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Sarah Everard vigil in Glasgow moved to separate locations amid coronavirus fears as Edinburgh event goes online

Sarah Everard has been moved to four separate locations across Glasgow amid coronavirus fears.The organisers of the Reclaim These Streets event have made the last minute changes after being told they face being fined up to £10,000 for any mass gatherings.Instead, they have identified meaningful places where people can come tie a ribbon or leave a message of support in honour of the 33-year-old who disappeared in London on March 3.Volunteers will be on hand to ensure social distancing is followed at one site in George Square from 6pm on Saturday.Team members will also be at Queens Park which was chosen in memory of the late Moira Jones who was abducted and murdered in 2008.The Mary Barbour Statue in Govan is the third site identified with

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Live: 7th juror seated in Derek Chauvin trial, 7 seats remaining

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Jury selection continues for a fourth day Friday in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who is charged in the death in George Floyd.There was no hearing on preliminary motions on Friday, so court proceedings began at 9 a.m. with jury selection. The trial is being streamed live, gavel to gavel, at fox9.com/live. Seven jurors have been seated so far. Prosecutors and defense attorneys will continue to question and challenge potential jurors until they can seat a 12-person jury, with two alternates.On Thursday, seven jurors took the stand.

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George Floyd settlement: $27 million approved by Minneapolis City Council

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The Minneapolis City Council unanimously approved a $27 million settlement Friday in the civil lawsuit brought by the family of George Floyd. The vote was 13-0.

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Live: Derek Chauvin trial jury selection resumes, 8 seats remain

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Jury selection continues for a fourth day on Friday in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who is charged in the death in George Floyd.There will be no hearing on preliminary motions on Friday, court proceedings will start at 9 a.m. with jury selection. The trial is being streamed live, gavel to gavel, at fox9.com/live. Six jurors have been seated so far. Prosecutors and defense attorneys will continue to question and challenge potential jurors until they can seat a 12-person jury, with two alternates.On Thursday, seven jurors took the stand.

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6 chosen for Chauvin trial jury so far; murder charge added

MINNEAPOLIS – A man who said he has a “very negative" impression of Derek Chauvin nevertheless became the sixth juror selected for the former Minneapolis police officer's trial in George Floyd's death.

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Michelle and Barack Obama Promote the COVID-19 Vaccine Along With Other Presidents and First Ladies

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Portland mayor seeks $2 million to stem rampant gun violence

PORTLAND, Ore. – The mayor of Portland, Oregon, announced Thursday he would seek $2 million in one-time funding for police, other agencies and outreach programs to try to stem rampant gun violence in the city.

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Every Living Former President, Except Donald Trump, Participates in Coronavirus Vaccine Campaign

Every living former President, except for Donald Trump, including Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama teamed up for a campaign urging Americans to get the coronavirus vaccine. Their respective first ladies including Rosalynn Carter, Hillary Clinton, Laura Bush, and Michelle Obama, were also featured in the campaign.

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EXPLAINER: What is 'spark-of-life' testimony in trials?

MADISON, Wis. – Prosecutors trying a white former Minneapolis police officer in George Floyd's death plan to use a legal doctrine called “spark of life” to humanize Floyd in front of jurors.

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Live: Judge reinstates 3rd-degree murder charge in Derek Chauvin trial

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The trial judge ruled the third-degree murder charge will be reinstated in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who is charged in the death in George Floyd.Court proceedings started at 8 a.m. Thursday with a hearing on preliminary motions, before moving on to jury selection at 9 a.m.

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Derek Chauvin trial: Jury selection continues, 9 seats remain

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Jury selection continued for a second day in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who is charged in the death in George Floyd. Five jurors have been seated so far. Prosecutors and defense attorneys will continue to question and challenge potential jurors until they can seat a 12-person jury, with two alternates. Court proceedings started at 8 a.m.

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Trial for ex-cop charged in Floyd's death forges on, for now

MINNEAPOLIS – The trial of a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd's death is forging ahead with jury selection, even though a looming appellate ruling could halt the case and delay it for weeks or even months as the state tries to add a third-degree murder count.

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Fiery chants for justice from marchers at Chauvin trial

MINNEAPOLIS – Hundreds of people gathered Monday outside the fortified courthouse for the first day of the trial of a former police officer charged in George Floyd's death, with chants of “No justice, no peace!” and speakers imploring the jurors to “do the right thing.”

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All-Stars, Iowa cornfield, Arenado return spice MLB schedule

CHICAGO – After one of its strangest seasons ever, baseball returns to a full schedule this year. The All-Star Game is back. Fans are back, too, at least small crowds in some places. And an Iowa cornfield is about to welcome a bunch of special visitors.

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State files motion to stop Chauvin trial from proceeding

Derek Chauvin (right) and attorney Eric Nelson (left) in the courtroom on Day 1 of jury selection in the trial for the death of George Floyd.

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Derek Chauvin trial begins in death of George Floyd

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Jury selection begins Monday in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, accused of killing George Floyd 287 days ago on Memorial Day of 2020 near the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue. But before jury selection begins, an hour is reserved for Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill to hear motions on the case – likely a motion to reinstate a third-degree murder that could potentially delay the jury selection process or the trial itself.The Chauvin trial will be live streamed, gavel to gavel, at fox9.com/live. You can also find the FOX 9 stream on Tubi through connected TVs.

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Key players in trial of ex-officer charged in Floyd's death

MINNEAPOLIS – Jury selection begins Monday for a former Minneapolis police officer charged with murder and manslaughter in George Floyd's death. Derek Chauvin's trial, which is expected to last weeks, will be overseen by an experienced judge and argued by skilled attorneys on both sides. It will be streamed online for the world to see because the COVID-19 pandemic has limited who can attend.

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Chauvin trial judge must reconsider 3rd-degree murder charge, Court of Appeals rules

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled the trial judge for the Derek Chauvin case must reconsider reinstating the third-degree murder charge in his case, according to an opinion issued Friday.The Minnesota Court of Appeals heard arguments on the issue on Monday.The former Minneapolis police officer is already charged with second-degree murder and manslaughter for his role in George Floyd’s death last May.

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3rd-degree murder count could be reinstated in Floyd's death

MINNEAPOLIS – The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Friday ordered a judge to reconsider adding a third-degree murder charge against a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s death, handing a potential victory to prosecutors.

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Louisiana police officer fatally shot over alleged mask dispute at high school basketball game

was shot and killed following a mask-related dispute, authorities said, and a suspect was immediately taken into custody.Tulane University Police Officer Martinus Mitchum was shot Friday while working at George Washington Carver High School in the 3000 block of Higgins Boulevard, the New Orleans Police Department said.John Shallerhorn, 35, was booked early Saturday for armed robbery and first-degree murder of a policeman, Fox 8 reported, citing Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office jail records.After arriving at the high school Friday, Shallerhorn allegedly robbed a 39-year-old man sitting in a vehicle in the parking lot, raising his shirt to brandish a firearm and demanding the victim's medallion chain, police said.The victim handed the chain to

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Once the mainstream model, Michigan GOP embraces right wing

LANSING, Mich. – Josh Venable, a longtime Michigan GOP operative and chief of staff to former U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, can trace the arc of the state's Republican Party clearly.

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Activists call for firing of LAPD employees involved in George Floyd Valentine-themed photo scandal

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - A coalition of community activists Monday will call for the firing of any Los Angeles Police Department employee who created or circulated a Valentine-themed social media post featuring an image of George Floyd that allegedly included the words "You take my breath away."RELATED: LAPD investigating claim of George Floyd Valentine-style photo passed around departmentFloyd died May 25 after a Minneapolis police officer handcuffed him, pinned him to the ground and then knelt on his neck for more than eight minutes as he repeatedly said, "I can't breathe."SUGGESTED: News related to the death of George FloydLos Angeles Police Department officials said they launched an internal investigation after an officer complained about

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Enjoy Presidents’ Day with these free on-demand movies on Tubi

Guests attend the Fall Garden Tours Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, on the South Lawn of the White House.

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Presidents Day 2021: What's open and closed on the federal holiday

Uniform Monday Holiday Act, an attempt to create more three-day weekends for American workers, according to History.com.This year’s holiday falls on Feb. 15 and is now popularly viewed as a day to celebrate all U.S.

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George Shultz wasn't 'afraid to struggle against the odds'

WASHINGTON – Time was running out when Secretary of State George P. Shultz returned home in April 1988 after flying 16,000 miles in a failed mission to persuade Arabs and Israelis to negotiate their differences. Shultz said he would keep trying.

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George P. Shultz, secretary of state in the Reagan administration, passes away at 100

Former U.S. Secretary of State George Schultz attends a birthday celebration held in honor of Ronald Reagan at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library February 6, 2011 in Simi Valley, California.

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Reagan's longtime secretary of state George P. Shultz dies

WASHINGTON – President Ronald Reagan’s longtime secretary of state, George P. Shultz, who spent most of the 1980s trying to improve relations with the Soviet Union and forging a course for peace in the Middle East, has died. He was 100.

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Commissioner Outlaw defends protest response following report released by city controller's office

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia's police commissioner is defending her department and the city's response to days of widespread protests against police brutality last summer in the wake of the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis in May.Commissioner Danielle Outlaw held a news conference Thursday to answer harsh criticism of her direct decision-making issued in a report on the protest response. Conducted by two independent firms and released by the city controller's office Wednesday, the report has prompted the editorial board of the city's largest newspaper to call for Outlaw's resignation.Critics and protesters have denounced the city's use of tear gas and other less-than-lethal munitions during at least three incidents.

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91-year-old preps field for Super Bowl LV

TAMPA, Fla. – Preparations are underway at Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium ahead of Super Bowl LV.

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Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy returns home after hospital visit

WASHINGTON (AP) - Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy was taken to a hospital Tuesday evening after not feeling well and later sent home after tests, a spokesman said, hours after the 80-year-old Democrat began presiding over the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump.Leahy, who'd been in his Capitol office, was taken to George Washington University Hospital "out of an abundance of caution" after being examined by Congress' attending physician, Leahy spokesman David Carle said.The senator underwent an evaluation before his release from the hospital and looks forward to returning to work, Carle said.Leahy had commenced his role of overseeing Trump's latest impeachment trial by swearing in his fellow lawmakers.

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Biden replaces White House doctor with longtime physician

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden has brought back Dr. Kevin O'Connor as his physician, replacing President Donald Trump's doctor with the one who oversaw his care when he was vice president.

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‘A more perfect union’: Bush, Clinton, Obama echo Biden’s calls for unity on Inauguration Day 2021

WASHINGTON - During the "Celebrating America" broadcast special after the historic inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, three former presidents — Bill Clinton, George W.

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AP source: Springer agrees to $150M, 6-year deal with Jays

NEW YORK – Outfielder George Springer became the most prominent among baseball’s free agents to reach an agreement, a $150 million, six-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.The person spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday night because the deal was subject to a successful physical.The deal would be the largest contract in team history. Springer, who turned 31 in September, is a three-time All-Star who spent his entire seven-season career with Houston and was World Series MVP when the Astros beat the Los Angeles Dodgers in seven games for their first title in 2017.

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'Good luck and Godspeed': Read letters that outgoing US presidents wrote to their successors

Since President Ronald Reagan’s letter to President George H.W. Bush, every hand-off of power has included a gracious note left in the Oval Office — regardless of political party.

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COVID-19 concerns prompt 2 separate trials in George Floyd case

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A separate trial will be held for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd because concerns over COVID-19 are too great to have all four ex-officers charged in the case go on trial in the same courtroom at one time, according to court documents filed Tuesday. Chauvin’s trial will begin on March 8, while the trial for the other four officers—Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane—will begin on Aug.

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George Washington basketball game postponed due to DC curfew

WASHINGTON – A men’s college basketball game scheduled to be played in Washington on Wednesday night was postponed after a city curfew was imposed because angry supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol.The Atlantic 10 Conference game between George Washington and UMass will be rescheduled by the league, GW announced.Mayor Muriel Bowser issued the order for a curfew in the nation’s capital from 6 p.m.

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Dedicated mum and health professional is this weeks flowers winner

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A dedicated mum and selfless health care professional has been recognised by her loving daughter.Ann Owen, a retired health care assistant who now works with the at home service in University Hospital Wishaw, was nominated for our Say It With Flowers award by her daughter, Gillian.Ann, 69, originally from Glasgow, has lived with her husband, George, in Wishaw for over 40 years, and has dedicated her life to working in the health care profession.She latterly worked as a phlebotomist and heath care assistant for NHS Lanarkshire in Coatbridge health centre for a number of years before she retired, and since her retirement has worked for the at home service

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Minneapolis prosecutors in George Floyd trial seek delay, citing coronavirus

Prosecutors handling the Minneapolis case involving four former police officers charged in the death of George Floyd have asked that the trial be delayed by three months, citing coronavirus concerns, according to a report. In a recently filed court motion, prosecutors cited the COVID-19 pandemic and the amount of time needed before enough people are vaccinated and health risks are sufficiently diminished as their reason for the request, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reported.

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Reenactment of Washington’s crossing Delaware goes virtual

WASHINGTON CROSSING, Pa. - An annual reenactment of George Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River on Christmas morning will row on in this COVID-19-impacted year, but onlookers will have to watch it via video online.Washington Crossing Historic Park said the reenactment filmed earlier in the month provided a "close-up view" of the event it called "a beloved community tradition that will continue for years to come." Crowd-size restrictions barred holding the Revolutionary War reenactment in the "traditional, in-person manner," organizers said.Normally, thousands gather every Christmas morning on the banks of the river in Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania, and Titusville, New Jersey, to watch historical reenactors set out in boats to

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Report on Philadelphia police protest response finds flaws

PHILADELPHIA - An independent review of Philadelphia's police response to days of widespread protests after the May killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police found failures in planning that led to short staffing, emotional responses from officers and sometimes excessive uses of force. The 110-page report released Wednesday by the research group CNA and the law firm Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads LLP was commissioned by Mayor Jim Kenney as an independent review of police operations during the protests.

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US reaches milestone of more than 1 million vaccines administered

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George's 33 sends Clippers past Lakers 116-109 on ring night

LOS ANGELES – Paul George scored 26 of his 33 points in the second half, Kawhi Leonard added 26 points and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied past the Los Angeles Lakers on the NBA champions' ring ceremony night for a 116-109 victory Tuesday. George went 13 of 18 with five 3-pointers in an outstanding first game since agreeing to add four years and $190 million to his contract with the Clippers, who never trailed in the latest meeting of Southern California’s two NBA powerhouses.

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Robert E Lee statue removed from US Capitol, Virginia governor says

WASHINGTON - A Robert E. Lee statue that stood for more than 100 years in the U.S.

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Virginia's Lee statue has been removed from the US Capitol

WASHINGTON – A statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E.

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The unfinished business of office diversity training

Also Read | Inside the rumble in India’s coding jungleOffices across the country responded to this summer’s racial-justice protests after the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis on Memorial Day with an unprecedented wave of diversity and antiracism training. Half a year later, workers of color are taking stock of the results.It’s a mixed bag.

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Judge in George Floyd case upholds decision to livestream trial against 4 ex-Minneapolis cops

A judge in Minnesota is upholding his decision to livestream the trial against the four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd. In a ruling issued Friday, Hennepin County District Court Judge Peter Cahill cited the immense global interest in the case and limited courthouse space amid the "unique and unprecedented situation" brought by the coronavirus pandemic, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reported.The trial is scheduled for March 2021. Cahill dismissed concerns by state prosecutors, who argued in a motion filed Nov.

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This Day in History: Dec. 19

Also on this day: During the American Revolutionary War, Gen. George Washington leads his army of about 11,000 men to Valley Forge, Pa., to camp for the winter.A coal mine explosion in Jacobs Creek, Pa.

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The Latest: Charlotte men's basketball coach to miss 2 games

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___Charlotte men’s basketball coach Ron Sanchez will miss the 49ers’ next two games as a result of contact tracing related to the COVID-19 virus, the school announced.Sanchez will not be available for Saturday’s home game against North Carolina A&T and the Dec. 22 game at George Washington.Assistant coach Aaron Fearne will assume on-floor head coaching responsibilities while Sanchez is absent.___Utah’s game Saturday against Washington State will wrap up the Utes’ season.The school said Friday the players have decided to opt out of any potential bowl game.

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