News from the Note…
A round up of the day’s news that might be of interest to you.
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"We must all work together to address the hate that remains a stain on the soul of America."
— ABC News (@ABC) May 15, 2022
Pres. Biden makes remarks on the mass shooting at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York. https://t.co/vk6Q2sSA0s pic.twitter.com/JezLCj4egR
Buffalo Police Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia said on Sunday that the shooting suspect was brought in for a mental health evaluation last June after making what Gramaglia said was a generalized threat to a classmate.
— The New York Times (@nytimes) May 15, 2022
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Minority Leader Mitch McConnell says he expects the Senate to approve a $40 billion aid package for Ukraine on Wednesday.https://t.co/SOsG14JHRG
— NPR (@NPR) May 15, 2022
NEW: Sweden's ruling party announces support for NATO application
— Axios (@axios) May 15, 2022
The potential reversal of more than 200 years of military non-alignment is the latest historic shift in Europe precipitated by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. https://t.co/lcXBKKCD2b
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Finland Saturday that relations between the two neighbors could be "negatively affected" if Finland applies for NATO membership. https://t.co/C0drvJE8SY
— CBS News (@CBSNews) May 15, 2022
Hours after winning #Eurovision, Ukrainian band Kalush Orchestra released a new music video featuring scenes of their war-ravaged country and women in combat gear. https://t.co/uryC63SNs7
— ABC News (@ABC) May 15, 2022
The Covid-19 pandemic is driving massive burn out among California nurses. More than 40,000 nurses in the state have left the field entirely; and the exodus could lead to a new medical crisis. – @NBCNewsNow https://t.co/0A8jAFqsJc
— NBC News (@NBCNews) May 15, 2022
Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb tells @margbrennan that there are only 9 people who oversee the nation’s baby formula industry: “I believe there were only 3 when I started at FDA.” pic.twitter.com/HAcWownK3z
— Face The Nation (@FaceTheNation) May 15, 2022
Republican Gov. Pete Ricketts of Nebraska said that he will call a special session of his state's legislature to pass a total ban on abortion if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade this term. https://t.co/0WYeg2G1ff
— CNN (@CNN) May 15, 2022
An array of presidents and prime ministers are descending on the United Arab Emirates from around the world to pay their respects to the federation’s late ruler and greet his successor, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. https://t.co/bS27pc9moY
— The Associated Press (@AP) May 15, 2022
Mar-a-Lago has become such a destination for MAGA-world film premieres that those who attend such events scoff at the notion that there could possibly be another place to choose https://t.co/m9wB0V5asp
— POLITICO (@politico) May 15, 2022
More than 90 million people from the central Plains to the Ohio River Valley are under threat of severe storms Sunday before a cold front pushes the inclement weather to the east Monday. https://t.co/Dxdvfv7ujf
— CNN (@CNN) May 15, 2022
