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Biden Takes Initial Steps to Address Gun Violence

Biden Takes Initial Steps to Address Gun Violence

By Annie Karni

With legislation in Congress stalled by Republican opposition, the president ordered a crackdown on "ghost guns" and said the epidemic of shootings was "an international embarrassment."

After Pandemic, Shrinking Need for Office Space Could Crush Landlords

After Pandemic, Shrinking Need for Office Space Could Crush Landlords

By Peter Eavis and Matthew Haag

Some big employers are giving up square footage as they juggle remote work. That could devastate building owners and cities.

Expert Witness Pinpoints Floyd's Final Breath and Dismisses Talk of Overdose

Expert Witness Pinpoints Floyd's Final Breath and Dismisses Talk of Overdose

By Shaila Dewan

A pulmonologist told jurors that Derek Chauvin pressed 86.9 pounds onto the neck of George Floyd, who tried to push himself off the pavement with his fingertips.

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Police Surgeon Says George Floyd Died of Asphyxia

Video Video: Police Surgeon Says George Floyd Died of Asphyxia

By The Associated Press

Dr. Bill Smock, a surgeon for the Louisville Metropolitan Police Department, testified on Thursday that he had found no evidence to support claims that George Floyd died of an overdose.

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Biden Announces Next Steps on Gun Reform

Video Video: Biden Announces Next Steps on Gun Reform

By The Associated Press

President Biden outlined steps he would take to combat gun violence, vowing to create change despite stalling in Congress.

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