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Minneapolis Police Lt. Johnny Mercil told jurors that the technique former officer Derek Chauvin used to restrain George Floyd was not taught by the police. Chauvin faces murder charges over Floyd's death in police custody last Memorial Day.

Chauvin's Restraint On Floyd's Neck Isn't Taught By Police, Use-Of-Force Trainer Says

Lt. Johnny Mercil and Sgt. Ker Yang are the latest in a string of police officials who are testifying about the department's training and Derek Chauvin's use of force against George Floyd.

Matthew Yip, 8, waits in line to receive a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in San Jose, Calif., on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021.

Child vaccinations begin in California with toys and gifts

Scavenger hunts and blow-up animals greeted children at some of California’s vaccination sites Wednesday, as children aged 5 to 11 got their first COVID-19 shots a day after the federal government approved kid-size doses.

A horse being paraded around the paddock at the Del Mar Race Track before a race, Nov. 3, 2021

No race-day meds, strict whip rules at Breeders' Cup

It's an expansion from last year, when races for 2-year-olds in the world championships prohibited the antibleeding medication Lasix on race day.

China could have 1,000 nuclear warheads by 2030, according to Pentagon report

China is sharply increasing its nuclear force and could have some 1,000 warheads by 2030, according to a just-released Pentagon report.

The Russian Navy's Admiral Vinogradov arrives for a five-day goodwill visit at the South Harbor of Manila in June 2018. The vessel was involved in a incident Tuesday in the Sea of Japan involving the USS John S. McCain.

U.S., Russian Navies Involved In Brief Confrontation At Sea

Russia says it "chased off" a U.S. Navy ship in contested territory in the Sea of Japan, according to the Defense Ministry in Moscow.

Members of the Swedish group ABBA are seen on a display during a Voyage event at Grona Lund, Stockholm, on September 2. The band is delaying the release of a promotional video after two people died and one was injured at a tribute concert near Stockholm on Tuesday.

ABBA delayed promotion of their new show after 2 people died at a tribute concert

Two people died and one was injured at an ABBA tribute show near Stockholm on Tuesday. The pop group has postponed the release of a promotional video for their upcoming concert, citing the tragedy.

The San Diego County Administration Building is shown on Jan. 12, 2021.

Was San Diego County's contact tracing program worth the effort?

Experts say the impact the program did have, however small, made it worthwhile.

Cars lining up for drive-thru COVID-19 testing at a CVS Pharmacy in Chula Vista on June 12, 2020.

COVID-19 Cases Dip, County Increases Protections For Employees In Health Order

San Diego County public health officials have amended the public health order to increase protection for employees working during the pandemic.

Rafael Payare conducts the San Diego Symphony at Copley Symphony Hall in an undated photograph.

Pandemic Profile: San Diego Symphony CEO On Making It Through The Era Of COVID-19

How is one of San Diego's major arts organizations surviving during the pandemic? We find out in a conversation with San Diego Symphony CEO Martha Gilmer.

In elections across the country, candidates of color made history Tuesday night

In Boston, New York, Pittsburgh and Dearborn, Mich., a majority of voters embraced minority candidates. Here's a rundown of some of the most high-profile wins.

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