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FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Prominent civil rights attorney Ben Crump says he will file a lawsuit against a former Florida sheriff’s deputy and others for the May 2024 shooting death of 23-year-old U.S. Senior Airman Roger Fortson.Former Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Deputy Eddie Duran shot and killed Fortson, who was Black, at the door of Fortson’s apartment. Duran has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter. That criminal case is pending.Crump plans a news conference Tuesday afternoon with Fortson family members in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, to discuss the lawsuit.What is the lawsuit about? Crump says his lawsuit will contend that…

(AP) – Louisiana authorities on Monday charged a second suspect with murder in the death of a television reporter who had traveled to New Orleans to cover the Super Bowl. Adan Manzano, a 27-year-old reporter and anchor for Telemundo based in Kansas City, Missouri, was found dead February 5 in his hotel room in the New Orleans suburb of Kenner. A woman seen on security video leaving Manzano’s room was later charged with second-degree murder and with stealing his credit cards and cellphone. Kenner police announced Monday that an accomplice, 34-year-old Rickey White, has also been charged with second-degree murder.…

The race for Champions League qualification is more competitive than ever with five Premier League teams guaranteed qualification, but who will make the cut?The race for the top five is tight, with only four points separating Manchester City in third and Aston Villa in seventh following Villa’s 1-0 home win over Fulham on Saturday. Opta’s supercomputer has run the numbers on each team’s chances, so who do they expect to get over the line?Premier League winners Liverpool have already guaranteed Champions League football, while Opta put Arsenal’s prospects at 99.9 per cent.Man City – who have a favourable run-in -…

Editor’s Note: Delving into the archives of pop culture history, “Remember When?” is a CNN Style series offering a nostalgic look at the celebrity outfits that defined their eras. CNN  —  She was the most influential style icon of the 1990s. And the Met Gala was, as it is today, fashion’s biggest night out. So, while it may come as a surprise that Princess Diana only attended the annual fundraiser once, in 1996, it’s little wonder she was the center of attention. Then the Princess of Wales, she arrived at the Metropolitan Museum of Art just hours after reaching New…

The trade war between China and the United States has shown signs of de-escalation as both Washington and Beijing are now more willing to communicate. Xie Feng, Chinese Ambassador to the US, on May 4 urged the US to “act in the spirit of equality, respect and reciprocity” if it wants to hold trade talks with China.“The US has long benefited from global trade, enjoying affordable goods from around the world while leading in finance, technology, and services,” Xie said in a speech at a Chinese Embassy event in Washington on May 4. “In 2022 alone, the sales revenue of the…

The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday’s newspapers…THE SUN Carlo Ancelotti and Real Madrid have reached a verbal agreement over his exit, according to reports. Image: Carlo Ancelotti looks on during last month’s game between Real Madrid and Valencia Former Argentine World Cup winner, Luis Galvan, has died – two weeks after the South American nation lost one of its most iconic goalkeepers Hugo Gatti.THE TIMES France’s justice minister has admitted that he wrongly blamed Liverpool supporters for chaos at the 2022 Champions League final, saying he had mistakenly stereotyped them as troublemakers. DAILY MIRROR Dominik Szoboszlai has sent…

President Donald Trump offered his clearest indication yet that he will leave the White House at the end of his second term without trying to extend his stay, acknowledging the constraints preventing him from seeking a third term in an exclusive interview with NBC News’ “Meet the Press.”Trump also highlighted several other rising stars in the Republican Party he said are capable of carrying the MAGA mantle after he’s finished as the GOP’s elected leader, mentioning not only Vice President JD Vance but also Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who has become a central player in his second administration.“I’ll be…

Warren Buffett dropped something of a bombshell at this year’s meeting for Berkshire Hathaway shareholders on Saturday, announcing that he’d ask the board to replace him as CEO at the end of the year, with longtime heir apparent Greg Abel.The Oracle of Omaha received an ovation upon sharing the news, which he met with his trademark wit. “The enthusiasm shown by the audience’s response can be interpreted in two ways,” Buffett, 94, said. “But I’ll take it as positive.”No kidding. If you want to know what Berkshire shareholders think of their CEO, take a look at his track record. Berkshire…

President Donald Trump on Friday reflected on his phone call earlier in the week with Amazon founder and Executive Chairman Jeff Bezos, telling NBC News’ “Meet the Press” in an interview that he’d use the same tactic with other CEOs if necessary. The call occurred after Punchbowl News reported that Amazon was going to begin to list tariff charges on certain Amazon purchases in the wake of the Trump administration’s decision to impose 145% tariffs on China.”He’s just a very nice guy,” Trump said of Bezos in an interview that aired Sunday. “We have a relationship. I asked him about [the…

Two men sit under a sign of Credit Suisse displayed on a building in Lugano, on June 9, 2023. Fabrice Coffrini | AFP | Getty ImagesCredit Suisse Services AG pleaded guilty Monday and will pay about $511 million to settle a criminal case for having conspired with wealthy American taxpayers to hide more than $4 billion in at least 475 offshore accounts, the Department of Justice said.In addition to that plea, the UBS subsidiary also entered into a non-prosecution agreement with prosecutors in connection with U.S. accounts that were booked at Credit Suisse AG Singapore.”Between 2014 and June 2023, Credit…