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The Latest: NASCAR's Bubba Wallace urging COVID vaccinations

NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace is partnering with Novant Health to address the hesitancy to get vaccinated for COVID-19. Wallace, the only Black driver in NASCAR, received his COVID vaccine Tuesday at his race team's shop in North Carolina and is encouraging others to get theirs. He says it’s important to learn about the vaccine and for him to do his part. There are significant hesitancy rates across communities, particularly among minority populations. Novant says its vaccination rate for Asian and Black patients at a community event is three times that of the general North Carolina vaccination rate.

EXPLAINER: Why outside prosecutors review killings by police

A white former police officer is being charged with second-degree manslaughter in the killing of 20-year-old Daunte Wright, just three days after the Black man was shot during a traffic stop in a Minneapolis suburb. The swift probe and announcement of a charge against Kim Potter was handled by a prosecutor from outside Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, where Potter shot Wright. The decision to hand over the case was made almost immediately by Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman. Bringing in outside prosecutors to review shootings by police is a practice that has gained steam across the U.S. in recent years in an effort to eliminate the appearance of bias.

Louisiana congresswoman takes office, replacing late husband

A new congresswoman has been sworn in. Republican Julia Letlow of Louisiana took the oath of office Wednesday from Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Letlow now holds the seat that her late husband, Luke, was elected to but never filled after dying of COVID-19 complications in late December, days before taking office. Julia Letlow easily won a special election last month to represent the heavily Republican district in northeastern Louisiana district. The university administrator was making her first run for public office. She won the backing of former President Donald Trump and decisively outraised her opponents.

Twins SS Andrelton Simmons out after positive COVID-19 test

Minnesota Twins shortstop Andrelton Simmons has tested positive for COVID-19. He was placed on the COVID-19 injured list before Twins' doubleheader against the Red Sox. Simmons has said he doesn't plan to get the vaccine, which was made available to the team in a single-shot dosage last week. Twins executive Derek Falvey says Simmons is experiencing “very mild” symptoms and resting at his home. The positive test result was received late Tuesday after the the Twins played the Red Sox. Simmons was replaced by infielder J.T. Riddle, who was on the taxi squad.

France fights kids' mental health woes with free counseling

REIMS, France (AP) — France's president promised free psychological counseling Wednesday for children and teenagers struck by a wave of mental health difficulties that accompanied the coronavirus pandemic. With a doctor's prescription, those aged 3 to 17 will be entitled…

Sabres' Eichel ruled out for rest of season with neck injury

Buffalo Sabres captain Jack Eichel will miss the rest of the season with a herniated disc in his neck. The team says he is expected to be healthy for the start of next season. The 24-year-old center hasn't played since March 7. Eichel had 18 points in 21 games before coming out of Buffalo's lineup. The Sabres have lost 32 of 42 games this season and are in last place in the NHL. They've won four of games since Don Granato took over for fired coach Ralph Krueger.

Deal the Kraken? Francis can't make official trades -- yet

The Seattle Kraken couldn't finalize any moves at the trade deadline because they're not the NHL's 32nd team until the final expansion payment is made. That doesn't mean general manager Ron Francis couldn't make a handshake deal or two. Francis was watching closely as the 31 teams made their deals. The expansion draft is in July. It will be the first one since 2017, when George McPhee set the roster for the Vegas Golden Knights.

MLB will have minor league experiment with moving back mound

Major League Baseball wants to see if moving back the pitcher’s mound will increase offense. MLB will experiment with a 12-inch greater distance between the mound and home plate during a portion of the Atlantic League season in an effort to decrease strikeouts and increase offense. The pitching rubber will be moved back to 61 feet, 6 inches starting Aug. 3 during the second half of the independent minor league’s season. In addition, the MLB partner league will have an experimental “double-hook DH” rule in which a team would lose its designated hitter when its starting pitcher leaves.

Opposition accuses UK govt of sleaze amid lobbying scandal

LONDON (AP) — A lobbying scandal swirling around former British Prime Minister David Cameron has deepened, with claims that a senior civil servant held down a part-time job with a now-bankrupt financial firm that was awarded lucrative government contracts. It…

Florida Gop Senators: Too Soon To Weigh In On Gaetz’s Future

No. 2 House Republican says GOP would act against Gaetz

The No. 2 House Republican says party leaders would “take action” against Rep. Matt Gaetz if the Justice Department formally moves ahead with legal action against him. The remarks by Louisiana Rep. Steve Scalise make him the latest of many congressional Republicans who have opted against springing to the defense of the Florida Republican. Federal agents are investigating Gaetz over allegations that include sex trafficking and sex with a minor, according to two people who spoke on condition of anonymity because they could not discuss details publicly. Gaetz has denied the accusations and has not been charged with any crimes.

Another Granato making a case for the family name in Buffalo

Buffalo Sabres interim coach Don Granato is emerging from the shadow of his more famous siblings. The team has emerged from an 18-game winless skid to win four of its last eight. Much of the credit is going to the 53-year-old Granato. He simplified the style of play and keeps an even keel. His brother, Tony, played 13 NHL seasons. His sister, Cammi, is a hockey Hall of Famer and two-time Olympian.

‘clear The Capitol,’ Pence Pleaded, Timeline Of Riot Shows

Prosecutors: No charges for officer in Capitol riot shooting

Federal prosecutors won’t charge a police officer who shot and killed a woman as she climbed through the broken part of a door during the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. Authorities had considered for months whether criminal charges were appropriate for the Capitol Police officer who fatally shot Ashli Babbitt, a 35-year-old Air Force veteran from San Diego. The Justice Department’s decision officially closes out the investigation. Prosecutors said they had reviewed video of the incident, along with statements from the officer involved and other officers and witnesses, examined physical evidence from the scene and reviewed the autopsy results

'The Bachelor' star Colton Underwood comes out as gay

Colton Underwood, the former football tight end who found fame on "The Bachelor,” has revealed that he is gay. “I’ve ran from myself for a long time. I’ve hated myself for a long time,” Underwood told “Good Morning America” on…

Irish watchdog opens another Facebook probe, over data dump

LONDON (AP) — Ireland's privacy regulator said Wednesday it has opened an investigation into Facebook after data on more than 500 million users was reportedly found dumped online, in a suspected violation of strict European Union privacy rules. The Data…

Uk Hits Vaccine Target; Johnson Warns Of More Virus Deaths

We need to plan: UK travel urges clarity from government

LONDON (AP) — Leaders from Britain's aviation industry joined forces Wednesday to urge the British government to ensure that popular European destinations face the least onerous coronavirus travel restrictions when holidays are allowed again. Under the government's new traffic light…

South Africans anxious over pause in use of J&J vaccines

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa's decision to suspend the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine due to preliminary reports of rare blood clots has left the country without any shots as it struggles to combat an aggressive coronavirus variant.…

Somalia's president OKs mandate extension, alarming US, EU

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Somalia’s president has defiantly signed into law an extension of his mandate and that of his government as the United States and others threatened sanctions and warned of further instability in one of the world’s most…

Users could soon hide 'like' counts on Instagram, Facebook

The tiny red hearts that appear under Instagram photos of kids, kittens and sandwiches can be a source of stress for many users, an insidious way of measuring self worth and popularity. Now Facebook says it's going to test out…

Italian TV host apologizes for gestures mimicking Asians

MILAN (AP) — A Swiss-Italian television host apologized Wednesday for mimicking Asians on a satirical TV program after her actions drew protests on social media. “I am truly sorry and I apologize if I hurt anybody,’’ Michelle Hunziker said in…

Probe faults DC Guard use of aircraft during June protests

An investigation has concluded that members of the Washington D.C. National Guard didn’t fully understand how to appropriately use helicopters during civil unrest in the city last June when one of the aircraft flew very low over a crowd. Army officials say that “a number” of service members received administrative discipline, but they refused to provide details. One Army official says no one was found to have committed any misconduct. Instead they were guilty of “performance shortcomings.” The long-overdue report was triggered by widespread objections, including from Congress, after a D.C. Guard helicopter hovered low enough over protesters near the Capitol One Arena to create a deafening noise and spray protesters with rotor wash.

Claressa Shields to make MMA debut with PFL on June 10

Two-time Olympic boxing gold medalist Claressa Shields has a date and an opponent for her mixed martial arts debut with the Professional Fighters League. The promotion tells The Associated Press that Shields will fight Brittney Elkin on June 10. The bout in Atlantic City, New Jersey, will be the beginning of Shields’ daunting quest to add MMA success to her boxing championships, which include professional world titles in three weight classes. Shields announced her decision to take up MMA late last year, telling the AP she was determined to claim championship belts in both of the major combat sports.

Wisconsin Treasurer Godlewski launches US Senate bid

Wisconsin Treasurer Sarah Godlewski has joined the growing ranks of Democrats running for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Republican Sen. Ron Johnson, who has yet to say whether he will seek a third term. Godlewski launched her bid in a video on Wednesday. The 39-year-old Godlewski is a native of Eau Claire who was elected treasurer in 2018. Democrats already in the race include Milwaukee Bucks executive Alex Lasry and Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson. Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes is among others also considering a run. Johnson is one of the biggest targets for Democrats nationally as well as in Wisconsin. He emerged as one of former President Donald Trump’s most ardent supporters toward the end of his term.

Eu To Negotiate Major Vaccine Contract Extension With Pfizer

EU throws weight behind Pfizer-BioNTech and new technology

BRUSSELS (AP) — In a stinging rebuke to pharma giant AstraZeneca Wednesday, the European Union announced plans to negotiate a massive contract extension for Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine insisting the 27-nation bloc had to go with companies that had shown their…

Europe scrambles as J&J vaccine delay deals another blow

European nations are scrambling in the wake of Johnson & Johnson's delay of the rollout of its COVID-19 vaccines amid reports of very rare blood clots. Some leaders opted for caution Wednesday after American health officials paused the vaccine's use while they study the clots in a handful of people. Experts agree COVID-19 poses a much larger risk of death and hospitalization than the potential threat of atypical clots. Italy, Croatia and Denmark put their lots in storage while waiting for guidance from European health officials. Spain and Portugal were left empty-handed. But Poland said that it will go ahead and administer the first batch of 120,000 doses that had arrived.

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