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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Pardons Man Who Killed BLM Protester
Daniel Perry, a former Army sergeant, was sentenced to 25 years in prison last year for killing Garrett Foster, a 28-year-old Black Lives Matter protester and Air Force veteran.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Texas Democrat accuses Abbott of 'alliance with white nationalists' over pardon
Democratic Rep. Joaquin Castro (Texas) on Thursday accused Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) of having an "alliance with white nationalists" after he pardoned an Army sergeant who was previously convicted for shooting and killing a Black Lives Matter ...The Hill - Politics -
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott pardons Daniel Perry, Army sergeant convicted of murdering protester in 2020
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a pardon for Army sergeant Daniel Perry, convicted of murder in the fatal shooting of protester Garrett Foster in downtown Austin in July 2020NBC News - Top stories -
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott pardoned a man convicted of murdering a Black Lives Matter protester in Austin in 2020.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott pardoned a man convicted of murdering a Black Lives Matter protester in Austin in 2020.The Wall Street Journal - World -
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Texas pardons man who shot Black Lives Matter protester
Daniel Perry shot an armed protester in Austin during a protest in the wake of the murder of George Floyd.BBC News - Top stories -
Texas governor pardons man who killed Black Lives Matter protester in 2020
Greg Abbott on Thursday pardoned Daniel Perry, who has been serving a 25-year sentence since 2023 murder conviction. Governor Greg Abbott of Texas issued a full pardon on Thursday to a former US army sergeant convicted of murder for fatally ...The Guardian - World -
As crisis escalates in Tunisia, lawyers strike over arrested colleague they say was tortured
Lawyers in Tunisia took to the streets on Thursday to protest a string of recent arrests that have convulsed the country over the past week and provoked international outcryABC News - World -
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene insults colleague's appearance on House floor
During a House Oversight Committee meeting over a Republican-led charge to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress, there was a heated exchange of words between lawmakers Marjorie Taylor Greene, Jasmine Crocket and Alexandria ...CBS News - Top stories -
CAIR accuses Abbott of suppressing speech on campuses
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) announced a lawsuit against Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) on Thursday over an executive order the group alleges violates free speech on campuses. The group, filing on behalf of Students for Justice ...The Hill - Politics -
Whitmer's Fight Like Hell PAC releases initial Senate endorsements
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s (D) Fight Like Hell PAC rolled out its first round of Senate endorsements Friday, backing incumbents facing tough reelection bids in November. Whitmer formally backed Democratic Sens. Tammy Baldwin (Wis.), ...The Hill - Politics -
Trump accepts NRA endorsement, urges gun owners to turn out to vote
The National Rifle Association is supporting former President Donald Trump, an expected endorsement as the Republican nominee urged gun owners to vote in 2024.NBC News - Politics - Donald Trump -
Jeffries calls on Johnson to honor police who defended Capitol on Jan. 6
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) is calling on Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to honor the law enforcement officers who defended Congress during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, pressing the Speaker to dedicate a spot in the ...The Hill - Politics -
Video shows destruction after deadly Texas storms
Shattered windows in high-rise buildings and fallen trees were visible around Houston after severe weather.BBC News - Top stories -
Abbott pardons army sergeant sentenced to 25 years after murdering BLM protester
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) on Thursday issued a pardon for Daniel Perry, an Army sergeant who was convicted of murder for fatally shooting a Black Lives Matter (BLM) protester in 2020. In April, a jury found Perry guilty of murdering Garrett ...The Hill - Politics -
Life-threatening flash flooding takes aim at parts of Texas and Louisiana
Relentless rounds of heavy rain have battered parts of Texas and Louisiana this spring, and another round is coming Thursday to many of the hard-hit areas.NBC News - Top stories -
In South Texas, Henry Cuellar’s Case Stirs an Old Feeling: Distrust
The Laredo congressman faces bribery charges, and some voters and party leaders worry that his legal troubles could dampen Democratic turnout.The New York Times - Top stories -
Texas governor pardons Daniel Perry, convicted of killing protester in 2020
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued his pardon after the unanimous recommendation by the state's Board of Pardons and Paroles.CBS News - Top stories -
Severe storms in Texas and Disney's new marketing strategy: Morning Rundown
At least four people are dead after severe storms hit Houston.NBC News - Top stories -
Thousands without power after deadly storms strike Texas
Powerful wind and rain slammed the southeastern part of Texas for the second time this month. At least four people were killed in the storm and more than 800,000 customers are still without power.CBS News - Top stories -
Texas barge crash spills "environmentally toxic" oil into water
The barge was carrying vacuum gas oil, which has been linked to skin cancer and lung issues and is considered "environmentally toxic."CBS News - Top stories -
Natural Gas Futures Rise With Some Help From Texas Storm
Natural gas futures rose 5% on a storm in Texas and as U.S. inventories shrink ahead of higher cooling demand.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Texas Family Finally Learns Fate of Man Held in Syria
Majd Kamalmaz disappeared in Syria in early 2017. American officials recently disclosed to his family that they had intelligence indicating that he was dead.The New York Times - Top stories - Syria