Jurors on Thursday convicted officer Randy Roedema of criminally negligent homicide and third-degree assault in the 2019 death of McClain, a Black man whose name became a rallying cry in racial justice protests. Another officer, Jason Rosenblatt, was found not guilty.
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Putin arrives in Kyrgyzstan on a rare trip abroad
The Russian leader met with the Kyrgyz and Azerbaijani presidents and attended an event marking the 20th anniversary of a Russian airbase in Kyrgyzstan.
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Hollywood studios break off strike talks with actors, who slam ‘bullying tactics’
The studios announced that they had suspended contract negotiations, saying the gap between the two sides was too great to make continuing worth it.
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Grazer easily wins popular ‘Fat Bear Week’ contest at Alaska national park
When it comes to packing on the pounds to survive an Alaska winter, this year’s undisputed champ is Grazer, aka Bear 128.
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Amtrak train crashes into SUV in Vermont, killing driver and injuring passenger
The state police said 53-year-old Craig Hudson, of Brattleboro, was killed in the crash in Vernon.
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President Biden interviewed as part of special counsel investigation into classified documents
The investigation is being led by special counsel Robert Hur, who was appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland in January.
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As Republicans split over next House speaker, McCarthy tries to position himself as de facto leader
It’s not at all clear if McCarthy could seriously make a comeback – or if one of the other Republicans seeking the gavel, Steve Scalise or Jim Jordan, can be elected speaker as their majority stumbles into infighting.
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Air travel is back to pre-pandemic levels, but new turbulence lies ahead
It took four long years for global airline capacity to return to pre-COVID levels – but for passengers and airlines, the industry has changed forever.
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‘Frasier’ returns to TV, but you don’t need to be a superfan of the original to laugh at its jokes
After two decades, Dr. Frasier Crane returns in a new sitcom, “Frasier,” set to debut Thursday on Paramount+.
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‘The Exorcist: Believer’ takes possession of box office with $27.2 million opening
The horror sequel took possession of the weekend box office, though it faced no competition from major new releases.