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Boy Scouts Announce Diversity Merit Badge and Support for Black Lives Matter
The New York Times - 17 Jun 2020 23:22
The Texas-based nonprofit said the badge would be a requirement for anyone who wanted to become an Eagle Scout.
More than 50K people want Robert E. Lee statue replaced with GWAR frontman
New York Post - 17 Jun 2020 04:10
They want a statue of heavy metal. More than 50,000 people have signed a petition to replace Richmond, Virginia’s statue of Robert E. Lee with a memorial to the late frontman of heavy metal band GWAR. “Robert E. Lee ...
Man accused of shooting New Mexico protester is ex-city council candidate
New York Post - 17 Jun 2020 04:33
The man accused of shooting a protester amid clashes between demonstrators and an armed militia group in Albuquerque, New Mexico is the son of a former sheriff’s deputy and once ran for the local city council, accordin...
DA to announce charging decision in black man's police-involved death in Atlanta
ABC News - 17 Jun 2020 17:33
The Fulton County, Georgia, District Attorney will soon announce his charging decision in the Rayshard Brooks case.
North Korea rejects South's offer of envoys, vows to redeploy border troops
Reuters - 17 Jun 2020 09:52
North Korea said on Wednesday it had rejected a South Korean offer to send special envoys to ease escalating tension over defiance by North Korean defectors and stalled reconciliation efforts, and it vowed to redeploy tr...
After Blowing Up a Liaison Office, North Korea's Military Says It Will Enter More Sites Symbolizing Inter-Korean Cooperation
Time - 17 Jun 2020 04:45
The move nullifies the landmark deals reached with Seoul just two years ago.
Vladimir Putin has his own 'disinfection tunnel' to ward off coronavirus
New York Post - 17 Jun 2020 04:38
Russian President Vladimir Putin has been protected from the coronavirus by installing a disinfectant tunnel for anyone who visits his residence outside Moscow, reported the state-controlled RIA news agency on Tuesday. D...
Police traced cellphone to locate activist Oluwatoyin Salau and volunteer Vicki Sims in Florida: What we know
USA Today - 17 Jun 2020 01:47
The body of Oluwatoyin Salau was found covered in leaves outside the suspect's home. The body of Victoria Sims was found inside. Here's what we know.
Biden says Trump is 'surrendering' to coronavirus, putting lives at risk
Reuters - 17 Jun 2020 22:36
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden on Wednesday accused President Donald Trump of "surrendering" to the coronavirus pandemic and failing to stay prepared for a resurgence that could put a U.S. economic recovery ...
The US Lags Way Behind Europe in COVID-19 Mortality
Mother Jones - 17 Jun 2020 05:59
I saw a post today comparing COVID-19 cases in the United States to the European Union, but since I don’t really trust case counts I skipped by it. Still, it got me curious, so I decided to take a look at COVID-19 deat...
Indonesian court to announce verdict in West Papua treason trial
Al Jazeera English - 17 Jun 2020 04:56
The defendants, also known as the 'Balikpapan Seven' face between five and 17 years in jail if found guilty of treason.
Thai pilot, grounded by Covid-19, shifts to motorbike food deliveries
CNN - 17 Jun 2020 04:28
With the Covid-19 pandemic halting many of the world's commercial airline flights, some in the aviation industry have had to find alternative ways to earn an income while grounded.
South Korea says will no longer accept unreasonable behavior by North Korea
Reuters - 17 Jun 2020 04:20
South Korea's presidential Blue House said on Wednesday that recent North Korean criticism of President Moon Jae-in was senseless and that it will no longer accept unreasonable behavior by the North.
Target raising its minimum wage to $15 an hour
CBSNews - 17 Jun 2020 19:52
The retail giant remained open during the first wave of coronavirus and saw its online sales increase more than 275%.
Senator Mike Braun discusses the GOP's police reform bill
CBSNews - 17 Jun 2020 18:28
Republican senators released their version of a police reform bill just one day after President Trump signed an executive order on the topic. Indiana Senator Mike Braun joined CBSN to discuss what he thinks of the propos...
In Pictures: Spain's Alhambra Palace reopens to visitors
Al Jazeera English - 17 Jun 2020 18:14
Popular historic site emerges from coronavirus closure as Spain prepares to welcome foreign visitors in coming weeks.
Fact Check: Trump Praises Scientists for Coming Up With an AIDS Vaccine That Does Not Exist
Time - 17 Jun 2020 17:51
Trump also inaccurately accused the Obama administration of making no effort to stop abusive policing
54 NIH scientists reportedly fired or resigned during espionage probe
New York Post - 17 Jun 2020 16:25
The National Institutes of Health said that dozens of scientists have been fired or resigned during the Trump administration’s probe into espionage in US laboratories and universities – and the majority had links to ...
U.S. housing starts miss expectations; permits rebound strongly
Reuters - 17 Jun 2020 16:24
U.S. homebuilding increased less than expected in May, but a strong rebound in permits for future home construction suggested the housing market was starting to emerge from the COVID-19 crisis along with the broader econ...
Senate Republicans pledge vote on police reform bill as early as next week
New York Post - 17 Jun 2020 16:22
Senate Republicans introduced the JUSTICE ACT on Wednesday to reform policing after national unrest over the killing of George Floyd by a cop in Minnesota -- and vowed a vote as early as next week. The bill, drafted by S...
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's car involved in crash outside Parliament
CNN - 17 Jun 2020 16:21
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's car was involved in a minor accident as he left the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday.
Dr. Fauci warns of coronavirus resurgence if states let their guard down
New York Post - 17 Jun 2020 16:19
Days before President Trump is scheduled to hold a rally in Oklahoma, Dr. Anthony Fauci said he would not personally attend such events because he's "in a high-risk category" for the coronavirus - and the nation risks a ...