Today in History

Today in History Today is Thursday, April 22, the 112th day of 2021. There are 253 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On April 22, 2005, Zacarias Moussaoui (zak-uh-REE’-uhs moo-SOW’-ee) pleaded guilty in a federal courtroom outside Washington, D.C. to conspiring with the Sept. 11 hijackers to kill Americans. (Moussaoui is serving a life prison sentence.) On this date: In 1864, Congress authorized the use of the phrase “In God We Trust” on U.S. coins. In 1889, the Oklahoma Land Rush began at noon as thousands of homesteaders staked claims. In 1898, with the United States and Spain on the verge of war, the U.S. Navy began blockading Cuban ports. Congress authorized creation of the 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry, also known as the “Rough Riders.” In 1915, the first full-scale use of deadly chemicals in warfare took place as German forces unleashed chlorine gas against Allied troops at the start of the Second Battle of Ypres (EE’-preh) in Belgium during World...

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Daunte Wright to be eulogized at Minneapolis funeral

The family of Daunte Wright is preparing for his funeral Thursday

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KKR Skipper Eoin Morgan Fined Rs 12 Lakh For Slow Over-Rate vs CSK

IPL 2021, KKR vs CSK: Kolkata Knight Riders captain Eoin Morgan has been fined Rs 12 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate during their match against Chennai Super Kings.

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"Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda...": Shah Rukh's Tweet For KKR After CSK Loss

IPL 2021, KKR vs CSK: Kolkata Knight Riders nearly pulled off a remarkable comeback to chase down 221 against Chennai Super Kings despite losing five wickets in the Powerplay.

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Stocks To Watch: SBI, Nestle India, KEC International

IRDAI has imposed a penalty of Rs 25 lakh on SBI General lnsurance (unlisted subsidiary of State Bank of lndia) for non-compliance with minimum obligations.

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Sensex, Nifty Likely To Have A Weak Opening

Asian markets rose in Thursday's morning trade following an overnight bounce on Wall Street; the Nikkei 225 jumped 1.2 per cent, Topix index gained 1.13 per cent and Kospi advanced 0.41 per cent

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Grim list of deaths at police hands grows even after verdict

The murder conviction in George Floyd’s death has been hailed as a sign of progress in the fight for equal justice, but still leaves unanswered difficult questions about law enforcement’s use of force and systemic racism in policing

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Petrol, Diesel Rates Remain Constant On Thursday

In the national capital Delhi, petrol is priced at Rs 90.40 per litre and diesel is sold at Rs 80.73 per litre, according to Indian Oil Corporation

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South Carolina driver killed by exploding air bag inflator

A driver in South Carolina is the latest person to be killed by an exploding Takata air bag inflator

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DA: No charges against officer in Tennessee school shooting

The Knox County district attorney has announced that the police officer who shot and killed a student in a Tennessee high school will not face criminal charges

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Michigan agency to include climate in tunnel permit review

A Michigan agency says it won't pass judgment on whether an oil pipeline that extends across the northern part of the state and neighboring Wisconsin should keep operating

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EXPLAINER: Training limits officer's choice for deadly force

The fatal shooting of 16-year-old Ma'Kiah Bryant as she swung a knife toward another girl has raised questions about why the Ohio officer chose to fire his weapon

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PBKS vs SRH: Punjab Kings Players To Watch Out For

IPL 2021, PBKS vs SRH: KL Rahul-led Punjab Kings are placed seventh on the points table with two points after three matches, and the captain needs to throw some punches to get his team into the top...

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