emergency ahead of Chauvin verdict
Tim Walz says local and state resources ‘exhausted’ by Brooklyn Centre killing
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Tucker Carlson accuses media of ‘lynching’ Derek Chauvin
‘Evidence only counts in countries that have due process, something they are now telling us is an ugly relic of institutional racism,’ Carlson claims
- Raleigh News and Observer
Panthers addressing another need with NFL draft around the corner
The Panthers have addressed almost every need on the roster in free agency.