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Lordstown Motors' Top Executives Resign After Board Investigation
The New York Times - 14 Jun 2021 14:57
The resignations were announced after the struggling carmaker released the results of an investigation into an investor's report on the company's viability.
Netanyahu Ousted as Israeli Parliament Votes in New Government
The New York Times - 14 Jun 2021 02:50
An unlikely coalition prevailed against the country's longest-serving leader. Now it must get its disparate factions to work together.
Biden to Emphasize U.S. Commitment to NATO at Summit
Wall Street Journal - 14 Jun 2021 14:51
President Biden will emphasize his commitment to the principle of collective defense at the meeting of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, following some uncertainty about Washington's view under former President Don...
Man, 25, dies after mass shooting in Texas over the weekend; a dozen more injured, second suspect sought
NY Daily News - 14 Jun 2021 04:10G7 Nations Take Aggressive Climate Action, But Hold Back on Coal
The New York Times - 14 Jun 2021 01:59
President Biden pushed climate action after four years in which Donald Trump rejected cooperation with allies. But leaders failed to set an expiration date for burning coal.
Man accidentally shoots son, 9, in Houston following possible road rage
NY Daily News - 14 Jun 2021 15:20
Authorities say the man took out a gun and, after arriving home, accidentally fired the weapon as he tried to put it away, injuring the child.
Woman killed when car slams into Minneapolis protesters
NY Daily News - 14 Jun 2021 14:44
A woman was killed and two other people injured late Sunday night when a Minneapolis driver careened his car into a group of people protesting the shooting death of Winston Boogie Smith Jr. earlier this month.
8 states see a rise in infection rates, 29% of Republicans don't want vaccine - yet: Live COVID-19 updates
USA Today - 14 Jun 2021 14:35
New COVID-19 cases are declining across most of the country, but most states bucking that trend have lower vaccination rates. Latest COVID-19 news.
Nigeria's Twitter ban leaves businesses in the lurch
CNN - 14 Jun 2021 14:20
Lagos-based entrepreneur Ogechi Egemonu was selling more than 500,000 naira ($1,219) worth of watches, shoes and handbags on Twitter per week.
Police retirements surged after George Floyd killing, data finds
New York Post - 14 Jun 2021 00:07
Cops across the country have been calling it a career since the murder of George Floyd in 2020 -- which sparked national scrutiny on policing, new research shows.
Viral video shows cops tase teen for vaping on Maryland boardwalk
New York Post - 14 Jun 2021 15:11
"What is wrong with you?" one witness asked the police officers, after they zapped teenager Brian Everett Anderson with a taser in Ocean City, Maryland.
South Africa's President Ramaphosa urges G7 nations to plug Covid-19 funding gap
CNN - 14 Jun 2021 14:47
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged the Group of Seven (G7) countries to help finance the World Health Organization's program to boost Covid-19 testing, diagnostics and vaccines, the presidency said on Sund...
Woman Dies After Driver Hits Crowd in Minneapolis
The New York Times - 14 Jun 2021 14:43
The group was gathered on Sunday night to protest police brutality. Three other people were injured, the police said.
15-year-old girl killed by lightning while swimming at beach in Georgia
New York Post - 14 Jun 2021 14:09
The Tybee Island Police Department received a 911 call about 2:40 p.m. about a female who had possibly been struck as she swam in the ocean, the department said in a statement on Facebook.
1 dead, 1 injured after car plows into protesters in Minneapolis, police say
ABC News - 14 Jun 2021 14:09
At least one person was killed and another was injured when a vehicle plowed into a group of protesters in Minneapolis on Sunday night, police said.
Wasabi the Pekingese wins Best in Show at 145th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
USA Today - 14 Jun 2021 05:24
Wasabi the Pekingese was named Best in Show at the 145th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Sunday night.
Louisiana rapper shot dead by members of a rival group
New York Post - 14 Jun 2021 04:14
A 19-year-old Louisiana rapper was gunned down by members of a rival group of MCs — who were arrested days later after a high-speed chase, cops said. Michael Brock, of the rap group Three-13, was shot dead last week as...
Disturbing photo of brutal Queens subway station attack released by NYPD
NY Daily News - 14 Jun 2021 03:59
The NYPD is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a robbery assailant that punched and stabbed his victim at a Queens subway stop May 24.
Pelosi, AOC look to put to rest the latest spat over Omar comments
New York Post - 14 Jun 2021 03:24
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tried on Sunday to put to rest the latest spat between congressional Democrats sparked by controversial comments from Rep. Ilhan Omar.
High school students marked with Sharpie based on vaccine status for prom
New York Post - 14 Jun 2021 03:13
New Hampshire high school students were marked with sharpies based on their vaccination status for their senior prom, outraging some parents and a local lawmaker who said the move was akin to a scarlet letter. Exeter Hig...
White House walks back Biden comments on cybercriminal swap with Russia
New York Post - 14 Jun 2021 02:03
The White House on Sunday walked back comments from President Biden that he'd be "open" to exchanging cybercriminals with Russia.
Thousands Rally in Brooklyn to Protest 'State of Emergency' for Trans Youth
The New York Times - 14 Jun 2021 01:57
The Brooklyn Liberation march took place amid a wave of legislation targeting transgender children and violence that disproportionately affects Black trans women. "We are here to claim space," one speaker said.