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Woman accused of killing DC homicide detective in apparent ‘murder-suicide’

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[ad_1] A Maryland woman shot and killed her police husband, then committed suicide, authorities said. The Charles County Sheriff’s Office said police found two people dead inside their home in Waldorf on Friday. Police said they found evidence the woman shot her husband and then herself. Authorities have identified the couple as Christina Lynn Francis, … Read more

DC detective killed by wife in murder-suicide

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[ad_1] A veteran Washington DC police officer was gunned down by his wife, who then turned the gun on herself in a murder-suicide this week, authorities said. A family member discovered the body of Det. Timothy Eugene Francis and Christina Lynn Francis at their Maryland home on Friday after unsuccessful attempts to contact Christina and … Read more

Biden and Harris announce all-female communications team

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[ad_1] President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on Sunday announced an all-female communications team aimed at bringing “diverse perspectives” to the White House. Jen Psaki, a key member of the transition team who served in the Obama-Biden administration, has been chosen as the new White House press secretary. Kate Bedingfield, who was the … Read more

Biden appoints economic team this week, with three women in leadership positions to help build economic recovery

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[ad_1] He is expected to appoint Neera Tanden as head of the Bureau of Management and Budget, said two people close to the appointment, elevating Tanden, CEO and chairman of the left-wing Center for American Progress, to the upper echelons of its administration. He’s also set to appoint Cecilia Rouse, an economist from Princeton, to … Read more

Biden appoints Rouse and Tanden to economics team

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[ad_1] WASHINGTON – President-elect Joe Biden intends to appoint a diverse group of economic advisers to serve alongside Treasury Secretary candidate Janet Yellen as he prepares to deal with the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, sources familiar with the decision said on Sunday. Mr Biden will appoint Neera Tanden, president and CEO of the … Read more

albert lea minnesota police ambush

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[ad_1] Albert Lea Police responded to reports of a noise complaint or weapons violation, after gunshots and / or fireworks were reportedly heard, the Department of Justice said. Albert Lea police in a statement posted on Facebook. When police arrived at the scene at 2:18 a.m., suspect Devin Matthew Weiland, 21, fired several shots at … Read more

Biden being examined by an orthopedist after an ankle twist

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[ad_1] Biden, who celebrated his 78th birthday on Nov.20, is expected to be the longest-serving president in U.S. history. During the campaign, the Biden campaign released a summary of Biden’s medical history, which showed the former vice president to be in good health and fit for the presidency. The release included the results of a … Read more

Joe Biden injured his ankle while playing with his dog Major

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[ad_1] President-elect Joe Biden is assessed by an orthopedist on Sunday after injuring his ankle while playing with his dog Major. Biden was playing with Major on Saturday when he slipped and twisted his ankle, according to his transition team. “To be on the safe side, he will be examined this afternoon by an orthopedic … Read more