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Police officer’s powerful TikTok message on Daunte Wright goes viral
Officer Brian B says someone shouldn’t be doing a police job if they can shoot someone in heat of moment
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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’
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China and Russia played significant role in promoting QAnon conspiracy theory, study claims
Study claims ‘intense amplification efforts’ of QAnon conspiracies seek to ‘sow further discord and division’ in US society
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Biden news: White House warns Russia of consequences if Navalny dies as John Kerry apologises for Trump
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Could Europe's most powerful soccer clubs effectively kill the World Cup?
Things are complicated in the world of European soccer at the moment. The continent's most powerful clubs — Manchester United, Real Madrid, Inter Milan, and several others from England, Italy, and Spain — are attempting to form their own "Super League," much to the chagrin of their domestic leagues and UEFA, the sport's European governing body. Basically, it comes down to money; the venture would be lucrative for the clubs, and not so lucrative for the UEFA, leaving the two sides in an apparent standoff. The whole thing may wind up being a bluff by the clubs to get more money from UEFA's Champions League, an annual continent-wide competition featuring the best teams from several domestic leagues, but right now it's unclear just how serious either side is. If no one blinks, the world's most famous competition, the FIFA World Cup, may wind up in the middle of the dispute. On Monday, UEFA's president Aleksander Čeferin confirmed that any players who participate in the Super League "will be banned" from playing in the World Cup or the European Football Championship. "They will not be allowed to play for their national teams," he said, adding that sanctions against the clubs and players would come "as soon as possible," per Italian soccer journalist Fabrizio Romano. FIFA has also previously said the players would be ineligible for international competitions, suggesting players from non-European countries would be affected. The World Cup would go on as planned, but if the threat is ultimately realized, many of the world's greatest players would be absent, which, it's safe to say, is not a desirable outcome and could potentially greatly diminish the event. That scenario would have consequences for the U.S. men's national team, as well, considering several of its young stars, most notably 22-year-old Cristian Pulisic (who plays for Chelsea, a would-be Super League participant), would be subject to the ban. Read a full explainer of the situation at CBS Sports. More stories from theweek.comDonald Trump's most dangerous political legacyThe new HBO show you won't be able to stop watchingFauci flubs the freedom question
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India coronavirus: Delhi announces lockdown as Covid cases surge
With record daily spikes all of last week, the Indian capital is now the worst-hit city in the country.
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Derek Chauvin trial: When will we have a verdict?
Jury will begin deliberating following closing arguments
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Derek Chauvin: Prosecutor defends police while condemning officer who ‘abandoned his values’
Mr Schleicher said the defendant engaged in assault, not policing
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Hester Ford: Oldest living American dies
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Suspect arrested after manhunt for shooter who killed 3 people at tavern in Kenosha, Wisconsin
The shooting in Kenosha, Wisconsin, unfolded early Sunday, leaving three people dead. A person of interest was arrested after a manhunt.
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Terry Rozier told Hornets to ride him Sunday. He certainly was up to that challenge
Charlotte Hornet Terry Rozier finished two rebounds from a triple-double
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1,000-year-old petroglyphs damaged by climbing bolts in Utah, photos show
The climber thought the petroglyphs were graffiti.
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Egypt says 11 killed in train crash north of Cairo
A passenger train derailed Sunday north of Cairo, killing at least 11 people, Egyptian authorities said. It was the latest of several rail accidents to hit the country in recent years. Four train wagons ran off the railway at the city of Banha in Qalyubia province, just outside Cairo, the railway authority said in a statement.
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Derek Chauvin trial: When will we have a verdict?
Jury will begin deliberating following closing arguments
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Derek Chauvin trial: What are the possible outcomes?
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Clippers crush Timberwolves in return of Kawhi Leonard, fans
Paul George saw his streak of 30-point games end at five games after he finished with 23 points, but the Clippers cruised to a 124-105 win on Sunday.
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Scottie Pippen's son Antron has died at age 33
NBA Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen announced that his oldest son, Antron, had died on Sunday in a statement on Twitter.
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Fact check: No, Queen Elizabeth II was not laughing at a prank played by Prince Philip
An image online claims to show Queen Elizabeth II laughing at a prank played by Prince Philip. But, it was actually bees that caused the buzz.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger said that cutting out bread helped him lose weight, but dietitians say a calorie deficit is more important than banning carbs
Eliminating bread from your diet could help you eat fewer calories, but it isn't inherently fattening, and it provides important nutrients, experts say.