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White and Black Americans are divided over George Floyd’s death and whether race relations have improved, poll finds

White and Black Americans’ perceptions of race relations and the circumstances around George Floyd’s death remain split, a new poll has found. Ahead of the trial of Derek Chauvin, a former Minneapolis Police officer charged with the murder of George Floyd, a USA Today/Ipsos poll explored America’s views on race, policing and Floyd’s killing. The

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CDC releases highly anticipated guidance for people fully vaccinated against Covid-19

New guidelines from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say people fully vaccinated against Covid-19 can safely visit with other vaccinated people and small groups of unvaccinated people in some circumstances, but there are still important safety precautions needed. The guidelines will be announced at the White House COVID-19 Response Team briefing on

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Iraq Most Wanted Fast Facts

Here’s a look at Iraq’s “most wanted” fugitives list. Timeline April 11, 2003 – In a press conference, Army Brig. Gen. Vincent Brooks announces that US soldiers in Iraq will begin receiving a list of the 55 “most wanted” Iraqis. To accompany the list, the soldiers also get a deck of playing cards representing the

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NBA All-Star Game Fast Facts

Here’s a look at the NBA All-Star Game. The All-Star Game caps off All-Star Weekend. All-Star Weekend includes the Slam Dunk contest, the Three Point Shootout and the Rookie Challenge. March 7, 2021 – The 70th NBA All-Star Game takes place at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Team LeBron defeats Team Durant, 170-150. February 16,

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