Trump wasn’t briefed on report Russia paid Taliban to kill coalition forces in Afghanistan, White House says
Russian military intelligence unit reportedly offered secret bounties to Taliban-linked militants to kill coalition forces in Afghanistan.
Princeton removes Woodrow Wilson’s name from school, citing his ‘racist thinking and policies’
Princeton’s board votes to remove President Woodrow Wilson’s name from the school of public and international affairs. Students say it’s not enough.
Mississippi takes major step toward changing state flag, which contains Confederate battle emblem
Lawmakers passed a key resolution that opens the door to a new state flag, without a Confederate battle emblem.
Salads recalled from Walmart, Aldi, Hy-Vee, Giant Eagle may be linked to growing Cyclospora outbreak
Fresh Express has recalled salad mixes sold at Walmart, Hy-Vee, Aldi and Jewel-Osco that may be linked to a Cyclospora outbreak that has sickened 206.
Pence cancels plans to travel to Florida and Arizona as coronavirus cases spike
A campaign spokesperson said the cancellations were “out of an abundance of caution” as cases climb in Florida and Arizona.
Updates: US reports another day of record high cases; bars ‘one of the most dangerous spreaders,’ Texas governor says
Miami beaches are closed for the Fourth of July. A small study suggests severe COVID-19 may cause brain complications. More coronavirus news Saturday.
Floridians avoid the beaches as state racks up record numbers of coronavirus cases
Surging coronavirus cases in Florida had many wary of going to the beach Saturday, with many staying home and most spreading out from one another.
Co-founder of Maryland group that protested for state to reopen tests positive for coronavirus
The co-founder of a Maryland group that protested the state’s stay-at-home order and has pressured Republican Gov. Larry Hogan to ease restrictions amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic says he has tested positive for Covid-19.
Mississippi House starts process to change state’s flag
The Mississippi State House passed a resolution on Saturday that will begin the process to change the state’s flag.
Facebook advertising boycott list: Companies halting ads include Unilever, Coca-Cola, Verizon, Ben & Jerry’s
Honda, Unilever and Coke are among the biggest brands to halt advertising on Facebook, part of a growing boycott organized by civil rights groups.
After months of Zoom appearances, Duchess Kate joins families to plant garden at children’s hospice
After months of Zoom calls, Duchess Kate made one of her first in-person public appearances this week, helping plant a garden at a children’s hospice.
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