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• Netflix's subscriber growth slows as vaccinations ramp up and rivals gain strength

  20-04-2021 23:52 via cnn.com
  
  Netflix had a huge first quarter last year thanks to the pandemic keeping people inside. Now with vaccinations ramping up, Netflix kicked off 2021 with a big subscriber miss.
  
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• Foxconn deal with Wisconsin lowers tax breaks to $80 million

  20-04-2021 23:46
  
  Foxconn Technology Group will qualify for up to $80 million in state tax incentives under a new contract that downsizes the scale of credits as the size of the envisioned manufacturing facility has also shrunk
  
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• Rodney Floyd reacts to Chauvin verdict: 'I'm feeling tears of joy'

  20-04-2021 23:42 via nbcnews.com
  George Floyd’s brother Rodney Floyd reacted to the news of Derek Chauvin being declared guilty on all counts, with “tears of joy.” Floyd said “This is for everyone that’s been in this situation.” 
  
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• Watch as judge reads out verdict of Derek Chauvin trial

  20-04-2021 23:40 via cnn.com
  
  Former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin has been convicted on all three charges by a jury in the Hennepin County court. The 12 jurors found him guilty of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in George Floyd's death in May 2020.
  
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• Watch as judge reads out verdict in Chauvin trial

  20-04-2021 23:40 via cnn.com
  
  Former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin has been convicted on all three charges by a jury in the Hennepin County court. The 12 jurors found him guilty of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in George Floyd's death in May 2020.
  
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• Derek Chauvin convicted of murder and manslaughter in George Floyd's death

  20-04-2021 23:36 via nbcnews.com
  
  The death of George Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man, touched off international protests against police brutality and racial injustice.
  
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• Why Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all three charges in George Floyd's death

  20-04-2021 23:26 via nbcnews.com
  
  Defense attorneys for the former Minneapolis police officer who killed George Floyd demonstrated that the old tried-and-true tactics didn't work.
  
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• Police departments across US brace for Derek Chauvin verdict

  20-04-2021 23:23
  
  Police departments across the U.S. are bracing for potential protests after the Derek Chauvin verdict.
  
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• Relief in Minneapolis crowd after Derek Chauvin found guilty

  20-04-2021 23:20 via nbcnews.com
  NBC News' Gabe Gutierrez reports from outside the Hennepin County Courthouse as a crowd reacts to the guilty verdicts in the Derek Chauvin case.
  
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• Chauvin convicted on charges of murder and manslaughter

  20-04-2021 23:20 via cnn.com
  
  The jury is set to resume deliberations Tuesday in Derek Chauvin's trial on charges of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd.
  
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• China and Russia modernizing nuclear weapons faster than US, top military official says

  20-04-2021 23:15 via cnn.com
  
  The top US military official who runs the American nuclear arsenal warned that China and Russia are modernizing their nuclear weapons and capabilities faster than the US, saying during a congressional hearing on Tuesday that if it does not start investing more in nuclear defense and infrastructure, the US will be "at risk of losing credibility in the eyes of our adversaries."
  
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• Watch: Chauvin declared guilty on all counts in death of George Floyd

  20-04-2021 23:12 via nbcnews.com
  Derek Chauvin has been convicted of second- and third-degree murder, as well as second-degree manslaughter for his involvement in George Floyd’s death.
  
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• Manchester City breaks Super League ranks as project starts to unravel after 48 hours

  20-04-2021 23:01 via cnn.com
  
  A number of clubs, including Chelsea and Manchester City, are reportedly preparing to leave the newly announced European Super League competition
  
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• The charges against Derek Chauvin, explained

  20-04-2021 22:52 via cnn.com
  
  What was going through Derek Chauvin's mind when he kneeled on a handcuffed, prone George Floyd for nine minutes and 29 seconds last May?
  
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• 1 dead, 2 injured in shooting at New York grocery store

  20-04-2021 21:50 via cnn.com
  
  A shooting was reported Tuesday at a Stop & Shop grocery in West Hempstead, New York, and no suspect has been apprehended, officials said.
  
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• General Motors CEO announces remote work plan for employees

  20-04-2021 21:47 via cnn.com
  
  General Motors chairman and CEO Mary Barra announced Tuesday a more flexible work situation for employees at the company.
  
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• Breakaway Super League clubs meeting to discuss abandoning the competition, reports say

  20-04-2021 21:46 via cnn.com
  
  A number of clubs, including Chelsea and Manchester City, are reportedly preparing to leave the newly announced European Super League competition
  
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• 1 dead, 2 wounded in Long Island grocery store shooting; suspect apprehended

  20-04-2021 21:34 via nbcnews.com
  
  The shooting occurred at a Stop & Shop supermarket in West Hempstead, New York, authorities said.
  
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• A nation waits on edge ahead of verdict

  20-04-2021 21:33 via cnn.com
  
  The jury is set to resume deliberations Tuesday in Derek Chauvin's trial on charges of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd.
  
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• Breakaway European soccer league in doubt as several clubs reportedly preparing to pull out

  20-04-2021 21:14 via cnn.com
  
  A number of clubs, including Chelsea and Manchester City, are reportedly preparing to leave the newly announced European Super League competition
  
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• Ohio Republicans aim to rename state park after Donald Trump

  20-04-2021 21:12
  
  A GOP-backed bill would change the name of an Ohio state park to honor former President Donald Trump
  
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• These were Biden's campaign promises on the climate crisis

  20-04-2021 21:00 via cnn.com
  
  President Joe Biden has promised to act urgently on the climate crisis. His plans include returning the US to the Paris climate accord and working to move toward clean energy.
  
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• YouTube shuts down prominent Nigerian megachurch preacher's channel for 'gay curing' claims

  20-04-2021 20:57 via cnn.com
  
  A popular Nigerian televangelist has urged his followers to "pray for YouTube" for shutting down his account after he posted videos on his channel claiming to 'cure' gay members of his congregation of their sexuality.
  
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• This is what an asteroid looks like after playing tag with a spacecraft

  20-04-2021 20:52 via cnn.com
  
  When NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft swept in to collect a sample from the asteroid Bennu in October 2020, it left a noticeable mark.
  
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• Biden says the evidence is 'overwhelming'

  20-04-2021 20:47 via cnn.com
  
  President Joe Biden called George Floyd's family on Monday as they and the nation await a verdict in the trial of former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin.
  
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• Man charged with trying to run down Black kids with truck

  20-04-2021 20:33
  
  A Massachusetts man has been charged with hate crimes after authorities say he drove his pickup truck toward a group of Black children while yelling a racial slur
  
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• North Carolina won't pass bill to ban youth trans procedures

  20-04-2021 20:30
  
  A top North Carolina GOP lawmaker will not advance a proposal seeking to limit medical treatments for transgender people under 21
  
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• Darth Vader 'Star Wars' script reveals how huge secret was preserved

  20-04-2021 19:18 via cnn.com
  
  A script for "Star Wars: Episode V -- The Empire Strikes Back" reveals how a pivotal plot twist in the movie franchise was considered to be such a secret that it was not reflected in the lines provided to actors.
  
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• Chad's long-serving President Idriss Deby killed in frontline battle

  20-04-2021 19:12 via cnn.com
  
  Chad's long-serving President Idriss Deby has died from injuries suffered on the frontline, an African diplomatic source told CNN on Tuesday.
  
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• European regulator finds possible link between J&J vaccine and blood clots

  20-04-2021 18:58 via nbcnews.com
  
  The European Medicines Agency said the "overall benefits" of the J&J vaccine still outweigh the risks of side effects.
  
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• Storms are becoming more ferocious. So what happens to those who don't have shelter?

  20-04-2021 18:56 via nbcnews.com
  
  This story was published in partnership with Covering Climate Now, a global
  
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• Shooting reported at a grocery store in New York

  20-04-2021 18:32 via cnn.com
  
  A shooting was reported Tuesday at a Stop & Shop grocery in West Hempstead, New York, and no suspect has been apprehended, officials said.
  
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• Ted Nugent, who once dismissed Covid-19, tells fans he's tested positive for it

  20-04-2021 18:28 via nbcnews.com
  
  The rock musician said he "can hardly crawl out of bed."
  
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• See Kate Winslet's comment on daughter's acting

  20-04-2021 17:49 via cnn.com
  
  Kate Winslet said her daughter Mia Threapleton kicked off her acting career on her own merit by using her father's surname.
  
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• See how Kate Winslet comments on daughter's acting

  20-04-2021 17:49 via cnn.com
  
  Kate Winslet said her daughter Mia Threapleton kicked off her acting career on her own merit by using her father's surname.
  
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• Kate Winslet says daughter's acting slipped 'under the radar'

  20-04-2021 17:49 via cnn.com
  
  Kate Winslet said her daughter Mia Threapleton kicked off her acting career on her own merit by using her father's surname.
  
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• EU regulator finds possible link between J&J vaccine and blood clots, but says benefits outweigh risks

  20-04-2021 17:41 via cnn.com
  
  Europe's medicines regulator said it has found a possible link between the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine and rare blood clots, but emphasized that the overall benefits of getting the shot outweigh the risks.
  
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• Ambitious plan aims to protect ocean area the size of South America

  20-04-2021 17:33 via cnn.com
  
  The ocean covers more than 70% of our planet, a total of 139 million square miles. An initiative launched on Tuesday aims to protect 5% of it in the next five years.
  
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• What we know about the jury in Chauvin's trial

  20-04-2021 17:27 via cnn.com
  
  Derek Chauvin's fate is in the hands of an unseen, unnamed jury of 12 people who were selected for their ability to be fair and impartial in one of the most closely watched trials of the Black Lives Matter era.
  
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• How to stay safe from more contagious coronavirus variants

  20-04-2021 17:13 via cnn.com
  
  A coronavirus variant first detected in the United Kingdom is now the dominant variant in the United States.
  
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• Tesla CEO Elon Musk responds to Texas crash in investigation into two deaths

  20-04-2021 17:10 via nbcnews.com
  
  Musk said "autopilot was not enabled," but Texas authorities said "no one was driving the car."
  
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• EU medicines regulator finds possible link between J&J vaccine and rare blood clots

  20-04-2021 17:06 via cnn.com
  
  Europe's medicines regulator said it has found a possible link between the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine and rare blood clots, but emphasized that the overall benefits of getting the shot outweigh the risks.
  
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• Sleeping less than 6 hours a night in mid-life raises risk of dementia 30%, study finds

  20-04-2021 17:00 via cnn.com
  
  Sleeping less than six hours a night when you're in your 50s, 60s and 70s increases your risk of dementia by 30%, a long-term study has found.
  
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• New Jersey adds 'X' gender marker on driver's licenses and other state identification

  20-04-2021 16:56 via cnn.com
  
  New Jersey is now joining at least 19 states and Washington, DC, in allowing an "X" gender identifier on driver's licenses and other identification.
  
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• The fight against Asian discrimination must extend to C-suites and boardrooms, too

  20-04-2021 16:51 via cnn.com
  
  As an Asian American, I'm hopeful that the rallies and protests sparked by the recent surge in anti-Asian violence and vitriol will begin to address the quiet discrimination and stereotyping that has taken place in the United States for so long.
  
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• Researcher who sold trade secrets to China gets 33 months

  20-04-2021 16:46
  
  A former researcher at an Ohio children's hospital has been sentenced to 33 months in prison for conspiring to steal trade secrets and sell them in China
  
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• Steelers sign coach Mike Tomlin to 3-year contract extension

  20-04-2021 16:35 via foxnews.com
  
  Mike Tomlin wants to be part of the post-Ben Roethlisberger era in Pittsburgh.
  
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• Man suffers 'medical emergency' and dies after 'physical altercation' with California police, officials say

  20-04-2021 16:35 via nbcnews.com
  
  "I saw a gentleman writhing on the ground with two officers over him," a witness said.
  
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• Talbot stops 22 shots, Wild beat Coyotes 5-2

  20-04-2021 16:32 via foxnews.com
  
  The Minnesota Wild are in a comfortable position to make the playoffs as the regular season winds toward the finish.
  
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• Bush says GOP becoming 'nativist' party but slams 'open borders' immigration in rare interview

  20-04-2021 16:32 via foxnews.com
  
  Former President George W. Bush on Tuesday criticized both Republicans and Democrats for their approaches to immigration, warning against demonizing immigrants but also against open borders policies. 
  
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