Shooting of Child in Atlanta Creates Backlash Risk: Protest Wrap

The shooting death of an eight-year-old girl near the burned-out Wendy’s in Atlanta where Rayshard Brooks was killed by a police officer risks fanning a backlash against weeks of demonstrations across America by people campaigning for racial justice.

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US coronavirus infections rising in 36 states as July Fourth weekend starts

As Americans head into a holiday weekend in the shadow of a ravaging coronavirus pandemic, some governors are rethinking their stance on face coverings after days of record infections.

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Justices keep hold on secret Russia investigation material

The Supreme Court is denying Congress access to secret grand jury testimony from special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation through the November election.

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New COVID-19 surge dashes travel industry’s hopes for July 4 weekend

The travel and tourism industry is bracing for another dismal holiday weekend.

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The New York City Council passed a budget to defund the NYPD by $1 billion — but nobody seems to like it

The New York City Council and Mayor Bill de Blasio on Tuesday agreed on a budget that strips the New York Police Department of $1 billion in funding.

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America’s Potential Mail-in Ballot Fraud

Nothing is more sacrosanct to a Democracy then a corruption free election, and the one fundamental pillar of the American experience has always been a fair election. This may now change as many are clamoring for a total mail-in ballot election without ever understanding the potential for fraud.

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