Minneapolis Police Lieutenant Rick Zimmerman testified a knee to the neck can “absolutely” be considered deadly force. Source
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Remembering the Oklahoma City bombing 20 years later
20 years ago tomorrow, domestic terrorist Timothy McVeigh and his co-conspirators set off an enormous truck bomb in downtown Oklahoma City. The blast killed 168 people, including 19 children. Anna Werner reports on that awful day after visiting the site. Source
ISIS claims responsibility for U.S. consulate attack in Iraq
Following a string of attacks across Iraq on Friday, that included a car bomb explosion outside the U.S. consulate in the city of Erbil, another deadly bombing has rocked Baghdad. The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack. Holly Williams reports from Turkey. Source
Capitol Hill staff warned of “external security threat” from U.S. Capitol Police
U.S. Capitol Police sent an alert to Capitol staff warning of an “external security threat” on Friday. Source
Spikes to be installed on the White House fence
In efforts to prevent breaches in Washington, the National Park Service and Secret Service plan to install temporary half-inch steel spikes atop the White House fence. This security is to keep intruders from climbing over the White House fence. Jeff Pegues reports. Source
How to protect your dog from the flu
Researchers say the dog flu strain that is rapidly spreading across the Midwest has been identified as a new strain from Asia. Veterinarian Dr. Ernie Ward explains what dog owners should do if they think their dog has the flu. Source
Why dogs and people thrive on eye contact
Scientists have found that the connections between humans and their dogs have the same biochemical basis as the mother-child bond, and it’s strengthened by the same thing: a loving gaze. Source
Songs of faith
Keith and Kristyn Getty are modern-day hymnists whose compositions are being sung by congregations around the world. Tracy Smith talks to the Irish artists at their Nashville home, and with professor Jerry Rushford, an expert in the art of liturgical song, about some of the most beloved and timeless hymns ever written. Source
Fully vaccinated people may safely resume travel, CDC says
Over 100 million Americans have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 so far. Source
Doctors try treating neck for migraine pain
Migraines can be debilitating for many people, especially those who suffer from what are known as neck migraines. But a new treatment approach may help. Dr. Max Gomez reports from New York. Source