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Federal officer shoots person in leg during Minneapolis arrest, officials say
A federal officer shot a person in the leg in Minneapolis after being attacked with a shovel and broom handle while trying to make an arrest Wednesday, federal officials said. Source link
Video shows woman dragged from car by ICE agents in Minneapolis as she tells them she's autistic
Violent clashes between ICE agents and protesters are escalating in Minneapolis, with a new video circulating of a woman being dragged from her car and hauled away by masked agents as she says she is an ‘autistic disabled person’ trying to get to the doctor. Source link
Why is Trump considering war with Iran? | About That
The Trump administration is weighing military intervention in Iran as the regime continues its bloody crackdown on protesters across the country. Andrew Chang explains why some experts believe the U.S. may try to exploit a window of opportunity to strike an already vulnerable Iran. Images provided by The Canadian Press, Reuters and Getty Images Source […]
Actor Timothy Busfield held without bond on child sex-abuse charges
Emmy Award-winning actor Timothy Busfield was ordered held without bond at his first court appearance Wednesday, a day after he turned himself in to authorities to face charges of child sex abuse. Source link
This 2SLGBTQ+ crisis line has been gutted under Trump. Then one call changed everything
Author MacKenzie Scott — a billionaire philanthropist whose fortune largely comes from her ex-husband, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos — has given the Trevor Project $45 million US ($62.2 million Cdn). Source link
Renee Nicole Good's family hires George Floyd law firm to seek answers in fatal ICE shooting
Renee Nicole Good’s family is accusing U.S. federal immigration officers of killing the Minneapolis mother as she attempted to follow agents’ instructions, and said Wednesday they have hired the same law firm that represented George Floyd’s family to press for answers and accountability. Source link
Greenland biathlete pursues Olympic dream while anxious about 'terrifying' threats to her homeland
Ukaleq Slettemark is used to the stress of competing on the world stage as she tries to qualify for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. But the 25-year-old biathlete from Greenland is facing an extra level of anxiety as U.S. President Donald Trump keeps saying he wants to take over her country. Source link
As Iranians bury their dead, many are waiting for Trump's next move
CBC News was able to reach out to a few Iranians to hear their experience and perspective as the country remains cut off from the internet. Source link
U.S. freezing immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, including Iran and Russia
The U.S. State Department said Wednesday it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries whose nationals are deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States. Source link
U.S. envoy announces launch of Phase 2 of Gaza truce agreement
U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff announced on Wednesday the launch of Phase 2 of the plan to end the conflict in Gaza with the establishment of a technocratic Palestinian administration in the enclave. Source link