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Ten months after George Floyd died at the hands of Minneapolis police, a court will hear opening statements Monday in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin. RELATED: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/03/15/derek-chauvin-trial-live-half-jury-seated/4642884001/ The ex-officer, who pressed his knee on Floyd’s neck for more than nine minutes, is charged with murder and manslaughter. Lawyers for the prosecution and defense questioned potential jurors for …

“He had his whole life to live.” A family mourns and demands answers after 19-year-old Adam Oakes was found dead after a VCU Delta Chi fraternity party. RELATED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMGtFUwsY3M Adam Oakes’s family still can’t find his glasses. The 19-year-old student at Virginia Commonwealth University had been wearing them in late February when he left his home. He wanted to attend …

Sen. Tammy Duckworth’s discusses childhood poverty, losing her legs in combat, and becoming a U.S. Senator in her new memoir ‘Every Day is a Gift.’ RELATED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCXBBW2ANPg&t=0s In her memoir, “Every Day Is a Gift,” Duckworth describes an astonishing life journey. At age 3 or 4 in Bangkok, she ran to check that the family had a store of rice …

‘SNL’ alums Martin Short and Maya Rudolph show a sexy VP Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff as you’ve never seen them (or would want to?!) RELATED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OD6shb_J8MQ Maya Rudolph’s Vice President Kamala Harris wasn’t alone on “Saturday Night Live” this weekend. “SNL” alum Martin Short was on hand in Studio 8H to play the role of Harris’ husband and the …

On the coolest take-your-daughter-to-work day ever, Maddie watched her dad land a rover on Mars. 🚀 RELATED » Dad is gifted bunny rabbit of his dreams: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaWuVCB82rc Consultant to the NASA Perseverance mission, A. Miguel San Martín’s emotional reaction to the landing also filled his daughter Maddie with pride. Subscribe to Humankind’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/humankindvideos AND if you love Humankind, …

5 resorts offering the most awesome astrotourism in the galaxy RELATED: Watch the Milky Way rise over the Atlantic Ocean https://youtu.be/_Ygs0ureBmQ Astrotourism has travelers jaunting to dark skies around the globe specifically for stargazing and astronomical events. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/3fis8g7 » USA TODAY delivers current …

“I missed you Mommy!” This kindergartner’s cry out for her mommy will leave you in tears. 💕 RELATED VIDEO » Teen tackles Airman mom when she surprises him: https://youtu.be/PRYP-dFq9Ak Chief Yeoman Diana Martin reunites with her daughter, Raniah, who sobs with joy after 17 months apart. Diana was deployed on the USS Ralph Johnson. Do you have a Militarykind moment …

Vice President Harris discusses the disproportionate impact COVID-19 has had on Women of Color RELATED: Three women who have impact VP Kamala Harris https://youtu.be/SbedgfiTxA8 U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris addresses the coronavirus pandemic’s disproportionate effects on Women of Color and what needs to be done to support them. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and …

Vice President Harris highlights what she has learned about issues facing women since her time in office. RELATED: Women hold more leadership roles than ever but there’s still a gender pay gap. Here’s why. https://youtu.be/B7IZwpAhHlE U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris discussed what has surprised her, resources available, bright spots and disparities regarding what she’s learned about issues facing women since …

Georgia lawmaker arrested, dragged while governor signed GOP-sponsored voting bill RELATED: President Joe Biden talks immigration, voting rights, COVID-19 vaccinations and another White House run https://youtu.be/PCXBBW2ANPg Democratic state Rep. Park Cannon was arrested after knocking on the door of Governor Brian Kemp’s office as he signed the elections legislation. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this …

White House Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki RELATED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TXZEm40xmI&t=24s » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/2Vq6Nnq » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning journalism, photos, videos and VR. source

These are the women Vice President Harris says had a major impact on her. RELATED: See what Biden says about a second term https://youtu.be/wFLwU5dUlnk U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris shares the three women who have had a profound impact on her and reflects on how the importance of their work has been highlighted during the pandemic. » Subscribe to USA …

The White House defended its America-first COVID-19 vaccination strategy this week, calling it justified because of the country’s terrible outbreak and promising to share shots after Americans are protected. Global leaders and residents of other countries voice increasing criticism of the United States and other wealthy nations for buying up most of the world’s supply of COVID-19 vaccines. Tedros Adhanom …

Police update on the investigation into the Monday shooting inside a crowded Boulder, Colorado, supermarket that left 10 people dead, including a police officer. RELATED: https://bit.ly/3w1pXDs A 21-year-old Colorado man has been charged with murder in the shooting deaths of 10 people Monday at a Boulder grocery store. One of those killed was Eric Talley, 51, a Boulder police officer …

Vice President Kamala Harris shares concern for how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted women and the importance of addressing that disparity. RELATED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCXBBW2ANPg The pandemic has been “devastating” for women, especially women of color, Vice President Kamala Harris said Wednesday in an interview with USA TODAY. “I think that the pandemic has exposed the failures, the fractures, the fissures that …