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NY AG: Cuomo Probe Will 'ConClude When It Concludes'
New York Attorney General Letitia James said Friday that an ongoing investigation surrounding Gov. Andrew Cuomo will conclude when it concludes, and said she has ignored criticism from his top aide that the probe is politically motivated.
Minneapolis Mayor: After Year Of Reckoning, Time For Change
From COVID19 to a budget shortfall, or George Floyd 's death to the recent death of a 6yearold girl from gun violence, the mayor of Minneapolis says his city has experienced one trauma after another this past year and the Black community has felt the mos...
'Incomplete, Inaccurate, Coincidental': US Govt Database Exploited by Covid-19 Vaccine Skeptics
Covid-19 vaccine skeptics are exploiting official data to undermine confidence in the shots, misrepresenting statistics from a US government-run database as evidence that the doses are routinely killing Americans.
US Allows Pfizer Vaccine to be Stored at Refrigerator Temperatures for a Month
The vials were previously only allowed to be kept at such temperatures for five days.
Guatemala Detains Anti-graft Crusaders As U.S. Pushes For Rule Of Law
Guatemala on Wednesday dropped a graft charge against a jailed former president and arrested former investigators who built cases against him, hours before a White House meeting to discuss concerns about the rule of law in the Central American nation.
Guatemala Detains Ex-tax Chief Who Took On Oligarchs
Guatemala on Wednesday arrested a former tax chief known for chasing oligarchs' wealth and dropped a graft charge against a former president, the latest setbacks to U.S. President Joe Biden's campaign to hold the powerful accountable in Central America.
Teacher Disarmed School Shooter, Hugged Her Until Help Came
When a student opened fire at an Idaho middle school, teacher Krista Gneiting directed children to safety, rushed to help a wounded victim and then calmly disarmed the sixthgrade shooter, hugging and consoling the girl until police arrived.
Fraternity Members Plead Not Guilty In Ohio Hazing Death
Seven men pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to various charges connected to the death of a 20yearyearold university student in Ohio who drank a bottle of alcohol as part of a hazing ritual in March.
Indonesian LGBT+ Magazines Find A Second Life Online
Two men embracing on a magazine cover was more than risqué for Indonesia, thought LGBT+ researcher Ais, when he first discovered a trove of retro LGBT+ zines in Bali last year.
Israel-Gaza Violence Shows Few Signs Of Slowing As Global Diplomacy Ramps Up
More than a week of fighting between Israel and Hamas showed few signs of abating on Tuesday despite intense U.S. and global diplomacy to stop the region's fiercest hostilities in years.
Lawyer: US Approves Release Of Oldest Guantanamo Prisoner
A 73yearold from Pakistan who is the oldest prisoner at the Guantanamo Bay detention center was notified on Monday that he has been approved for release after more than 16 years in custody at the U.S. base in Cuba, his lawyer said.
Sudan Fires Top Judge, Accepts Prosecutor’s Resignation
Sudan announced the resignation of the countrys chief prosecutor and the firing of the top judge Monday, without giving any reasons given for the changes.
Police: Man Dead Following Skydiving Accident
A man is dead after an apparent skydiving accident at a Florida airport, authorities said.
French Title Race Goes To Last Day As PSG Wins, Lille Draws
Paris SaintGermain routed Reims 40 to take the French title race to the last day, as Lille drew 00 at home to SaintEtienne on Sunday for a onepoint lead at the top.
Philippines Douses Five-hour Blaze in Hospital Treating Covid-19 Patients
The hospital has more than 1,300 beds and treats 600,000 patients a year, it says on its website.
UN Chief 'Dismayed', 'Disturbed' by Israel Strikes on Gaza
Israeli air and artillery strikes on Gaza since Monday have killed 145 people including 41 children, and wounded another 1,100.
