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Pictures circulating online are not of Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin
US news 2 hours ago
Several photos featuring a man that appeared to look like officer Derek Chauvin have been shared online and throughout social media on Wednesday. The men featured in the images, however, are not Chauvin, multiple news reporters confirmed.
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He was part of Amazon’s virus hiring spree. 2 weeks later he was dead
Harry Sentoso went back to work at Amazon as part of the company's hiring wave. Two weeks later, he was dead from COVID-19.
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California crosses 100,000 coronavirus cases, 4th state to do so
The number of coronavirus infections in California has reached 100,000 as Governor Gavin Newsom loosens stay-at-home restrictions.
These Are Some Of The 100,000 US Coronavirus Victims
Behind the staggering US coronavirus death toll were individuals whose lives touched so many others. These are some of their stories.
Adam Sandler shares super relatable grad story with class of 2020
The actor celebrated his grad night is a similar way to those graduating during the pandemic.
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U.S. deaths from coronavirus have passed 100,000 — leading the world
100,000 deaths in the U.S. marks more than double the number of reported deaths as any other nation.
U.S. targets Venezuela's first lady for drug trafficking
First lady Cilia Flores has a long record as a power broker in Venezuela. Now, with the help of a jailed former bodyguard, U.S. prosecutors are preparing to charge her with crimes that could include drug trafficking and corruption.
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Questions arise over the differences between HBO Max, Go and Now
Pop culture Earlier today
HBO Max has officially arrived in the US, meaning there are now more shows and movies to binge while still under quarantine. But what does that mean for customers who have HBO Go and HBO Now?
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L.A. schools could reopen with stark rules
Sixteen students to a class. One-way hallways. Students lunch at their desks. Children could get one ball to play with — alone. Masks are required. A staggered school day brings on new schedules to juggle.
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Thousands march in Minneapolis to protest George Floyd's death
Community anger over the death of George Floyd boiled over Tuesday night in Minneapolis, as protesters and officers clashed, lobbing projectiles and tear gas. Some continued to gather Wednesday afternoon at the scene where Floyd died.
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Studio Ghibli films are now streamable for the first time in the US via HBO Max
Movies Earlier today
While people are excited to have an easy way to watch the revered works from the Japanese animation studio, fans have noted the absence of Grave of the Fireflies.
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Canada court rules extradition case against Huawei's Meng Wanzhou can continue
World news This afternoon
The Supreme Court of British Columbia refused to close the extradition case against Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou after ruling that the case meets the threshold of double criminality, meaning the offense Meng is accused of by US prosecutors would be considered a crime if it occurred in Canada. The 48-year-old is facing trial on charges for allegedly deceiving banks into a possible violation of economic sanctions against Iran.
This island paradise sacrificed its economy to stay coronavirus-free
The output of the Cook Islands will contract by some 60% because of bans on international visitors.
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SpaceX is reshaping the future of space travel
While space is uncharted territory, what comes next will be far more difficult.
Credit-card fraud attempts jump during the pandemic
Emboldened fraudsters are mounting phishing attacks and attempting purchases with card numbers stolen in old hacks.
The woman imprisoned for surviving her abuser
When Nikki Addimando shot her abusive partner, she thought she had enough proof it was self-defense. Why did the prosecution only see a cold-blooded killer?
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SpaceX and NASA scrub historic launch due to weather conditions
Space 5 hours ago
Through a partnership with NASA, SpaceX planned to send people into space on Wednesday aboard the Crew Dragon, but the launch was scrubbed with less than 17 minutes until lift-off due to bad weather. The next launch opportunity will be Saturday, May 30. The flight marks the first-ever manned space launch by a private company, and is the first crewed NASA launch from the US since 2011.
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Authorities investigate death of Black man pinned to ground by Minneapolis police
US news Last night
The FBI and Minnesota law enforcement authorities are investigating the arrest of a Black man who died after being handcuffed and pinned to the ground by an officer’s knee. Following the outrage after George Floyd's death, the four officers involved in the incident were terminated. Violent clashes broke out between protesters and the police after demonstrators took to the streets to protest Floyd’s death on Tuesday.
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