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  • Former California police officer involved in the fatal shooting of Tyrell Wilson won’t be charged

    Former California police officer involved in the fatal shooting of Tyrell Wilson won’t be charged

     

    A former northern California police officer imprisoned in connection with one fatal shooting will not be charged for a second fatal shooting which led to the death of Tyrell Wilson, a 32-year-old Black man, the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office announced Friday.

    ​A former northern California police officer imprisoned in connection with one fatal shooting will not be charged for a second fatal shooting which led to the death of Tyrell Wilson, a 32-year-old Black man, the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office announced Friday. 

  • One year and $10 billion later, Metaverse still hasn’t clicked

    One year and $10 billion later, Metaverse still hasn’t clicked

     

    Even by Facebook’s standards, 2021 was a rough year.

    ​Even by Facebook’s standards, 2021 was a rough year. 

  • Top US cyber official says there’s no ‘specific’ threat to elections, but is concerned about harassment and intimidation

    Top US cyber official says there’s no ‘specific’ threat to elections, but is concerned about harassment and intimidation

     

    There are no “specific or credible” threats to disrupt election infrastructure in this year’s midterm contests, one of the nation’s top cybersecurity officials said Sunday, even as the federal government remains concerned about attempts — both online and in-person — to interfere in the vote.

    ​There are no “specific or credible” threats to disrupt election infrastructure in this year’s midterm contests, one of the nation’s top cybersecurity officials said Sunday, even as the federal government remains concerned about attempts — both online and in-person — to interfere in the vote. 

  • One person is dead and eight more injured in a Florida shooting

    One person is dead and eight more injured in a Florida shooting

     

    At least one person is dead and eight more were injured in an overnight shooting in Tallahassee, Florida on Saturday.

    ​At least one person is dead and eight more were injured in an overnight shooting in Tallahassee, Florida on Saturday. 

  • ‘We can walk and chew gum at the same time’: Cheri Beasley vows to fight inflation and for abortion rights

    ‘We can walk and chew gum at the same time’: Cheri Beasley vows to fight inflation and for abortion rights

     

    Cheri Beasley, the Democratic nominee for US Senate in North Carolina, said Sunday her state needed a senator “who’s going to fight hard to lower costs” but avoided a question over whether she was satisfied with how President Joe Biden and national Democrats have handled inflation.

    ​Cheri Beasley, the Democratic nominee for US Senate in North Carolina, said Sunday her state needed a senator “who’s going to fight hard to lower costs” but avoided a question over whether she was satisfied with how President Joe Biden and national Democrats have handled inflation. 

  • Juan Ciscomani makes his play in Arizona as Republicans look to expand their Hispanic ranks

    Juan Ciscomani makes his play in Arizona as Republicans look to expand their Hispanic ranks

     

    Juan Ciscomani enthusiastically bounds toward potential voters, introducing himself by announcing that he is running for Congress.

    ​Juan Ciscomani enthusiastically bounds toward potential voters, introducing himself by announcing that he is running for Congress. 

  • Supreme Court considers Harvard and University of North Carolina’s use of affirmative action. Here’s what you need to know

    Supreme Court considers Harvard and University of North Carolina’s use of affirmative action. Here’s what you need to know

     

    The conservative Supreme Court will meet Monday to consider whether colleges and universities can continue to take race into consideration as a factor in admissions, a case that could diminish the number of Black and Hispanic students in higher education.

    ​The conservative Supreme Court will meet Monday to consider whether colleges and universities can continue to take race into consideration as a factor in admissions, a case that could diminish the number of Black and Hispanic students in higher education. 

  • Astros bounce back against Phillies to even World Series

    Astros bounce back against Phillies to even World Series

     

    Following an agonizing loss to the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 1 of the World Series Friday, the Houston Astros bounced back nicely to win 5-2 to even up the series in Game 2 on Saturday.

    ​Following an agonizing loss to the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 1 of the World Series Friday, the Houston Astros bounced back nicely to win 5-2 to even up the series in Game 2 on Saturday. 

  • Former Philadelphia sheriff’s deputy accused of selling guns and meth to an FBI informant

    Former Philadelphia sheriff’s deputy accused of selling guns and meth to an FBI informant

     

    A now-former Philadelphia sheriff’s deputy is charged with selling guns illegally to an FBI informant while he was a deputy, including two that were traced back to the deadly Roxborough shooting, two weeks earlier, that left a 14-year-old dead and four juveniles wounded, according to court documents.

    ​A now-former Philadelphia sheriff’s deputy is charged with selling guns illegally to an FBI informant while he was a deputy, including two that were traced back to the deadly Roxborough shooting, two weeks earlier, that left a 14-year-old dead and four juveniles wounded, according to court documents. 

  • Doug Emhoff is clear on his role as second gentleman

    Doug Emhoff is clear on his role as second gentleman

     

    Second gentleman Doug Emhoff wants to change what it means to be the “Second Spouse” — or, for that matter, the supportive partner of any woman in America.

    ​Second gentleman Doug Emhoff wants to change what it means to be the “Second Spouse” — or, for that matter, the supportive partner of any woman in America.