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Read the transcripts of Michael Flynn’s calls with Russian diplomat

John Ratcliffe declassified documents that allies of the president say bolster their contention that former national security adviser Michael Flynn was wrongly pursued.

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‘Somebody shot my girlfriend’: 911 call from police shooting of Breonna Taylor released

Attention on Taylor’s death has intensified after her family sued the Louisville Metro Police Department earlier this month.

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CNN crew released from police custody after they were arrested live on air in Minneapolis – CNN

CNN crew released from police custody after they were arrested live on air in Minneapolis  CNN CNN Reporter Omar Jimenez Released After He Was Arrested Live on Air amid George Floyd Protests  PEOPLE Police arrest CNN correspondent Omar Jimenez and crew on

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Donald Trump’s Dangerous Attack on Free Speech Online

Few public debates have been as confusing or more filled with flawed legal arguments than the fight over content moderation on social media. But on May 28 Donald Trump took action that brought the true stakes into sharp focus. Acting

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Donald Trump’s Dangerous Attack on Free Speech Online – TIME

Donald Trump’s Dangerous Attack on Free Speech Online  TIME Donald Trump Says He Spoke To Family Of George Floyd, Tries To Explain “When The Looting Starts, The Shooting Starts” Tweet — Update  Deadline Donald Trump escalates Twitter feud by cross-posting blocked message  The

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Donald Trump’s Dangerous Attack on Free Speech Online – TIME

Donald Trump’s Dangerous Attack on Free Speech Online  TIME Donald Trump Says He Spoke To Family Of George Floyd, Tries To Explain “When The Looting Starts, The Shooting Starts” Tweet — Update  Deadline Donald Trump escalates Twitter feud by cross-posting blocked message  The

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Why the prosecution of a Minneapolis police officer is such a rarity

The doctrine of “qualified immunity” too often gives police miscreants a free pass

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Democrats expand probe into firing of State Dept. watchdog

Democrats say they will interview officials who may have information about the ouster of State Department Inspector General Steve Linick.

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How Trump’s Twitter Remarks Escalate Growing Crisis in Minneapolis

The president’s tweets prompted Twitter to append them with a note saying the posts were “glorifying violence.” Joe Biden condemned Mr. Trump, saying “it’s no time to encourage violence.”

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Lady Gaga’s New Album Chromatica Is the Soundtrack for 2020’s Most Epic Bedroom Dance Parties

Musicians have always obsessed with fame, both as an abstract concept and as an aspirational state. The allure is obvious: Being famous has its perils, but the potential upsides outweigh the negatives. No modern pop star is more self-aware about

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