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 | | | The shooting after a verdict | | Police have released bodycam footage from the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old in Columbus, Ohio. And calls to continue fighting for racial justice continue. It's Wednesday's news. | | |
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| Police in Ohio released bodycam footage of an officer fatally shooting a 16-year-old girl. Calls to fight for racial justice and police reform continue across the nation as Derek Chauvin faced his full day in state prison. And the pace of vaccinations across the U.S. may be slowing down. |
| It's Julius and Ashley with the news everyone is talking about. |
| But first, LeVar Burton will *finally* host "Jeopardy!": After widespread support from fans, the former "Reading Rainbow" host and "Star Trek: Next Generation" star will be a guest host for the iconic quiz show this summer. Burton will host the show from July 26 to July 30, according to the show's website. |
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Police release bodycam footage of fatal shooting of 16-year-old in Ohio |
| Police in Columbus, Ohio, released body camera footage of the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old girl by an officer Tuesday. An officer shot Ma'Khia Bryant — who was identified by Franklin County Children's Services — about 20 minutes after the verdict was announced in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. The video shows an officer approaching a driveway with a group of young people standing there. In the video, it appears Bryant pushes or swings at a person who falls to the ground. Bryant then appears to swing a knife at a girl who is on the hood of a car, and the officer fires his weapon, striking Bryant, who died a short time later. |
| • | Protesters who responded to the shooting gathered about a half-block away from the scene Tuesday evening. Kiara Yakita, founder of the Black Liberation Movement Central Ohio, posed a question to those gathered: "Why did they kill this baby?" | | • | Ma'Khia Bryant was in foster care and in custody of Children's Services at the time of her death, according to Franklin County Children's Services. | | • | The officer who shot Bryant, identified by officials as Nicholas Reardon, is on administrative leave while Ohio's Bureau of Criminal Investigation looks into the shooting. | |
Calls for justice continue as Chauvin spends his first day in state prison |
| Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin began his first full day in state prison Wednesday after he was found guilty of murdering George Floyd in a landmark trial. Chauvin was convicted of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter after Floyd's death in police custody last May. Tears of joy, relief and resolve to continue fighting for racial justice filled the streets of Minneapolis and around the nation after the verdict was read Tuesday afternoon. |
| Harrison Hill, an amazing USA TODAY video and photojournalist, was at George Floyd Square when the Chauvin verdict was announced. Hill witnessed — and captured — moments of shock, disbelief, happiness and relief: |
| "My head was spinning when the verdict was being read. Everyone at George Floyd Square had their phones up to their ears trying to hear what was being said in the courtroom. After a few moments one person started cheering, then two, and within a minute the entire intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue was ringing with sounds of celebration. I was shooting video and photo and was doing my best to capture community reactions on both mediums while holding back tears at the same time. It was a relief knowing that for the rest of the night I would be documenting a positive atmosphere." — Harrison Hill, USA TODAY photo/video journalist |
 | | Nic Hernandez and Emma Ruddock hug in celebration after hearing the verdict of Derek Chauvin at George Floyd Square on April 20, 2021. | | Harrison Hill, USA TODAY | |
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Why is the pace of vaccinations slowing? |
| The pace of vaccinations in the United States may be slowing down as vaccine hesitancy takes hold. About 1.8 million vaccination jabs were reported Tuesday, the lowest one-day number in two weeks. Some of the decline could be attributed to availability, dinged by a pause in Johnson & Johnson doses. But demand has softened at some vaccinations sites, even as vaccine availability has been opened to every U.S. adult. About 1 in 4 Americans say they might decline vaccination. Public health officials and other advocates are countering the vaccine decline with new ways to entice Americans to get the vaccine. In Washington, D.C., DC Marijuana Justice promoted a one-day "Joints for Jabs" program on Tuesday. |
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Soccer's European Super League fails, an American owner apologizes |
| One of the boldest leagues in soccer's history fell apart before a match was ever played. After facing scrutiny from players, fans, sponsors and politicians, seven clubs have announced they are negotiating exits from the European Super League, almost certainly ending it. One of the teams leaving the Super League, Liverpool, is owned by American John Henry, who offered an apology Wednesday. "I heard you," said Henry, who also owns the Boston Red Sox. "And I want to apologize to Jurgen, to Billy, to the players, and to everyone who worked so hard at LFC to make our fans proud." Liverpool isn't the only club with American ownership leaving the league — both Arsenal and Manchester United have owners based in the U.S. |
 | | Liverpool owner John W Henry, right, watches his team during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Norwich City at Anfield in Liverpool, England, Friday, Aug. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson) | | The Associated Press | |
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