• Defense expert testifies George Floyd died of heart disease, car exhaust fumes
• Prosecutors say Kristin Smart was killed during rape or attempted rape
• U.S. Senate hate crimes bill sails past filibuster
• Biden administration vows economic and justice reforms for Black Americans
• Illinois House passes bill mandating Asian-American history in schools
• U.S. Capitol Police probe finds widespread shortcomings ahead of deadly Jan. 6 assault
• Biden pledged police reform, but asking Congress to act first
• 'How can a democracy function if we can't talk to one another?' U.S. justices ask

World

• European powers warn Iran over 'dangerous' uranium enrichment move
• Russia, Ukraine hold military drills, NATO criticises Russian troop build-up
• Standing among U.S. graves, Biden explains Afghanistan decision in personal terms
• New Zealand mosque shooter's court hearing postponed due to no-show
• UK PM acted on plea from Saudi Crown Prince over axed Newcastle United deal - Daily Mail
• Ex-leaders, Nobel winners urge U.S. to back COVID vaccine waiver
• China must halve power sector emissions by 2030 to meet climate goals: study
• U.S. lawmakers to 'review' UAE arms sale after Biden opts to go ahead

• More than 100 companies sign letter opposing U.S. state voting restrictions
• Coinbase valued at $86 billion in choppy Nasdaq debut
• Judge in Texas lawsuit against Google issues protective order
• Moderna discusses COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing with Nexus Pharmaceuticals: sources
• ABC News names Godwin as president
• Ford details new production cuts due to global chip shortage
• As bank earnings roll in, a mixed picture for loans
• U.S. utilities want protection from Biden's tight timeline in clean energy mandate

• J-Lo, H.E.R. and Foo Fighters to star in streamed concert to fund COVID-19 vaccines
• Mick Jagger celebrates end of lockdown in new track 'Eazy Sleazy'
• 'Better Days' director hopes Oscar-nominated film inspires Chinese peers to tackle hard topics
• Harvey Weinstein is indicted in California, appears at extradition hearing
• Dwayne Johnson would run for U.S. President if people want him
• LA's famous Cinerama Dome movie theater among coronavirus casualties
• Recession drama 'Nomadland' wins best film at BAFTA awards
• Tusse - from child refugee to Sweden's Eurovision Song Contest contender

• Republicans want to yank baseball's antitrust immunity after MLB reaction to Georgia voting law
• MLB roundup: Marlins blast Braves behind Adam Duvall's 7 RBIs
• NFL: Lions become fourth team to opt out of voluntary workouts over COVID-19 concerns
• Exclusive: Olympics-COVID cuts hit anti-doping program at Tokyo Games
• Olympics: Russia unveils flagless uniforms for Tokyo Games
• Soccer-Real frustrate Liverpool to move into last four
• MMA: Shields to make PFL debut on June 10
• Soccer: U.S. women's league opens investigation into racism allegation