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The IndependentMarjorie Taylor Greene calls AOC a ‘scared little girl’ as she badgers her to debate Green New Deal
Controversial Republican says New York progressive ‘doesn’t know anything about the economy or economics’
- The Independent
OJ Simpson criticised over comments on Chauvin trial
‘You gotta let the jury speak, it’s the American way’
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Chauvin trial: Alternate juror discusses the trial moment that ‘really got me’
Lisa Christensen says that she “’teared up’ watching the nine-and-a-half minute video of George Floyd losing his life
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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
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Sotomayor gives blistering dissent to Trump SCOTUS appointees who find juvenile not worthy of parole
Justice calls ruling ‘an abrupt break from precedent’
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Stacey Abrams goes viral for obliterating GOP lawmaker with explanation of Georgia voting law
‘Do. Not. Come. For. Stacey. Abrams.’
- Charlotte Observer
Fake vaccine card scams spike in Charlotte area, BBB says. How to avoid getting duped
In just the past week, Charlotte’s BBB had at least seven people say scammers used a selfie they posted of their vaccine card to reproduce the card for online sale.
- The Independent
Fox host says those protesting police violence should be ‘barred’ from calling 911
‘Let’s just hope, in your life, you never need a police officer,’ Brian Kilmeade says
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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
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South Korean president calls Trump failure who ‘beat around the bush’ on North Korea
If tensions between the United States and China intensify, North Korea can take advantage of it and capitalise on it’, says Moon Jae-in
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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’
- 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
Four crew dead, 9 missing after cargo ship runs aground in Philippines
Four crew members from a cargo ship that ran aground off the southern Philippines have died, while seven have been rescued and a search is continuing for nine others, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Wednesday. The crew of LCT Cebu Great Ocean abandoned the vessel, which was carrying nickel ore and 2,000 litres of diesel, before it ran aground in Surigao del Norte province on Monday, the coast guard said. The bodies of the four crew members were found after being washed onto the shore, while the seven were rescued in various parts of the southern province after reaching land, Gelly Rosales, a coast guard official, told Reuters.
- Fort Worth Star-Telegram
April’s supermoon is called the ‘Pink Moon’ — but not because of its color. Here’s why
The moon probably won’t appear pink, but it will be a supermoon.
- The Independent
Ohio Republican lawmakers propose renaming state park after Trump
Mosquito Creek Lake is the park lawmakers are looking to rename in honour of the former president
- BBC
George Floyd death: Five key moments from the Derek Chauvin trial
Here are key elements of a trial that gripped the US.
- The Independent
John Kerry criticises Donald Trump for pulling out of Paris accord ‘without any facts, without any science’
Climate envoy said US now working to ‘restore America’s credibility’ as Biden announces ambitious emissions targets
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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.
- 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
- BBC
Algerian author Said Djabelkhir sentenced to jail for offending Islam
Said Djabelkhir is out on bail and says he will appeal against his three-year prison sentence.