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The President and Seth Meyers at The White House Correspondents’ Dinner, April 30, 2011

• May 1, 2011 • 1 Comment

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Whoopi Goldberg Fumes at Trump’s “Birther” Charges

• March 24, 2011 • 1 Comment

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Have You Voted Yet? If Not, Vote Democratic Party Today No Matter What

• November 1, 2010 • Comments Off

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What the Media Didn’t Tell You About Gym Murderer Sodini

• August 7, 2009 • Comments Off

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Protests Today Live: News Updates and Video June 1, 2020
New York City imposes a curfew as the nation braces for a seventh day of protests and President Trump demands a tougher response by governors.
How Minneapolis, One of America’s Most Liberal Cities, Struggles With Racism June 1, 2020
The Midwestern city that has been the site of unrest views itself as embracing multiculturalism. But it also struggles with segregation and racial gaps on education.
As Coronavirus Toll Preoccupies U.S., Rivals Test Limits of American Power June 1, 2020
The coronavirus may have changed almost everything, but it didn’t change this: Global competition spins ahead — and in many ways has accelerated.
Is America’s Pandemic Waning or Raging? Yes June 1, 2020
A single day reveals divergent realities across the country: As cases drop in the Northeast and some cities reopen, other places report stubbornly high numbers.
‘All of It Is Toxic’: Misinformation About Protests Surges Online June 1, 2020
In the universe of false online information, George Floyd remains alive and George Soros is to blame for the protests.
Everyone Is Mad at Virgil Abloh Over the George Floyd Protests June 1, 2020
The Off-White and Louis Vuitton designer has become a target of social media anger and frustration because of statements about the protests.
Inside a Huge George Floyd Protest in Brooklyn June 1, 2020
A demonstration that began at the Barclays Center drew New Yorkers from many backgrounds. They worried that their goals were being hijacked by looting and violence.
Retailers, Battered by Coronavirus, Now Confront Protesters June 1, 2020
Even as major chains boarded up stores and halted operations, they largely sought to convey empathy for demonstrators and did not condemn the damage to their businesses.

The Guardian, UK

Coronavirus news live: no new Covid-19 deaths in Spain for first time since March June 1, 2020
Pakistanis urged to ‘live with the virus’; employee in Israeli prime minister’s office tests positive for Covid-19; Czech Republic will welcome foreign travellers from 15 JuneIran’s rapid rise in cases stokes fears of second waveColosseum reopens to touristsCoronavirus latest: at a glanceSee all our coronavirus coverage 10.27pm BST Tens of thousands of new a […]
Critics round on No 10 over 'ridiculous' rules for 14-day quarantine June 1, 2020
Exclusive: Opponents claim exemptions to rules could mean great economic pain for little public health benefitCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageTens of thousands of new arrivals to the UK will be able to go food shopping, change accommodation and use public transport from airports during a 14-day quarantine imposed to prevent a seco […]
Iran's rapid rise in Covid-19 cases stokes fears of second wave June 1, 2020
Health ministry reports 3,000 new cases in 24 hours after lockdown was eased in AprilFears that Iran is in the grip of a second wave of coronavirus have been reinforced, with the health ministry saying 3,000 new cases were recorded in 24 hours – the highest figure for two months.The Islamic Republic, one of the worst-hit countries in the Middle East, started […]
Global report: Wuhan reports no asymptomatic cases for first time June 1, 2020
Chinese city marks recovery milestone; English health officials voice concern over loosened lockdown; Brazil pass 500,000 casesCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe Chinese city of Wuhan, where the Covid-19 pandemic began, reported no new asymptomatic cases for the first time on Sunday, according to Chinese health officials.Mainland […]
Hong Kong police ban Tiananmen memorial vigil, citing Covid-19 June 1, 2020
Announcement means event will not be held for first time since massacre in 1989Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageHong Kong police have formally banned this week’s vigil for the Tiananmen Square massacre, citing Covid-19 measures.The move had been expected, especially after the Hong Kong government extended its ban on public gatherin […]
EU has no legal duty to give UK trade privileges, document says June 1, 2020
Paper concludes EU does not have to offer privileges given to others in previous dealsThe EU has no legal duty to grant the UK privileges offered to other countries in trade deals, an internal European parliament paper has concluded ahead of a crucial round of Brexit talks this week.The document, drawn up by officials for the parliament’s UK coordination gro […]
'Palestinian lives matter': Israeli police killing of autistic man draws US comparison June 1, 2020
Caregiver for Iyad Halak says she told police he was disabled shortly before he was shotA caregiver for an unarmed, autistic Palestinian man killed in Jerusalem by Israeli police has said she repeatedly warned officers he was disabled before they opened fire, in a case that has drawn parallels with US police violence.The body of Iyad Halak, 32, was buried la […]
Facebook employees hold virtual walkout over Mark Zuckerberg's refusal to act against Trump June 1, 2020
Workers express dissatisfaction with the company’s decision to not remove the president’s post which appeared to incite violenceFacebook employees are staging a rebellion over Mark Zuckerberg’s refusal to act against Donald Trump, expressing their dissatisfaction with their boss on social media in a rare public display of dissent and, in some cases, staging […]

The BBC

George Floyd died of asphyxia, private post-mortem finds June 1, 2020
African-American man whose death sparked protests died due to police officers' actions, examiners say.
George Floyd's brother rebukes protest troublemakers June 1, 2020
Terrence Floyd assails rowdy Minneapolis demonstrators for "messing up my community".
Tiananmen: Police ban Hong Kong vigil for victims of 1989 crackdown June 1, 2020
Authorities say the decision was taken due to public health concerns amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Facebook staff anger over Trump post June 1, 2020
Employees say they are ‘ashamed’ that a controversial post by the President was not removed.
George Floyd death: Liverpool players take knee in picture at Anfield June 1, 2020
Liverpool players displayed a message of support by taking a knee around the centre circle at Anfield after the death in police custody of African-American George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Japan launches surprise fireworks to lift spirits amid pandemic June 1, 2020
The displays, at secret locations across Japan, were designed to lift spirits amid the pandemic.
Autistic Palestinian shot by Israeli police buried amid revenge call June 1, 2020
Hundreds attend the funeral of Iyad Halaq, who was shot dead while walking in Jerusalem's Old City.
George Floyd: Music industry calls for 'blackout' over death June 1, 2020
Record labels say they will not release new music this week, as musicians join protests in the US.