Author: Associated Press

Ruling paves way for longer sentence in George Floyd’s death

By Amy Forliti

May 12, 2021 4:15 PM EDT

Associated Press,

A Minnesota judge has found aggravating factors in the death of George Floyd. The ruling made public Wednesday paves the way for the possibility of a longer sentence for former Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin.

US advisers endorse Pfizer COVID shot for kids 12 and up

By Lauran Neergaard and Mike Stobbe

May 12, 2021 3:31 PM EDT

Associated Press,

Federal health advisers have endorsed use of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine in kids as young as 12.

Bill allowing open carry with permit heads to SC gov’s desk

May 12, 2021 1:37 PM EDT

Associated Press,

A South Carolina bill letting people with concealed weapons permits carry their guns in the open is heading to Gov. Henry McMaster’s desk. The House approved the bill 83-34 Wednesday and signed off changes made by the Senate to the bill.

Biden: 1M sign up for health care during special enrollment

May 12, 2021 1:27 PM EDT

Associated Press,

President Joe Biden says 1 million Americans have signed up for health insurance under “Obamacare” during a special enrollment period for people needing coverage during the coronavirus pandemic. Biden reopened the HealthCare.gov insurance markets in February for the special sign-up opportunity.

Georgia Tech to allow full capacity for football

May 12, 2021 1:21 PM EDT

Associated Press,

Georgia Tech will allow full capacity at 55,000-seat Bobby Dodd Stadium and on-campus tailgating for the 2021 football season.

Report: Ellen DeGeneres to end her TV talk show next year

By Mark Kennedy

May 12, 2021 11:39 AM EDT

Associated Press,

Ellen DeGeneres is calling time on her longtime-running talk show. Reports say the daytime host, who has seen a ratings hit after allegations of running a toxic workplace, has decided that her upcoming season will be the last.

House GOP ousts Trump critic Liz Cheney from top post

By Alan Fram and Kevin Freking

May 12, 2021 11:29 AM EDT

Associated Press,

House Republicans have ousted Rep. Liz Cheney from her post as the chamber’s No. 3 GOP leader, punishing her after she repeatedly rebuked former President Donald Trump for his false claims of election fraud and his role in fomenting the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.

In pipeline outage, South Carolina enacts price gouging law

May 11, 2021 3:01 PM EDT

Associated Press,

South Carolina’s top prosecutor has enacted a measure criminalizing price gouging following the shutdown of a pipeline that carries fuel to much of the state.

US restores transgender health protections denied by Trump

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar

May 11, 2021 2:55 PM EDT

Associated Press,

The Biden administration says the government will protect gay and transgender people against sex discrimination in health care, reversing a Trump-era policy.

School shooting in Russia kills 9 people; suspect arrested

By Daria Litvinova

May 11, 2021 9:15 AM EDT

Associated Press,

Authorities say a gunman in a school Tuesday morning in the Russian city of Kazan, killing at least 7 kids and 1 teacher and a school worker.

Author: Associated Press

Ruling paves way for longer sentence in George Floyd’s death

By Amy Forliti

US advisers endorse Pfizer COVID shot for kids 12 and up

By Lauran Neergaard and Mike Stobbe

Bill allowing open carry with permit heads to SC gov’s desk

Biden: 1M sign up for health care during special enrollment

Georgia Tech to allow full capacity for football

Report: Ellen DeGeneres to end her TV talk show next year

By Mark Kennedy

House GOP ousts Trump critic Liz Cheney from top post

By Alan Fram and Kevin Freking

In pipeline outage, South Carolina enacts price gouging law

US restores transgender health protections denied by Trump

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar

School shooting in Russia kills 9 people; suspect arrested

By Daria Litvinova

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