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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…

  • 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:…

  • Russian court freezes Navalny’s anti-corruption org

    Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny had his anti-corruption group Foundation for Fighting Corruption hit by a court injunction on Monday. The order suspends the organization’s offices from conducting activity. The Associated Press has the story: Russian court grants injunction suspending imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s organization from operating MOSCOW (AP) — A Moscow court…

  • Police shot back of black man 5 times

    An independent autopsy has revealed that Andrew Brown Jr., a black man shot in the back by police in North Carolina as he was driving away from them, was shot five times. He suffered four wounds to the right arm and one to the head. The Associated Press has the story: Police shot Andrew Brown…

  • CDC says many Americans may go maskless

    In a long anticipated decision, the CDC has determined that is safe for Americans to start going outdoors without masks, with a few caveats. However, unvaccinated people should still wear masks at outdoor gatherings. The Associated Press has the story: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ease mask guidelines NEW YORK (AP) — The…

  • Electing Iran to UN Women’s Rights Post an Insult

    Electing Iran to UN Women’s Rights Post an Insult to Human Rights Hypocrisy. This is the first word that came to mind when I learned of the United Nation’s decision to appoint the Islamic Republic of Iran – a government with a proven history of discriminatiion against women and minorities – to its Commission on…

  • Black man shot in the back of the head by police

    Body camera footage revealed that Andrew Brown Jr. was fatally shot in the back of the head by deputies in North Carolina who were serving drug-related search and arrest warrants on him. He was shot while backing his vehicle out of his driveway away from the officers. The Associated Press has the story: Video shows…

  • Stephen Curry sets another NBA record

    One of the biggest stars of the NBA today, Stephen Curry, known for his 3-pointers, has made another record with them. In a game playing for the Golden State Warriors against the Sacramento Kings, he scored 37 points in the 117-113 game, setting an NBA record for 3-pointers in a month at 85. The Associated…

  • Actress speaks up about Chauvin verdict at Oscars

    Actress Regina King and other black actors and directors brought up police brutality against blacks during the Oscars. King said if the verdict had gone differently against former Minnesota Police Officer Derek Chauvin, who was convicted on three counts of killing George Floyd, “I might have traded in my heels for marching boots.” The Associated…

  • Kanye West sneakers sell for record $1.8 million

    A pair of Nikes that rapper Kanye West wore while performing at the Grammy Awards sold for $1.8 million, the highest amount ever for sneakers. The previous record was $615,000 for sneakers worn by basketball star Michael Jordan. The Associated Press has the story: Nike Air Yeezy 1 sneakers worn by Kanye West smash record…

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