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Oregon Gov. Says Federal Officers Will Begin Phased Withdrawal From Portland
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown called the federal agents sent to Portland acted as "an occupying force & brought violence." Brown says federal officers will leave starting Thursday.
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Teachers Union OKs Strikes If Schools Reopen Without Safety Measures In Place
Randi Weingarten, the head of the American Federation of Teachers, said "safety strikes" should only take place as a last resort. The decision on whether to strike would be left to the local union.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.