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Remains of Joshua "JJ" Vallow and Tylee Ryan found on stepfather's property
CBSNews - 11 Jun 2020 01:30
Family members confirm that the remains found on Chad Daybell's rural property in Idaho are the bodies of his stepchildren Joshua "JJ" Vallow and Tylee Ryan, who have not been seen in public since last September. Jonatha...
Australian PM on China tensions: country won't trade values in response to 'coercion'
Reuters - 11 Jun 2020 04:56
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said that he would not be intimidated or give into coercion when asked on Thursday whether Australia would keep taking hits on exports from major trading partner China.
U.S. could reach 200,000 coronavirus deaths in September, expert says
Reuters - 11 Jun 2020 04:42
The United States may see 200,000 deaths because of the coronavirus at some point in September, a leading expert said, while total U.S. coronavirus cases surpassed 2 million on Wednesday as governments relax restrictions...
The U.S. Is Challenging a Planned Expedition to Retrieve the Titanic's Radio
Time - 11 Jun 2020 03:55
U.S. attorneys have filed a legal challenge before a federal judge in Norfolk, Virginia
'Go back to your bunker': Seattle mayor, Washington governor fire back at Trump threat to handle protests
USA Today - 11 Jun 2020 16:08
President Donald Trump called on Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan to "take back" the city from protesters.
Latin America hits 70,000 coronavirus deaths: Live updates
Al Jazeera English - 11 Jun 2020 04:50
Mexico City steps up COVID-19 testing as country hits daily record of cases while US coronavirus cases hit two million.
Democrats challenge rule that could toss 'thousands' of Arizona votes
Reuters - 11 Jun 2020 04:44
Democrats on Wednesday challenged an Arizona rule that they said could result in "thousands" of mail-in ballots not being counted in what could be a critical U.S. election battleground state.
Protesters tear down Christopher Columbus statue in Saint Paul, Minnesota
Reuters - 11 Jun 2020 03:42
A group of protesters pulled down a statue of Italian explorer Christopher Columbus in Saint Paul, Minnesota, on Thursday, the latest U.S. monument to be torn down amid nationwide demonstrations against police brutality ...
No new cases among 140 clients served by coronavirus-stricken hairstylists
New York Post - 11 Jun 2020 16:30
Two coronavirus-stricken hairstylists in Missouri served a total of 140 clients while displaying symptoms - but no new cases have been linked to the two workers, who had been wearing masks, according to reports. Health o...
Black people arrested five times more than white in the US in 2018: report
New York Post - 11 Jun 2020 16:21
Black people were arrested five times more than white people in 2018, according to an analysis of arrest data from across the country. That arrest rate was found in 800 jurisdictions, after accounting for demographics wi...
Ex-cop charged in George Floyd's death posts bond, leaves jail
CBSNews - 11 Jun 2020 16:20
Lane is charged with aiding and abetting both second-degree murder and manslaughter for his role in the arrest of Floyd.
Ex-NFL player has 'Uncomfortable Conversation' with McConaughey
CNN - 11 Jun 2020 16:18
Former NFL player Emmanuel Acho explains his Youtube series "Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man," and how actor Matthew McConaughey reached out to have a conversation.
Moderna on track for large COVID-19 vaccine test in July
ABC News - 11 Jun 2020 16:00
A U.S. company says it's on track to begin a huge study next month to prove if its COVID-19 vaccine candidate really works
Another 1.5 million Americans file for unemployment
CBSNews - 11 Jun 2020 15:56
The Labor Department says another 1.5 million workers filed for jobless aid last week. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks down the numbers.
Live Updates on George Floyd Protests: Top General Apologizes for Role in Trump Photo Op
The New York Times - 11 Jun 2020 15:55
The country's top military official apologized for taking part in President Trump's walk across Lafayette Square for a photo op after authorities cleared the area of peaceful protesters.
Biden 'absolutely convinced' military would escort Trump from WH if he loses and refuses to leave
CNN - 11 Jun 2020 15:54
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said Wednesday he is "absolutely convinced" the military would escort President Donald Trump from the White House if he loses the election but refuses to leave office...
World Bank's Neman: 'Critical time' as Iraq faces multiple crises
Al Jazeera English - 11 Jun 2020 15:54
Ramzi Neman discusses tackling Iraq’s deepening fiscal crisis, following months of protests and political uncertainty.
George Floyd rookie cop used crowdfunding to pay $750K bail
New York Post - 11 Jun 2020 15:52
The fired rookie cop who bailed out of jail on serious charges over George Floyd’s death managed to raise his $750,000 bond with the help of donations to a crowdfunding site, according to a report. Thomas Lane, 37, pos...
Swiss Parliament's lower house backs same-sex marriage bill
Al Jazeera English - 11 Jun 2020 15:49
Legislators also approve draft law letting lesbian couples use sperm donations to conceive children.
Turkish court sentences US consulate employee to jail
Al Jazeera English - 11 Jun 2020 15:47
Metin Topuz was sentenced to eight years and nine months in prison for aiding a 'terrorist' organisation.
White House Expands Sanctions Against International Criminal Court
Wall Street Journal - 11 Jun 2020 15:43
The White House is expanding sanctions against International Criminal Court officials, citing Russian influence and investigations into American military and intelligence personnel in Afghanistan.
Trump OKs sanctions against international tribunal employees
ABC News - 11 Jun 2020 15:42
President Donald Trump has lobbed a broadside attack against the International Criminal Court