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Man Charged With Throwing Rocks At Asian Woman, Child In Car
Janke faces felony charges of violation of civil rights and vandalism as well as a felony hate crime enhancement and a misdemeanor count of throwing a substance at a vehicle.
EXPLAINER: Was Officer's Knee On Floyd's Neck Authorized?
A critical factor for jurors to consider at a former Minneapolis police officer's trial in George Floyd's death is whether he violated the department's policy on neck restraints when he knelt on Floyd's neck.
EXPLAINER: Minneapolis Chief Has Sought To Reform Department
Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo was a star witness for the prosecution Monday at the trial of a former officer charged with killing George Floyd, repeating the criticism he levied after Floyd's death.
Tesla Appeals Federal Order To Delete Musk Tweet About Union
Tesla is asking an appeals court to set aside a federal agencys order that a Twitter post discouraging union organizing be deleted from CEO Elon Musks account.
Mayor Demands To Know How Teen Killed By Chicago Cop Got Gun
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Monday that she has directed the Chicago Police Department to capture and bring to justice whoever gave a 13yearold boy the handgun he was carrying last week when he was fatally shot by a police officer.
Amazon Admits Some Drivers Have to 'Pee in Bottles' in Apologetic Reply to US Lawmaker
The workers' testimony underlined the complaints of many Amazon employees -- both in its processing facilities and among its drivers -- about what they say is a relentless work pace.
Myanmar Protesters Defy Crackdown, Five Killed; Junta Hunts Critics
Despite the killing of more than 550 people by the security forces since the February 1 coup, protesters are coming out every day.
Five Killed in Myanmar Protests as Junta Cracks Down on Online Critics
Despite the killing of more than 550 people by the security forces since the Feb. 1 coup, protesters are coming out every day, often in smaller groups in smaller towns, to voice opposition to the reimposition of military rule.
NY CFO Pleads Guilty To Laundering Scheme Involving Diamonds
A New York companys chief financial officer acknowledged stealing nearly $776,000 to invest it partly in African diamonds, according to federal prosecutors.
1948 Olympic Swimmer, Masters Multiple Record Holder, Dies
Clara Lamore Walker, who swam for the U.S. at the 1948 Olympic Games in London, won three national championships, and later in life set hundreds of national and world swimming records in several masters age groups, has died.
Moderation, Sometimes, For Georgia GOP Despite Voting Law
Amid a supernova of criticism over Georgia's new voting law, Republicans are still trying to appeal to swing voters in a state where Democrats have now proved they can win.
Coin Firm Pays It Forward After Georgia Man Paid In Pennies
A global company has stepped in to solve quite a coinundrum for a Georgia man.
Putin Critic Navalny Loses Weight, Blames Harsh Prison
Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has lost a substantial amount of weight in custody, his organization said Thursday, a day after the wellknown government critic called a hunger strike to protest what he called poor medical care.
Myanmar Junta Orders Shutdown of Wireless Internet Services in Crackdown on Protests
The country has been in turmoil since the military ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi in February and the death toll from the violence has risen past 500 as the junta struggles to quash dissent.
Snippets From UK: Controversial Race Report to India's Appeal Against Paying $1.2 Billion in Tax Case
From Liberty Steel owner Sanjeev Gupta seeking a bailout to Jofra Archer’s finger injury, a roundup of what’s making news this week.
US Judge Orders Detention Of Gun Enthusiast Arrested In Iowa
A judge Wednesday ordered the detention of a Colorado firearms enthusiast who raised alarm at an Iowa gun store last week when he said he was surprised people didn't suspect he was the Boulder mass shooter.