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Black Lives Matter Protests 'Hijacked by Extremists' Boris Johnson Says
The prime minister said Winston Churchill was a hero and that it was "absurd and shameful that this national monument should today be at risk of attack by violent protestors".
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Black Lives Matter Protests 'Hijacked by Extremists' Boris Johnson Says
President Trump has seen a collapse in his poll numbers as his job approval rating dropped 10 points in one month.
Will the Protesters Turn on Washington and Jefferson?
America's founding fathers established the system that is now being railed against nationwide.
44 Percent of Americans Say Confederate Statues Should Stay Put: Poll
The poll shows a decrease in the number of Americans that support the statues remaining on display, as 52 percent said so in a poll conducted in August 2017. In the poll from 2017, only 26 percent of respondents said that the statues should be taken down.
Coronavirus Cases Declining in Wisconsin, One of the First States to Reopen
The state began reopening in mid-May after the Wisconsin Supreme Court threw out an extension of Governor Tony Evers' stay-at-home order.
Georgia Primary Mishaps Raise Concerns for General Election's Credibility
Voters faced hours long queues to vote while there were also issues with polling stations pulling out due to COVID-19 concerns.
'Paw Patrol' Feels Fan Pressure to Give Chase The Police Dog The Boot
"Better to scrap production forever if you want to make lasting change," one Twitter user chided.
Donald Trump's Economic Approval Rating Has Fallen Below 50 Percent: Poll
Gallup survey also found that the president's economic disapproval rating was at its highest level since November 2017.
Ted Cruz Calls Protesters Who Pulled Down Columbus 'American Taliban'
The statue of the explorer in St Paul is the latest to be targeted by protesters amid scrutiny over his treatment of indigenous peoples and a wider debate on race.
New York, Los Angeles Police Unions Concerned Over Department Budgets Cuts
The cities of Los Angeles and New York announced steep cuts to their police department budgets, amid pressure over nationwide protests of police brutality against African Americans and other minority groups.
Twitter to Encourage Users Against Spreading Articles They Haven't Read
"We wanted to test a way to improve the health of a conversation... and to see if reminding people to read an article before they share it leads to more informed discussion," Twitter Support said.
'George's Law' Petition Calls for Racist Crimes to Be Treated As Terrorism
The change.org petition is also adding to the growing calls to list KKK as a terrorist organization.
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Louisville Mayor Promises to Sign 'Breonna's Law' Banning No-Knock Warrants
"This is one of many critical steps on police reform that we've taken to create a more peaceful, just, compassionate and equitable community," Louisville Mayor Greg Fisher wrote on Thursday.
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Long Gray Line Warns Against 'Blind Obedience' as Gen. Milley Apologizes
"When leaders betray public faith through deceitful rhetoric, quibbling, or the appearance of unethical behavior, it erodes public trust," the letter from a group of former West Point graduates read.
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'I'm a Trans GP Fighting for Better LGBTQ Health—J.K. Rowling's Words Hurt'
A lot of women do not menstruate. As a doctor I see a lot of women who suffer from medical conditions that make them unable to menstruate—people with eating disorders, people suffering with stress and depression or those who have infertility issues.
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Gunman Wounds Police Officers In Series Of Ambushes In California
The suspected gunman's father says his son has mental illnesses and often thinks he's a special agent or a soldier under attack in a war zone.
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North Korea: U.S. Ties Have 'Shifted Into Despair' Two Years Since Summit
"Even a slim ray of optimism for peace and prosperity on the Korean peninsula has faded away into a dark nightmare," North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Son Gwon said.
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There are a number of great Liberal Arts Schools in the USA today, but what qualities do the best of them have?
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There are a number of great Liberal Arts Schools in the USA today, but what qualities do the best of them have?
