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Presidents, Bay-area leaders react to ex-officer Derek Chauvin found guilty of murdering George Floyd

Presidents, Bay-area leaders react to ex-officer Derek Chauvin found guilty of murdering George Floyd

Death of George Floyd

Presidents, Bay-area leaders react to ex-officer Derek Chauvin found guilty of murdering George Floyd

Death of George Floyd

'It is time': Derek Chauvin's guilty verdict brings hope action against racism will be taken in Tampa

The Hillsborough NAACP calls upon officials in Tampa Bay to step up to the plate and push for tangible change.
National

Jury finds Derek Chauvin guilty on all 3 charges in the death of George Floyd

Moments after the judge confirmed with each juror their decision to enter the final verdict, Chauvin was placed in handcuffs before exiting the courtroom.
Space

Everything you need to know about NASA, SpaceX's Crew-2 mission

Thursday will mark the third commercial crew launch from U.S. soil.
Animals

Video shows black bear barrel after mountain biker in Montana

Just a heads-up, there are black bears in Florida, too.
National

Budweiser covering house payment for 5 shift workers

Budweiser is asking people to nominate the "hardest working hands in America" to give them the break they deserve.
National

Officer Brian Sicknick died of natural causes, medical examiner says

The D.C. Office of the Chief Medical Examiner says chemical irritant exposure did not play a role in Sicknick's death.
National

Man throws rabid bobcat after it attacks him and his wife in viral video

Happy Wade jumped into action when he saw the wild animal clawing and biting at his wife, Kristi. Both are currently being treated for rabies.
National

Judge orders Proud Boys back into custody over new conspiracy charges

Ethan Nordean and Joseph Biggs will have to return to jail while they await trial on charges related to the Capitol riot.
News

Jury begins deliberations in Chauvin trial

After unusually lengthy closing arguments from the prosecution and defense, the question of Chauvin's guilt in George Floyd's death is now in the hands of the jury.
Animals

Dashcam shows bird drop fish onto truck driver's windshield

Ward Transport said the driver of the truck is okay.
VERIFY

VERIFY: No, COVID vaccines don't last only six months

With more and more people getting vaccinated, how long the vaccines last has been top of mind. Some say to expect protection for 6 months. Our experts say otherwise.