Coverage dated December 20, 2021

Texas governor's decision: Whether to pardon George Floyd

Headline from KAAL Rochester

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott isn't saying whether he will posthumously pardon George Floyd for a 2004 drug arrest.

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38 articles, oldest first.

  1. KAAL Rochester

    Texas governor's decision: Whether to pardon George Floyd (opens KAAL Rochester)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- Doling out pardons is a holiday tradition for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who around every Christmas grants them to a handful of

  2. PBS NewsHour

    Texas governor weighs George Floyd pardon (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    Texas Gov. Greg Abbott isn't saying whether he will posthumously pardon George Floyd for a 2004 drug arrest.

  3. The Guardian

    Texas Governor Greg Abbott stays silent on whether he will pardon George Floyd (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Parole board unanimously recommended pardon for 2004 drug arrest by ex-officer whose work is no longer trusted by prosecutors

  4. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Gov. Abbott's Decision: Whether to Pardon George Floyd (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Doling out pardons is a holiday tradition for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. But one name stands out on his desk: George Floyd.

  5. Hot Air

    Will Greg Abbott pardon George Floyd? (opens Hot Air)

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    Hot Air's feed description

    A tricky situation

  6. Newsweek

    Texas Governor Greg Abbott silent on posthumous pardon for George Floyd over 2004 arrest (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Floyd was arrested in February 2004 in Houston for selling $10 of crack in a police sting operation.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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