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Donald Trump commutes prison sentence of longtime ally Roger Stone
“Roger Stone is now a free man!” the White House said in a statement, days before he was to start serving time.
US tops 3 million Covid-19 cases as Trump pushes for schools to reopen
The virus is surging in several southern hotspots including Texas, Florida, Louisiana and Arizona.
Kanye West says he's running for US president - it's not the first time he's promised a White House bid
Kanye West made the announcement on Twitter on US Independence Day.
'We will not be terrorised': Donald Trump attacks protesters and 'cancel culture' at Mount Rushmore
Donald Trump accused Black Lives Matter protesters of trying to ‘wipe out our history’.
Joe Biden accuses 'white flag’ Trump of leaving the battlefield
Biden suggested Trump has abdicated his duty to protect both US troops abroad and American citizens at home.
US on track for 100,000 new Covid-19 cases a day, warns top disease expert Anthony Fauci
There have been at least 126,000 deaths from Covid-19 in the United States so far.
Man killed and teenager in critical condition after shooting in Seattle’s occupied protest zone
It is the second fatal shooting in the area occupied for two weeks by protesters.
Texas' battle against Covid-19 takes 'a dangerous turn', as LA bars ordered to close
Bars in seven Californian counties have been ordered to close due to a spike in coronavirus cases.
Covid-19 precautions increase after cases surge in various hotspots worldwide
Indonesia is expected to pass the 50,000 mark for confirmed infections today.
Covid-19 numbers surge globally as many nations ease lockdowns
India has been recording about 15,000 new infections each day, and some states are considering fresh lockdown measures.
Trump launches new attack on postal voting, saying it could be the 'scandal of our times'
The US President has made unsubstantiated assertions that foreign countries will print millions of bogus ballots to rig the election.
US Justice Department puts pressure on New York prosecutor investigating Trump allies to resign
The Manhattan prosecutor said he was refusing to leave his post and his ongoing investigations would continue
Former eBay employees charged after allegedly sending spiders and cockroaches to US couple
The campaign was allegedly over a newsletter they published which was critical of the company.
Film director Spike Lee apologises after defending Woody Allen and criticising 'cancel culture'
Lee called Allen “a great, great filmmaker” in an interview on Friday.
Atlanta police officer sacked after fatal shooting of black man
Rayshard Brooks was running away when he was shot by a police officer.
Fine Gael MEPs call for investigation into whether EU arms exports have been used against US civilians
The five MEPs co-signed a letter to Josep Borrell ahead of a debate in the EU parliament next week.
Trump says police chokeholds sound 'so innocent and perfect' but should 'generally be ended’
Chokeholds have come under renewed scrutiny in the wake of the killing of George Floyd in police custody.
Brazil digs up bones to make space in graveyards for Covid-19 victims as death toll hits almost 42,000
The country now has the second highest death toll from Covid-19 behind the United States.
George Floyd's brother challenges US Congress to ‘stop the pain’
“The people marching in the streets are telling you enough is enough. Be the leaders that this country, this world, needs. Do the right thing,” Philonise Floyd said.
Trump rules out changing names of US military bases named after Confederate leaders
The demand for renaming the bases gathered momentum in the wake of protests.
TV show Cops axed amid racial tensions and protests
The programme had been pulled temporarily from the air in late May, but that move has now become permanent.
'An Antifa provocateur': Trump makes unfounded claims about 75-year-old protester who was hospitalised by police
The president attempted to cast doubt on footage showing police in the city of Buffalo shoving the man.
Funeral of George Floyd takes place in Texas
The private service will end six days of mourning for the 46-year-old.
'He has not died in vain': Thousands gather in Houston to mourn George Floyd before private funeral
The death of George Floyd has triggered protests and anger in the US and beyond.
Police officer charged with killing of George Floyd appears in court
Members of the party knelt for eight minutes and 46 seconds before a sitting of Congress today.
New York police officers suspended after 75 year-old shoved to ground and left in serious condition at protest
A video of the incident by local radio station WBFO went viral after being posted on social media.
Barack Obama: 'As tragic as these few weeks have been, it's an incredible opportunity to awaken'
Obama has urged every US mayor to review its use of police force and commit to reforms.
Four police officers to be charged in relation to George Floyd's death; one charged with second-degree murder
George Floyd’s family described news of the new charges as a “bittersweet moment”.
National Guard deployed to Minneapolis following third night of protests over black man's death
Demonstrations have been sparked by those angered at a video showing 46-year-old George Floyd’s arrest.
'They murdered my brother': Protests held in Minneapolis over black man's killing by police officer
The case is seen as the latest example of police brutality against African Americans.
Covid-19 death toll in US has surpassed 100,000
The news comes as only half of Americans said they would be willing to get vaccinated if scientists are successful in developing a vaccine.
Woman who threatened to call police on black birdwatcher in New York's Central Park loses job
A clip posted on Twitter showing the incident has been viewed millions of times.
Twitter adds fact-check warning to election posts by Donald Trump
Trump claimed postal voting would be “fraudulent” and that “mail boxes will be robbed”.
Four Minneapolis police officers fired after death of black man shown pinned down in video
A video showed George Floyd pleading that he could not breathe as a white officer knelt on his neck.
'I had one on before': Trump avoids wearing mask during tour of Ford factory despite company policy
Company chairman Bill Ford said that he had encouraged Trump to wear a mask when he arrived at the factory.
US publishes scathing report on China, and threatens to 'increase public pressure'
The White House has published a 20-page report giving out about China.
Johnson and Johnson to stop selling talc baby powder in US and Canada — but not in Ireland
Talc powder sales have fallen dramatically due to misinformation, the company said.
Donald Trump threatens to permanently stop funding World Health Organisation over Covid-19 response
The move comes after weeks of finger-pointing between the US and China over the pandemic.
Huawei says its survival is at stake after latest US restrictions
The Chinese company has hit out at the “pernicious” attack against it.
11 firefighters injured in explosion at hash oil factory in Los Angeles
The significant explosion” occurred at around 6.30pm local time on Saturday.
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