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Cuomo on George Floyd’s Death and Police Brutality Protests: “I Stand With the Protesters”

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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, while having his daily coronavirus press briefing, commented on the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police and the subsequent protests. Cuomo related the backdrop of Covid-19 to the history of racial injustice in the United States amid nationwide protests against police brutality, saying “I stand, figuratively, … Read more Cuomo on George Floyd’s Death and Police Brutality Protests: “I Stand With the Protesters”

Who is Félicien Kabuga? Rwandan genocide kingpin arrested in France

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How could he be hiding in plain sight in a quiet Paris suburb? After 26 years on the run, the past has finally caught up with Félicien Kabuga, the alleged supplier of machetes for the Rwandan genocide and the founder of its Radio Mille Collines propaganda arm. François Picard’s panel asks where international justice will … Read more Who is Félicien Kabuga? Rwandan genocide kingpin arrested in France

WATCH: Pelosi holds weekly news conference

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The House of Representatives made history Wednesday by casting Congress’s first remote floor votes — a change decried by Republican lawmakers who have challenged the constitutionality of the arrangement. Read more: https://wapo.st/2TKNpDw. SPECIAL OFFER: To thank you for your support, here’s a deal on a Washington Post digital subscription: $29 for one year http://washingtonpost.com/youtubeoffer. Subscribe … Read more WATCH: Pelosi holds weekly news conference

SpaceX Delayed: Florida Weather Postpones Historic Launch With NASA Astronauts to Saturday

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The launch of a SpaceX rocket ship with two NASA astronauts on a history-making flight into orbit has been called off with 16 minutes to go in the countdown because of the danger of lightning. Liftoff is rescheduled for Saturday. The spacecraft was set to blast off Wednesday afternoon for the International Space Station, ushering … Read more SpaceX Delayed: Florida Weather Postpones Historic Launch With NASA Astronauts to Saturday

Classic Match: Wales v Scotland 2010

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Join Wales legends Adam Jones, Jamie Roberts and Shane Williams to watch the classic Wales v Scotland clash from 2010 in aid of Velindre! If you’re watching and in a position to do so, please donate to Velindre at the link: https://www.justgiving.com/velindre If you’ve got a question for the players on the match, which features … Read more Classic Match: Wales v Scotland 2010

Every Batmobile From Movies & TV Explained | WIRED

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The Batmobile is arguably the most iconic vehicle in the history of entertainment. Batman historian Glen Weldon (Pop Culture Happy Hour) takes a look at every Batmobile that’s appeared on television and the silver screen. Glen gets into Tim Burton and Joel Schumacher’s takes on the vehicles, why Christopher Nolan transitioned from the Batmobile to … Read more Every Batmobile From Movies & TV Explained | WIRED

What is SpaceX and why is it working with Nasa? – BBC News

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What is SpaceX? How does it make money? The company is set to make history as, alongside Nasa, it sends two astronauts to the International Space Station – the first time a private company has done this. The launch from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida is scheduled for 16:33 local time (20:33 GMT / … Read more What is SpaceX and why is it working with Nasa? – BBC News

China’s pandemic policy: Source to SARS

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Chinese lawmakers and top advisors are now in Beijing for their yearly meeting. On top of the agenda: how to survive and also strive to thrive amid the pandemic, as the World Health Organization warns the world will have to co-exist with COVID-19 for some time. All these not only depend on prevention and control … Read more China’s pandemic policy: Source to SARS

The Greatest MANAGER RANTS in PL History! | Part One

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SUBSCRIBE ► http://bit.ly/SSFootballSub PREMIER LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS ► http://bit.ly/SkySportsPLHighlights From Ferguson to Keegan, witness some of the most passionate, explosive and fiery post-match interviews that will go down in history as some of the greatest manager rants in the Premier League! Watch Premier League LIVE on Sky Sports here ► http://bit.ly/WatchSkyPL ►TWITTER: https://twitter.com/skysportsfootball ►FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/skysports ►WEBSITE: … Read more The Greatest MANAGER RANTS in PL History! | Part One

The Cubs’ famous rain delay meeting in the 2016 World Series and a surprise gift to Obama | BBTN

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David Ross and Joe Maddon relive the Chicago Cubs’ epic extra-innings Game 7 victory over the Cleveland Indians during the 2016 World Series to end the longest championship drought in baseball history. They also discuss Dexter Fowler bringing a gift for President Barack Obama when the Cubs visited the White House. Subscribe to ESPN+ https://plus.espn.com/ … Read more The Cubs’ famous rain delay meeting in the 2016 World Series and a surprise gift to Obama | BBTN

Werner’s 6 Goals – Leipzig’s Super Striker Scores Another Hat-Trick

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Timo Werner becomes the scourge of Mainz and makes Bundesliga history! ► Sub now: https://redirect.bundesliga.com/_bwCS This season, Timo Werner has almost single-handedly shot down Mainz 05. The Germany international netted hat-tricks both home and away against the 05ers. Only one other player has managed two hat-tricks in one season over two games against the same … Read more Werner’s 6 Goals – Leipzig’s Super Striker Scores Another Hat-Trick

VfL Wolfsburg vs. Borussia Dortmund I 0-2 I Hakimi & Guerreiro Goals in Next BVB Win

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6th straight win – Dortmund win again in Wolfsburg ► Sub now: https://redirect.bundesliga.com/_bwCS Dortmund celebrated their sixth straight win against Wolfsburg. Two wonderfully executed team goals from Guerreiro and Hakimi sealed the Black and Yellows’ 2-0 triumph and mean BVB haven’t conceded in their last seven Bundesliga games against the Wolves. It’s a record BVB … Read more VfL Wolfsburg vs. Borussia Dortmund I 0-2 I Hakimi & Guerreiro Goals in Next BVB Win

Landmark SpaceX launch | ITV News

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Nasa and SpaceX are on course to make history on Wednesday as they launch two astronauts into space from US soil for the first time since 2011. Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley will journey to the International Space Station (ISS) at around 9.30pm UK time on May 27, in a spacecraft built by billionaire entrepreneur … Read more Landmark SpaceX launch | ITV News

Exclusive: Councils in England and Wales face £3.4bn funding black hole | ITV News

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Crisis-hit councils in England and Wales have exclusively revealed to ITV News that the pandemic has left a multi-billion pound hole in their finances. In a special survey, we have uncovered a growing desperation. Many local authorities warn that without government help — they could cut services. More than 200 councils have responded to our … Read more Exclusive: Councils in England and Wales face £3.4bn funding black hole | ITV News