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Meghan McCain defends gun-wielding St. Louis couple, criticizes their firearm safety
New York Post - 30 Jun 2020 22:26
Meghan McCain defended the St. Louis couple who pulled guns on Black Lives Matter protesters outside their mansion — but skewered the homeowners’ reckless handling of their weapons. McCain said Tuesday on “The View...
WATCH: Former relative of 'Golden State Killer' speaks
ABC News - 30 Jun 2020 16:23
The former brother-in-law of James Joseph DeAngelo spoke exclusively to ABC News about DeAngelo, who pleaded guilty to killing 13 people.
California woman gored multiple times by Yellowstone bison
New York Post - 30 Jun 2020 02:52
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. -- A 72-year-old California woman was gored and injured multiple times by a wild bison at Yellowstone National Park after repeatedly approaching the animal to take its photograph, park adm...
White House says Trump was not briefed on Russian bounty intelligence
CBSNews - 30 Jun 2020 04:40
The White House is pushing back on reports that President Trump was briefed about an alleged plot by Russia to pay Taliban-linked fighters to kill U.S. troops in Afghanistan. CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion and CBS...
Chicagoans mourn victims of gun violence after multiple shootings last weekend
Chicago Tribune - 30 Jun 2020 05:00Toronto mayor wants masks mandatory, citing U.S. problems
ABC News - 30 Jun 2020 15:55
The mayor of Canada’s largest city is asking Toronto city council to make masks mandatory in public indoor spaces
Trump is facing the thing he dreads most
CNN - 30 Jun 2020 04:49
Declaring in 2016 that "I alone can fix it," Donald Trump made the country's fate all about him. He promised so much "winning" we'd get sick of it, and asked "What have you got to lose?" As President he made everything i...
Latinos make up nearly 70% of coronavirus cases in San Diego County
CBSNews - 30 Jun 2020 04:25
Despite making up the 34% local population, 67.4% or 5,517 of Hispanic or Latino residents had gotten infected with the virus.
Trump Got Written Briefing in February on Possible Russian Bounties, Officials Say
The New York Times - 30 Jun 2020 04:25
The investigation into Russia's suspected operation is said to focus in part on the killings of three Marines in a truck bombing last year, officials said.
Obamacare Versus the G.O.P. Zombies
The New York Times - 30 Jun 2020 01:02
Ten years of failed promises to come up with something better.
More states halt reopenings as COVID-19 cases surge
CBSNews - 30 Jun 2020 16:21
At least 16 states are pausing or rolling back their reopening plans, even as large crowds are expected to swarm beaches and businesses for the holiday weekend. California is one of 32 states reporting an increase in the...
Former Atlanta officer who shot Rayshard Brooks seeks bail
ABC News - 30 Jun 2020 16:19
The former Atlanta police officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks is set to appear in court Tuesday to ask a judge to release him from jail while his case is pending
The Supreme Court decision on Trump's tax records just became more urgent than ever
CNN - 30 Jun 2020 16:17
Reports that the Russians bribed the Taliban with bounties for killing US service members were stunning -- and not just because of the alleged targeting of American soldiers, but because the Trump administration apparent...
EU reopening its borders, but not to Americans
CBSNews - 30 Jun 2020 16:02
While most of Europe has successfully reduced new cases of the coronavirus, America's numbers continue to climb.
Remembering the Congolese women who fought for independence
Al Jazeera English - 30 Jun 2020 15:56
The women who lived and died for African liberation should no longer be confined to the margins of history.
Beijing approves experimental vaccine for use in military
CNN - 30 Jun 2020 15:54
The Chinese government has approved the use of an experimental Covid-19 vaccine for the country's military -- the latest step in a global race to stop the deadly disease caused by the novel coronavirus.
Intelligence community slams New York Times report on Russia-Taliban bounty plot
New York Post - 30 Jun 2020 15:24
Leading intelligence community officials are speaking out following a news report about Russia paying the Taliban to kill US troops in Afghanistan -- denouncing leaks of sensitive information to the media. CIA Director G...
U.S. EPA Awards 2020 Environmental Justice Small Grants to Three California Organizations
U.S. EPA - 30 Jun 2020 06:00
SAN DIEGO - Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that three California organizations will receive $30,000 each to address environmental justice issues in the San Diego area, Santa Clara River Va...
China passes controversial Hong Kong nat'l security law: reports
Al Jazeera English - 30 Jun 2020 05:13
Law expected to come into force on July 1 and represents most radical change in Hong Kong since 1997 handover.
China Passes Hong Kong Security Law Granting Beijing Sweeping Powers
The New York Times - 30 Jun 2020 04:52
Lawmakers in Beijing voted in a process that has been criticized for its secrecy and haste. The law will extend the Communist Party's reach into Hong Kong.
China Releases American FedEx Pilot After Nine Months in Detention
Wall Street Journal - 30 Jun 2020 04:46
Chinese authorities freed retired U.S. Air Force colonel Todd A. Hohn, who was under investigation for smuggling ammunition, easing a pressure point on the shipping giant that has been in Beijing's crosshairs amid disput...
Trump says reports that Russia paid Taliban to kill U.S. troops were not "credible"
CBSNews - 30 Jun 2020 04:40
Several Republican members of Congress were briefed Monday about reports of a plot by Russia to pay Taliban-linked fighters to kill U.S. troops. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins Elaine...