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DC Episcopal bishop: 'I am outraged' by Trump church visit

DC Episcopal bishop: 'I am outraged' by Trump church visit

The bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington sharply criticized President Donald Trump for staging a visit to the historic St.
2 Las Vegas shootings, 1 officer shot amid Floyd protests

2 Las Vegas shootings, 1 officer shot amid Floyd protests

LAS VEGAS — An officer has been shot in Las Vegas and authorities are responding to another shooting as people protest the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, authorities said.
Iran scientist acquitted in US trade secrets case deported

Iran scientist acquitted in US trade secrets case deported

TEHRAN, Iran — An Iranian scientist imprisoned in the U.S. and acquitted in a federal trade secrets case is on his way back to Iran after being deported, the country's foreign minister said Tuesday.
SUV hits 2 officers at Floyd protest in Buffalo, speeds off

SUV hits 2 officers at Floyd protest in Buffalo, speeds off

BUFFALO, N.Y. — An SUV carrying two people who had been shot plowed through a group of law enforcement at a George Floyd demonstration Monday night in Buffalo, injuring at least two officers, authorities said.
Amid protests, Trump talks of war - and reelection

Amid protests, Trump talks of war - and reelection

WASHINGTON — Embracing the language of confrontation and war, President Donald Trump on Monday declared himself the “president of law and order” and signalled he would stake his reelection on convincing voters his forceful approach, including deployi
Judge tosses ex-basketball players' 'Fortnite' dance lawsuit

Judge tosses ex-basketball players' 'Fortnite' dance lawsuit

SILVER SPRING, Md. — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit in which two former University of Maryland men’s basketball players accused makers of the “Fortnite” video game of misappropriating a dance move that the ex-teammates popularized. U.S.
Military: 2 dead after shooting at North Dakota air base

Military: 2 dead after shooting at North Dakota air base

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — A shooting early Monday has left two airmen dead at the Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota, the military said. The base’s emergency services members responded to the shooting, which occurred at 4:30 a.m.
Florida police officer suspended for pushing kneeling woman

Florida police officer suspended for pushing kneeling woman

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.
Met Opera cuts season by 3 1/2 months, to shorten some shows

Met Opera cuts season by 3 1/2 months, to shorten some shows

NEW YORK — The Metropolitan Opera season is getting shorter, along with some of its shows.
Nearly 26,000 nursing home COVID-19 deaths reported to feds

Nearly 26,000 nursing home COVID-19 deaths reported to feds

WASHINGTON — Federal health authorities have received reports of nearly 26,000 nursing home residents dying from COVID-19, according to materials prepared for the nation's governors. That number is partial and likely to go higher.