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Texans WR Kenny Stills arrested for protesting the police killing of Breonna Taylor
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Stills is facing a felony charge after he and 86 others were arrested at a protest in Louisville, Kentucky, according to the Louisville Courier Journal. The protesters were demanding justice for Breonna Taylor, who was killed on March 13, when police officers executed a no-knock warrant at her apartment and shot her at least eight times.
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NYPD says it used restraint during protests. See what the videos show.
Police officials say there were “isolated cases” of inappropriate force. But footage from 64 videos shows many attacks on protesters that appear unwarranted.
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The Covid-19 vaccine front-runner is months ahead of her competition
The University of Oxford candidate, led by Sarah Gilbert, might be through human trials in September. AstraZeneca has lined up agreements to produce 2 billion doses. Could this be the one?
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At least 66 animals are dead and 170 more have been displaced after floods in India
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Dozens of animals have died and more than a hundred have been rescued at Kaziranga National Park due to floods affecting the state of Assam, India, the park’s director has said. More than 2 million people have also been impacted by the disaster.
Democrat Sara Gideon wins Maine Senate primary to face Susan Collins
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Late on Tuesday evening, Maine's House Speaker Sara Gideon secured the Democratic nomination and is set to challenge the incumbent GOP Senator Susan Collins in the November election. While Collins easily won the election in 2014, recent approval ratings have shown her support in Maine dropping. Gideon's senate campaign is the most well-funded in Maine's history, with over $23 million in her war chest.
MJ Hegar to face U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in Texas' general election
Hegar, an Air Force veteran, won the Texas Democratic primary runoff against state Sen. Royce West.
Banksy's latest coronavirus-inspired artwork is removed from London Underground
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Hours after the artwork was revealed, Transport for London said they were taking it down and invited the artist "the chance to do a new version of this message in a suitable location."
Minimum wage workers cannot afford rent in any U.S. state
Full-time minimum wage workers cannot afford a two-bedroom rental anywhere in the U.S. and cannot afford a one-bedroom rental in 95% of U.S. counties, according to a new report.
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ViacomCBS fires Nick Cannon after he ‘failed to acknowledge or apologize for perpetuating antisemitism’
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ViacomCBS confirmed it has terminated its relationship with its Wild ‘n Out host, Nick Cannon, after he “failed to acknowledge or apologize for perpetuating antisemitism." The company was referring to comments Cannon made during a recent episode of his podcast, Cannon's Class. In a series of posts to his Twitter account, he said he has "no hate in my heart" and that he does not "condone hate speech nor the spread of hateful rhetoric."
Trump’s Rose Garden press conference under scrutiny from journalists and commentators after turning into ‘campaign speech’
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In a press conference about Hong Kong and China in the White House Rose Garden on Tuesday, President Trump swiftly shifted his focus to attack Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden. The "campaign-style" address is a rare sight in the Rose Garden, which is typically used by the President to make non-partisan announcements. While the President is not forbidden to use political rhetoric in the White House under the Hatch ACT, many long-time political reporters and analysts, have condemned the move.
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Fans won't be permitted at Eagles or Phillies games in 2020
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City officials in Philadelphia announced that no fans will be in the stands for Eagles or Phillies games in 2020, citing safety concerns amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Both teams will still be permitted to play in the city.
Meet the 7th grader who named NASA's newest Mars rover
13-year-old Alex Mather won the competition to name NASA's most sophisticated rover yet. Perseverance is scheduled to be launched into space in 3 weeks.
First COVID-19 vaccine tested in the US shows promising immune response ahead of large trial
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A COVID-19 vaccine tested on 45 healthy adults in March by the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc. found an encouraging immune system boost response from the participants, the researchers reported in the New England Journal of Medicine. The Phase 1 test paves the way for a larger trial of the experimental vaccine on 30,000 people, due to begin around July 27. Dr Anthony Fauci, the US government's top infectious disease expert said, "No matter how you slice this, this is good news."
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Trump signs executive order ending preferential treatment for Hong Kong
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The US president said on Tuesday that he signed legislation and an executive order which would hold China "accountable" for the national security law it recently imposed on Hong Kong. The legislation will impose sanctions on Chinese officials who enable the government to carry out the new security law, while the executive order will end preferential treatment of the region. "Hong Kong will now be treated the same as mainland China," Trump told reporters at the White House.
Sculpture of black protester installed on plinth on Colston statue
A sculpture of a black woman who took part in a Black Lives Matter protest in Bristol has been erected on the plinth where a statue of slave trader Edward Colston used to stand.
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The New York Times relocates its Asian hub from Hong Kong to South Korea
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The New York Times announced on Tuesday that the newspaper will move its digital news operation in Hong Kong to Seoul, South Korea following the enactment of a controversial national security law by China on June 30.
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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg hospitalized to treat possible infection
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Justice Ginsburg was admitted to the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, where she is "resting comfortably" after being treated for a possible infection. According to a court spokesperson, Ginsburg will remain for "a few days to receive intravenous antibiotic treatment."
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Meghan Markle delivers empowering speech to 40,000 young people
Meghan Markle joined the Girl Up Leadership summit where she addressed young people from around the world with an rousing speech about marching, advocating, and leading the way forward.
Tommy Tuberville defeats Jeff Sessions in Republican runoff for US Senate in Alabama, AP projects
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The Associated Press declared Tuberville the winner over former US Attorney General Sessions in Alabama’s Republican Senate runoff with just 32% of precincts reporting. The former Auburn head football coach will face Democrat Doug Jones for the seat once held by Sessions.
Police partially blinded 8 people in one day at George Floyd protests
Eight people suffered severe eye injuries at protests across the country on May 30. In three instances, video evidence undermines official accounts of what happened.
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