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Biden urges nation to ignore agitators seeking violence in wake of Chauvin verdict

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Chauvin didn't get American justice, he got social justice

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The family has identified the victim as Makiyah Bryant, a 15-year-old, and an angry crowd was beginning to gather at the Columbus police headquarters on Tuesday evening.

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Chauvin was convicted earlier Tuesday on all three counts.

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Tishaura Jones sworn in as St. Louis's first black female mayor

Jones, 49, inherits a city grappling with surging violent crime and unrest at local jails.

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Pelosi thanks George Floyd for 'sacrificing your life for justice'

"Your name will always be synonymous with justice," the House speaker added in her speech Tuesday.

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Couple sentenced for scheme to steal from US children’s hospital to profit in China

Jerry Dunleavy

Tuesday April 20, 2021

A Chinese-born husband and wife who became U.S. citizens have been sentenced in a conspiracy to steal sensitive medical research from Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Ohio while being financially supported by the Chinese government, with the couple pursuing the goal of selling the stolen secrets for a profit in China.
Countries representing 60% of global economy raising climate targets at Biden summit, Kerry says

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Tuesday April 20, 2021

Countries representing roughly 60% of global gross domestic product are slated to announce more aggressive commitments to curb emissions during this week’s climate summit, according to John Kerry, the Biden administration’s top climate diplomat.
YouTube temporarily demonetizes James Charles amid sexual misconduct allegations

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Tuesday April 20, 2021

YouTube temporarily demonetized popular makeup artist James Charles for violating the platform's Creator Responsibility Policy amid allegations that he was involved with sexting and grooming minors.

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DC Guard readied for possible George Floyd trial protests

By Abraham Mahshie

The Army approved the activation of 250 District of Columbia National Guard members beginning Tuesday and lasting through May 9 in response to potential “First Amendment demonstrations” in the capital as anticipation mounts ahead of a jury decision in the criminal case stemming from George Floyd's death.

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Coronavirus may infect lungs via the gums and not airways, new study finds

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The coronavirus may infect the lungs via the gums, according to new research that could have serious implications for how COVID-19 is treated.

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Republican and Democrat join forces to break US reliance on China for critical materials

Abby Smith

Tuesday April 20, 2021

A duo of lawmakers is pushing legislation to encourage more domestic mining of critical minerals, adding bipartisanship to the GOP-led fight to break the United States's dependence on China for the raw materials forming the backbone of the economy.

Sanders and AOC unveil 'Green New Deal' proposal to overhaul public housing

Zachary Halaschak

Monday April 19, 2021

Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez introduced sweeping legislation to overhaul the nation's public housing stock that would cost up to $172 billion.

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Biden to make an extra 22,000 seasonal visas available by summer, reversing Trump limitations

By Anna Giaritelli

The Biden administration is expected to make an additional 22,000 seasonal guest worker visas available ahead of summer as the White House undoes limitations on immigration imposed by the Trump administration.

Democrats want to subsidize the rich and make you pay for it

Travis Nix

Monday April 19, 2021

With slim majorities in the House and Senate, Democratic lawmakers have a prime opportunity to get their pet projects passed thanks to President Joe Biden’s $2 trillion “infrastructure plan.” And it’s an opportunity that Rep. Tom Suozzi of New York isn’t passing up. He’s threatening to vote against the bill unless Democrats accept his demand to pass a tax break that would benefit the wealthiest taxpayers while making the rest of the country pick up the bill.

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