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Community Leaders Speak Out On Verdict in George Floyd Murder Trial

This week, a jury in Minneapolis did the right thing. For almost a year, George Floyd’s death under the knee of a police officer has reverberated around the world — inspiring murals and marches, sparking conversations in living rooms and new legislation. But a more basic question has always remained: would justice be done?

Debris falling from overpass damages multiple cars, police investigate

Nearly a dozen cars were damaged Wednesday as a result of objects falling from a Cobb County overpass.

Man kills 11-year-old daughter, then takes his own life at park, police say

Gwinnett County Police police said they are investigating a murder and suicide involving a man and his daughter that occurred inside Lawrenceville’s Bethesda Park this past weekend.

Texas House approves bill allowing election judges to carry a gun in most polling places

The Texas House on Tuesday passed legislation that would allow election judges to carry a handgun in most polling places on Election Day and during the early voting period.

Derek Chauvin found guilty of all three charges for killing George Floyd

The former Minneapolis Police officer who kneeled on George Floyd's neck for over 9 minutes last year was found guilty Tuesday of all three charges against him in one of the most consequential trials of the Black Lives Matter era.

The US is vaccinating millions of Americans daily. But here's why Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations are up

Experts say Covid-19 vaccinations in the US are continuing at an impressive pace, and now all Americans 16 and up can get a shot. But a leading health official said that the country remains in a "complicated stage" of the pandemic.

1 killed, 2 injured in a grocery shooting in West Hempstead, New York, police say

A shooting at a Long Island grocery store Tuesday left one employee dead and two other people wounded, and investigators are looking for the shooter, police said.

WE RUN THE WORLD!: Virtual Fundraiser Showcasing Harris County’s Talent, Diversity, Elected Officials & Grassroot Organizations

Suffice it to say, it’s been a tough year. Finally, we can see faint lights at the end of the tunnel. Isn’t it time to take a break, a breather, a sabbatical from politics...at least for a moment? No. We simply cannot afford to do that.

Houston Health Officials Pause the Distribution of J&J Vaccine

Apprehension about getting inoculated for COVID-19 has just increased in many individuals after the administration of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine was paused by officials of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Federal Drug Administration (FDA). Research is being done to look into the cause of six women who developed dangerous blood clots with one of them dying after having received the single-dose.

Breaking: Brooklyn Officer Kim Potter Charged with 2nd Degree Manslaughter

A police officer who authorities say shot and killed a Black man in a Minneapolis suburb after a traffic stop has been arrested and charged with second-degree manslaughter in the case, authorities said Wednesday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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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