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Iran issues arrest warrant for President Trump over Qassem Soleimani killing
World news 5 hours ago
Iran has issued an arrest warrant for President Trump and 35 others over the killing of top general Qassem Soleimani and has requested Interpol for help, according to the Fars news agency.
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Ava DuVernay's new Netflix series will provide an insight into Colin Kaepernick's early years
Television 4 hours ago
Colin in Black & White, a scripted limited drama by DuVernay will explore the athlete and activist's transformative adolescent years that shaped his sports career and activism.
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The man who proved that George Floyd was not resisting arrest
Rashad West, the owner of Minneapolis’ Dragon Wok, collected surveillance camera footage from outside his restaurant disproving police officer Derek Chauvin’s claims.
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On The Day George Floyd Died, He Wasn’t The Only Man Killed By Police
On May 25, 2020 — the day Minneapolis police killed George Floyd — officers shot and killed at least five other men across the country. Here are their stories.
Jennifer Hudson wows as Aretha Franklin in trailer for 'Respect'
After Jennifer Hudson performed the Aretha Franklin classic 'Young, Gifted and Black' on the BET Awards, the first trailer for the biopic #RESPECTMOVIE dropped and J. Hud did not disappoint.
NYPD's top black officer on charting a course forward for 35,000 cops
Benjamin Tucker says growing up he “wasn’t a big fan of police.” He addresses racism in the nation’s largest police department, and how to chart a course forward.
CA’s slide from coronavirus success to danger zone began Memorial Day
The seeds of the latest surge in coronavirus cases in California appear to have been planted around Memorial Day.
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India bans 59 Chinese apps, including TikTok
India news 5 hours ago
The video app is one of 59 apps banned by the Indian government as relationships between India and China continue to deteriorate.
Gilead Sciences detailed its pricing plans for COVID-19 drug remdesivir
COVID-19 This morning
Gilead’s CEO said that a five-day course of remdesivir will cost private health insurers in the US $3,120, and will cost governments of developed nations, including the US, $2,340.
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The perfect art heist: leaving the painting while hacking $3 million
Thieves didn’t even bother with a London art gallery’s Constable landscape—and they still walked away with $3 million.
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Multiple people killed during terrorist attack at Pakistan Stock Exchange
World news 3 hours ago
According to reports by local media, four armed attackers stormed the Pakistan Stock Exchange in Karachi on Monday morning and were killed during a shoot-out with authorities. At least three others were also killed, including a police officer and two security guards.
Lakers set to sign JR Smith for the remainder of the season
NBA 5 hours ago
The former Cavaliers guard, who played with LeBron James in Cleveland, will replace Avery Bradley on the Lakers roster. Smith last played in the NBA in November 2018.
Half a million people have died due to COVID-19
COVID-19 Last night
The novel coronavirus has claimed over 500,000 lives, according to Johns Hopkins University. More than 25% of those deaths (125,000) have come from the US, as global fears of a second phase of the virus increase.
Two dead following shooting at Walmart distribution center in California
US news Last night
According to a local hospital, two people were killed and four are in "fair condition" after a shooting at Walmart distribution center in Red Bluff. Local media reported a man with an “AR-type weapon” started firing after appearing to ram a vehicle into the building, which started a fire.
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Severe storms bring tornado and flooding to Manitoba
Parts of southern Manitoba saw more than 150 mm of rainfall Sunday, leading to widespread flashing flooding, and a brief tornado touchdown during the powerful thunderstorms.
'He did not hear that one statement' WH spokesperson says after Trump deletes controversial 'White power' Tweet
US news Yesterday
On Sunday, President Trump retweeted and then deleted a video reportedly taken at The Villages in Florida which shows protesters chanting "racist" at a White couple driving by in a golf cart with a "Trump 2020" and an "America First" sign. The man driving gives a thumbs up and yells back, "White power!"
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Beyoncé urges viewers to take action in BET Awards acceptance speech
Music Last night
The iconic singer made a powerful statement as she accepted the Humanitarian Award at this year's virtual event.
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One man killed and another injured in shooting at Louisville protest
US news Yesterday
Louisville authorities say one man was killed and another was injured in a shooting at around 9:00 PM in Jefferson Square Park downtown Louisville, where protesters have been gathering for weeks to protest the police shooting of Breonna Taylor. The LMPD has cleared the park as homicide detectives are investigating the incident. Police are yet to identify a suspect.
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BET Awards: Black Lives Matter takes the stage in the star-studded virtual evening
Music Last night
The virtual edition of the 20th annual BET Awards saw powerful performances from a number of artists, including DaBaby, Alicia Keys, John Legend, and Jennifer Hudson, with many making statements on the current social and political unrest. Catch up on the highlights and more.
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Cam Newton is joining the Patriots, ESPN reports
NFL Last night
Excitement among NFL fans is real after league sources told ESPN's Chris Mortensen and Adam Schefter that the former NFL MVP will be signing a one-year deal with New England. Newton, who has been plagued by injuries in recent years, would be stepping into the Patriots lineup to help replace QB great, Tom Brady.