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EXPLAINER: Judge lets jury decide Floyd's remark about drugs

The judge overseeing the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer in the death of George Floyd says he’ll leave it up to the jury to sort out whether Floyd yelled “I ate too many drugs” or “I ain’t do no drugs” as three officers pinned him to the ground

DATE: April 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

How billionaire is using financial muscle for racial equity

Inspired by the racial justice protests of 2020, Jahm Najafi is ready to shed his normally low profile to make some headlines for his partnerships and philanthropy

DATE: April 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

'Skilled predator' FBI boss harassed 8 women, watchdog finds

The former top FBI agent in Albany, New York, was a “skilled predator” who harassed eight women in one of the bureau's most egregious known sexual misconduct cases

DATE: April 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Firefighter killed in blaze in Russian city of St Petersburg

Authorities in Russia say a major fire has engulfed a business center in St. Petersburg, the country's second largest city, killing a firefighter and injuring two others

DATE: April 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Tweaked COVID vaccines in testing aim to fend off variants

New versions of COVID-19 vaccines are now being tested in case they ever are needed to protect against mutated versions of the virus

DATE: April 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Venice architecture Biennale opens a year later on May 22

The Venice Biennale for architecture will open on May 22 for a six-month run under strict virus protocols

DATE: April 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

New Mexico governor set to sign recreational marijuana bill

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is set to sign legislation that will legalize recreational marijuana use and sales in the state

DATE: April 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Drivers wanted: Record demand at Uber as vaccinations rise

Uber is offering sign-up bonuses and other incentives for drivers as it faces record demand for rides and meal delivery

DATE: April 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Time to party? Events industry still uncertain about COVID

Although weddings and other big celebrations are going back on the calendar in the U.S., business owners who make those events happen expect a slow recovery from the impact of COVID-19

DATE: April 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

UK lobbying scandal snares ex-PM Cameron; govt starts probe

The controversy over former British Prime Minister David Cameron’s lobbying on behalf of a now-bankrupt financial services firm has deepened

DATE: April 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Czech foreign minister fired in government reshuffle

Czech Republic’s foreign minister has been fired in a government reshuffle less than half a year before the parliamentary election

DATE: April 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

William, Harry remember Prince Philip's wit, service to UK

Princes William and Harry issued separate statements Monday paying tribute to their grandfather, Prince Philip, who died last week at 99

DATE: April 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

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