Italy has started to bury its dead following a devastating earthquake that killed at least 290 people and left whole towns in ruins. The country has declared Saturday a national day of mourning
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Has Hillary Clinton Actually Been Dodging The Press?
Clinton has been criticized for failing to give enough access to the media, but she says she’s done more than 300 interviews. According to an NPR analysis, that’s only part of the story.
Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Enforcement of State Bathroom Law At UNC
Three transgender plaintiffs challenging North Carolina’s law will be allowed to use the bathrooms that match their gender identities, at least until the case is tried in November.
Brazilian police charge Ryan Lochte with making a false report
The saga of the swimmer and the robbery-that-wasn’t continues. The charge against the 32-year-old U.S. Olympian carries a penalty of up to 18 months in prison in Brazil.
All U.S. blood donations should be screened for Zika, FDA says
The recommendations from the Food and Drug Administration represent a major expansion in testing blood for Zika. The agency had earlier advised testing only in areas with an active outbreak.
France’s highest court suspends burkini ban in one town
This has definitely been the summer of the burkini. Here’s some background on the swimwear that’s launched a worldwide debate.