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"I'm looking to take these issues nationally because the American people need someone who can champion these issues for them," said Messam
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"I'm looking to take these issues nationally because the American people need someone who can champion these issues for them," said Messam
The mayor of Miramar, Florida, Wayne Messam, announced he was joining the Democratic presidential race at the end of last month. He joins CBSN to discuss his stance on health care, immigration and the American Dream.
Wayne Messam, the mayor of Miramar, Florida, is entering the already crowded 2020 Democratic primary field. Democratic strategist Lynda Tran spoke to CBSN about how Messam fits into the race.
Messam became the first African American mayor of the city of Miramar after unseating a 16-year incumbent
Chauvin was found guilty on all three counts in the killing of George Floyd.
President Biden spoke with Floyd family after the guilty verdict.
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Massachusetts senator and former hedge fund manager Leon Cooperman have a history of public sparring.
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Death of President Idriss Deby Itno, who ruled the African nation for more than 3 decades, came just hours after he was granted a new 6-year term.
UEFA warned clubs that joining the "cynical project" based on self-interest would see them banned from playing in any other competition — domestic, European or global.
Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.
Protesters in Minneapolis cheered Tuesday after a jury convicted former police officer Derek Chauvin of all three counts in the death of George Floyd.
Chauvin was found guilty on all three counts in the killing of George Floyd.
President Biden spoke with Floyd family after the guilty verdict.
A grocery store worker allegedly killed one of the store's managers and wounded two of his co-workers in a shooting at a Stop & Shop on New York's Long Island Tuesday morning, police said.
Chauvin was found guilty on all three counts in the killing of George Floyd.
President Biden spoke with Floyd family after the guilty verdict.
She had told protesters to "get more confrontational." After Chauvin's guilty verdict, Waters said, "Someone said it better than me: 'I'm not celebrating, I'm relieved.'"
Senator Shelley Moore Capito told reporters she hoped to have a counter-proposal ready by the end of the week.
Massachusetts senator and former hedge fund manager Leon Cooperman have a history of public sparring.
"My hope will always be to allow Kobe's fans to get and wear his products," Vanessa Bryant said. " I will continue to fight for that. Kobe's products sell out in seconds. That says everything."
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UEFA warned clubs that joining the "cynical project" based on self-interest would see them banned from playing in any other competition — domestic, European or global.
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Americans weigh in on climate change objectives and how achievable they seem.
Colorado Senator Michael Bennet introduces legislation that would put billions into restoring and maintaining forests, watersheds and rangelands in the West.
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The Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day invites folks from across the country to clean out their medicine cabinets to safely and anonymously turn in unwanted prescription drugs. The next Take Back Day is April 24, 2021, from 10am - 2pm.
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Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.
Protesters in Minneapolis cheered Tuesday after a jury convicted former police officer Derek Chauvin of all three counts in the death of George Floyd.
A grocery store worker allegedly killed one of the store's managers and wounded two of his co-workers in a shooting at a Stop & Shop on New York's Long Island Tuesday morning, police said.
Local and national leaders have been holding events in the city since the trial began.
The 12-member jury was given detailed instructions to guide them as they weighed three charges against the ex-cop in George Floyd's death.
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