8 killed in Indianapolis FedEx shooting: Suspect had 'no confrontation with anyone,' police said ABC News - William Mansell
White House funnels $1.7 billion to help track and fight coronavirus variants verified_publisherCNN - By Jeremy Diamond
Federal prosecutors secure first guilty plea in cases stemming from Jan. 6 Capitol riot NBC News - By Pete Williams
Video: Chicago boy wasn't holding gun when shot by officer Associated Press - By DON BABWIN and SARA BURNETT
Biden administration to spend $1.7 billion tracking dangerous new Covid variants verified_publisherCNBC - Kevin Breuninger
NPRAfghanistan Can The Afghan Army Hold Off The Taliban Without The U.S.? verified_publisherNPR - Tom BowmanPresident Biden stood in the Roosevelt Room at the White House and declared the end of U.S. involvement in the war in Afghanistan. He spoke from the same spot where former President George W. Bush announced...
AxiosClimate Top official says asking China to do more on climate is "not very realistic" verified_publisherAxios - Shawna Chen China's Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Yucheng told AP on Friday that China is unlikely to pursue climate proposals beyond its current arsenal, …
CBS NewsFedEx Gunman who opened fire at Indianapolis FedEx facility likely used rifle, official says verified_publisherCBS News At least eight people are dead and more are injured after a gunman opened fire at a FedEx facility late Thursday night in Indianapolis. Police say it …
CBS NewsGulf Coast Day four of search and rescue operation for missing Seacor crew members as families remain hopeful verified_publisherCBS News It's been four days and 12 crew members are still missing after their boat capsized off the Gulf Coast. Divers are attempting to make contact with …
ReutersAlexei Navalny Navalny allies plead for EU to pressure Moscow over medical access verified_publisherReutersRussian opposition leader Alexei Navalny attends a hearing to consider an appeal against an earlier court decision to change his suspended sentence to a real prison term, in Moscow, Russia February 20,...
NPRGeorgia (U.S. State) Why Local Election Officials In Georgia Take Issue With Many Parts Of New Law verified_publisherNPR - Emma HurtThree weeks after it was signed into law, local election officials in Georgia are still trying to understand all the implications of the state's controversial election overhaul. In a series of interviews,...
Jimmy Lai Hong Kong: Jimmy Lai sentenced to one year for pro-democracy protests bbc.co.uk - BBC NewsHong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been sentenced to 14 months in prison after being found guilty of unauthorised assembly. Mr Lai was one of several activists in court on Friday who were...
POLITICORon DeSantis 'A nicer version of Trump': GOP donors flock to DeSantis verified_publisherPOLITICO - Alex IsenstadtThe Florida governor has cultivated relationships with many of the party's biggest givers, who admire his opposition to strict Covid mitigation policies. One evening in February, Ron DeSantis quietly into...
PeopleElephants 'Beloved' 9-Year-Old Elephant Named Lucas Dies of 'Devastating' Viral Disease at Toledo Zoo verified_publisherPeople - Eric TodiscoThe Toledo Zoo is mourning the loss of a "beloved" young African elephant. On Wednesday, the Ohio-based zoo announced that Lucas, a 9-year-old African elephant, had died after contracting a "devastating"...
Fox NewsU.S. Politics Don Lemon claims CNN ratings dive due to Trump absence worth it, 'better for the world' he isn't POTUS verified_publisherFox News - Joseph A. WulfsohnCNN anchor Don Lemon appears unfazed by the network's dramatic ratings slump since former President Donald Trump left office. During an interview on the New York Times podcast "Sway," host Kara Swisher...
Constitutional Amendments House Republican proposes constitutional amendment to prevent Supreme Court expansion thehill.com - Brett Samuels Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.), the head of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, introduced a proposed constitutional amendment on Thursday to maintain …
Guardian USPolicing US police and public officials donated to Kyle Rittenhouse, data breach reveals verified_publisherGuardian US - Jason WilsonA data breach at a Christian crowdfunding website has revealed that serving police officers and public officials have donated money to fundraisers for accused vigilante murderers, far-right activists,...
Fox NewsPolicing Arizona police find toddler, man and 2 dogs dead inside home: report verified_publisherFox News - David AaroPolice were investigating after a man and a toddler were found dead by officers inside an Arizona home Wednesday night, according to reports. Officers in Mesa responded after a woman called 911 saying...
DW EnglishFacebook Pakistan blocks social media platforms amid protest crackdown verified_publisherDW English Sites including Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and Instagram will be unavailable until Friday afternoon in the country due to nationwide protests. Pakistan …
CNNMyanmar Witnesses to Bago killings describe relentless military onslaught against Myanmar civilian population verified_publisherCNN - By Paula Hancocks(CNN) — The shooting started in the city of Bago, Myanmar at 5 a.m. on April 9. By the early hours of the next morning, at least 82 people were dead, according to advocacy group AAPP. One pro-democracy...
Russia Washington seeks to expose Russian intelligence activity bbc.co.uk - By Gordon CoreraThe most surprising element of the much-trailed US response to alleged Russian cyber-attacks and other acts was the sheer amount of detail on public display. In a flurry of statements, the US published...
Los Angeles TimesEarthquakes Earthquake: Magnitude 3.5 quake reported near Fortuna, Calif. verified_publisherLos Angeles Times - QuakebotA magnitude 3.5 earthquake was reported at 9:30 p.m. Thursday 18 miles from Fortuna, Calif., according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake occurred 26 miles from Eureka, 34 miles from Arcata...
CNNCoast Guard Search operations continue overnight for the 12 people still missing from capsized ship off Louisiana coast verified_publisherCNN - By(CNN) — Rescue crews will keep searching overnight for the 12 people still missing after a commercial vessel capsized Tuesday several miles south of Port Fourchon, Louisiana, according to the US Coast...
USA TODAY0:16Videos Driver in Florida jumps opening drawbridge in intense video USA TODAY A barrier didn't stop this driver from flying over an opening bridge in Daytona Beach, Florida.
CBS NewsDerek Chauvin Former police officer Derek Chauvin speaks for the first time in court verified_publisherCBS News Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin spoke for the first time in court Thursday, telling the judge he will invoke the fifth amendment and …
DW EnglishUnited Nations Tigray crisis worsening with no withdrawal of Eritrean troops in sight: UN verified_publisherDW English The UN humanitarian chief has said that sexual violence and starvation were being used as weapons of war in Ethiopia's Tigray. He urged Eritrea to …
CNNFlorida Video catches SUV jumping drawbridge verified_publisherCNN Surveillance video shows a driver crashing through two traffic arms and jumping a rising drawbridge in Daytona Beach, Florida.
CBS NewsPoverty Americans living below poverty line disproportionately impacted by pandemic verified_publisherCBS News New data shows that 15% of Americans became financially worse off during the pandemic. And most of those impacted were already living below the …
CNNPat Robertson Conservative televangelist Pat Robertson lashes out at police verified_publisherCNN CNN's Don Lemon plays the clip of televangelist Pat Robertson giving tough criticism of police officers for violence against Black Americans.
The New York TimesShooting of Breonna Taylor Simon & Schuster Says It Won’t Distribute Book by Officer Who Shot Breonna Taylor verified_publisherThe New York Times - Neil VigdorSimon & Schuster said late Thursday night that it had scrapped plans to distribute a book by one of the Louisville police officers who shot Breonna Taylor during the botched drug raid last year that resulted...
CNNHong Kong Hong Kong police showcase 'Chinese-style goose-stepping' verified_publisherCNNHong Kong marked the first National Security Education Day since the new national security law was implemented, with a one-day public event where police forces showcased 'Chinese-style of marching.' CNN's...
Ted Cruz Cruz no longer wearing mask in Capitol thehill.com - Lexi Lonas Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said on Thursday that he will no longer be wearing a mask at the Capitol since he is fully vaccinated. "At this point I've …
CNNU.S. Politics Some Trump congressional backers see campaign windfalls in 1st quarter verified_publisherCNN - By Fredreka Schouten, David Wright(CNN) — Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida raised more than $1.8 million during the first three months of the year, largely driven by small donations as the Republican mounted a vigorous defense of former President...
The New York TimesJohnson & Johnson States Struggle With Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Pause as Federal Officials Reassure Public verified_publisherThe New York Times - Sheryl Gay Stolberg, Abby Goodnough and Mitch SmithDr. Anthony S. Fauci said on Thursday that he hoped the nation would soon be able to resume use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, as a “pause” that now looks indefinite threatened to upend vaccination...
Los Angeles TimesLos Angeles LAPD officer killed a man who had thrown a hammer, video shows verified_publisherLos Angeles Times - Kevin RectorA Los Angeles police officer fatally shot a man last month in Westlake after the man threw a hammer at a group of officers who had followed him on foot for several blocks and fired hard foam projectiles...
The New York TimesPaul Manafort Biden Administration Says Russian Intelligence Obtained Trump Campaign Data verified_publisherThe New York Times - Mark Mazzetti and Michael S. SchmidtWASHINGTON — The Biden administration revealed on Thursday that a business associate of Trump campaign officials in 2016 provided campaign polling data to Russian intelligence services, the strongest to...
United States Florida on track to pass 'anti-riot' law requiring state approval for decreases to city police budgets thehill.com - Lexi Lonas Florida is on track to implement an “anti-riot” law that would include requiring state approval for decreases to city police budgets. The bill passed …
CNBCFukushima ‘Zero environmental impact’: Prof says Japan's plan to dump radioactive water in the sea is not dangerous verified_publisherCNBC - Yen Nee Lee Japan's plan to release treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean will have "zero environmental impact," …
CNBCU.S. Capitol Police Congress ‘can’t wait for Jesus to come fix this’ when it comes to Capitol security, says Retired Lt. General Honoré verified_publisherCNBC - Emily DeCiccio Retired Lt. General Russel Honoré urged Congress to act and pass supplemental funding to finance critical changes to improve the U.S. Capitol …
U.S. Government Pentagon confirms legitimacy of Navy pilot's unidentified aerial phenomena video thehill.com - Sarah Polus The Pentagon on Thursday confirmed that a leaked video showing an unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) was real, CNN reports. The video in question was …
The New York TimesU.S. Politics Trump Is Gone, but Land Disputes Along Border Continue Under Biden verified_publisherThe New York Times - Zolan Kanno-YoungsWASHINGTON — After battling for years against the Trump administration’s plan to seize some of their family’s land in South Texas to build a border wall, the Cavazos siblings believed the inauguration...
The New York TimesU.S. Politics Biden’s Approval Rating Rises, Helped by Vaccine Distribution Push verified_publisherThe New York Times - Giovanni RussonelloThe American public doesn’t think President Biden deserves sole credit for the widespread availability of Covid-19 vaccines, but it overwhelmingly likes the job he’s doing getting them distributed — and...
U.S. Politics Lawmakers demand justice for Adam Toledo: 'His hands were up. He was unarmed.' thehill.com - Jordan Williams Democratic lawmakers on Thursday demanded justice for 13-year-old Adam Toledo, whom Chicago police fatally shot. The calls came after the Chicago …
BloombergYoshihide Suga It’s All About China as Biden, Suga Meet Amid Taiwan Tension verified_publisherBloomberg - David Wainer, Isabel Reynolds President Joe Biden’s effort to harness U.S. alliances in Asia to counter China will get a test run during his summit with Japanese Prime Minister …
Transgender Oklahoma lawmaker faces backlash for saying transgender people are mentally ill thehill.com - Cameron Jenkins An Oklahoma lawmaker is facing backlash after he made remarks arguing that transgender people are mentally ill. State Rep. JJ Humphrey (R) made his …
U.S. Senate Moderates' $800B infrastructure bill is a tough sell with Democrats thehill.com - Alexander Bolton A group of Republican and Democratic moderates in the Senate are circling around a compromise infrastructure spending proposal that would cost around …
Wisconsin Senate Wisconsin Senate leader says state will not legalize marijuana thehill.com - Lexi Lonas Wisconsin's Senate leader on Thursday said that the state will not move to legalize marijuana due to the lack of support among Republicans. "We don’t …
The New York TimesU.S. Politics House and Senate Democrats Propose Bill to Expand the Supreme Court verified_publisherThe New York Times - Carl HulseWASHINGTON — A group of House and Senate Democrats on Thursday introduced legislation to expand the Supreme Court to 13 members from nine, working to build momentum for rebalancing the court after an Republican...
Illinois House of Representatives Illinois House passes bill that would mandate Asian-American history lessons in schools thehill.com - Jordan Williams The Illinois House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill that would mandate Asian-American history lessons in schools. The lower chamber …
The New York TimesTransgender Alabama and North Dakota Advance Sports Rules Against Transgender Females verified_publisherThe New York Times - Dan LevinLawmakers in Alabama and North Dakota on Thursday approved bans on transgender girls and women competing on sports teams that match their gender identity, joining a series of Republican-led states that...
CNNYoshihide Suga Biden to use meeting with Japan's prime minister to send 'clear signal' to China - CNN Politics verified_publisherCNNPresident Joe Biden plans to use his meeting with Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Friday to send a signal to China that the countries are united in their opposition to recent aggression against Taiwan...
NBC NewsTeaching Wisconsin teachers resign after investigation into slavery lesson NBC News - By The Associated PressThe teachers gave sixth grade students an assignment that asked them how they would “punish” a slave, officials said. SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. — Three Wisconsin middle school teachers have resigned after they...
NBC NewsOutdoors Missing hiker found based on photo he texted from Los Angeles area mountains NBC News - By Hayley VaughnBefore the hiker's phone died, he shared a photo with a friend that police later used to ask the public for help in identifying his location. After becoming lost during a hike in the mountains around Angeles,...
AxiosCentral America Migrants cite Mexican law as incentive for heading north verified_publisherAxios - Marina E. Franco (Noticias Telemundo) A Mexican law against the detention of minors who are headed to the U.S. border may unintentionally be encouraging more attempts by children to cross …
NBC NewsNorth Carolina Teacher killed in 'old Western shootout' after trying to rob Mexican drug cartel, authorities say NBC News - By Wilson WongBarney Dale Harris taught Spanish and coached basketball and track at the Union Academy Charter School in North Carolina. A teacher and basketball coach at a North Carolina school was killed in a shooting...
CNNPolicing 4 men found burned alive and 2 others hanged in South Africa, police say verified_publisherCNN - By(CNN) — Four young men were found burned to death and two others were found hanged by unknown assailants in South Africa's Eastern Cape province, police said on Thursday. The four men who burned to death...
The Guardian Human cells grown in monkey embryos reignite ethics debate verified_publisherThe GuardianMonkey embryos containing human cells have been produced in a laboratory, a study has confirmed, spurring fresh debate into the ethics of such experiments. The embryos are known as chimeras, organisms...
AxiosPhysical Geography 2.5 billion T. rex inhabited the planet, researchers say verified_publisherAxios - Jacob Knutson For the first time, scientists have estimated how many Tyrannosaurus rex, the so-called king of dinosaurs, once roamed the Earth. Why it matters: The …
NBC NewsPolicing Police body-camera video captures fatal shooting at Ohio hospital NBC News - By Minyvonne BurkeThe footage was released after Miles Jackson was fatally shot Monday at Mount Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital in Westerville. Police body-camera video appears to show officers struggling for a gun moments before...
