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| The suspect in the Brooklyn subway shooting was arrested following an hours-long manhunt and faces a federal terror charge – but a lot remains unknown. Russia says a major warship was "severely" damaged by a fire – while a Ukrainian official says it was hit by two missiles. The family of Patrick Lyoya, a Black man who was fatally shot by a Michigan police officer, is expected to speak amid protests over his death. And it's time to keep up with the Kardashians, again – the epic family's new series on Hulu premieres tonight. |
| It's Jane, Nicole and Steve with Thursday's news. |
| 🚇 Here's what we know about Frank James, the suspect arrested in the Brooklyn subway shooting. |
| 🍗 Maybe it's time to go vegan? Poultry items are expected to see the highest jump in prices at grocery stores. |
| ⚖️ Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. pleaded guilty to forcibly touching a woman at a New York nightclub in 2018. |
| ⚫ "Malicious lie": In testimony in a defamation trial, Johnny Depp's friend said Amber Heard's accusations against the actor were not true. |
 | | April 13, 2022: Amber Heard speaks with her legal team as she attends Johnny Depp's defamation trial against her at the Fairfax County Circuit Courthouse in Fairfax, Va. | | Pool photo by EVELYN HOCKSTEIN | |
| 🔵 "Unacceptable conduct on set": Actor Frank Langella, 84, has been ousted from the Netflix series "The Fall of the House of Usher" following an investigation of sexual harassment allegations. |
| 🏅 "I'm not sure if I have anything left to give": Allyson Felix, the most decorated American and women's Olympic track and field athlete, will retire following the 2022 season. |
 | | Allyson Felix celebrates after Team USA won the 4x400-meter women's relay at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games. | | James Lang, USA TODAY Sports | |
| 🎧 On today's 5 Things podcast, reporter Tami Abdollah says some people in Finland are preparing for a possible Russian invasion. You can listen to the podcast every day on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on your smart speaker. |
| Here's what's happening today: |
Suspect in NYC subway shooting to make first court appearance |
| Many questions remain unanswered in the aftermath of an attack on a Brooklyn subway train during rush hour Tuesday. The suspect in the case, 62-year-old Frank R. James, was arrested Wednesday after a manhunt lasting over 24 hours and faces a federal terror charge of attacking a mass transit system. James was due to appear in court Thursday on a charge that pertains to terrorist or other violent attacks against mass transit systems and carries a sentence of up to life in prison, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York Breon Peace said. The attack unfolded when police say a man opened fire on a Brooklyn subway train during morning rush hour. Ten people were shot, and at least 19 others were taken to hospitals. Police did not comment on the gunman's motives. Officials say they are investigating social media posts and YouTube videos purportedly from the suspect in which he threatened violence, mentioned homelessness and New York City Mayor Eric Adams. |
Russia confirms major warship 'severely' damaged in the Black Sea |
| Russia confirmed the flagship of its Black Sea fleet was "severely" damaged Wednesday and its crew evacuated following an explosion that a Ukrainian official said was a result of a missile strike. Odesa Gov. Maksym Marchenko said on Telegram that Ukrainian forces struck the guided-missile cruiser Moskva with two missiles and caused "serious damage." The cruiser usually has about 500 officers and crew, the Associated Press reports. Russia's Ministry of Defense said Thursday ammunition had exploded on Moskva as a result of "a fire," according to the state news agency Tass, and the cause of that fire is under investigation. In other developments, President Joe Biden said in a statement Wednesday that he has authorized an additional $800 million in security assistance to Ukraine, including weapons and ammunition. The move came after Biden spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. |
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| 🚇 Nightmare on the N train: Inside the terrifying moments during the Brooklyn subway shooting. |
| 💵 2022 taxes: Refunds are higher thanks to the Child Tax Credit and a third stimulus check. |
| 🔵 From USA TODAY Opinion: Trump dialing down the rhetoric? LOL! The mountebank of Mar-a-Lago is worse than ever. |
| 💋 #kissingmybestfriend: A TikTok kissing trend may be about satisfying a curiosity. |
| 🚗 High-ethanol gasoline is cheaper but is E15 gas safe for your car? |
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Family of Patrick Lyoya expected to speak after release of police video |
| Grand Rapids, Michigan, police released video Wednesday of an officer's fatal shooting of Patrick Lyoya, a Black man, on April 6. The video, a collection of police footage, a home security camera and a cellphone video, shows the unnamed officer pulling over Lyoya, 26, for a "license plate that doesn't match the car." Later, the two struggled, and the officer was heard telling Lyoya to "stop" and to "let go of the Taser." After about 90 seconds, the officer was lying on top of Lyoya, who was facedown on the ground. The officer, who was still yelling for Lyoya to "let go of the Taser," then shot him. City Manager Mark Washington said Wednesday the city is "determined to get this right ..." Ben Crump, a civil rights attorney who represented the families of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and others, is representing Lyoya's family. He released a statement Wednesday demanding the officer be terminated, arrested and prosecuted. Crump and Lyoya's family are expected to hold a news conference Thursday afternoon. |
 | | Protesters march through Grand Rapids, Michigan, near the police department during a demonstration held after videos of the shooting of Patrick Lyoya, by a Grand Rapids police officer from April 4, 2022 were released to the public on April 13, 2022. | | Daniel Shular, AP | |
Truckers are blocking the Mexico border over inspections ordered by Texas governor |
| Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is urging three other Mexican governors to come to an agreement after he and the governor of Nueva Leon state announced Wednesday to end the added new state trooper inspections at ports of entry. What began as border crossing delays last weekend turned into protests this week at crossings that handle $440 billion in goods annually — waiting in up to 10-plus hour lines. Truckers began blocking traffic across the Zaragoza bridge Monday, the only way they said they knew how to get attention to their ordeal. Abbott said the inspections would continue at other crossings along Texas' 1,200-mile border with Mexico until other Mexican governors struck similar deals. He blamed the Biden administration's immigration policies. |
 | | A long line of trucks is seen stalled at the Zaragoza International Bridge, one of two ports of entry in Ciudad Juarez going into the U.S. on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. | | Omar Ornelas/El Paso Times | |
Panel to weigh if video of trial of ex-officers charged in Floyd's death should be allowed |
| Prosecutors revealed this week that they offered plea deals to Tou Thao, Thomas Lane and J. Alexander Kueng, the three former Minneapolis police officers charged with aiding and abetting the murder of George Floyd, but said at a hearing the three defendants rejected them. The men are charged with aiding and abetting both manslaughter and murder when ex-officer Derek Chauvin used his knee to pin Floyd, a Black man, to the pavement for 9-and-a-half minutes on May 25, 2020. Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill held the hearing mostly to consider whether he has the authority to allow live video coverage of the upcoming trial set to begin in June. He said he won't rule until after the Minnesota Judicial Council — a panel of judges and court administrators — meets Thursday to discuss the issue. Attorney Leita Walker, who represents a coalition of media organizations, urged Cahill to allow video coverage, noting the public got to watch Chauvin's trial, and interest remains high because both involve Floyd's death. |
ICYMI: Some of our top stories yesterday |
| 😷 Don't ditch your mask too soon. The federal transportation mask mandate will be extended through May 3. |
| 💼 A 32-hour workweek with higher raises? A new California bill promises key changes to work-life balance after the pandemic's effect on employee welfare. |
| ⚖️ Hate crime charges were filed against three people accused of severely beating a man because he was gay. |
| 📬 USPS will resume delivery in a southern California neighborhood after services were suspended due to attacks on postal workers. |
| 🐰 Good Friday is tomorrow: Here's what's open and what's not ahead of the Easter holiday weekend. |
| 🏋️♀️ Bodybuilding legend Cedric McMillan has died at age 44. |
 | | Cedric McMillan, bodybuilding, 1977-2022 | | Quinn Rooney, Getty Images | |
'The Kardashians' premieres on Hulu |
| The Kardashians are returning to reality TV — this time on Hulu — with "The Kardashians" premiering Thursday night. The new show will bring the same drama fans loved in the original "Keeping Up with the Kardashians," which premiered on E! in 2007 and ran for 20 seasons. Viewers can also expect a sleeker production and more mature aesthetic, which Kim says speaks to where the family is at in their lives after their TV break. Kim's ex-husband Ye (the rapper formerly known as Kanye West) won't make many appearances in the new series, but Kourtney's fiancé Travis Barker will be one of the newer additions to the family given their recent spur-of-the-moment (faux) elopement in Vegas. The 10-episode season will air a new episode each Thursday through June 16. |
 | | Kim Kardashian is back on reality TV with her family but in a new home on Hulu with "The Kardashians," premiering April 14. | | Courtesy of Hulu, HULU | |
📸 Photo of the day: Apple reveals the 10 best iPhone Macro photos 📸 |
 | | New Jersey-based photographer Abhik Mondal's "Volcanic Lava" was one of 10 winning images announced Wednesday, April 13, 2022 in Apple's Shot on iPhone Macro Challenge. | | Abhik Mondal / Apple | |
| A piece of fruit floating in soda. A collection of sea glass. A dog marveling at her first snow. These are some of the incredible images Apple released of the winners of the tech company's Shot on iPhone Macro Challenge. Contestants honed in on the world's smallest details using the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max's macro feature, which puts things our eyes may not see into focus. |
| "After buying the new iPhone 13 Pro in December, I was amazed with its macro feature and started capturing different objects, including flowers, insects, plants, and more," said one of the winners, Abhik Mondal. |
| Click here to see more of the stunning iPhone photos. |
| Contributing: The Associated Press |
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