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U.S. expels Russian diplomats, imposes new round of sanctions

By Eric Tucker, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

The White House is announcing the expulsion of 10 Russian diplomats and announcing a new round of sanctions against Russia.

Cop, police chief resign 2 days after Black motorist’s death

By Mohamed Ibrahim, Mike Householder, Associated Press

A white Minnesota police officer who fatally shot a Black man during a traffic stop in a Minneapolis suburb resigned Tuesday.

WATCH: Congress honors William Evans, 2nd Capitol Police officer slain this year

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Kevin Freking, Associated Press

Slain U.S. Capitol Police Officer William “Billy" Evans was lauded for his dedication to country, love for his job and for a mischievous sense of humor as President Joe Biden.

WATCH: Trial of Derek Chauvin, charged with killing George Floyd – Day 12

By Amy Forliti, Steve Karnowski, Tammy Webber, Associated Press

A use-of-force expert and former officer said Chauvin was justified in pinning George Floyd to the ground because of his frantic resistance.

U.S. recommends ‘pause’ for J&J vaccine over clot reports

By Zeke Miller, Associated Press

The U.S. is recommending a "pause" in administration of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to investigate reports of potentially dangerous blood clots.

Bouquet-bearing public honors Philip, ignoring COVID warning

By Danica Kirka, Associated Press

A cross-section of British society and admirers from abroad descended on Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle on Saturday. They laid bouquets at the gates, offered prayers or just paused for a moment of reflection as they remembered a man who…

Northern Ireland leaders call for calm after night of violence

By Jill Lawless, Peter Morrison, Associated Press

Crowds from Protestant and Catholic communities hurled bricks, fireworks and gasoline bombs at police and each other overnight in Belfast, as a week of street violence escalated.

Number of kids alone at border hit all-time high in March

By Elliot Spagat, Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press

The U.S. government picked up nearly 19,000 children traveling alone across the Mexican border in March, authorities said Thursday, the largest monthly number ever recorded and a major test for President Joe Biden as he reverses many of his predecessor's…

Former NFL player Phillip Adams killed 5, then himself, per AP source

By Meg Kinnard, Michelle Liu, Associated Press

York County Sheriff Kevin Tolson told a news conference that investigators had not yet determined a motive in the mass shooting Wednesday.

U.S. jobless claims up to 744,000 as virus continues to force layoffs

By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 744,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs even as more people are vaccinated against COVID-19, consumers gain confidence and the government distributes aid throughout the economy.