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Mike Elliott
personKimberly Potter, 48, has been named as the police officer who shot and killed Daunte Wright, 20, during a traffic stop in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota on Sunday. Police had pulled Wright over for what they said were expired license plate tags; his family has denied that the tags were expired. When police ran his name, they realized he had an outstanding warrant, they said. When cops asked Wright to get out of the car, he did, but then got back into the car and tried to flee; that's when Potter shot him.
the Brooklyn Center Police Department
organizationKim Potter, a 26-year veteran of the Brooklyn Center Police Department, shot Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, in the chest after pulling him over for expired car tabs. Wright was due to face trial on a charge of attempted aggravated robbery - with a possible maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. Police Chief Tim Gannon referred to the incident as an "accidental discharge" and that the officer who shot and killed Wright meant to grab their taser.
Daunte Wright
personKim Potter, a 26-year department veteran, fatally shot 20-year-old Daunte Wright during a traffic stop Sunday afternoon. Her union announced her resignation. Brooklyn Center Mayor Mike Elliot announced on Tuesday that Police Chief Tim Gannon would also be resigning. The police chief has since claimed that Potter mistook her handgun for a non-lethal taser.
Ted Cruz
personWith three weeks left until Iowa, Donald Trump has a three-point lead over Ted Cruz. On Monday, Trump continued to raise questions about whether Cruz is eligible to run for president.
Nuance Communications
organizationMicrosoft announced its plans to purchase Nuance for $56 per share. The deal adds up to a $16 billion cash outlay and a total valuation for Nuance of about $19.7 billion. Nuance has a storied history in developing voice control, and previously provided the speech-recognition engine for Siri.
David Cameron
personCameron accused of exploiting contacts in government to do behind-the-scenes favours for Greensill Capital. Ex-ministers expected to take advice from Advisory Committee on Business Appointments if they intend to take a paid post. Gordon Brown said former prime ministers should not lobby ministers for companies.
Hideki Matsuyama
personHideki Matsuyama won the Masters on Sunday, becoming the first Japanese man to win a major golf tournament. The 29-year-old finished the weekend 10 under par, one shot ahead of American debutant Will Zalatoris. "Matsuyama Masters" trended on Twitter and golf-related shares rose on the Tokyo stock market.
Guillermo Lasso
personWith 98% of votes counted, the 65-year-old Lasso had 52.5% compared with 47.5%. The win caps a surprise comeback in the polls by the pro-market candidate. Arauz was backed by former president Rafael Correa.
Caron Nazario
personCaron Nazario, a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army Medical Corps, is suing the town of Windsor, Virginia. Officer Joe Gutierrez was fired following the December 5 incident, which was captured on video. The town's police chief says his officers are "humbled and honored" by the chance to serve.
Hideki Matsuyama
personHideki Matsuyama is the first Japanese golfer to win a major championship. He shot a one-over-par 73 to secure a victory at Augusta National. Justin Rose, Xander Schauffele, Marc Leishman and Will Zalatoris all on seven under. Corey Conners is five shots off the lead on six under.
Son Heung-min
personTottenham hit back at 'ABHORRENT' racist abuse aimed at Son Heung-min. Son was at the centre of the VAR decision to disallow an Edinson Cavani goal in Manchester United's 3-1 Premier League win at Spurs. Son admitted he's'really down' and isn't 'bothered' about his goal.
Spurs
organizationManchester United came from behind to beat Tottenham Hotspur 3-1. Son Heung-min gave Spurs the lead before Fred and Mason Greenwood scored. Edinson Cavani had a goal ruled out following a video assistant referee consultation.
Tottenham
organizationManchester United beat Tottenham 3-1 in their Premier League clash. Edinson Cavani scored the winner with a diving header in the 96th minute. Heung-Min Son had given Spurs the lead in the 40th minute at White Hart Lane.
Rachael Blackmore
personBlackmore described as an 'inspiration' after National triumph. Katie Walsh said Blackmore's feat was a great result for racing. Blackmore rode Minella Times to victory at odds of 11-1 at Aintree.
Joe Musgrove
personJoe Musgrove throws Padres' first no-hitter in team's 8,206th regular-season game. 28-year-old from El Cajon, California, allows only one baserunner in 3-0 victory. Rangers put Matt Bush and Brock Holt on the 10-day injured list.
Prince Philip
personPrince Philip will not have a state funeral nor lie in state for the public to pay their respects. His Royal Highness’s body will lie at rest in Windsor Castle ahead of the funeral. Flags across the region are being flown at half-mast.
DMX
personDMX died on Friday, one week after suffering a heart attack which left him in a vegetative state. He had been on life support for a week, but reports suggested he had not regained any brain function.
Earl Simmons
personDMX died aged 50 at White Plains Hospital in New York on Friday. His family confirmed the news in a statement saying: 'We are deeply saddened to announce today that our loved one, DMX, birth name of Earl Simmons, passed away'
Philip
personPhilip, 99, who was married to the Queen for more than 70 years, was just weeks from his milestone 100th birthday on June 10. He retired from public engagements in 2017 after carrying out more than 20,000 of them.
Prince Philip
personPrince Philip had an enduring connection with Scotland and its people. His attendance at Gordonstoun school in Moray marked the beginning of an association with the country that would span almost 90 years. Prince Philip exemplified all the very best values of Britain’s Armed Forces – selfless commitment, courage, discipline, loyalty, integrity and respect for others.