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Tou Thao, the last former Minneapolis police officer convicted in state court for his role in the killing of George Floyd, was sentenced Monday to 4 years and 9 months — even as he denied wrongdoing. https://t.co/0v0AjwU9NF
Bianka’s mom, Vanessa Bryant, shared a photo of Swift hugging her daughter during the concert, writing in the caption “We love you @taylorswift.” https://t.co/NrgwDh9JXT
It’s the middle of summer, and you are looking for a new home project. Did you know it is not too late to plant some vegetable plants? https://t.co/hH83VwN5rc
The Shelby County Board is apparently no closer to restoring the county’s dive team after a committee failed to come up with a recommendation on Thursday. https://t.co/S1twFSMUk5
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Tennessee Reps. Justin Pearson and Justin Jones, who became Democratic heroes as members of the “Tennessee Three,” have reclaimed their legislative seats after they were expelled for involvement in a gun control protest. https://t.co/QMzMNQTaBW
A rare attack by a river otter injured three women floating on inner tubes and inflicted wounds serious enough that one victim had to be airlifted to a hospital, authorities say. https://t.co/Cb9ejcHd86
An appeals court is allowing a rule restricting asylum at the southern border to stay in place in a major win for the Biden administration. https://t.co/PLCgkHq4ij
More than 1,400 of Freddie Mercury’s personal items, including his flamboyant stage costumes, handwritten drafts of “Bohemian Rhapsody” and the baby grand piano he used to compose Queen’s greatest hits, are going on display ahead of their sale. https://t.co/7XHJSZDLEO
The Disney+ series "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series" concludes with its fourth and final season and all eight episodes will drop on Aug. 9. Hear from series creator Tim Federle along with cast members Frankie A. Rodriguez (Carlos Rodriguez)... https://t.co/MESIbwl0Io