Over 1.5 million Americans file for unemployment as job losses continue
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An additional 1.54 million Americans filed jobless claims last week, bringing the thirteen-week unemployment claims total to over 45 million since the COVID-19 crisis gripped the economy in March.
Jean Kennedy Smith, last surviving sibling of John F. Kennedy, dies at 92
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The last surviving sibling of President John F. Kennedy passed away on Wednesday at the age of 92, her daughter confirmed to The New York Times. Jean Kennedy Smith was a former ambassador to Ireland and played a role in ending the violence in Northern Ireland.
It's been 10 years, but people are still emotional about Toy Story 3
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The third Toy Story film was released in 2010 and no, fans are still not okay.
UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab faces criticism for comments on significance of 'taking the knee'
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When asked if he would take a knee for the Black Lives Matter movement, Dominic Raab responded that it "feels like a symbol of subjugation and subordination" and "it seems to be taken from the Game of Thrones." In 2016, former NFL player Colin Kaepernick began protesting police brutality by "taking a knee" ahead of games and the gesture has since spread around the world.
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That '70s Show actor Danny Masterson charged with raping three women, district attorney says
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Masterson, known for his roles in That '70s Show and The Ranch, has been charged with raping three women at his home between 2001 and 2003, Los Angeles County District Attorney's officials announced.
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At least 20 Indian Army soldiers killed in a face-off with Chinese troops
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At least 20 Indian soldiers have died at Galwan Valley, in Ladakh, in a face-off between Indian and Chinese soldiers, according to government sources. Chinese forces also suffered casualties, ANI reports. It’s the first loss of life in at least 45 years and comes after weeks of tension between the two sides.
India secures seat as a non-permanent member at the UN Security Council
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India was elected unopposed to join the 15-nation body for a two-year term, starting in 2021, by securing 184 votes in the 193-member General Assembly on Wednesday. Combatting terrorism and peacekeeping will be the priority for India, Permanent Representative of India to United Nations TS Tirumurti said following the election.
Jagmeet Singh ejected from House of Commons after calling Bloc MP racist
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The NDP leader was removed from the Commons on Wednesday after refusing to apologize for calling a Bloc Québécois MP racist for not supporting a motion regarding systemic racism within the RCMP. A visibly emotional Singh later explained his comments, saying: "Why can't we do something to save people's lives?"
Dame Vera Lynn dies aged 103
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Dame Vera Lynn died on Thursday morning surrounded by close relatives, her family has confirmed. The singer, dubbed the Forces’ Sweetheart, helped to raise morale during the Second World War by entertaining British troops.
Supreme Court rejects President Trump's plan to end DACA
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With its 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court decided that the Trump administration's attempt to dismantle the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program protecting young immigrants from deportation was unlawful.
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Comedian and actor Chris D'Elia accused of sexual misconduct
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Actor and stand-up comedian Chris D’Elia, 40, is facing multiple accusations of sexual misconduct after several women came forward with personal accounts alleging D'Elia "groomed" them when they were underage.
Canada loses its bid for a seat on the UN Security Council
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Despite an intense push by Prime Minister Trudeau and the federal government, Canada was unable to secure a spot on the United Nations Security Council. Norway and Ireland were selected over Canada.
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Trump pleaded with Chinese president for reelection help, Bolton says
In former National Security Advisor John Bolton's new memoir, he criticizes Trump's China policy and says the president put his reelection first.
DOJ seeks emergency restraining order to block the release of John Bolton’s book
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The development comes a day after it was revealed that the Trump administration would be suing the former national security advisor over his memoir, The Room Where it Happened. The lawsuit by Trump's office alleges that Bolton's manuscript contains classified information. The book has been printed, shipped to distributors and is set for release on June 23.
Kristen Stewart set to portray Princess Diana in upcoming film
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According to an exclusive from Deadline Hollywood, the actor will star as Princess Diana in Spencer, an upcoming drama that takes place in the early 90s when Diana decided her marriage to Prince Charles was over.
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Raptors fans are daydreaming about last year's championship parade 
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On June 17, 2019, an estimated two million people flooded the streets of Toronto to celebrate the Raptors' first title. A year later, things feel a little different. Here's a look at some of the iconic moments from the NBA championship parade.
Former Atlanta police officers have been charged in the fatal shooting of Rayshard Brooks
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The Fulton County district attorney has charged both Garrett Rolfe and Devin Brosnan following the fatal shooting of 27-year-old Black man Rayshard Brooks in Atlanta last Friday. Rolfe faces 11 charges, including felony murder. Brosnan is facing three charges: one for aggravated assault and two for violations of oath of office. This is all on the heels of the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25
Oscar-winning filmmaker Matthew Cherry signs multi-year first-look deal with Warner Bros. Television
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Warner Bros Television has signed a multi-year first-look deal with the Hair Love director to develop comedies, dramas and event series. Cherry will also put together projects for multiple platforms, including cable and streaming.
How to avoid the coronavirus as the world reopens
The lifting of lockdowns is posing an urgent question for people emerging warily back into society: where are they most at risk of contracting coronavirus?
COVID Couture. Covidiot. Virus trademark applications are flooding in
More than 1,500 coronavirus-related trademark applications have been filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. They range from the serious to the silly, from the innovative to the not so much.