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- The Independent
GOP members who voted to impeach Trump get flood of donations defying former president’s vow for revenge
Incumbent Republican lawmakers received record donations in first quarter of 2021 as Trump yet to mobilise base for primary challengers
- The Independent
Former police detective named as suspect in Austin shooting which left three dead
Police identified Stephen Nicholas Broderick, 41, as the suspect, and said that he is armed and dangerous
- The Independent
Marjorie Taylor Greene does U-turn on ‘America First’ caucus after GOP blowback
Rep. Greene accused the media of ‘false narratives’ and focusing on race to ‘divide the American people with hate through identity politics’
- The Independent
West Point cadets expelled amid worst cheating scandal in 45 years
America’s top military academy investigated 73 cadets amid suspicions of cheating on a freshman calculus exam last May
- INSIDER
3 people are dead and 2 are injured after a mass shooting in Kenosha, Wisconsin
A shooter killed three people and injured two others in a mass shooting in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The shooter had not been found as of Sunday morning.
- The Independent
Chris Cuomo says police reform won’t happen until white kids start getting killed
‘You’ll see a wave of change, in access and accountability. We saw it in the 60s. That’s when it changes because that’s when it’s you,’ Cuomo said
- The Independent
Father of teen arrested with AK47 in New York subway station was killed in police shootout
18-year-old man from Ohio with assault rifle and wearing gas mask taken into custody
- The Independent
Conservative conference with prominent QAnon supporters to close out with Covid mask-burning event
Disgraced general Michael Flynn, Tulsa Sheriff Vic Regalado, and Jim Caviezel, an actor who played Jesus in movie The Passion of the Christ, were among the speakers at the two-day event
- The Independent
Three killed and two wounded in shooting at tavern in Wisconsin
Suspected shooter not found yet
- Charlotte Observer
NASCAR at Richmond live updates: Alex Bowman steals a win on a late restart
Bowman’s third career win stuns Denny Hamlin and Joey Logano, who were in control of the race almost exclusively until a late caution for a Kevin Harvick spin.
- The Independent
Half of American adults have had one Covid vaccine dose with 16 year olds and up eligible from Monday
Almost a third of American adults are fully vaccinated against Covid-19
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Man dies after shooting in Stockton, police say
A man died Friday night after a shooting in Stockton, according to police. The shooting happened around 9 p.m. in the 2000 block of South Hunter Street, the Stockton Police Department said. When officers arrived, they found a man in his thirties who had been shot multiple times. He was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Homicide detectives are investigating, and there is currently no motive or suspect information available. No other details were released. Anyone with information on the shooting is urged to call the police department’s non-emergency number at 209-937-8377.
- The Independent
Biden news: President plays golf for first time in office as woman charged with threatening VP Harris
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- The Independent
Hunter Biden: The US president’s prodigal son
In his new memoir, Beautiful Things, Joe Biden’s second son talks of his life in the shadow of American politics and his redemption from the years of debauchery and chaos that almost cost his father the presidency. Sean O’Grady wonders if his problems are really over
- Reuters Videos
Keep festival symbolic, Modi says as cases surge
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to devotees to keep a key Hindu festival symbolic on Saturday as the country reported more than 200,000 new COVID-19 infections for the third straight day.Criticism has mounted over the Indian government's handling of the pandemic, as religious festivals and election rallies continue amid increasing reports of a shortage of hospital beds, oxygen and vaccines.After hundreds of thousands gathered for several days along the banks of the Ganges for a religious festival, Modi on Saturday called for restraint on Twitter.Experts have warned about the spread of more contagious variants of the disease, especially during large-scale gatherings.In the capital, the bustling metropolis of New Delhi was quieter than usual on Saturday (April 17) as it was put under a weekend curfew to help curb a surge in new cases. The curfew began at 10:00 p.m on Friday (April 16) and will continue until Monday (April 19) morning.In an effort to stop slowing vaccine rollout, India pledged on Friday to raise monthly production of its own COVID-19 vaccine to nearly 100 million doses by September.
- The Telegraph
Reunited in grief: How Prince Harry spent a golden hour talking with his family
They gamely presented a united front in the aftermath of the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral, strolling side by side and chatting amiably as they emerged from St George’s Chapel into the sunshine. But the Duke of Sussex, 36, was afforded a rare opportunity to have a proper heart to heart with his brother, the Duke of Cambridge, his father and his grandmother on Saturday, as they returned to the confines of Windsor Castle. There, a couple of hours after the ceremony, when most other guests had melted away, senior members of the Royal family spent around an hour together, face to face for the first time in more than a year. There, reunited in grief and in their support for the Queen, Prince Harry is understood to have spent valuable time with Her Majesty, Prince Charles, the Duchess of Cornwall and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. It was the first time they had been together under one roof since the Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey last March, when the frostiness and the tension was palpable.
- The Week
Poll: Matthew McConaughey would have a shot against Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, but primaries would be trickier
Speculation continues to swirl about renowned actor and proud Texan Matthew McConaughey entering politics in his home state. There's no telling if that will actually happen, but that didn't stop The Dallas Morning News and the University of Texas at Tyler from teaming up to get a sense of how voters feel about the possibility of McConaughey challenging Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) for his job next year. The poll, released Sunday, is a bit of mixed bag for McConaughey. Among all voters, he actually held a 12-point advantage over Abbott, so in a head-to-head race, it seems like the idea is at least viable. Where the actor runs into some trouble is in the primaries. It's not entirely clear under what banner McConaughey, who has suggested he's "more of a moderate," would run, the Morning News writes. Only 30 percent of Republicans said they'd vote for him, compared to 56 percent who would back Abbott. Those numbers might help in the general election, but he'd be toast if he challenged Abbott within in his own party. The more likely scenario is that McConaughey would run as a Democrat — 66 percent of Democratic voters said they'd back him over Abbott, who received just 8 percent support from the opposing party. Still, McConaughey wouldn't be a shoe-in. The poll also revealed that 51 percent of Texas Democratic primary voters prefer a progressive candidate, while just 25 percent are hoping for a centrist, which is seemingly the mold McConaughey fits. The poll was conducted between April 6-13 among 1,126 registered Texas voters. The margin of error is 2.92 percentage points. Read the full results here and read more about a potential McConaughey run at The Week. More stories from theweek.comThe new HBO show you won't be able to stop watching7 cartoons about Biden's Afghanistan withdrawalChanging election laws
- The Telegraph
Queen turns to Sophie, Countess of Wessex to step out of the shadows
She is said to be the Queen’s favourite daughter-in-law, and now the monarch is set to turn to the Countess of Wessex to fill the gap left by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in carrying out royal duties. The 56-year-old Countess was one of the most prominent members of the Royal family in the days following the Duke of Edinburgh’s death. She made the first public comments about his passing, repeatedly visited Windsor Castle and provided a photograph of the Queen and the Duke at Balmoral that Her Majesty chose to share with the world as a tribute to her late husband.
- Fort Worth Star-Telegram
‘No one was driving’ Tesla before fatal fiery crash that kept reigniting, Texas cops say
The car’s batteries kept reigniting, thwarting fire crews’ attempts to extinguish the blaze.
- INSIDER
Hollywood star Matthew McConaughey has a double-digit lead over Gov. Greg Abbott in latest Texas gubernatorial election poll
The "Dallas Buyers Club" actor has not yet declared his candidacy for Texas governor but has said that running is a "true consideration."