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Slain Capitol Police Officer Will Lie In Honor In The Rotunda

William Evans is the second Capitol Police officer to receive the rare distinction to lie in honor in the Capitol rotunda this year. He was killed last Friday when a man rammed his car into a barrier. (Image credit: Chip

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In Arizona, Birth Workers Of Color Fight For More Access

As the state weighs legislation that could help expand access to doulas for expecting mothers, birth workers from minority communities worry new standards could leave them on the outside looking in. (Image credit: Caitlin O’Hara for NPR)

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Jordan’s royal family feud and alleged coup plot, explained

Jordan’s King Abdullah II (right) talks to his half-brother Prince Hamzah bin al-Hussein (third from left) at a wedding in 2004. | Jordanian Royal Palace/via Getty Images The story of King Abdullah and the half-brother prince. Rifts in Jordan’s royal

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Facebook confirms ‘test’ of Venmo-like QR codes for person-to-person payments in U.S.

Facebook confirms it’s testing a new QR code feature and payment links for use with Facebook Pay to make it easier for people in the U.S. to send or request money from one another. The QR code feature, similar to

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Robotic exoskeleton maker Sarcos announces SPAC plans

While it’s true the VC world has gone SPAC-happy, the reverse merger method hasn’t been a huge driver in robotics thus far, with some notable exceptions like Berkshire-Grey. This morning, however, Utah-based Sarcos Robotics announced plans to board the SPAC

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Jordan bans all news and social media coverage of prince’s alleged plot

Jordan has banned social media users and all news outlets from publishing anything about the king’s half-brother – who has been accused of plotting to destabilise the country.

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Watch Live: Minneapolis Police Crisis Intervention Trainer Testifies In Chauvin Trial

Sgt. Ker Yang is the latest in a string of police officials who are testifying about the department’s training and Derek Chauvin’s use of force against George Floyd.

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Inside the delay at DOJ – POLITICO – Politico

Inside the delay at DOJ – POLITICO  Politico Biden set to announce he’s moving deadline for all US adults to be eligible for Covid vaccine to April 19  CNN Biden In Easter Message: ‘That Longed-For Dawn Is Almost Here’ | NBC News

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Sri Lanka beauty queen’s crown snatched from head over divorce claims

A beauty pageant winner in Sri Lanka was told she had been disqualified and had her crown taken from her head on stage because she was believed to be divorced.

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U.S. Navy reports ‘active shooter incident’ at Fort Detrick

Police in Maryland responded to an active shooter on Tuesday and said there were at least two victims, and the U.S. Navy reported an “active shooter incident” at Fort Detrick involving sailors. Police said the suspect was “down.”

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