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The IndependentBlack Army soldier responds to racist tirade at IHOP: ‘This is America’
‘This is the country we serve and defend. These are the people we fight for’
- Charlotte Observer
Cop who fatally shot teen in Tennessee school bathroom won’t face charges, official says
Anthony Thompson Jr., 17, died during a confrontation with police.
- The Independent
Stacey Abrams goes viral for obliterating GOP lawmaker with explanation of Georgia voting law
‘Do. Not. Come. For. Stacey. Abrams.’
- The Independent
What happened to the other officers arrested over George Floyd death?
Three former police officers who responded to George Floyd call now face trial in August
- 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
- The Independent
Ma’Khia Bryant shooting: LeBron James explains why he took down tweet telling Ohio officer ‘you’re next’
Los Angeles Lakers star says he took the tweet down because it was ‘being used to create more hate’
- The Independent
Officer who shot 16-year-old Ma’Khia Bryant was military trained marksman, report says
Columbus Interim Police Chief Michael Woods identifies Nicholas Reardon as the police officer involved in the shooting
- Raleigh News and Observer
She’ll make history as a ‘Jeopardy!’ guest host. Answer: Who is Robin Roberts?
"Excuse me while I cry," one fan wrote.
- BBC
Taiwan authorities look into Apple supplier hack
Unreleased Apple product blueprints claimed to be among hackers' haul.
- The Independent
‘Statehood is in my DNA’: Pelosi points to father’s legacy in defence of DC vote
House votes for second time to make DC nation’s 51st state, setting up historic Senate debate
- The Telegraph
Civil servants’ second jobs to be scrutinised after Greensill saga
Britain’s top civil servant has ordered senior colleagues to more tightly police officials who take second jobs after the Greensill saga, The Telegraph can reveal. Simon Case, the Cabinet Secretary, also said behind closed doors that the current rules would be looked at again to see whether they should be changed. The message was communicated by Mr Case at a meeting he held with the top civil servants in government departments on Wednesday morning. Earlier this month it emerged Bill Crothers, a former head of Whitehall procurement, became an adviser to the lender Greensill Capital while still working in the civil service.
- 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).
- Associated Press
Bombing in hotel parking lot kills at least 4 in SW Pakistan
A powerful bomb exploded in the parking area of a luxury hotel in the southwestern Pakistani city of Quetta on Wednesday, killing at least four people and wounding at least nine others, police said. Footage on Pakistan news channels showed burning cars. Hours after the attack, the Pakistani Taliban in a statement claimed responsibility, saying it was a suicide attack.
- Business Insider
Why the 'trillion-dollar' markets touted by SPAC startups don't always add up
A close look at the so-called Total Addressable Market estimates used by startups involved in SPACs shows why caution is advised.
- The Independent
Daunte Wright funeral — latest: Rev Al Sharpton delivers eulogy during emotional service
Follow latest updates from Minneapolis
- Miami Herald
A Miami man killed an armed teen in self-defense. Why he’s still facing a criminal case
When Christopher Luis pulled up to a West Kendall bank drive-thru ATM earlier this year, police say he was confronted by three gun-wielding robbers. Luis himself was armed. A firefight erupted.
- Miami Herald
Some ICE detainees in Florida get COVID vaccine as part of federal court case settlement
Some South Florida detainees in immigration detention have begun to receive the COVID-19 vaccine as part of a Miami federal court case settlement.
- Miami Herald
Minutes into a 911 call a Florida driver realizes what smashed through her windshield
“Something just came through the windshield and hit my mom in the head!” a woman cried out to a 911 dispatcher after she pulled over on Interstate 95 while driving to Daytona Beach on Wednesday.
- Associated Press
EXPLAINER: Why is Chauvin unlikely to face maximum sentence?
Derek Chauvin is already locked away in Minnesota's only maximum-security prison, held in a single cell for his own safety. Chauvin was convicted Tuesday of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter for pressing his knee against Floyd's neck for 9 1/2 minutes as the Black man said he couldn't breathe. While that count carries a maximum sentence of 40 years, experts say he won't get that much and that, for all practical purposes, the maximum he would face is 30 years, and could get less.
- CBS News
Alternate juror in Chauvin trial on testimony that "really got to me"
Lisa Christensen was one of two alternate jurors in the trial of Derek Chauvin.