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The IndependentTrump says he is ‘beyond seriously’ considering 2024 presidential run, misses ‘helping people’
Former president gives first sit down interview with major news network since he left for Florida
- Reuters
Deadly clashes after Islamists take police hostage in Pakistan's Lahore
Police in Pakistan said a hardline Islamist group had taken six security personnel hostage at its headquarters in Lahore on Sunday after a week of violent clashes following the arrest of the group's leader. The Tehrik-i-Labaik Pakistan (TLP) group had given the government an April 20 deadline to expel the French ambassador over the publication of cartoons in France depicting the Prophet Mohammad. The authorities responded by arresting its leader, prompting supporters to hold protests and sit-ins across Pakistan.
- Fort Worth Star-Telegram
1,000-year-old petroglyphs damaged by climbing bolts in Utah, photos show
The climber thought the petroglyphs were graffiti.
- INSIDER
Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick died of natural causes, the Washington Post reports. A medical examiner said the Capitol riot 'played a role.'
Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick died one day after confronting rioters during the Capitol insurrection on January 6.
- The Independent
Supreme Court scraps last GOP election lawsuit, ending five-month challenge to results
The decision has wider implications for future elections
- The Independent
‘Give back her socialist cash’: Democrats pushed to return campaign donations from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
NRCC launches ‘Socialist Give Back’ website slamming those ‘bankrolled by radical socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’
- The Independent
US House condemns China over Hong Kong crackdown in near-unanimous vote
Republican Thomas Massie was the lone member to vote against the resolution
- The Independent
Mike Lindell pranked on livestream by caller pretending to be Donald Trump
MyPillow CEO pushes debunked election fraud conspiracies during 48-hour ‘Frank-a-Thon’ for social media platform
- The Independent
George Floyd news: Jury retires in Chauvin trial as judge says Maxine Waters could overturn verdict
Follow latest updates from the Hennepin County Courthouse
- Reuters
Iran always welcomes dialogue with Riyadh, foreign ministry says
Iran's foreign ministry spokesman said on Monday that Tehran always welcomed dialogue with Saudi Arabia, but he did not confirm nor deny direct talks this month between the arch-rivals. A senior Iranian official and two regional sources had told Reuters that Saudi and Iranian officials held discussions in Iraq in a bid to ease tensions as Washington works to revive a 2015 nuclear pact with Tehran and end the Yemen war. "We have seen media reports about talks between Iran and Saudi Arabia, although the reports sometimes had contradictory quotes," Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh told a weekly news conference.
- LA Times
Derek Chauvin's fate in the death of George Floyd is now in the hands of the jury
Attorneys in the trial of the former Minneapolis police officer charged with killing George Floyd made closing arguments Monday before the case went to the jury.
- The Independent
Justice Amy Coney Barrett receives reported $2m advance for book deal
Supreme Court judge to write on importance of separating personal feelings from legal rulings
- BBC
Big cats: US senators seek ban on private ownership of lions and tigers
A bill to end private ownership of lions and tigers is proposed by a bipartisan group of lawmakers.
- The Independent
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
- Business Insider
Former Vice President Walter Mondale, who served with Jimmy Carter, dead at 93
According to Axios, Mondale called Biden, Jimmy Carter, and Bill Clinton on Sunday to let them know his death was near.
- The Independent
Derek Chauvin defence team seeks mistrial over Congresswoman Maxine Waters’ comments — but judge rules it out
If a mistrial is declared, a defendant is neither convicted nor acquitted
- Associated Press
Mondale remembered as effective policymaker, public servant
During our administration, Fritz used his political skill and personal integrity to transform the vice presidency into a dynamic, policy-driving force that had never been seen before and still exists today. Fritz Mondale provided us all with a model for public service and private behavior.
- Raleigh News and Observer
Help Wanted: SC Gov. McMaster, state agencies launching job fair for veterans
Registration is now open for the May 4 virtual career fair.
- WBAL - Baltimore Videos
Emergent BioSolutions asked to pause making COVID-19 vaccines
Emergent BioSolutions is not manufacturing any COVID-19 vaccines at its east Baltimore facility. In a Securities and Exchange Commission filing, the company disclosed it's retaining what it has already produced at the Bayview facility. The Food and Drug Administration began inspecting the facility on April 12, and following that inspection, the agency asked Emergent to temporarily stop manufacturing.
- BBC
India to start vaccinating all adults over 18 amid surge in infections
Amid a surge in cases, all residents in the country over 18 will be eligible for the Covid jab.