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Federal Investigators Search Rudy Giuliani’s Apartment Over Ukraine Ties
Federal investigators in Manhattan executed a search warrant Wednesday at Rudy Giuliani’s apartment as part of a probe into the former New York City mayor’s activities involving Ukraine, his attorney told NPR.
‘Forgotten Astronaut’ Michael Collins, Who Steered Apollo 11 Into History, Dies At Age 90
An astronaut who flew on one of the most famous space missions of all time has died. Michael Collins, 90, was part of the three-member crew on Apollo 11, the first lunar landing mission in 1969. Unlike Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, he never walked on the moon. Collins stayed behind and piloted the command module as it circled above. Because of that, Collins is often called the ‘forgotten astronaut’.
Fox News Again Urges N.Y. Court To Dismiss Smartmatic’s $2.7 Billon Lawsuit
Fox News says a New York court should dismiss Smartmatic’s $2.7 billon lawsuit against the cable TV network and some of its hosts, saying its coverage of bogus election-fraud claims is protected by the First Amendment. Fox also says the voting technology company hasn’t backed up its allegations of “actual malice” related to its defamation claims.
Andrew Brown Jr. Was Shot In The Back Of His Head, Family Says, Citing Autopsy
Andrew Brown Jr. died from a fatal gunshot to the back of head, his relatives and family attorneys said Tuesday, citing the results of an independent autopsy. The finding bolsters the claim that Brown was “executed,” the family said.
World’s Largest Firefighting Plane May Be Sold For COVID-19 Response, As Wildfire Season Heats Up
As the company weighs its options, two Washington state legislators sent a letter Tuesday to U.S. Congress members in Western states, urging them to find a solution to continue the SuperTanker’s operations, which they described as the “biggest and one of the best weapons in battling the catastrophic fires.”
CDC Says If You’re Fully Vaccinated, You Don’t Need To Mask Outdoors (Unless You’re In A Crowd)
The CDC says people who are fully vaccinated do not need to wear a mask when they’re outdoors, unless they’re in a crowd, such as attending a live performance, sporting event or parade. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or two weeks after the single dose Johnson & Johnson shot.
Civil Rights Group Calls On Justice Dept. To Suspend Local Police Grants
The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund wants Attorney General Merrick Garland to suspend grants to local law enforcement until he’s sure that no federal taxpayer money is funding police departments that engage in discrimination, according to a letter obtained by NPR.
Asian Man In Critical Condition After Another Attack In New York; Police Seek Suspect In Video
In surveillance video released by the New York City Police Department’s Hate Crime Task Force, the victim can be seen being pushed to the ground by an unidentified man, who then kicks him in the head multiple times.
Hester Ford, Oldest Living American, Dies At 115 (Or 116)
Hester Ford, who was America’s oldest person living, died at her home in Charlotte, N.C., on April 17. Ford was at least 115 years old, though some records say she was possibly 116.
Military Panel Urges Taking Sexual Assault Cases Out Of Commanders’ Control
A special Pentagon panel is recommending a seismic shift in how the U.S. military handles sexual assault cases, saying independent judge advocates, not commanding officers, should decide whether to pursue legal charges in such cases.
U.S. Lifts Pause In Use Of J&J Vaccine After Vote By Expert Panel
The Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday after the panel voted that the vaccine is safe and effective at preventing COVID-19, and its benefits outweigh the known risks.
After Jan. 6 Breach, Washington Governor’s Residence To Get Security Upgrades
The state of Washington will beef up security around the governor’s executive residence following a major breach of security on January 6, the same day a mob stormed the U.S. Capitol.
