• May 18, 2024
Tennessee statehouse expels Democrats for gun control protest
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Tennessee statehouse expels Democrats for gun control protest

By Holly Honderich in Washington The Tennessee statehouse has expelled two Democratic politicians who led a gun control protest that halted legislative proceedings last week. In a rare move, the Republican-controlled House of Representatives voted 72-25 to expel Justin Jones and 69-26 to remove Justin Pearson. But an expulsion vote failed against a third Democratic […]

Virginia teacher shot by six-year-old files $40m lawsuit
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Virginia teacher shot by six-year-old files $40m lawsuit

By Chloe Kim BBC News A Virginia school teacher who was shot by her six-year-old student has filed a $40m (£32m) lawsuit against school officials, alleging gross negligence for ignoring warning signs. The lawsuit, filed on Monday, argues the defendants knew the child “had a history of random violence”. Abigail “Abby” Zwerner, 25, was shot […]

US Speaker confirms meeting with Taiwan’s Tsai despite China warnings
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US Speaker confirms meeting with Taiwan’s Tsai despite China warnings

  By Nicholas Yong BBC News, Singapore   US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has confirmed he will meet Taiwan’s president Tsai Ing-wen in California this week, despite China’s warning this could lead to “serious confrontation”. Ms Tsai will stop over in the US on Wednesday, as she returns from a tour of Taiwan’s allies in […]