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State: 7,000+ doses invalid or wasted at vaccine clinic
State health officials are urging thousands of Coloradans to get revaccinated after getting doses at Dr. Moma's Health & Wellness Center in Colorado Springs.
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Derek Chauvin says he will not testify at trial and testimony ends. Closings are set for Monday
Derek Chauvin invoked his Fifth Amendment right not to testify on Thursday and the defense rested its case as the trial of George Floyd's death neared its final stages. Closing arguments are set for Monday, after which the jury will be sequestered during deliberations.
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Protesters gather at Brooklyn Center police station hours after ex-officer is charged in the death of Daunte Wright
For the fourth night in a row, protesters gathered at the Brooklyn Center police station to demonstrate over the killing of 20-year-old Daunte Wright, a Black man, during a traffic stop in the Minneapolis suburb, hours after former police officer Kim Potter was arrested and charged in his death.
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Manslaughter charge in Daunte Wright's death is a 'good initial step,' family lawyer says, as ex-officer is due in court
The family of Daunte Wright -- the Black motorist shot and killed by a Minnesota police officer during an arrest attempt last weekend -- sees a manslaughter charge filed against the officer as a "good initial step" toward justice, a lawyer for the relatives said Thursday.
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Derek Chauvin says he will not testify at trial as defense is set to rest
Derek Chauvin said Thursday he will not testify in his own defense in the trial of George Floyd's death and he invoked his Fifth Amendment right to remain silent.
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Humane Society offering free pet food giveaways in April
April showers bring additional free pet food giveaways from Blue Ridge Humane Society. Blue Ridge Humane Community Outreach staff will host two giveaways this month as well as provide pet food and support for the Interfaith Assistance Ministry’s Drive-Thru Tuesdays on the fourth Tuesday of the month. The first pet food giveaway will take place on Monday, April 12, 3pm-5:30pm at the BRHS Adoption Center located at 88 Centipede Lane in Hendersonville.
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Two suspects arrested in the disappearance of Kristin Smart, family and sources say
Two men were arrested Tuesday morning in connection with the disappearance of Kristin Smart, the California college student who vanished in 1996, a spokesman for the family and two law enforcement sources confirmed to CNN.
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The cast of 'ER' will reunite for special 'Stars In The House' episode
Yes, Dr. Doug Ross will be there. The cast of "ER" will reunite on "Stars In The House" for a special Earth Day episode for Waterkeeper Alliance, producers Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley have announced. Waterkeeper is the fastest growing global nonprofit focused solely on clean water.
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Wife of injured police officer publicly thanks everyone for the ‘outpouring of love’
The wife of one of three officers shot on Monday publicly thanked everyone for their support as her husband recovers from the shooting.
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'How do we put life back together after this?' Daunte Wright's family mourns a young man killed by police
Derek Chauvin's defense team highlighted George Floyd's arrest and drug use in May 2019 in court on Tuesday after the prosecution rested its case against the former Minneapolis Police officer.
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Derek Chauvin's defense begins its case by highlighting George Floyd's prior arrest
Derek Chauvin's defense team highlighted George Floyd's arrest and drug use in May 2019 in court on Tuesday after the prosecution rested its case against the former Minneapolis Police officer.
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300 movie screens to go dark in California after company shuts operations due to Covid-19 impact
A cinema chain said Monday that all its theaters will close permanently after a brutal year for business amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Error by prosecutors prompts judge to dismiss charge against funeral director in alleged illegal cemetery
An error by Prichard prosecutors has prompted a judge to dismiss criminal charges against an Eight Mile man accused of operating a funeral home without a license.
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An error by Prichard prosecutors has prompted a judge to dismiss criminal charges against an Eight Mile man accused of operating a funeral home without …
Published on April 12, 2021
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Houston Health Department offering 7,900 COVID-19 vaccination appointment slots for week of April 12
The Houston Health Department is offering approximately 7,900 COVID-19 vaccination appointment slots for the week of April 12, 2021.
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Rural education model being reshaped
Texas A&M University’s Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications, ALEC, is working with rural schools to make sure the future offers as many opportunities as possible for Texas youth.
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Minnesota National Guard deployed after protests over the death of man following a police shooting during a traffic stop
Hundreds of people protested Sunday night after a Black man in Minnesota was shot by a police officer and died following a traffic stop.
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The Minnesota National Guard was deployed overnight to the Minneapolis suburb of Brooklyn Center after crowds protested the death of a man in an officer-involved …
Published on April 12, 2021
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Community mourns beloved doctor, family and worker who officials say were killed by former NFL player
A shocked South Carolina community was grieving and looking for answers Thursday after officials said a beloved doctor and four other people were shot and killed by a man who had gone from a local high school on to college and the NFL.
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Ending the COVID-19 Pandemic
Improving Vaccine Confidence In Communities of Color
Black and Brown Americans have been dis- proportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, experiencing a significant share of the devastating health and economic impact of the virus. In response to the pandemic, biopharmaceutical researchers have developed multiple vaccines that are now authorized for use. While vaccines are critical to saving lives and getting the country back to normal, many individuals have questions about getting vaccinated. Black and Brown Americans in particular have important questions and seek to understand how the vaccines were developed and ensuring their safety. Please join us for an event led by leaders in the Black business community, biopharmaceutical researchers, and health professionals as they explore:
