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The IndependentEfren Medina: 20-year-old Georgia firefighter dies during first shift
‘Efren was a wonderful brother, son, husband and friend to all,’ says friend on fundraiser page
- USA TODAY
Black man fatally shot by police in North Carolina was unarmed and fleeing, family attorney demanding bodycam footage says
Witness accounts paint a picture of the "unlawful, unjustified killing" of Andrew Brown Jr., the family's attorney said Thursday.
- 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
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
- USA TODAY
'Choose wisely': Greta Thunberg warns House lawmakers on their legacies, urges end to fossil fuel subsidies
The Swedish climate advocate told lawmakers they still have time to "save your legacies" on climate change action. "Choose wisely," Thunberg said.
- 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
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
- INSIDER
Celebrities, activists, and politicians respond to Derek Chauvin guilty verdict in George Floyd case
It didn't take long for public figures to take to Twitter to share their reactions to Chavin's guilty verdict.
- 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.
- 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 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
- 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).
- LA Times
Chrissy Teigen says Meghan is 'so kind' — and doesn't get why anyone thinks otherwise
Chrissy Teigen tells Andy Cohen she doesn't get why people act like Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is "malicious." She's just kind, Teigen says.
- 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.
- The Independent
Daunte Wright funeral — latest: Rev Al Sharpton delivers eulogy during emotional service
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- USA TODAY
Protests across Columbus following fatal police shooting of Ma'Khia Bryant: What we know
Columbus police shot and killed a teen girl about 20 minutes before a guilty verdict was announced in the murder trial of Derek Chauvin.
- Associated Press
World leaders pledge climate cooperation despite other rifts
The leaders of Russia and China put aside their raw-worded disputes with U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday long enough to pledge international cooperation on cutting climate-wrecking coal and petroleum emissions in a livestreamed summit showcasing America's return to the fight against global warming. Neither Vladimir Putin nor Xi Jinping immediately followed the United States and some of its developed allies in making specific new pledges to reduce damaging fossil fuel pollution during the first day of the two-day U.S.-hosted summit.
- The Independent
Iowa prison staff gave 77 inmates overdoses of Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine
No prisoners required outside medical treatment and they will be monitored for 48 hours
- USA TODAY
DOJ launches inquiry into Minneapolis police operations, a day after Chauvin guilty verdicts
DOJ action revives strategy of federal intervention in troubled police departments.
- 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.