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US Attorney who oversaw Epstein, Trump ally cases abruptly resigns
The US attorney who oversaw key prosecutions of allies of President Donald Trump and oversaw the Epstein inquiry has abruptly left his post.
- by Zeke Miller
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Donald Trump
Facebook, Twitter delete Trump's 'racist baby' meme posts
Facebook and Twitter have removed a video posted by Trump, which was altered to appear as if it had aired on CNN, after receiving a copyright-infringement claim.
- by Todd Spangler
Black Lives Matter
Police officer involved in Breonna Taylor shooting to be fired
One of three police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor in the US will be fired, Louisville's mayor says.
US votes 2020
Trump threatens protesters and 'lowlifes' as Tulsa braces for rally
"Any protesters, anarchists, agitators, looters or lowlifes who are going to Oklahoma please understand, you will not be treated like you have been in New York, Seattle, or Minneapolis. It will be a much different scene!" Trump tweeted.
John Bolton
Bolton critique of Trump could define tell-all book battles
The teams for John Bolton and President Donald Trump are facing off in the US District Court in Washington, adding the former national security adviser to a long list of authors who have clashed with the White House over publishing sensitive material.
US votes 2020
'Single most pressing issue': Reparations for slavery a campaign issue
Even white candidates to the US Senate and House are beginning to see the merits of righting the wrongs of the past.
- by Emma Goldberg
US votes 2020
Twitter labels Trump video tweet as manipulated media
The president tweeted a doctored version of a popular video that went viral in 2019, which showed a black and a white toddler hugging.
- by Cat Zakrzewski
Racism
NYTimes, Washington Post back new diversity efforts after protests
It's the latest action taken by media organisations to address employees protesting racial inequities in hiring as well as in coverage.
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Floyd protests
'Higher than usual number' of Atlanta officers call out of work
The social media announcement came hours after the department said many officers failed to show up for work.
- by Kate Brumback
Technology & democracy
Facebook takes down Trump ads over 'organised hate' policy
The ads showed a red inverted triangle with text asking Facebook users to sign a petition against antifa, a loosely organised anti-fascist movement.
- by Elizabeth Culliford
Coronavirus pandemic
Florida breaks previous daily record for coronavirus cases
The easing of restrictions meant to stop the spread of the new coronavirus has accompanied new outbreaks around Florida.