A gunman who attacked a primary school in Texas on Tuesday was able to enter the building unobstructed, police say. Texas Ranger Victor Escalon said no armed guard challenged the teenage attacker and it is unclear if the school door was even locked. Mr Escalon defended the police response amid mounting criticism of an apparent… Continue reading Texax Elementary Shooting: Gunman Walked in Unobstructed by Francisca Ogar
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Texas Elementary Shooting Victims: The Sweetest Little Boy I’ve Ever Known by Francisca Ogar
Nineteen children and two teachers have been killed in a shooting at the Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. The children who died were aged between seven and 10. Some of them had just received awards for great school work. One victim was a 10-year-old boy who loved to dance. Another was a girl who… Continue reading Texas Elementary Shooting Victims: The Sweetest Little Boy I’ve Ever Known by Francisca Ogar
14 Students, One Teacher Dead in Texas Elementary School Shooting . By Ada Nkong
Fourteen students and one teacher were killed in a shooting Tuesday morning at a Texas elementary school, Gov. Greg Abbott said. The suspected shooter, who might have had a handgun and rifle, was fatally wounded by responding law enforcement, he said. The incident was no longer active Tuesday afternoon. The suspected shooter was 18, authorities… Continue reading 14 Students, One Teacher Dead in Texas Elementary School Shooting . By Ada Nkong
Judge Denies Motion to Acquit Officer in George Floyd’s Death… by Raphael Bichene
The Minnesota judge presiding over the trial of Derek Chauvin denied a defense motion on Wednesday to acquit the former police officer facing murder and manslaughter charges for the death of George Floyd. Chauvin, who is white, was seen in a video taken by a bystander kneeling on Floyd’s neck for more than nine minutes… Continue reading Judge Denies Motion to Acquit Officer in George Floyd’s Death… by Raphael Bichene
Officer Who Shot Blackman Meant to Deploy Taser_Ada Nkong
The fatal shooting of a black man by a police officer in the US city of Brooklyn Center in Minnesota was an accident, the police chief has said. Daunte Wright, 20, was shot after the officer meant to use a Taser, but mistakenly drew her gun instead, Chief Tim Gannon told reporters. The officer was… Continue reading Officer Who Shot Blackman Meant to Deploy Taser_Ada Nkong
Senate Fails to Impeach Trump. By Raphael Bichene
The US Senate has fallen short of the two-thirds majority needed to convict former President Donald Trump on a charge of incitement to insurrection over the Capitol riot on 6 January. A majority of senators – 57 to 43, including seven Republicans – voted to convict Mr Trump, 10 votes short of the 67 required… Continue reading Senate Fails to Impeach Trump. By Raphael Bichene
Trump Leaves Whitehouse as President for Last Time by Raphael Bichene
President Trump departed the White House for the final time as president — leaving embattled, twice-impeached and with his lowest approval rating in his four years in office. Trump, in a black suit with a white dress shirt and trademark red tie, alongside outgoing first lady Melania Trump, in a black dress and coat, walked… Continue reading Trump Leaves Whitehouse as President for Last Time by Raphael Bichene
Trump Impeached Over Incitement by Raphael Bichene
The US House of Representatives has impeached President Donald Trump for “incitement of insurrection” at last week’s Capitol riot. Ten Republicans sided with Democrats to impeach the president by 232-197. He is the first president in US history to be impeached twice, or charged with crimes by Congress. Mr Trump, a Republican, will now face… Continue reading Trump Impeached Over Incitement by Raphael Bichene
Article to Impeach Trump Presented at Congress by Raphael Bichene
A resolution to impeach Trump for his role in last week’s violence was formally introduced by Democrats during the brief pro forma session that took place this morning. The document accuses Trump of “incitement of insurrection,” and claims that Trump actively encouraged violence at the US Capitol. The article points to several false claims Trump… Continue reading Article to Impeach Trump Presented at Congress by Raphael Bichene
Trump Returns to Twitter, Commits to Transition by Raphael Bichene
It’s been a long couple of days for the country, but President Trump only had to wait 12 hours before returning to his social network of choice. In an uncharacteristically scripted three minute speech, the president denounced the “heinous attack” on the Capitol. “The demonstrators who infiltrated the Capitol have defiled the seat of American… Continue reading Trump Returns to Twitter, Commits to Transition by Raphael Bichene