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Did Toronto Ban Catholic Churches from Administering Holy Communion?

Laura Ingraham and other right-wing media sources characterized COVID-19 measures as outright bans on religious freedom.

Man Found Dead May Be Linked to Shooting at NJ Judge’s House

Investigators are examining a possible connection between the shooting and the body of a man found dead in New York.

Is This McDonald’s COVID-19 Sign Real?

The Province of New Brunswick declared a state of emergency and issued a mandatory order in response to the threat posed by COVID-19.

Did a Minnesota School Toss Library Books to ‘Erase History’?

Viral images showed school library books piled in a recycling dumpster.

The Moon Landing Collection

That's one small step for man, one giant leap for conspiracy theorists.

Did Ronald Reagan Say ‘Keep Voting Democrat’ If You Want Freedoms Restricted?

If you can't find a political icon expressing the opinion you want, make up the opinion and share it as a quote.

UK Coronavirus Vaccine Prompts Immune Response in Early Test

Scientists at Oxford University say they might have sufficient data by the end of the year to decide if the vaccine should be adopted for mass vaccination campaigns.

Biden Eyes GOP Supporters While Trump Focuses on His Base

A handful of high-profile Republicans are likely to become more active in supporting Biden in the fall.

Thousands to Walk Off Job to Protest Racial Inequality

Dubbed the "Strike for Black Lives," labor unions, along with social and racial justice organizations from New York City to Los Angeles, will participate in a range of planned actions.

14 Hours Later, Trump Says He Is ‘Saddened’ by John Lewis’ Death

Shortly after 2 p.m., as Trump was returning from his golf outing — and more than 14 hours after Lewis’ death was announced — he offered his and the first lady’s condolences in a two-sentence Twitter message.

Michigan College Defies State Warnings, Holds Graduation

A small conservative college in southern Michigan has defied warnings from state public health officials during the coronavirus pandemic by hosting an in-person graduation ceremony.

Roger Stone Calls Black Radio Host Racial Slur in Interview

Roger Stone, used the racial slur “Negro” on air while verbally sparring with a Los Angeles-based Black radio host.

Trump Not Ready to Commit to Election Results If He Loses

President Donald Trump is refusing to publicly commit to accepting the results of the upcoming White House election, recalling a similar threat he made weeks before the 2016 vote.

Did Trump Tweet That the Confederate Flag Is a ‘Symbol of Love’?

Confederate flags, monuments and military base names have become a national flashpoint since the death of George Floyd.

Black Lives Matter Billboard Placed Next to Confederate Flag

A Black Lives Matter sign now fills a billboard next to a big Confederate flag that greets people coming into a small town outside Raleigh.

Republicans Eye Sweeping Shield from Coronavirus Liability

A new plan from Senate Republicans to award businesses, schools, and universities sweeping exemptions from lawsuits arising from inadequate coronavirus safeguards is putting Republicans and Democrats at loggerheads.