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Associated PressOfficials: Biden preparing to recognize Armenian genocide
President Joe Biden is preparing to formally acknowledge that the systematic killing and deportation of hundreds of thousands of Armenians by the Ottoman Empire in modern-day Turkey more than a century ago was genocide, according to U.S. officials. The anticipated move — something Biden had pledged to do as a candidate — could further complicate an already tense relationship with Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Administration officials had not informed Turkey as of Wednesday, and Biden could still change his mind, according to one official.
- The Independent
Fox, Newsmax, Taylor Greene and Cruz question jury as conservatives cope with Chauvin murder verdict
Conservatives argue that a Minneapolis jury was intimidated into finding Chauvin guilty
- LA Times
What's on TV Thursday: 'Station 19'; Greta Thunberg on PBS
What's on TV tonight, Thursday, April 22: "Station 19" on ABC; "Greta Thunberg: A Year to Change the World" on PBS
- Reuters
China rebukes Australia for "Cold War mentality" after Belt and Road accords cancelled
SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia said on Thursday that it cancelled two accords between Victoria state and China on the Belt and Road Initiative because they were out of line with the federal government's foreign policy, which sees a "free and open Indo Pacific" as a key goal. A Chinese foreign ministry spokesman responded by urging Australia to abandon its "Cold War mentality and ideological bias" and "immediately correct its mistakes and change course". The Chinese embassy earlier criticised the move by Foreign Minister Marise Payne to veto two agreements signed by Victoria state as "provocative" and said it would further damage ties.
- BBC
George Floyd death: Five key moments from the Derek Chauvin trial
Here are key elements of a trial that gripped the US.
- Associated Press
Anderson scores 2, Canadiens hold on to beat Oilers 4-3
Josh Anderson had two goals and the Montreal Canadiens withstood a late push by Edmonton, beating the Oilers 4-3 Wednesday night to split a two-game series. “We can’t wait around any longer, these games are way too important,” Anderson said. Tyler Toffoli and Artturi Lehkonen also scored for Montreal (20-15-9).
- Reuters
Exclusive: Fed will limit any overshoot of inflation target, Powell says
The U.S. economy is going to temporarily see "a little higher" inflation this year as the recovery strengthens and supply constraints push up prices in some sectors, but the Federal Reserve is committed to limiting any overshoot, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said in an April 8 letter to Senator Rick Scott. "We do not seek inflation that substantially exceeds 2 percent, nor do we seek inflation above 2 percent for a prolonged period," Powell said in a five-page response to a March 24 letter in which the Florida Republican raised concerns about rising inflation and the U.S. central bank's bond-buying program. Those modifiers - "substantially" exceeding 2% inflation or above that level for a "prolonged" period - help to more sharply define the upper bounds of the Fed's comfort zone as prices rise.
- BBC
Nasa's rover makes breathable oxygen on Mars
An instrument in the Perseverance rover produces oxygen from the planet's carbon dioxide atmosphere.
- Lexington Herald-Leader
Black ministers to Lexington leaders: We want answers by May 15 on no-knock warrants
A group of Lexington Black faith leaders, who have pushed for 10 months for the city to ban no-knock warrants, sent letters to Mayor Linda Gorton and the 15-member Lexington council this week demanding to know their stance on the issue by May 15.
- BBC
TikTok sued for billions over use of children's data
The case is being brought on behalf of millions of children by England's former children's commissioner.
- The Independent
Biden preparing to recognise Armenian genocide, risking backlash from Turkey
He will be first US president to use word ‘genocide’ to describe killings of Armenians by Ottoman empire during First World War
- The Independent
Ma’Khia Bryant: Ohio police release body camera footage in shooting of 16-year-old
Clip shows chaotic scene before officer opens fire
- Associated Press
Cyprus president in Athens before Geneva talks
The president of the ethnically divided island nation of Cyprus met with Greece’s prime minister on Wednesday before informal talks to be held in Switzerland next week. The Geneva talks will be attended by representatives of Turkish Cypriots and Greek Cypriots, the three guarantor powers — Greece, Turkey and the United Kingdom — and the United Nations. Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades described the Geneva meeting as an “important ... new effort” that would allow U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres to gauge whether there is enough common ground to restart formal peace talks.
- The Independent
Will Derek Chauvin appeal guilty verdict in George Floyd murder?
Though overturning the case is a long shot, there are a few arguments Chauvin’s lawyers could make for a potential appeal
- The Independent
Derek Chauvin: how has he been charged and when will he be sentenced?
The 45 year old could spend a maximum of 75 years in prison
- USA TODAY Opinion
Earth Day 2021: Liver cancer didn't kill me — environmental pollution did
My home growing up was a haven for crooks and toxic industries. Companies profited at the expense of citizens' health, including my own.
- The Independent
Chauvin wrote attorney’s number on hand in case of guilty verdict, report says
Judge revokes Chauvin’s bail and he will remain in police custody until his sentencing, which is scheduled for June.
- TODAY
Bindi Irwin and her husband take baby Grace on a nature walk in new pic
Get ready to say, "Aww!"
- Lexington Herald-Leader
My dad thought Christianity was about love and tolerance. Little did he know.
I’ve been thinking about my dad, who passed away in 2012. He preached for 60 years.
- Business Insider
US troops in Syria seem to be getting hit with directed-energy attacks, and the Pentagon suspects Russia is doing it, report says
The Department of Defense has been investigating incidents since last year, officials told Politico.