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Chauvin Juror Says Guilty Verdicts Could Have Come Quicker

Chauvin juror says guilty verdicts could have come quicker

A juror who cast one of the unanimous votes to convict a white former Minneapolis police officer of killing George Floyd said most of deliberations was primarily spent trying to convince one person who was uncertain about part of the jury instructions. Brandon Mitchell is the first juror that deliberated in Derek Chauvin’s trial to talk publicly about his experience. He says he felt like deliberations “should have been 20 minutes.” The 31-year-old Mitchell, who is Black, says the one juror was “kind of hung up with a few words in the instructions,” but “wanted to make sure they got it right.” Chauvin was convicted April 20 on all counts: second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.

Eu Parliament Lifts Immunity Of Greek Far Right Lawmaker

Greek far-right lawmaker held, awaiting extradition ruling

BRUSSELS (AP) — A Greek far-right member of the European Parliament refused Wednesday to be extradited from Belgium to Greece to serve a 13-year prison sentence for being a high-ranking member of a criminal organization, the Brussels prosecutor’s office said.…

Greek Pm: Vaccine Hesitancy Driving High Death Rate

Greek PM: Vaccine hesitancy driving high death rate

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s prime minister has issued an appeal for elderly Greeks to get vaccinated, blaming hesitancy for persistently high rates of death and hospitalization. “The data we have from ICUs and intubated patients are clear: 95% of…

India Grieves 200k Dead, With Likely Many More Uncounted

India grieves 200K dead, with likely many more uncounted

India’s official death toll has passed 200,000, but the true number is likely far higher. While determining exact numbers in a pandemic is difficult, experts say an overreliance on inadequate data contributed to authorities being blindsided by a massive surge of infections in past weeks. If India had better data, particularly about mortality, it would have been better able to direct efforts to strengthen hospitals and direct vaccines to hotspots, they say. Instead, evidence from mass funerals and the obituary pages in newspapers indicates problems continue in India’s system of recording deaths. But the sheer numbers of infections and deaths are such that the true extent of the pandemic's reach in India is becoming clearer.  

Uk Watchdog Steps Up Probe Into Johnson’s Apartment Refurb

UK watchdog steps up probe into Johnson's apartment refurb

LONDON (AP) — Britain's political spending watchdog said Wednesday it was scaling up an investigation into Prime Minister Boris Johnson's finances, saying there were “reasonable grounds” to suspect an offense had been committed over the pricey refurbishment of the prime…

What To Watch During Biden’s 1st Big Speech To Congress

What to watch during Biden's 1st big speech to Congress

President Joe Biden is putting the finishing touches on his first address to a joint session of Congress. The prime-time speech Wednesday has been timed to mark his 100th day in office later this week. The address will not resemble past presidential speeches to Congress, with attendance limited because of the pandemic. But Biden will keep to tradition and speak to Congress and the broader viewing audience about what he accomplished in the opening months of his presidency. He'll also lay out other domestic and foreign policy priorities.

Immigration Groups Launch $50 Million Effort For Citizenship

Immigration groups launch $50 million effort for citizenship

A coalition of immigration advocacy groups is launching a $50 million effort aimed at defending President Joe Biden on immigration and pressuring lawmakers from both parties to pass a pathway to citizenship. The effort includes a $30 million commitment from a group of advocacy organizations calling themselves We Are Home, in addition to a $20 million commitment from a handful of other immigration groups, including the Mark Zuckerberg-backed FWD.us. The effort kicks off with a $1.5 million television and digital ad campaign from We Are Home and a $1 million ad buy from America’s Voice and Care in Action. The details of the effort were shared first with The Associated Press on Wednesday.

A Closer Look At Biden’s $1.8t For Families And Education

A closer look at Biden's $1.8T for families and education

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden's administration wants to make a $1.8 trillion down payment on the future of children, families and higher education, saying it would produce lasting benefits for the economy. Paying for it would be $1.5 trillion…

Biden To Pitch Sweeping ‘family Plan’ In Speech To Congress

Biden to pitch sweeping 'family plan' in speech to Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — Marking his first 100 days in office, President Joe Biden will use his first joint address to Congress to pitch a $1.8 trillion investment in children, families and education that would fundamentally transform the role government plays…

Leading Off: Weathers Widener In Rookie Mat, Degrom Vs Bosox

LEADING OFF: Rookies Weathers, Widener meet, deGrom vs Bosox

In a matchup of promising rookies, Padres lefty Ryan Weathers starts against Arizona righty Taylor Widener in Phoenix. The 21-year-old Weathers is 1-0 with an 0.59 ERA in five games, two of them starts, this season. He made his major league debut last year for San Diego in the NL Division Series, pitching once against the Dodgers. The 26-year-old Widener is 1-0 with a 2.82 ERA in four starts this season. He debuted last year with 12 games in relief for the Diamondbacks.

Florida Clinches A Playoff Berth, And Starts Thinking Bigger

Florida clinches a playoff berth, and starts thinking bigger

It’s almost been a rite of spring for Jonathan Huberdeau. Another season for the Florida Panthers ends without a playoff berth, and the talk immediately turns to how next year will be different. Next year, finally, might be here. For just the seventh time in their 27-season history, the Panthers are going to the Stanley Cup playoffs. A 7-4 win in Nashville on Tuesday night was the official clincher, though the standings have made it evident for weeks that the postseason was going to be in Florida’s future.  

Hello, Cleveland: Nfl Takes ‘blended’ Draft Back On Road

Browns owners finally in good spot after years of misery

With the eyes of the NFL on Cleveland this week, this is a good time for Browns owners Jimmy and Dee Halsam. After so many miserable seasons, the Browns are finally relevant after making the playoffs last season for the first time in nearly two decades. As Cleveland gets ready to host the draft this week, the Haslams said they are excited about their team's progress under coach Kevin Stefanski and general manager Andrew Berry. It took the Haslams years to get it right, and it appears they've finally set up for sustained success.  

Essential Quality Is 2 1 Favorite For The Kentucky Derby

Carmouche to be 1st Black jockey in Kentucky Derby since '13

Kendrick Carmouche is the first Black jockey to ride in the Kentucky Derby since 2013 and one of just a handful in the past century. His presence in horse racing's biggest event is a reminder of how Black jockeys have all but disappeared from the sport since the early 20th century. Black jockeys were aboard 13 of the 15 horses in the first Kentucky Derby in 1875 and won 15 of the first 28 editions of the race. A combination of Jim Crow laws and segregation in the U.S., intimidation by white riders and decisions by racing officials, owners and trainers led to the decline of Black jockeys that has never recovered.

Rockies Finally Win On The Road, Beat Giants 7 5 In 10

Rockies finally win on the road, beat Giants 7-5 in 10

Ryan McMahon and C.J. Cron hit back-to-back home runs in the 10th inning and the Colorado Rockies finally won on the road, beating the San Francisco Giants 7-5. Garrett Hampson also went deep for Colorado, and Charlie Blackmon added two hits and two RBIs. The Rockies lost their first seven away from Coors Field but manager Bud Black’s ballclub avoided joining the 2009 Washington Nationals, the 2006 Kansas City Royals and the 2003 Detroit Tigers as the only teams in the modern era to drop their first eight road games.  

Ap Photos: India’s Deadly Virus Surge Follows Crowded Events

AP PHOTOS: India's deadly virus surge follows crowded events

NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s death toll from COVID-19 has surpassed 200,000 as a virus surge sweeps the country, rooted in so-called super-spreader events that were allowed to happen in the months after India thought it had the pandemic under…

Leading Off: Weathers Widener In Rookie Mat, Degrom Vs Bosox

LEADING OFF: Rookies Weathers, Widener meet, deGrom vs Bosox

In a matchup of promising rookies, Padres lefty Ryan Weathers starts against Arizona righty Taylor Widener in Phoenix. The 21-year-old Weathers is 1-0 with an 0.59 ERA in five games, two of them starts, this season. He made his major league debut last year for San Diego in the NL Division Series, pitching once against the Dodgers. The 26-year-old Widener is 1-0 with a 2.82 ERA in four starts this season. He debuted last year with 12 games in relief for the Diamondbacks.

Guerrero Jr. Hits 3 Hrs, Slam Off Scherzer, Jays Beat Nats

Guerrero hits 3 HRs, slam off Scherzer, Jays beat Nats

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit three home runs, including a grand slam and solo shot off Washington ace Max Scherzer, and had seven RBIs as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Nationals 9-5. Guerrero’s slam in the third put the Blue Jays ahead 4-3 and ended Scherzer’s scoreless streak at 19 innings. Guerrero made it 7-3 with his drive in the fifth and added a two-run, seventh-inning shot off Kyle Finnegan to complete his first three-homer game. Scherzer joined Ivan Nova as the only pitchers to have allowed a homer to both Guerrero Jr. and his father, Hall of Famer Vladimir Guerrero.

Samsung Family Donating Mass Art Trove To Smooth Inheritance

Facing $11B tax bill, Samsung heirs donate mass art trove

Samsung’s founding family says it will donate tens of thousands of rare artworks, including Picassos and Dalis, and give hundreds of millions of dollars to medical research to help them pay a massive inheritance tax following last year’s death of chairman Lee Kun-Hee. The Lee family expects to pay more than $10.8 billion in taxes related to inheritance, which would be the largest amount in South Korea. Raising cash for the tax payment is crucial for the Lee family to extend its control over Samsung’s business empire — which extends from semiconductors, smartphones and TVs to construction, shipbuilding and insurance. Some analysts say the process could result in a shakeup across the group.

India Tops 200,000 Dead As Virus Surge Breaks Health System

India tops 200,000 dead as virus surge breaks health system

NEW DELHI (AP) — India crossed a grim milestone Wednesday of 200,000 people lost to the coronavirus as a devastating surge of new infections tears through dense cities and rural areas alike and overwhelms health care systems on the brink…

Tim Scott, Only Black Gop Senator, Set To Respond To Biden

Tim Scott, only Black GOP senator, set to respond to Biden

Tim Scott of South Carolina is the only Black Republican senator. He's often happy to dart past Capitol Hill reporters without saying much. But he and the spotlight have found each other. Scott has given speeches about being pulled over while driving repeatedly by police officers. He's also an advocate of conservative causes. Now, he's giving his party’s nationally televised response to President Joe Biden’s Wednesday night address to Congress. He’s also the lead GOP negotiator as the two parties seek an accord on legislation overhauling police procedures. Scott was brought up by a single mother who worked back-breaking hours as a nursing assistant.

The Hamburglar? How A Story About Meat Limits Fell Apart

The Hamburglar? How a story about meat limits fell apart

President Joe Biden spent only a weekend as the “Hamburglar” in the conservative media world, but the incident illustrated the speed at which a false and damaging story can spread. The Daily Mail wrote last week about things that could potentially be in a Biden climate change plan, and cited an academic study that mentioned reductions in greenhouse gases that could be achieved with limits on beef consumption. In short order, the story was twisted by some to suggest Biden would limit people to eating one hamburger a month. The president has made no such proposals.

Asia Stocks Lower After Wall St Record Ahead Of Fed Meeting

Asian shares mostly higher ahead of Fed meeting

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly moderately higher in listless trading Wednesday, as investors watched for news out of a Federal Reserve meeting. Japan's Nikkei 225 added 0.4% to 29,104.51 in morning trading, while South Korea's Kospi slipped 0.8%…

Us Navy Fires Warning Shots In New Tense Encounter With Iran

US Navy fires warning shots in new tense encounter with Iran

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An American warship fired warning shots when vessels of Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard came too close to a patrol in the Persian Gulf, the U.S. Navy said Wednesday. The Navy released black-and-white footage of…

Ncaa Extends Contract Of President Mark Emmert Through 2025

NCAA extends contract of President Mark Emmert through 2025

The NCAA Board of Governors has voted to extend the contract of President Mark Emmert by two years through 2025. The announcement Tuesday night comes less than a month after the NCAA and Emmert drew sharp criticism for inequities between the women's and men's Division I basketball tournaments. Emmert has also been facing scrutiny and outside pressure for the NCAA inability to move forward with proposed reforms to its rules prohibiting athletes from earning money from their names, images and likenesses. Emmert has been NCAA president since November 2010.