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‘Dangerous’ heat wave scorches East but ‘cooler’ temps on the way

It’s July and it’s supposed to be hot – but the heat has reached “dangerous” levels in parts of the eastern U.S.

      

What we know about the shooting at federal judge Esther Salas’ home in New Jersey

Here’s what we know about a shooting that reportedly left prominent defense attorney Mark Anderl in critical condition and killed his son.

      

Roger Stone uses racial slur in radio interview about Trump’s commutation of his sentence

After the interview, Stone variously denied using the term, denied the term was racist and implied the remark was the result of a technical glitch.
      

American tourists barred from entering Bahamas due to COVID-19 cases; other countries still allowed

Three weeks after opening its borders to tourists, the Bahamas has barred American tourists from entering due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.

      

At least 120,000 Americans are needed to test COVID-19 vaccines. A ‘very encouraging’ 107,000 are so far signed up.

At least 120,000 volunteers are needed to take part in testing of candidate vaccines to fight COVID-19. So far, 107,000 Americans have signed up.
      

LeBron James rookie card sells for modern-day record $1.8 million

Collector pays $1.845 million for LeBron James rookie card, the highest ever for a basketball card and a record for modern-day cards.

      

House of Representatives to hold a moment of silence for Rep. John Lewis

Pelosi Deputy Chief of Staff Drew Hammill said on Twitter the moment of silence would be held around 11:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ET.

      

Coronavirus, George Floyd altering the style of police interrogations

Police can’t use physical intimidation, so they are sharpening their interview skiils in talking to suspects and witnesses outdoors and on Zoom calls.
      

‘Wall of moms’ at Portland protest formed to protect demonstrators

The group of women formed a sort of human shield dubbed the “wall of moms” at a protest outside a federal courthouse in Portland on Sunday.

      

Kanye West claims in rally Harriet Tubman never ‘freed the slaves,’ tearfully discusses abortion

Kanye West made controversial claims about Harriet Tubman in his first campaign rally Sunday and said he and Kim Kardashian seriously pursued abortion
      

Meghan McCain responds to Donald Trump’s old tweet that she ‘will never make it’ on TV

After President Donald Trump tweeted that Meghan McCain would “never make it” on TV in 2015, “The View” co-host responded to the poorly aged comment.
      

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