Bill Chappell
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National
N.Y. Assembly To Open Impeachment Investigation On Gov. Cuomo
Speaker Carl Heastie said he has authorized a committee to look into sexual misconduct allegations, including one that Cuomo groped a staff member. Cuomo has denied the accusation.
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Chauvin Trial: Judge Reinstates 3rd-Degree Murder Charge Over George Floyd's Killing
Derek Chauvin was already facing manslaughter and second-degree murder charges when the much-anticipated trial opened this week.
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Music
Lou Ottens, Inventor Of The Cassette Tape, Has Died
"Next time you make that perfect playlist on Spotify, or send a link to share a song, you can thank Lou Ottens," documentary filmmaker Zack Taylor told NPR.
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National
George Floyd Case: Jury Selection Begins In Derek Chauvin Trial
The trial has gotten off to a tentative start, with both the prosecution and defense filing appeals related to the possible reinstatement of a third-degree murder charge.
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National
New York Legislature Strips Cuomo Of Extraordinary Emergency Powers, With A Caveat
It's the latest setback for Cuomo, who is facing a pair of political crises. But many of his critics say the legislation doesn't do enough to wrest power back from the executive branch.
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Science
Wisdom The Albatross, Now 70, Hatches Yet Another Chick
"Each year that Wisdom returns, we learn more about how long seabirds can live and raise chicks," said the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Beth Flint.
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National
A Former Police Chief In Md. Was A 'Serial Arsonist,' Authorities Say
In a stunning turn of events, David Crawford, a law enforcement veteran, is now under arrest and facing dozens of charges in connection to at least 12 fires at homes, garages and cars.
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Food
Scotch Whisky, English Cheese Prices Could Ease As U.S. Halts Tariffs
Scotch whisky and other goods have been subject to a 25% tariff. The levies cost companies hundreds of millions of dollars in lost exports, according to the Scotch industry.
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National
Vernon Jordan, Civil Rights Activist And Power Broker, Dies At 85
An Atlanta native, Jordan started out as a prominent civil rights lawyer before building a career as a power broker in politics and business.
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National
Dr. Seuss Enterprises Will Shelve 6 Books, Citing 'Hurtful' Portrayals
The decision includes books such as And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street and If I Ran the Zoo. They have been criticized for how they depict Asian and Black people.