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SCOTUS Strikes Down Louisiana Abortion Law, Roberts Sides with Liberals

It's the first major abortion ruling for the high court under its new majority of members who have track records opposing abortion rights and a potentially defining moment in President Donald Trump's presidency.

Reddit Bans Some of the Largest Communities Supporting Donald Trump

"I have to admit that I've struggled with balancing my values as an American, and around free speech and free expression."

St. Louis Man Who Aimed AR-15 at Protesters Says They Threatened His Family

St. Louis attorney Mark McCloskey said the protesters who were angered by Mayor Lyda Krewson's "doxxing" of those demanding the police be defunded, threatened to kill him and his family.

India Bans TikTok and 58 Other Chinese Apps Amid Escalating Tensions

The government said the apps were "engaged in activities which is prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India."

Dave Portnoy Says 'Cancel Culture' Will Only Make Barstool Sports Stronger

Portnoy is drawing a lot of criticism online after old videos that feature him making racially insensitive jokes resurfaced.

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Newsom May Rollback California's Reopening Amid Rising COVID-19 cases

The state has had two of its all-time highest number of new cases two days in a row over the last week, prompting strict measures from the governor.

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Coronavirus-Free Town in Italy Worries About European Visitors in Reopening

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Joe Biden's Lead Over Trump Falls By Four Points Over Two Weeks: Poll

The former vice president was still 10 points ahead of the president among all U.S. adults polled by Optimus last week.

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Fauci Says Anti-Vax Put U.S. At Risk As CDC Warns Too Much Virus to Control

Vaccine hesitancy may stand in the way of herd immunity, Fauci said.

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Guillotine Placed Outside Jeff Bezos' D.C. Home by Anti-Amazon Protesters

"Amazon works directly with police to surveil us, stoking racist fears in the name of profit," the protesters' claimed.

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GOP Senator Seeks Amendment Allowing the U.S. to Buy Russian Defense System

An amendment proposed by the Senate majority whip would allow the U.S. Army to buy Turkey's Russian-made S-400 defense system.

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Most People Still Awaiting Stimulus Checks Face Delay to 2021: Report

While millions of Economic Impact Payments have been made, some people are still awaiting the financial boost and could be until next year.

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Detroit Police Who Drove Through Crowd Reacted Appropriately, Chief Says

Chief James Craig said his officers were worried about their safety after the crowd started "exhibiting violent behavior."

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An Italian Pharmacist-Mayor's Lesson from Testing His Town to Save a Region

Home to Europe's first COVID-19 death, Vò and its mayor Giuliano Martini took part in a radical testing campaign not seen anywhere outside China. But the ghosts of the crises persist.

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Aurora Police Investigated Over Photos Taken at Elijah McClain Memorial

Chief of Police Vanessa Wilson said photographs from the investigation will be made public following its conclusion.

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Citing Safety, Hong Kong Democracy Groups Close Facing China Security Law

Chinese lawmakers approved the controversial national security law—which will effectively criminalize anti-government dissent in Hong Kong—on Tuesday.

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Atlanta Hawks Offer Arena to Help City Plagued by Voter Suppression Claims

The Hawks will turn State Farm Arena into a huge voting station for Georgia's runoff primary in August and the presidential elections in November.

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Texas Coronavirus Outbreak Takes 'Dangerous Turn,' 5,000 New Cases Each Day

Daily hospitalizations in the state also climbed past 5,000 for three consecutive days from June 26 to 28.

Firm in Russian Arctic Oil Spill Probe Admits Pumping Waste Into Tundra

Nornickel is already being investigated for a 20,000-metric ton oil spill last month that activists say has destroyed sea life near Norilsk.

World's Biggest Shark Has Teeth on Its Eyeballs, Scientists Discover

Researchers find their eyes are covered with "dermal denticles" that help protect these organs.

China's Mask Diplomacy Fails to Improve Europe's Opinion of Beijing

A little more than 60 percent of French people said they had a worse view of China amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Asteroid Hit Created Conditions Required to Destroy All Dinosaur Habitats

Latest study supports the idea that the asteroid impact 66 million years ago was the main driver of dinosaur extinction, not intense volcanic activity as some have suggested.

Who is Marsha P. Johnson? Google Doodle Celebrates Trans-Rights Activist

On the last day of Pride Month 2020, Google Doodle celebrates LGBTQ+ rights pioneer Marsha P. Johnson

'I'll Be Gone in the Dark': Doc Makers React to Killer Pleading Guilty

"I'll Be Gone in the Dark" began on HBO the day before its subject the Golden State Killer Joseph James DeAngelo Jr. pled guilty to multiple rapes and murders.

Dazzling Double Rainbow Appears Over NYC on Pride Parade 50th Anniversary

New Yorkers documented the heartwarming scene on social media.

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