Bill Chappell

Bill Chappell appears in the following:

Vatican Says Catholic Church Cannot Bless Same-Sex Marriages

Monday, March 15, 2021

"The presence in such relationships of positive elements ... cannot justify these relationships and render them legitimate objects of an ecclesial blessing," the Vatican said Monday.

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N.Y. Assembly To Open Impeachment Investigation On Gov. Cuomo

Thursday, March 11, 2021

Speaker Carl Heastie said he has authorized a committee to look into sexual misconduct allegations, including one that Cuomo groped a staff member. Cuomo has denied the accusation.

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Chauvin Trial: Judge Reinstates 3rd-Degree Murder Charge Over George Floyd's Killing

Thursday, March 11, 2021

Derek Chauvin was already facing manslaughter and second-degree murder charges when the much-anticipated trial opened this week.

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Lou Ottens, Inventor Of The Cassette Tape, Has Died

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

"Next time you make that perfect playlist on Spotify or send a link to share a song, you can thank Lou Ottens," documentary filmmaker Zack Taylor told NPR.

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George Floyd Case: Jury Selection Begins In Derek Chauvin's Trial

Tuesday, March 09, 2021

The first potential juror said she's seen the video in which Chauvin holds Floyd down as Floyd says he can't breathe. "That's not fair, because we are humans, you know?" she said.

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George Floyd Case: Jury Selection In Chauvin Trial Delayed Over Murder Charge Appeal

Monday, March 08, 2021

A pool of potential jurors were in the court building, waiting to start the selection process. But they're being sent home for the day.

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New York Legislature Strips Cuomo Of Extraordinary Emergency Powers, With A Caveat

Friday, March 05, 2021

It's the latest setback for Cuomo, who is facing a pair of political crises. But many of his critics say the legislation doesn't do enough to wrest power back from the executive branch.

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Wisdom The Albatross, Now 70, Hatches Yet Another Chick

Friday, March 05, 2021

"Each year that Wisdom returns, we learn more about how long seabirds can live and raise chicks," said the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Beth Flint.

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A Former Police Chief In Md. Was A 'Serial Arsonist,' Authorities Say

Thursday, March 04, 2021

In a stunning turn of events, David Crawford, a law enforcement veteran, is now under arrest and facing dozens of charges in connection to at least 12 fires at homes, garages and cars.

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Scotch Whisky, English Cheese Prices Could Ease As U.S. Halts Tariffs

Thursday, March 04, 2021

Scotch whisky and other goods have been subject to a 25% tariff. The levies cost companies hundreds of millions of dollars in lost exports, according to the Scotch industry.

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Ronny Jackson 'Bullied' Subordinates And Broke Alcohol Rules, Pentagon Report Finds

Wednesday, March 03, 2021

During a presidential trip, the report says, the former White House physician made inappropriate comments about a female subordinate, then got drunk and banged on her door in the middle of the night.

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Germany Places Right-Wing Opposition Party Under Domestic Surveillance

Wednesday, March 03, 2021

German investigators can now cultivate informants, tap phone calls and read emails as part of its inquiry. The Alternative for Germany party says the move is politically motivated.

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At Least 13 People Dead After Crowded SUV Collides With Truck In California

Tuesday, March 02, 2021

The police say they believe the SUV was carrying 25 people when it collided with a gravel truck.

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Vernon Jordan, Civil Rights Activist And Power Broker, Dies At 85

Tuesday, March 02, 2021

An Atlanta native, Jordan started out as a prominent civil rights lawyer before building a career as a power broker in politics and business.

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Dr. Seuss Enterprises Will Shelve 6 Books, Citing 'Hurtful' Portrayals

Tuesday, March 02, 2021

The decision includes books such as And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street and If I Ran the Zoo. They have been criticized for how they depict Asian and Black people.

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Texas Attorney General Sues Griddy, Saying Electricity Provider Misled Customers

Monday, March 01, 2021

The state says it received more than 400 complaints about Griddy in less than two weeks. One woman who was hit with $4,677 on her credit card said, "I do not have the money to pay this bill."

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'Hard To Explain': Tiger Woods Thanks Golfers For Wearing Red In His Honor On Sunday

Monday, March 01, 2021

"To every golfer and every fan, you are truly helping me get through this tough time," Tiger Woods said after dozens of pro golfers and staff

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Biden Arrives In Houston To Check On Recovery From Deadly Winter Storms

Friday, February 26, 2021

President Biden is visiting Texas one week after he officially declared a major disaster in the state, which has been reeling from record cold, power outages and a water crisis.

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Court Says Shamima Begum, Who Left U.K. To Join ISIS, Cannot Return

Friday, February 26, 2021

Begum was born in the U.K., but the country revoked her British citizenship two years ago, citing security concerns. She asked to return to the U.K. to appeal that move in court.

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COVID-19 Vaccine Makers' Booster Shots Aim At A Moving Target: Coronavirus Variants

Thursday, February 25, 2021

In the future, different circumstances will likely determine which vaccine or booster a person receives, based on their antibodies — and which variant is common in their region.

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