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No sign of Mississippi governor fulfilling pledge on campaign funds tied to welfare case

Financial documents show no sign that Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has fulfilled his pledge to give away campaign donations from people charged with misspending welfare money in the state’s largest public corruption case JACKSON, Miss. -- Financial documents show no sign that Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has fulfilled his pledge to give away campaign donations from people charged with misspending welfare money in the state's largest public corruption case. Reeves, a Republican, became governor in January 2020 after serving two terms as lieutenant governor . On Feb. 5, 2020, the state auditor announced former Mississippi Department of Human Services executive director John Davis and five other people had been arrested on charges related to misspending welfare money that was intended to help some of the poorest people in the U.S. “Some of the people we now believe were involved in the former director’s apparent criminal schemes gave money to our campaign," Reeves said at a news

Police: Puerto Rico assailants targeting drug rival killed 2 and injured 13

Authorities in Puerto Rico say that drug trafficking was behind a mass shooting over the weekend outside a bar that killed two people and injured 13 others SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- Assailants in Puerto Rico who killed two people and injured 13 when they fired indiscriminately outside a bar during a birthday party were targeting just one man in a drug trafficking feud, police said Monday. No arrests have been made in the weekend shooting. Police believe the target was a man in his 20s who was killed outside the Piel Kanela bar in San Juan when assailants in cars opened fire early Sunday, Col. Roberto Rivera told The Associated Press in an interview. The man, Luis E. Guzmán González, 28, had eluded earlier attempts at assassination in attacks linked to drug trafficking. “What these people wanted to happen, finally happened,” Rivera said. All of the other victims were bystanders, Rivera said. Another man at the scene, Luis Hernández Martinez, 72, was killed . Eight people were being tr

Chelsea 1-1 Newcastle: Player ratings as Blues end season with Stamford Bridge draw

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Anthony Gordon's goal was cancelled out by an own goal from Kieran Trippier as Newcastle United drew with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on the final day of the season . The draw means that Newcastle finish the season in fourth place, while Chelsea finish off in a rather disastrous 12th, having lost 16 Game s. As expected, it was Champions League-qualified Newcastle who'd create the first chance of the game. It was a chance that'd fall to Alexander Isak who, after tying Thiago Silva up with some tidy dribbling, forced Kepa Arrizabalaga into a save at his near post with an effort from the left of the penalty area. A few minutes later, the visitors were ahead thanks to Gordon's first goal for the club. The Blues' defence completely fell asleep (although have they ever been awake this season?) in the eighth minute to allow Matt Targett to drill the ball into the path of a completely unmarked Gordon in the middle of the box. The former Everton man made no mistake with his

McCarthy says negotiators are 'closer to an agreement' on debt crisis, but no deal yet

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says Republican negotiators are “closer to an agreement” that would resolve the looming debt crisis, but there's no deal yet with President Joe Biden WASHINGTON -- House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Saturday that Republican negotiators were “ close r to an agreement” that would resolve the looming debt crisis , but had not reached a deal with President Joe Biden. He said there was no firm timeline for a final compromise that would raise the nation’s borrowing limit and avoid a catastrophic default while also making spending cuts that House Republicans are demanding. House negotiators left the Capitol after 2 a.m. and returned hours later. “We’ll get it when it gets right," McCarthy, R-Calif., said as he arrived on Capitol Hill. McCarthy’s comments echoed the latest assessment from Biden, who said Friday evening that bargainers were “very close .” Their optimism came as Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told Congress that the United States could defau

Map: How abortion access has shifted in 11 months since Roe v. Wade was overturned

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Access to abortion has decreased in the South in the 11 months since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Sixteen states have ceased nearly all abortions. The landscape of abortion rights has shifted dramatically in the 11 months since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ending federal protections for abortion rights. The decision left it up to states to decide how to regulate abortion services. States in the West and Northeast have since taken steps to expand and protect abortion rights, while states across the South, Great Plains and Midwest have moved to ban or restrict abortion care. Sixteen states have ceased nearly all abortion services. States that Have Restricted Abortion Rights Since Roe v. Wade was Overturned ABC News South Carolina became the latest state to greatly restrict abortion access this week after its governor signed a six-week ban into law. Florida could be the next state to severely restrict abortion services. If a state court upholds a 15-wee

What time does the 2023 F1 Monaco GP start?

Following the cancellation of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix due to flooding in the region, the Monaco Grand Prix is now the sixth round of the 2023 Formula 1 season. Sergio Perez – famed for his success at street circuits – claimed victory during F1 's last visit to Monte Carlo in 2022. Can the Red Bull driver take his third race win of the current campaign this time around, or will championship leader Max Verstappen have the edge? When is the 2023 Monaco GP? The 2023 Monaco Grand Prix will be held across the weekend of 26-28 May. There will be the usual format in place, with two practice sessions held on Friday, followed by FP3 and qualifying on Saturday, and the main event on Sunday. How many laps is the Monaco GP? The race will take place over 78 laps of the 3.337-kilometre Circuit de Monaco, with a maximum race time of two hours if there are any stoppages or delays. What time does the Monaco GP start? Sunday's Monaco Gra

Brother's Day (May 24th)

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Quick facts When is it? Every May 24th Tagged as Family People & Relationships What's the hashtag? #BrothersDay When was it founded? 2001 Who founded it? C. Daniel Rhodes Have we missed something? Oh brother! Have you got a boy sibling that drives you a bit crazy, but you love to bits anyway? Or perhaps someone who isn’t related, but you feel a kinship with all the same. Brother’s Day exists to celebrate all forms of brotherhood! The bond between siblings is naturally very strong. Growing up together, getting into trouble, playing Game s together, the com Pet itiveness between you. Perhaps you have just one brother, perhaps you have lots – today, it’s time to reflect on the ways in which your sibling has enriched your life. Brothers might not be as inclined as sisters when it comes down to hugging, sending flowers, or even remember about celebrations altogether. How many birthdays have you remembered at the last minute and had to arrange an on-the-spot gif

National Title Track Day (May 23rd)

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Quick facts When is it? Every May 23rd What's the official website? thetitletrackers.com/music#!titletrackday/c204x Tagged as Hobbies & Activities Music What are the hashtags? #TitleTrackDay #NationalTitleTrackDay Have we missed something? Some albums are defined by a single track, ones that tie the entire album together and will be the banner for the sound it brings, and often the best of these are the title track of the album. National Title Track Day is a day to dust off and break out those albums whose artists have nailed it, and placed the most iconic of a collections music right there on the label. Title tracks are, simply put, the song on an album that shares the name of the album itself. Occasionally you get a brilliant trifecta that sets off a chain reaction that goes on to define a band. Black Sabbath produced an album that was self-titled, with a track of the same name that went on to define the band itself. The deep sonorous tones implemented t

Vigilante violence disproportionately harms marginalized communities: Researchers

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Researchers describe the killing Jordan Neely as vigilantism. When Jordan Neely was killed in a chokehold on the New York City subway by fellow subway passenger Daniel Penny, some conservative politicians declared him a "Good Samaritan" and "Superman" for his actions. Neely, a homeless Black man, was allegedly ranting and yelling on a NYC subway train when Penny, a white former Marine, put him in a chokehold. Witness accounts say Neely had not become violent and had not been threatening anyone in particular. Jordan Neely is pictured before going to see the Michael Jackson movie, 'This is It' outside the Regal Cinemas on 8th Ave. and 42nd St. in Times Square, New York, in 2009. New York Daily News/TNS via Getty Images, FILE Penny's attorneys have maintained their client never intended to kill Neely and was just trying to protect himself and others as Neely was allegedly threatening him. Penny was placed under arrest for second-degree manslaughter. He did