Category: US
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Red Sox-Twins game postponed due to police killing
After Duante Wright was fatally shot by police Sunday in a Minneapolis suburb, the Red Sox and Twins decided to postpone their game on Monday. The death sparked violent protests, which could affect the game. The Associated Press has the story: Duante Wright police shooting prompts Minnesota Twins and Boston Red Sox to postpone their…
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Daunte Wright killed in Minneapolis, violent protests start
Another black man has been killed by police in Minneapolis, and riots started immediately. Daunte Wright was fatally shot by police during a traffic stop in a Minneapolis suburb. Violent protests began, with 20 businesses damaged. His mother asked people to refrain from rioting. The Associated Press has the story: Another black man killed by…
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Two former officials named to cyber posts
President Joe Biden continues to add people to lead government, most recently to top cyber posts. They include a brand-new position called national cyber director. The Associated Press has the story: Former Senior NSA officials selected for cyber roles in Biden administration WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has selected two former senior National Security…
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Trump to McConnell: “stone-cold loser” “Son Of TB”
Trump to McConnell: “stone-cold loser” “SOTB” PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — It was supposed to be a unifying weekend for a Republican Party at war with itself over former President Donald Trump’s divisive leadership. But Trump himself shattered two days of relative peace in his closing remarks to the GOP’s top donors when he insulted…
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Chauvin’s trial drains emotions For Black journalists.
Chauvin’s trial drains emotions For Black journalists. NEW YORK (AP) — At the end of a stressful day, Sara Sidner seeks the friendly wag of a dog’s tail. Shaquille Brewster turns to sports on TV, and Julia Jenae talks things out with colleagues. Each is covering one of the nation’s biggest stories, the murder trial…
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The key to Republican success is more Trumpism, said Trump
The key to Republican success is more Trumpism, said Trump PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump staked his claim to the Republican Party in a closed-door speech to donors Saturday night, casting his populist policies and attack-dog politics as the key to future Republican success. Trump also reinforced his commitment to the…
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Anti-Defamation League: Fox should fire Carlson
Anti-Defamation League: Fox should fire Carlson AP- The Anti-Defamation League has called for Fox News to fire prime-time opinion host Tucker Carlson because he defended a white-supremacist theory that says whites are being “replaced” by people of color. In a letter to Fox News CEO Suzanne Scott on Friday, the head of the ADL, Jonathan…
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Hotel beds in Texas and Arizona for migrant families
Hotel beds in Texas and Arizona for migrant families Migrant families will be held at hotels in the Phoenix area in response to a growing number of people crossing the U.S.-Mexico border, authorities said Friday, another step in the Biden administration’s rush to set up temporary space for them. U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema was told…
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Caitlyn Jenner may run for governor of California
Speculation is building that transgender Caitlyn Jenner may run for governor of California. A recall election has a substantial chance of removing current Governor Gavin Newsom from office, opening up the office for competitors. The Associated Press has the story: Longtime Republican celebrity turned transgender Caitlyn Jenner considering running for California governor LOS ANGELES (AP)…