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Biden makes new pledge for U.S. greenhouse gas emissions: A 50% cut
That aggressive 2030 goal, which the White House is framing as a "50-52 percent reduction," will be formalized in a document called a "nationally determined contribution."
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Civil rights attorney Vanita Gupta confirmed as associate attorney general
The 51-49 vote elevates Gupta to the No. 3 position inside the Justice Department, where she's expected to help shape the administration's efforts to reform policing.
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What’s next for Chauvin and 3 other ex-officers in cases over George Floyd’s murder?
Derek Chauvin is scheduled to be sentenced in June. Later this summer, his three fellow former officers are slated to go on trial for aiding and abetting murder.
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White House offers new tax credit to help spur vaccinations
With more than 50% of adults at least partially vaccinated and roughly 28 million vaccine doses being delivered each week, demand has eclipsed supply.
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Garland announces police probe day after Chauvin trial verdict
The Justice Department is already investigating whether Chauvin and the other officers involved in Floyd's death violated his civil rights.
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Columbus police shoot and kill Black teenage girl
Ma'Khia Bryant felt she was in danger and called Columbus police, according to her aunt. But when officers arrived at her home on Tuesday afternoon, the girl ended up dead.
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‘Finally’: America reacts to Chauvin guilty verdict
Across the country, jubilation and relief broke out at the guilty verdict for the former Minneapolis police officer.
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Tears and relief sweep intersection where George Floyd was killed
In the place now known as George Floyd Square, a spot that millions around the world have seen in videos shot by bystanders during Floyd's arrest, there was relief.
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Biden says Chauvin guilty verdict can be ‘a moment of significant change’
President Biden and Vice President Harris plan to speak to the nation following Tuesday's guilty verdict in the trial of officer Derek Chauvin.
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Chauvin guilty of murder and manslaughter in Floyd’s death
Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin has been convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd.
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State Department to issue travel warnings amid ‘unprecedented’ COVID-19 risks
The department said the new advisories will "better reflect the CDC's science." Americans are urged not to travel to nearly 80% of countries around the globe.
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Attorney for Adam Toledo’s family: ‘Adam died because he complied’
The attorney for the family of the 13-year-old shot by police said he didn't need to die. "Adam may still be alive today had the officer given him the opportunity to comply."
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Murder case against ex-cop in Floyd’s death goes to the jury
Twelve jurors — six of them white, six Black or multiracial — are beginning deliberations in a city on edge against another round of unrest.
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GOP White House hopefuls move forward as Trump considers run
Many Republicans with national ambitions are already openly laying the groundwork for campaigns as Trump continues to mull his own plans.
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Half of U.S. adults have received at least one COVID-19 shot
The U.S. cleared the 50% mark just a day after the reported global death toll from the coronavirus topped a staggering 3 million.
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