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Ex-Minneapolis cops will appear in court to face George Floyd charges
New York Post - 29 Jun 2020 13:47
Derek Chauvin, the ex-Minneapolis police officer accused of killing George Floyd, will make a court appearance Monday, along with the three other officers charged in Floyd's death.
Lazio rely on luck and Luis Alberto's sorcery to keep title hopes alive | Nicky Bandini
The Guardian - 29 Jun 2020 12:32
The Spanish playmaker got the winner against Fiorentina, but Lazio needed a fortunate bounce and a questionable penalty call to keep Juventus in their sights "It's alive!" The front page of Sunday's Corriere dello Sport ...
Can you solve it? The broken vase
The Guardian - 29 Jun 2020 08:10
Smashed it! My puzzle book So You Think You've Got Problems is out in paperback this week. Here are three problems from it. The first is about a vase, the second is about a leg, and third is about a set of keys. 1. With ...
Dozens arrested during Hong Kong peaceful protest against national security laws
The Guardian - 29 Jun 2020 02:58
Silent protest ends in scuffles with police as Beijing prepares to approve controversial legislation Hong Kong police have arrested at least 53 people after scuffles erupted during a relatively peaceful protest against p...
West Indies to wear Black Lives Matter logo on Test shirts against England
The Guardian - 29 Jun 2020 11:44
'We have to show solidarity,' says Jason Holder Logo designed by Troy Deeney's partner Alisha West Indies players will wear the Black Lives Matter logo on their shirts during the three-Test series against England that be...
Nearly one-third of ICU coronavirus patients in a Houston hospital system are reportedly under 50
The Week - 29 Jun 2020 16:20
Texas has emerged as on the United States' coronavirus hot spots in recent weeks, and data shows the recent spike doesn't completely match up with the early days of the pandemic in terms of demographics. Back in April, w...
Former officer pleads guilty to crimes from years-long rape-and-killing spree
CNN - 29 Jun 2020 22:59
The former California police officer who prosecutors say murdered 13 people as the Golden State Killer pleaded guilty Monday to numerous crimes in his years-long rape-and-killing spree.
Don't Cancel That Newspaper Subscription
The New York Times - 29 Jun 2020 11:00
News organizations make mistakes. But shunning them will only hasten the death of journalism itself.
California man and 27 relatives all catch coronavirus -- including his father, who died
New York Post - 29 Jun 2020 04:56
A California man says he and 27 members of his family tested positive for the coronavirus, including his dad, who succumbed to the illness just before Father’s Day. Richard Garay told Los Angeles-based TV-station KTLA ...
Dalai Lama weighs in on Beijing's crack down on Hong Kong's protests
CBSNews - 29 Jun 2020 02:30
Tibet's spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, was forced into exile in 1959 after an uprising in his country was crushed by Chinese forces. Now, as Beijing clamps down on Hong Kong's freedom and massive protests, he says, he...
Iran issues arrest warrant for Trump that Interpol rejects
ABC News - 29 Jun 2020 16:08
Iran has issued an arrest warrant and asked Interpol for help in detaining President Donald Trump and dozens of others it believes carried out the U.S. drone strike that killed a top Iranian general in Baghdad early this...
Celebrating Pride in a Time of Protests and Pandemic
The New York Times - 29 Jun 2020 16:06
The 50th anniversary of the first Pride parade in the city was, because of the pandemic, a subdued affair.
After Trump Denies Knowledge of Reported Russian Bounties on U.S. Soldiers, Lawmakers From Both Parties Demand Answers
Time - 29 Jun 2020 04:54
Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming called for an explanation of "who did know and when"
Democratic Senate Candidates Are Lining Up Against The Filibuster
The Huffington Post - 29 Jun 2020 03:41
Every leading candidate in a race targeted by the Democratic Party is at least open to reforming the Senate's 60-vote threshold.
Defenders of Roosevelt Statue Converge on Natural History Museum
The New York Times - 29 Jun 2020 02:55
Last week it was decided to remove the image because it evoked racism and colonialism. Sunday, the other side turned out.
Brazil ties U.S. with largest daily number of COVID-19 cases
CBSNews - 29 Jun 2020 02:00
The World Health Organization reported more than 10 million people have tested positive for COVID-19. Brazil and India are seeing the virus spread fast. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Fauci says it's 'unlikely' U.S. will get to herd immunity if many Americans refuse to get coronavirus vaccine
The Week - 29 Jun 2020 16:13
The United States may not get to herd immunity if many Americans refuse to get a coronavirus vaccine that's around 70 percent effective, according to Dr. Anthony Fauci. Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allerg...
Starmer jokingly challenges Johnson to press-up contest
Sky News - 29 Jun 2020 15:59
Sir Keir Starmer has jokingly challenged Boris Johnson to a press-up contest at the despatch box.
Woman's tirade for refusing to wear a mask in Trader Joe's goes viral
ABC News - 29 Jun 2020 15:52
Bystanders over the weekend at a Trader Joe's in North Hollywood filmed a woman's tirade after she refused to wear a mask while shopping.
Talks may lead to end of blockade of Libyan oilfields
The Guardian - 29 Jun 2020 15:52
Oil money could be split between banks in different regions, opening way for ceasefire Forces loyal to the Libyan warlord Gen Khalifa Haftar may be willing to end their blockade of the country's oilfields, opening the wa...
Supreme Court gives green light for resuming federal executions
CBSNews - 29 Jun 2020 15:49
The court paved the way for the Justice Department to end its effective freeze on capital punishment next month.
Florida shatters single-day record for new coronavirus cases
CBSNews - 29 Jun 2020 15:49
The number of new cases of coronavirus is surging in much of the country. In the past day alone, Florida has recorded more than 9,500 new cases of COVID-19, making it the single highest daily increase for the state to da...