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Forensic Expert Testifies Floyd Killed by Lack of Oxygen due to Police Force Apr 10, 2021

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Medical examiner stands by ruling that Floyd’s death was a homicide, says heart disease, drug use played a role, but weren’t direct cause. Soon: Rep. Matt Gaetz speaks to GOP group as house opens investigation of sexual misconduct allegations. CDC warns Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations rising, especially among young people, while deaths going down. Fauci: some “breakthrough” Covid cases after vaccination “not surprising”. Britain’s Prince Phillip dies at 99 years of age. Prosecutors: NRA exploiting bankruptcy to dodge legal troubles.

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One Dead, Multiple Injuries In Bryan, Texas Shooting Apr 09, 2021

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Expert: Lack Of Oxygen Killed Floyd, Not Drugs Or Bad Health

Expert: Chauvin kept knee on Floyd's neck 3+ minutes after the last breath.

Expert: A healthy person who was subjected to what Mr. Floyd was subjected to would have died.

GOP Rep. Gaetz in potential peril as his associate is likely to strike a plea deal in sex trafficking probe.

Sen. Joe Manchin talks to CNN about role as power broker during Biden presidency.

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Multiple Police Witnesses Who Say Excessive force Was Used against George Floyd Apr 08, 2021

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New testimony echoes multiple police witnesses who say Derek Chauvin used excessive force on George Floyd.Use-of-force expert: Floyd "did not" pose immediate threat to police or bystander during restraint, didn't make threats. It is unclear what George Floyd said to the police about drugs while being detained. Biden pushing hard for infrastructure plan. Sources: Rep Matt Gaetz sought a preemptive pardon from Trump, but the request was never seriously considered.

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MLB announces ALL-STAR game moving to Denver after Atlanta nixed over new Georgia voting law Apr 07, 2021

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Prosecution builds case that Chauvin’s knee on Floyd’s neck violated policy in new testimony by police officials, expert; Police use-of-force instructor: Chauvin’s knee on Floyd’s neck not an authorized restraint;Biden moves up vaccine eligibility for all adults to April 19 as California set to fully reopen in June amid falling case;Medical experts & state officials debate ethics of “vaccine passports”; Biden: “Reassuring” to see businesses reject new “Jim Crow laws”; McConnell warns businesses of “serious consequences” after many condemn Georgia’s restrictive voting law; Russian opposition leader Navalny on hunger strike in Russian prison despite declining health; Biden administration in talks to salvage Iran nuclear deal

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Minneapolis Police Chief: Chauvin "Absolutely" Violated Neck Restraint Policy Apr 06, 2021

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ER doctor who tried to save Floyd's life says a lack of oxygen was likely the cause of his death.

Defense argues drug use could have led to lack of oxygen cited as the likely cause of Floyd's death.

Biden vows to push infrastructure plan "as hard as I can" as Democrats remain split and Republicans attack.

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D.C. National Guard Deployed to Capitol after Officers Attacked Apr 03, 2021

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One officer killed, one wounded, attacker dead at U.S. capitol. Suspect in Capitol car attack posted about fears of FBI, CIA week before ramming officer.

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Day 4 of Testimony In Trial of Ex-Officer Charged in George Floyd's Death Apr 02, 2021

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Former Police Supervisor Testifies About Chauvin's Use of Force.

Paramedics testify about treating George Floyd: "I thought he was dead," he was "unresponsive".

New Chauvin audio played at trial, says he had to hold George Floyd down because "he was going crazy".

Sources: Feds investigating if Representative Matt Gaetz's (FL) involvement with young women broke sex trafficking and prostitution laws.

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Biden Unveils $2.2 Trillion Infrastructure And Jobs Plan Apr 01, 2021

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Biden unveils $2.2 trillion Infrastructure and jobs plan, aims to rebuild roads, bridges, school and reshape economy. Biden seeks corporate tax rate hike from 21% to 28% to pay for it. GOP's McConnell signals opposition to Biden infrastructure plan due to "massive tax increase," impact on United States debt. Day three of testimony in trail of ex-officer accuses of killing George Floyd. Graphic video of George Floyd arrest from multiple police body cams shown in Derek Chauvin Murder trail.

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Floyd family lawyer responds to day 2 of Chauvin trial testimony and COVID-19 origins Mar 31, 2021

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Dramatic testimony in trial of ex-officer charged in George Floyd’s death: “I believe I witnessed a murder”; Witnesses: Chauvin seemed to kneel harder on Floyd as onlookers protested; Defense says crowd distracted officers; Firefighter: Police wouldn’t let me check on George Floyd’s condition; Witness: George Floyd was “in very much danger,”; Judge admonishes witness not to argue with defense attorney; U.S. & 13 other nations express “concerns” that W.H.O. study on COVID-19 origins was delayed, lacked access; W.H.O. report says virus likely came from animal, not a lab, but calls for further investigation.

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Breaking Down Day 1 of the Derek Chauvin Trial Mar 30, 2021

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Prosecution, defense offer competing causes of George Floyd's death.

Prosecutor: Ex-officer Derek Chauvin "betrayed" his badge, used excessive and unreasonable force on George Floyd.

Dispatcher: Called sergeant while watching video of Floyd arrest; felt "something wasn't right," was "voicing my concerns".

Biden warns war against COVID-19 "far from won".

First real-world study finds Pfizer, Moderna vaccines 90% effective after two doses, 80% effective after one.

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