News from the Note…
A round up of the day’s news that might be of interest to you.
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U.S. officials say the United States will begin training Ukrainian forces how to use and maintain Abrams tanks in the coming weeks, as the U.S. continues to speed up its effort to get them onto the battlefield as quickly as possible. https://t.co/EyRDKPgOuw
— The Associated Press (@AP) April 21, 2023
Russia's military acknowledged that a bomb accidentally dropped by one of its warplanes caused a powerful blast in a Russian city not far from Ukraine's border, injuring two and scaring local residents. https://t.co/BOFgtO15ZC pic.twitter.com/pFgOM7T0nX
— ABC News (@ABC) April 21, 2023
The White House and the Democratic National Committee are gearing up to launch President Biden's re-election bid, with a video message expected as early as next week. https://t.co/6hz8a0llsJ
— Axios (@axios) April 21, 2023
One U.S. citizen has died in the violence rocking Sudan, the State Dept. has confirmed — and the U.S. is making plans to evacuate Americans if needed.
— CBS Mornings (@CBSMornings) April 21, 2023
The Pentagon says it is preparing military forces in the region for a potential rescue mission. pic.twitter.com/mil2uL47oe
Trump operatives considered using breached voting data to try to decertify Georgia's Senate runoff in 2021, newly reported text messages reveal https://t.co/eNFejPmoQB
— CNN (@CNN) April 21, 2023
NEW: An appeals court has returned E. Jean Carroll's defamation case to a judge who had rejected former Pres. Trump's claim that he was acting in his official capacity. https://t.co/YaWzowq6L6
— ABC News (@ABC) April 21, 2023
Changes are still forthcoming in the CDC reorganization. Director Rochelle Walensky said the agency has made strides releasing timely data and retraining staff to ensure a nimble response to future crises.https://t.co/9GDHYut7Yf
— Axios (@axios) April 21, 2023
Kim Potter, the former Minnesota police officer who fatally shot Black motorist Daunte Wright in 2021, will be released from prison on Monday, officials say, after 16 months. She will serve another eight months on supervised release. https://t.co/zFKODJhtXo
— NBC News (@NBCNews) April 21, 2023
A total of almost $1.3 million will be distributed to the families of 61 victims of the shooting, said the case attorneys. https://t.co/EnKw9fvrHG
— CBS News (@CBSNews) April 21, 2023
Three instances of people getting shot, one fatally, after making an innocent mistake have reignited the debate over “stand your ground” laws.
— NBC News (@NBCNews) April 21, 2023
Legal experts say the cases highlight the complexity of the laws and how easily they can be misinterpreted. https://t.co/GassUAjMF6
Tennessee House Representative Scotty Campbell resigned from his seat following a report that he violated the General Assembly policy on workplace discrimination and harassment, according to a subcommittee’s memorandum and a copy of the resignation letter. https://t.co/3mEDgmTLRR
— CNN (@CNN) April 21, 2023
Texas state Senate approves bill to post Ten Commandments in public schools https://t.co/x1X6gLuYbO pic.twitter.com/aRt7rfZjpA
— The Hill (@thehill) April 21, 2023
