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White House nominates 10 for U.S. Marshals, U.S. attorney posts

White House nominates 10 for U.S. Marshals, U.S. attorney posts

The Biden administration is nominating its first set of U.S. Marshals, including the first Black man to serve as the U.S. Marshal in Minnesota, along with a slate of other historic firsts for U.S. attorney posts across the nation.
by The Associated Press

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Britney Spears' conservatorship has finally ended

Britney Spears' conservatorship has finally ended

After 13 years living under a legal arrangement that controlled both her personal life and finances, the pop star was released from her conservatorship Friday.
by Anastasia Tsioulcas

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Black-owned media outlets pressure large companies to fulfill commitments

Black-owned media outlets pressure large companies to fulfill commitments

After the murder of George Floyd, some big corporations — like Target, General Mills, Nestle and DoorDash — made pledges to invest in Black-owned media companies. Now those corporations are under pressure to make good on the promise. Black media makers like Sheletta Brundidge are concerned the promises won’t materialize.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ariana Rosas

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Police looking for masked man following death during chase of stolen truck

Police looking for masked man following death during chase of stolen truck

Investigators are asking the public for help identifying a masked man, apparently seen in surveillance video connected with a fatal crash during a police pursuit on Tuesday. 
by Tim Nelson

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Capitol riot suspects had more ties to Oath Keepers than previously known

Capitol riot suspects had more ties to Oath Keepers than previously known

NPR has identified previously undisclosed connections between the far-right anti-government group the Oath Keepers and defendants charged in connection with the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
by Tom Dreisbach

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A judge temporarily halts baby powder cancer lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson

A judge temporarily halts baby powder cancer lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson

Federal bankruptcy Judge Craig Whitley in North Carolina halted roughly 38,000 lawsuits against J&J but only for 60 days. He also shifted the case back to New Jersey where J&J is headquartered.
by Brian Mann

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