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Police shot Chicago black man in the back
A video has been released showing that 22-year old black man Anthony Alvarez was shot in the back by a police officer when he was fleeing. Alvarez had a gun and the officer had yelled at him to drop it. The Associated Press has the story: Video released Wednesday shows that Chicago Police officer shot…
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Feds raid Rudy Guliani’s home and office
The Department of Justice executed search warrants allowing investigators to search the Manhattan home and office of Rudy Giuliani. A source said electronic devices were seized. The Associated Press has the story: Justice Department investigators search Rudy Giuliani’s home and office NEW YORK (AP) — Federal investigators executed search warrants Wednesday morning at the Manhattan…
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Israeli soccer referee: I am transgender
Sapir Berman, an Israeli soccer referee, has decided to come out as transgender. Israel is generally progressive on LGBTQ rights, but some soccer matches are played in more conservative communities. The Associated Press has the story: Sapir Berman, soccer referee in Israel, comes out as transgender RAMAT GAN, Israel (AP) — An Israeli soccer referee…
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NJ school VP apologizes for transgender incident
After a beer throwing incident, Michael Smurro, an NJ school VP, has apologized for throwing beer at a table of restaurant patrons filming his wife complaining. His wife was making comments about disliking a transgender using the women’s restroom. The Associated Press has the story: Educator apologetic after throwing beer at critics filming his wife…
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‘Staggering’ dump of DDT found on Calif. Coast
Eric Terrill, chief scientist of the expedition and director of the Marine Physical Laboratory at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, says the contents of over 25,000 barrels found dumped off the coast of California constitute a “staggering” dump. It is suspected the barrels contain DDT. The location, near Catalina Island, is notorious as a dumping ground…
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Feds lifting restrictions on opioid treatments
Opioid treatment is becoming easier with the feds lifting restrictions on treatments, including on the “gold standard” medication buprenorphine. The Trump administration had attempted to make some progress in this area. The Associated Press has the story: Biden administration eases regulations on opioid treatment drug buprenorphine The Biden administration is easing decades-old requirements that made…
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Cop who killed black neighbor appeals conviction
Former Dallas Police Officer Amber Guyger, the cop who killed her black neighbor, has appealed her 10-year prison sentence. She said she mistakenly entered his apartment, thinking it was hers, and shot him because she thought he was an intruder. The Associated Press has the story: Appeals court judges appear skeptical hearing oral arguments of…
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Prince Harry and Meghan headlining vaccination campaign
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have gotten involved in a vaccination campaign, where they will appear at a concert that airs on May 8 to raise money for the vaccine-sharing program COVAX. Others headlining the concert include President Joe Biden, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Jennifer Lopez. The Associated Press has the story:…