Trump faces federal charges as he rails against justice system
Former president Donald Trump, the first ex-POTUS indicted on 37 counts, pled not guilty and labeled the case politically motivated. He pledged retaliation against Joe Biden if he wins in 2024, invoking authoritarian regimes while supporters frame the probes as weaponization of government and condemn perceived injustice.
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Justice Dept. finds MPD had long standing bias and abuses
The Justice Department released a two year probe report detailing systemic discrimination by Minneapolis police against Black and Native American people and those with behavioral health disabilities. It cites excessive force, including unjustified deadly force, and violations of rights for those in custody while acknowledging some officers acted professionally. Attorney General Merrick Garland cautioned the patterns made Floyd's death possible.
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UPS Workers Authorize Large Strike Vote Amid Contract Talks
In New York, 97 percent of Teamsters unionized UPS workers voted to authorize a strike over current contract negotiations. The move elevates leverage as talks continue, with about 340,000 UPS employees represented, potentially triggering a work stoppage if deals fail to reach terms before contract expiration. The union warns the multibillion-dollar company must pay fair wages and act accordingly.
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Tornado Kills 3 In Perryton Texas Panhandle
A tornado struck Perryton Texas killing three people and injuring dozens as mobile homes were ripped apart and several blocks of downtown damaged. Two people remained missing as responders from nearby towns and Oklahoma aided in rescue and cleanup.
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Pentagon Papers whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg dies at 92
Daniel Ellsberg, the whistleblower who leaked the Pentagon Papers and spurred a landmark First Amendment case, died at 92 after disclosed terminal pancreatic cancer. His family said he was surrounded by loved ones and not in pain. Ellsberg’s actions helped expose U.S. doubts and deceit about Vietnam War policy.
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