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welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. we start in the american city of minneapolis and whats thought to be one of the largest pre—trial settlements in us history. lawyers for george floyd, the african american man who died while being restrained by police officers in may last year, say the city has agreed a settlement of $27 million for their civil case for damages. the money will be paid to mr floyds family. separately, a former minneapolis police officer, d...

hello and welcome to bbc news. the prime minister says he will do everything he can to make women feel safer on the streets after the kidnap and murder of sarah everard and said he and carrie would be lighting a candle for her tonight. at clapham common, where a planned vigil was to take place later, many laid flowers in memory of sarah, among them was the duchess of cambridge. but that memorial has now been cancelled because of covid restrictions and the public are being encouraged to...

of the country over easter. former formula 1 commentator murray walker has died. he was 97. walker was appointed an obe in 1996 for his services to broadcasting and motor racing. the prime minister says he will do everything he can to make women feel safe on the streets after the kidnap and murder of sarah everard and said he and carrie would light a candle for her tonight. at clapham common, where a planned vigil was to take place, many laid flowers in memory of sarah — among them w...

who have been crushed by this pandemic. >> also new today the department of justice dubbing the investigation into the capitol hill riots, one of the largest in u.s. history. so far more than 300 people have been charged and prosecutors are expecting at least 100 more. and the city of louisville is gearing up for a rally marking one year since the fating police shooting of breonna taylor. her mother speaking out this morning in an emotional interview with msnbc, talking about the hur...

jillian: chaos in portland. protestors smash windows and light fires. >> the house pass two control bill that is will ultimately make it harder for americans to buy and sell firearms. >> they dont do anything to prevent gun violence. they rob law abiding citizens of their constitution amendments. >> good friday morning to you. i hope that youre having a good morning so far. we are grateful that youre joining us on friday morning. hope you have a good weekend ahead. hopefully fun plans ...

>> dana: thousands of unaccompanied children on the border. >> bill: the white house is saying these migrants when asked the question about it are just responding to a message of hope. >> you think its a coincidence as soon as trump and his immigration were on the way out and biden and his stated policy were on the way that the historic surge at the border started? >> first of all one of the things i think is important weve seen surges before. surges the end to respond to hope. and the...

executive order what i can say is in no way should it be described as "shutting down the border" and i will explain why. there are several exceptions to this executive order he will be announcing. number one, this is not going to stop or slow the up to 1500 migrants per day who are being released into the country by showing up at a cvp port of entry with an appointment on a cell phone app called cvp one. its 1000-1500 everyday and they are released in the country. this executive order ...

george floyd. floyds sister will join me in a few moments. and fallout from the interview with prince harry and meghan, alleging racism in the royal family. >> theres a conversation with you -- >> with harry. >> about how dark your baby is going to be? >> potentially, and what that would mean or look like. >> much more on that interview straight ahead this hour. but i want to get right to something weve all been waiting for. the cdc releasing official guidance for americans who are ful...

tonight the cdc releasing new coronavirus guidelines and its good news for people who are fully vaccinated. they can visit other vaccinated people indoors without masks or social distancing. jury selection set to begin tomorrow in the trial of the former minneapolis police officer accused of killing george floyd. floyds sister will join me in a few moments. and fallout from the harry and meghan explosive interview with oprah winfrey, alleging racism in the royal family and that so...

To to Delay Publication of its anti pollution strategy until after the election . Its being argued over in court today. Well have the details. Hello. Welcome to the programme, were live until 11 this morning. We are also talking about designer cats. The gene that gives floppy ears can also cause arthritis. Some vets say that can leave them in pain. If you have one let us know and to get in touch on all the stories we are talking about this morning. Use the hashtag victoria live and if you text, ...