MLB team removes statue of longtime owner over racist comments
The Twins say the decision to honor Griffith "reflects an ignorance on our part of systemic racism."
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George Washington statue toppled by protesters
Nation's first president was slave owner, and demonstrators for racial ljustice and police reform target his statue in Portland, Oregon.
McEnany won't wear mask at Tulsa Trump rally
The Centers for Disease Control recommends that Americans wear masks in public.
Juneteenth recognizes "original sin" of U.S., Texas lawmaker says
On June 19, 1865, the last group of enslaved people in America were freed, years after the Emancipation Proclamation.
Food scarcity is on the rise in America as the economy reels
More Americans are struggling to put food on the table due to the coronavirus pandemic's massive economic hit.
NBA players can wear smart rings to detect COVID symptoms
The rings help track coronavirus symptoms up to three days before they show up.
Florida drops "Gator Bait" cheer over term's "historic racist imagery"
"It is past time for UF to commit and engage in this challenging, uncomfortable, transformational work," the school's president said.
After heated exchange on race, Florida congressman reveals Cuban "son"
"We share no blood but he is my life. He came from Cuba (legally, of course) six years ago and lives with me in Florida," GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz tweeted Thursday.
Disneyland workers push back against plan to reopen next month
Some Disney employees say reopening on July 17 could put them at risk, citing rising coronavirus cases in California.
Fauci: Americans ignoring science during pandemic is "frustrating"
Nation's leading infectious diseases expert,tells CBS News he finds failure to abide by guidance discouraging mass gatherings "disturbing."
AMC reverses policy on face masks amid backlash
The theater chain's CEO originally said they would not require masks because "we did not want to be drawn into a political controversy."
Thunderstorms predicted for Trump Tulsa rally as supporters camp out
The city lifted a planned curfew after a request by President Trump.
We bailed out banks. Should we bail out restaurants?
A proposed bill backed by both Democrats and Republicans would funnel $120 billion in grants to embattled eateries.
Nebraska governor: Counties requiring masks ineligible for relief money
A spokesman for the governor said that if counties "want CARES Act money, they have to be fully open"
Cuomo hails New Yorkers for doing "the impossible" together
"Over the past three months we have done the impossible," he said.
Judge rejects DOJ's push to force California to set aside ballots
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Ship burns as Iran claims 3 tankers hit mines in Strait of Hormuz
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Classified material missing from Epstein files, documents suggest
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Obama and Trump hold dueling rallies as midterm campaigns make final pitch
Hegseth fires Pentagon's top military planner over alleged leaks
Experts react to new findings on CTE in former NFL players
High-speed train crash in Spain kills at least 68, injures dozens
RFK Jr. to ease access to unapproved peptides, draft policy states
