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Two dead and several injured following shooting in Charlotte, North Carolina
US news 1 hour ago
According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, at least two people have died and several others were injured following a shooting incident. Authorities said seven suffered gunshot wounds, while at least five were hit by a vehicle afterward.
South Korea says John Bolton's claims on Korean nuclear talks in his memoir are 'distorted'
World news 3 hours ago
Chung Eui-yong, South Korea’s national security chief, said in a statement on Monday that much of the claims made by President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser in his book “does not reflect the exact facts” and are “greatly distorted.” Chung also said Bolton’s book “violates the basic principles of diplomacy and can seriously undermine trust in future negotiations.” The book is scheduled for publication on Tuesday but media outlets have released excerpts.
NASCAR launches investigation after noose found in Black driver Bubba Wallace’s garage stall
US news 3 hours ago
A noose was found on Sunday in Wallace's garage stall at the race in Alabama, NASCAR announced. It comes less than two weeks after Wallace successfully campaigned to ban the displaying of the Confederate flag at NASCAR events. Wallace, who is the circuit's only full-time Black driver, released a statement of his own, saying "This will not break me, I will not give in nor will I back down."
A statue of Theodore Roosevelt will be removed from New York's Museum of Natural History
US news Yesterday
Board members and officials from the Museum of Natural History approved on taking down a statue of the 26th president, which is flanked by depictions of a Black man and Native American man. Roosevelt's great-grandson Theodore IV, who is a member of the museum's board, supported the decision. "The composition of the Equestrian Statue does not reflect Theodore Roosevelt’s legacy. It is time to move the statue and move forward," he said.
The ESPY Awards kicked things off with a powerful statement
NBA Last night
Co-hosts Russell Wilson, Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird opened the 2020 ESPYs with a message on Black Lives Matter and the social unrest in the US.
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WWE stars and fans thank The Undertaker after he hinted at his retirement
WWE Last night
In the final episode of docuseries The Last Ride, the WWE legend appeared to call time on his 30-year career, saying he has "no desire" to return to the ring. The WWE community thanked the 55-year-old and shared some of their personal highlights.
President Trump's comment about slowing down coronavirus testing was 'tongue-in-cheek,' Peter Navarro says
US news Yesterday
During Saturday's rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, President Trump called testing for coronavirus a "double-edged sword" and claimed that he had asked his aides to slow down testing. White House trade adviser Peter Navarro told CNN's Jake Tapper that the president's comments were “tongue in cheek” and a light moment.
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Kurt Cobain's famous MTV Unplugged guitar makes history with $6 million auction sale
Music Yesterday
An Australian audio magnate paid a record-breaking price of $6 million (USD) for the late Nirvana frontman's guitar which was used during the band's legendary 1993 acoustic performance on MTV Unplugged.
Brett Favre says Colin Kaepernick will be considered a hero like Pat Tillman
NFL Yesterday
In an exclusive interview with TMZ Sports, the retired NFL Hall of Famer said Kaepernick deserves another chance in the league and went on to explain his similarity to Pat Tillman.
The 90s kids are nostalgic for the Pizza Hut dining experience
Food Yesterday
Pan pizzas served on a hot skillet, salad bar and free drink refills — the 90s kids are reminiscing about the good old Pizza Hut days.
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A person has been killed and eleven more injured in a shooting in Minneapolis
US news June 21, 2020
Gunmen opened fire on a large gathering of people in the 2900 block of Hennepin Avenue, shortly after midnight on Sunday morning. Police have started an investigation and there is no known motive for the attack at present.
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Snoop Dogg pays tribute to Kobe Bryant in a video at the ESPYs
In memoriam Last night
It was an emotional sequence for viewers as a tribute to the NBA legend aired during the ESPYs ceremony.
Teenage TikTok users and K-Pop fans claim responsibility for low attendance at Trump rally
US news Yesterday
According to several reporters, TikTok users and fans of Korean pop music groups claimed to have registered potentially hundreds of thousands of tickets for Trump’s campaign rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma with no intention of showing up.
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Mysterious deaths raise questions about how early coronavirus hit CA
A cluster of mysterious deaths, some involving infants and children, is under scrutiny amid questions of whether the novel coronavirus lurked in California months before it was first detected.
When to wear a mask and when you can skip it
Coronavirus spreads more easily under certain circumstances.
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There's a lot of love for Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird during the ESPYs
NBA Last night
The couple got a ton of praise from viewers during their hosting duties on Sunday night's ESPYs ceremony.
Attendance at Trump's Tulsa rally was just under 6,200, Tulsa Fire Department says
US news Yesterday
Ahead of Trump's campaign rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, his campaign said that nearly a million people had requested tickets. On Saturday, there were many empty seats in the 19,000-seat BOK Center arena, where the rally was being held. A public information officer for the Tulsa Fire Department told Forbes Sunday that attendance at the rally was just under 6,200.
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One person is dead and another critically injured after a shooting at Seattle's CHOP
US news Yesterday
Seattle police confirmed that there was an early morning shooting at Seattle's CHOP (Capitol Hill occupy protest), which was formerly known as CHAZ (Capitol Hill autonomous zone). The shooting has left one person dead and another critically injured. Police don't have any suspects yet but reported that protesters had blocked them from aiding the victims. Rather, "CHOP medics" transported the victims to the hospital.
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Tom Petty's family send Donald Trump cease and desist over use of I Won't Back Down
Music June 20, 2020
US President Donald Trump used the song by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers at a rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Saturday. Petty's estate released a statement a short time later, confirming they'd sent a cease and desist. "Both the late Tom Petty and his family firmly stand against racism and discrimination of any kind," the statement read. "Tom Petty would never want a song of his used for a campaign of hate."
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Christian Pulisic makes an immediate impact against Aston Villa
Premier League Yesterday
In his first action since Jan 1, Pulisic came onto the field as a 55th-minute substitute and needed less than five minutes to make an impact, slotting home his sixth goal of the season for Chelsea.
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