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National
Tear Gas Fired On Protesters Again During Overnight Protests In Portland
Federal agents fired tear gas after hundreds gathered for the 60th day of demonstrations following the killing of George Floyd. Police said they found Molotov cocktails and loaded rifle magazines.
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Politics
Civil Rights Icon John Lewis Honored At Capitol Hill Ceremony
The late Georgia congressman's body will lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda. A public viewing for the "conscience of the Congress" will be held outside due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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National
NFL Players Blitz Social Media To Voice Virus Concerns Before Training Camps Start
NFL players such as Russell Wilson and Patrick Mahomes are asking league officials to clarify coronavirus safety protocols. Some NFL players report to training camp on Monday.
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National
Excavation Begins For Possible Mass Grave From 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
Tulsa officials began a test excavation to determine if land on in city-owned Oaklawn Cemetery is the site of a mass grave of victims of the race massacre. Most of the victims have never been found.
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National
After Mounting Pressure, Washington's NFL Franchise Drops Its Team Name
The Washington Redskins have announced the team will be dropping its moniker, which is widely considered a slur against Native Americans. The head coach and team owner are developing a new name.
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National
Woman Who Called Police On Black Bird-Watcher In Central Park To Be Charged
The Manhattan District Attorney's Office says it is initiating a prosecution of Amy Cooper over false reporting of an incident. In a cellphone video, she claimed a Black man was threatening her.
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National
Amid Virus Fears And Protests, Firearm Background Checks Hit All-Time High
The FBI's National Instant Criminal Background Check System set a record in June with 3.9 million background checks. The previous record of 3.7 million background checks was set in March.
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National
Three Men Indicted In Death Of Ahmaud Arbery, Shot While He Jogged In Georgia
Gregory and Travis McMichael, a father and son, along with William "Roddie" Bryan face nine counts including malice murder, felony murder and criminal attempt to commit false imprisonment.
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National
Former Atlanta Police Officer Who Shot Rayshard Brooks Charged With Felony Murder
A Georgia county prosecutor has charged a white Atlanta police officer who shot a 27-year-old black man in the back last week in the parking lot of a fast food restaurant.
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National
Judge Denies Request To Force Coronavirus Safety Measures At Trump's Tulsa Rally
The lawsuit says the rally, which is to take place at a 19,000-seat indoor arena, could act as a superspreader event for the coronavirus.