Category: US
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Survey: Majority want journalists to expose more facts
The Media Insight Project has released a survey about journalists which found that a lot of people want journalists to be more aggressive in fact finding. However, less than half wanted them to be more proactive in other areas. The Associated Press has the story: Media Insight Project polls people about their opinions of journalists…
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Police chief resign 2 days after Black motorist’s death
Police chief resign 2 days after Black motorist’s death BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (AP) — A white police officer who fatally shot a Black man during a traffic stop in a Minneapolis suburb resigned Tuesday, as did the city’s police chief — moves that the mayor said he hoped would help heal the community and lead…
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J&J shots paused; Biden says it’s a sign of safety
Federal regulators have recommended pausing the distribution of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine shots after six women developed unusual blood clots. One died and another remains hospitalized. The Associated Press has the story: Biden assures Americans that temporarily halting the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is a good sign WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s COVID-19…
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Former cop appeals prison sentence for killing black man
After finding out his attorney never told him about a potential plea deal, a former South Carolina police officer sentenced to 20 years in prison for killing a black man is appealing his sentence. Attorney Andy Savage admitted he never told Michael Slager about the plea deal because it was worse than what he thought…
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Tenn. police officer recovering from school shooting
After being shot in the leg by a student, Knoxville Police Officer Adam Willson is now out of surgery and recovering. A high school student opened fire on officers at a school in Knoxville on Monday, and was fatally shot by police. The Associated Press has the story: Knoxville Police Officer Adam Willson out of…
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Two Trump critics for border immigration roles
Two Trump critics for border immigration roles WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday nominated two critics of Trump-era immigration policies for key roles at the Department of Homeland Security. The nominations come as the Biden administration faces a rising number of people attempting to enter the country along the Southwest border. Biden named…
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Christine Wormuth first woman to lead Army
Christine Wormuth first woman to lead Army BERLIN (AP) — President Joe Biden plans to nominate Christine Wormuth, a former senior Pentagon official, to be the first woman to lead the Army, the White House said Monday. If confirmed by the Senate as Army secretary, Wormuth would be one of the more powerful officials in…
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Recreational marijuana legalized in New Mexico
Recreational marijuana legalized in New Mexico SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed legislation Monday legalizing recreational marijuana use within months and kicking off sales next year, making it the seventh state since November to put an end to pot prohibition. The governor, a Democrat, has supported marijuana reform as…
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Weinstein’s lawyer challenged extradition to California
Weinstein’s lawyer challenged extradition to California BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Harvey Weinstein’s lawyer on Monday challenged his extradition from New York to California, where the imprisoned movie mogul faces rape and sexual assault charges in a newly revealed indictment. Erie County Court Judge Kenneth Case delayed a decision on extradition for Weinstein, 69, who appeared…