Swanson’s RBI single caps rally in 9th, Braves beat Marlins
Dansby Swanson’s RBI single with the bases loaded capped Atlanta’s two-run rally in the ninth inning and the Braves beat the Miami Marlins 7-6 Thursday to snap a four-game losing streak.
Author: Associated Press
Officials say Olympic cancellation, no fans still an option
Two officials in Japan’s ruling LDP party on Thursday said changes could be coming to the Tokyo Olympics. One suggested they still could be canceled, and the other said even if they proceed, it might be without any fans.
Chauvin won’t testify at murder trial in Floyd’s death
By Amy Forliti, Steve Karnowski and Tammy Webber
The defense at the murder trial of former Officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd has rested its case without putting Chauvin on the stand, wrapping up after two days of testimony to the prosecution’s two weeks. Chauvin informed the court Thursday that he will not testify, saying he would invoke his Fifth Amendment right not to take the stand.
Prosecutors: No charges for officer in Capitol riot shooting
Federal prosecutors won’t charge a police officer who shot and killed a woman as she climbed through the broken part of a door during the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
A steady diet of limited fans on PGA Tour though end of May
The roars returned to Masters. At least two of them.
Biden to pull troops from Afghanistan, end longest US war
President Joe Biden says he will withdraw the remaining U.S. troops from Afghanistan and end America’s longest war.
Minnesota cop will be charged in shooting of Black motorist
A Minnesota prosecutor says he will charge a white former suburban Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot 20-year-old Black motorist Daunte Wright during a traffic stop. Washington County Attorney Pete Orput said Wednesday that Kim Potter will be charged with second-degree manslaughter.
Business leaders urge Biden to set ambitious climate goal
More than 300 businesses and investors are calling on the Biden administration to set an ambitious climate change goal that would cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50% below 2005 levels by 2030. Those sending a letter Tuesday to President Joe Biden calling for action include such giants as Apple, Google, Microsoft and Coca-Cola.
Biden on Afghanistan: ‘Time to end America’s longest war’
President Joe Biden says the Sept. 11 attacks “cannot explain” why U.S. forces should remain in Afghanistan 20 years later and that “it is time for American troops to come home” from the country’s longest war.
Ex-officer appeals 20-year sentence for killing Black man
By Jeffrey Collins
A white former police officer serving 20 years in prison for killing an unarmed Black man in South Carolina who ran from a traffic stop said his lawyer never told him about a plea offer from prosecutors that could have cut years off his sentence. Former North Charleston police officer Michael Slager is requesting a new sentence in federal court this week, saying he would have taken the deal and that his lawyer was grossly incompetent for not telling him about it.
