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Unsealed court filing details election interference case against Trump
by A Martínez
The Justice Department, in a new court filing, says former President Donald Trump needs to stand trial for alleged election interference just like any other citizen.
Viral Rooftop Tennis Players Get Surprise From Roger Federer
Tennis superstar Roger Federer surprises two Italian girls after a video of them playing tennis across rooftops during the pandemic went viral.
News Brief: Beirut Explosion, Trump On Twitter And Facebook, National Conventions
Investigations continue in the Beirut explosion. Twitter and Facebook go after Trump for sharing coronavirus misinformation. And, the pandemic is changing the National Conventions.
Louisville Protests For Racial Justice Continue, Even As Others In U.S. Fade
by Ryan Van Velzer (KPR)
In Louisville, racial justice protests have continued for months since police shot and killed Breonna Taylor inside her home during an overnight police raid. Protesters want the officers charged.
How Seattle's Police Chief Has Navigated The City's Protests For Racial Justice
by Martin Kaste
Being a Police Chief in 2020 is precarious. Carmen Best, Seattle's first Black female chief, has some tactics for keeping her job and protecting her department from the "defund the police" movement.
Massive Explosion Devastates Thousands In Beirut
NPR's Noel King speaks with Wall Street Journal reporter Dion Nissenbaum about the explosion in Beirut that killed more than 100 people and injured thousands others, including Nissenbaum's daughter.
Journalist Near Beirut Explosion Provides Update
More than 100 people are dead after a massive explosion in Beirut. NPR's Noel King speaks with France 24 Correspondent Leila Molana-Allen.
NYC's Health Commissioner Resigns After Clashes With Mayor
by Fred Mogul
The replacement of New York City's health commissioner, Dr. Oxiris Barbot, comes as the city braces for a possible resurgence of the coronavirus.
Colombia Supreme Court Places Former President Under House Arrest
by John Otis
Former Colombian president Álvaro Uribe is to be held under house arrest while he is investigated for allegedly bribing witnesses in a case against him.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Swears In During 100 Mile Run
Jill Karofsky celebrated two major milestones recently. She was sworn in to the Wisconsin Supreme Court in mile 35 out of a 100 mile marathon. The Justice says she'll celebrate with a Wisconsin beer.
Activist Cori Bush Ousts Rep. William Lacy Clay Jr. In Missouri Primary Upset
by Jason Rosenbaum
Rep. William Lacy Clay Jr, a 20-year House veteran, is projected by the AP to lose in the Missouri Democratic primary to progressive activist Cori Bush.