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Protesters topple statue of Confederate General Albert Pike in Washington, DC
US news 3 hours ago
Protesters tore down the statue, which stood near Judiciary Square, and set it alight on Friday evening. The sculpture was erected in 1901 and was DC's only outdoor Confederate statue. Members of the DC Council have been trying to remove the statue of Pike since 1992.
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US Attorney Geoffrey Berman says he is not resigning despite Justice Department announcement
Politics Last night
Berman, who was investigating allies of President Donald Trump, said he "has not resigned," after a statement from the Department of Justice claimed he'd stepped down from his position. Berman said he will not resign until a “presidentially appointed nominee is confirmed by the Senate,” adding that his investigations will continue until then without interruption.
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Photo of KKK members holding a ‘Democrat Party’ sign is doctored, Snopes confirms
Politics Yesterday
An old photograph showing a group of women in Ku Klux Klan robes holding a sign that reads “Women of the Democrat Party” is doctored, according to Snopes and PolitiFact. The sign in the original photo, which was taken around 1925, reads “Lancaster County.”
Brazil reaches one million COVID-19 cases while recording biggest single-day case jump
World news Yesterday
Brazil became the second country after the US to pass one million COVID-19 cases. The country has been without a health minister for over a month, and testing has remained low throughout the pandemic.
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Viral photo highlights the problem with public spaces
The image of a group of young people enjoying beers while a flurry of masked protesters pass by went viral. While most people focused on a difference in attitudes, it brought up another issue: who gets to use public spaces.
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One officer involved in the shooting death of Breonna Taylor is being fired
US news Yesterday
The Louisville Metro Police are firing officer Brett Hankison, who was involved in the shooting death of Breonna Taylor. Taylor was killed as she slept in her bed on March 13. Hankison was one of three officers involved in the incident, and has a history of alleged sexual misconduct.
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Paws up for another Caturday in lockdown
Cute 45 minutes ago
Cats reclining, cats lounging, cats eating, cats with iPads, cats in carpets, cats with attitudes and cats just hanging around.
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Beyoncé surprises fans with a Juneteenth single drop
Music Last night
The unexpected drop of a new song by Beyoncé was a pleasant surprise for fans, who quickly began sharing lyrics and their reactions. The song, titled Black Parade, dropped as Juneteenth celebrations continued around the US.
Players in multiple North American sports leagues test positive for COVID-19
COVID-19 Yesterday
Just as training camps were starting back up and leagues were moving forward with plans to return to play, it was announced on Friday hat multiple players and staff members across multiple leagues started to test positive for COVID-19. Many of the players were at training camps in Florida, which has seen a recent spike in cases.
Into the Wild bus removed from Alaska over safety concerns
US news June 19, 2020
The Alaska National Guard has removed the famous bus after various hikers had to be rescued or lost their lives trying to reach it. The bus was where Chris McCandless lived, the person who inspired the 1996 bestselling book Into The Wild and 2002 movie of the same name.
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Tulsa prepares for protests and Trump as COVID-19 rates rise in Oklahoma
Politics Yesterday
Rallygoers and protesters are expected to converge in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Saturday, as concerns over increasing COVID-19 rates across the state grow ahead of President Trump's planned campaign event.
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Jamie Foxx talks about the physical changes needed to play Mike Tyson
Movies Yesterday
It sounds like Foxx, while speaking to Mark Birnbaum, is confident that the biopic of the former heavyweight boxing champion is going ahead, outlining the physical changes needed to play Tyson.
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'Almost Famous' cast reunites for 20th anniversary podcast
Hosted by James Andrew Miller, 'Origins: Almost Famous Turns Twenty' will bring together the film's cast, writer-director Cameron Crowe, and rock icons Peter Frampton and Nancy Wilson.
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Malala Yousafzai celebrates completing Oxford University degree
World news Yesterday
The activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner completed a degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from Oxford University.
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Sir Ian Holm, known for roles in Lord of the Rings and Alien, has died aged 88
Movies Yesterday
The veteran of stage and screen enjoyed a long and varied career. His agent confirmed to the Guardian that he died from causes related to Parkinson's disease.
Disneyland reopens on July 17. But some workers say that's too soon
When Disneyland reopens, parkgoers will need reservations, masks and respect for social distancing. But despite the precautions, the opening has drawn a chorus of opposition, including from Disneyland employees who say the reopening is too soon.
Video being shared of CNN report on toddlers is doctored, journalists confirm
US news June 18, 2020
Multiple journalists confirmed that a video, which was shared by President Trump, featured a fake CNN chyron. The original CNN story, which is from 2019, reported on a viral friendship between two toddlers.
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Exploring the accessibility settings in The Last of Us Part II
Gaming Yesterday
Game developer Naughty Dog is receiving praise for the accessibility options in The Last of Us Part II, including three dedicated presets for vision, hearing and motor accessibility.
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