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2020 MLB Draft: Tigers add more bats, Astros make first picks on Day 2 Less than 24 hours after taking Arizona State slugger Spencer Torkelson with the No. 1 overall pick, the Detroit Tigers used their first four picks on hitters during the second day of the 2020 MLB Draft.      RNC picks Florida for Trump's nomination speech after spat with North Carolina The Republican National Committee announced Thursday that Jacksonville, Fla., has been selected to host President Donald Trump's re-nomination celebration.   Multiple officers injured, suspect killed in shootout after California manhunt Multiple officers were injured in a shootout following a manhunt for, 26-year-old Mason Lira, who was killed by police Thursday after shooting and injuring an officer a day earlier.   Pete Carroll regrets not signing Colin Kaepernick: 'We missed the opportunity' Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said Thursday he regrets not signing former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick in 2017.   Twitter removes 170,000 accounts associated with Chinese misinformation campaigns Twitter announced Thursday that it deleted nearly 200,000 Twitter accounts associated with state-linked misinformation operations attributed to China, Russia and Turkey.   Charles Schwab Challenge: Rose, Varner III tied for Round 1 lead as golf returns Harold Varner III and Justin Rose are tied after Thursday's opening round of the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Golf Course in Fort Worth, Texas, as golfers returned to action amid the coronavirus pandemic.   Texas seeks to vacate stay of execution for Ruben Gutierrez Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Thursday asked an appeals court to vacate a federal judge's stay of execution for an inmate scheduled to die next week.   U.N.: At least eight mass graves discovered in Libya The United Nations mission in Libya said Thursday that at least eight mass graves were discovered in the recently liberated town of Tarhuna.   Pause in fieldwork hurts scientists’ plans for research, futures The coronavirus pandemic has led to the cancelation of some scientific fieldwork this year, meaning some PhD students may not be able to finish their programs on time.   NFL commits $250M over 10-year period to combat racial injustice The NFL announced Thursday it will donate $250 million over the next 10 years to "combat systemic racism and support the battle against the ongoing and historic injustices faced by African-Americans."   Kevin McCarthy: GOP agrees with 'concepts' in Democrat police reform bill House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy said Thursday that GOP members of the chamber agree with "concepts" in the police reform bill unveiled by House Democrats.   Philadelphia judge exonerates Walter Ogrod after 3 decades in prison, 23 on death row A Philadelphia judge has fully exonerated a man who served nearly three decades in prison -- including 23 years on death row -- for the slaying of a 4-year-old girl.   General Dynamics nabs $2.5B for Stryker Double-V vehicles General Dynamics received a $2.5 billion contract this week for production of Stryker Double V-Hull A1 engineering change proposal vehicles, according to the Pentagon.   Sony unveils PlayStation 5 hardware, upcoming games Sony unveiled the design for its upcoming PlayStation 5 console while also showcasing a collection of games that will be released for the next-generation platform.   Van Ovost nominated as next Air Mobility Command commander The Air Force announced Thursday that Lt. Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost has been nominated to succeed Gen. Maryanne Miller as Air Mobility Command commander.   Milk chocolate, dairy and fatty foods tied to acne in adults Sweet and greasy fare -- especially milk chocolate, sweetened drinks, dairy products, and sugary or fatty foods -- all appeared to raise the odds for acne in adults, a new study found.   Microsoft won't sell facial-recognition tech to police Microsoft announced Thursday that it won't sell its facial-recognition technology to police departments until there are regulations on its use.   Biden unveils plan to reopen the economy Former Vice President Joe Biden unveiled a plan Thursday for reopening the economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic.   USS Albany returns to Naval Station Norfolk after European deployment The USS Albany returned to its homeport at Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia this week after a deployment to the U.S. European Command area of responsibility, the Navy announced.   Study examines why eating before bedtime might pack on the pounds If you have a late dinner and then head to bed, beware: You may gain weight while you sleep, a new study suggests.   Terrestrial extinctions during Great Dying altered the chemistry of Earth's oceans The loss of plants and animals on land during the the Permian-Triassic extinction led to significant chemical changes in Earth's oceans.   Granddaughter alerts winner to record lottery jackpot A Canadian woman said she was unaware of her record-breaking $40.4 million lottery jackpot until her granddaughter told her the winning ticket had been sold locally.   Watch: Florida family finds alligator swimming in backyard pool A Florida family captured video of an alligator trespassing on their property and taking a dip in their backyard swimming pool.   | |||||||||||||||||||||
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‘A Slap in the Face’: Black Veterans on Bases Named for ConfederatesPresident Trump has vowed to block efforts to remove Confederate names from military bases.   These Are the 10 U.S. Army Installations Named for ConfederatesA debate is unfolding over whether to rename the installations, as part of a broader national reckoning over buildings, monuments and memorials to men who fought to preserve slavery and uphold white supremacy. As Americans Shift on Racism, Trump Digs InWith much of the country acknowledging that protesters’ frustrations are justified, the president increasingly sounds detached from many voters in the political middle and even some of his allies. General Milley Apologizes for Trump Photo Op RolePresident Trump’s walk across Lafayette Square, current and former military leaders say, has started a moment of reckoning in the military. Trump Defends Police, but Says He’ll Sign Order Encouraging Better PracticesJoseph R. Biden Jr., his Democratic opponent, accused the president of dividing the country. Investors, No Longer in Denial About Grim Outlook, Drive Market DownInvestors are finally catching up to the fact the U.S. economy is not recovering anytime soon, and shares tumbled nearly 6 percent. Joe Biden, Emissary of GriefHis entire political career has been marked by personal loss. His allies say that makes him uniquely capable of leading a nation grappling with death. Georgia Havoc Raises New Doubts on Pricey Voting MachinesLong before this week’s election chaos, experts had warned Georgia about its over $100 million voting system, saying paper ballots were simpler and safer. Trump Will Give Republican Convention Speech in JacksonvilleThe move from Charlotte, N.C., where the Republican convention was originally planned, came after the president demanded to hold an event without social distancing rules. Stock Market, Mark Milley, Spike Lee: Your Thursday Evening BriefingHere’s what you need to know at the end of the day. Georgia’s Election MeltdownWhy the state’s troubled primary elections this week may be a preview of graver battles coming in the general election. Did Washington Get in Uber’s Way?Uber had been courting Grubhub for months, but the food-delivery rival will sell itself to a European rival instead. Regulations are partly to blame. Coronavirus Could Make America’s Gun Problem Even DeadlierWe studied 26 million Americans over 12 years. Here’s what we learned about gun ownership. Trump's Tulsa Rally Is Just More Racist TrollingA racist president trolls his enemies with a rally on Juneteenth. Reactionaries Are Having a Bad MonthBut they’ll be dangerous in the months ahead. Why Joe Biden Should Look to His LeftProgressive ideas don’t just turn out the vote. They win votes. Ritchie Torres for Congress in the BronxHe is the best choice to represent one of the nation’s most vulnerable congressional districts. Detroit. New Orleans. D.C. Predatory Cities Are on the Rise.Local governments should not shore up their budgets by preying on the very people Covid-19 hit the hardest. Why Does Trump Lie?He has nothing but contempt for the institutions that exist to keep presidents in check. The People Who Undermine Progressive ProsecutorsOnce elected, criminal justice reformers face nasty attacks. How Worried Should You Be About the 2020 Election?Twenty years after Bush v. Gore, a bigger crisis could be coming. Can Anna Wintour Survive the Social Justice Movement?A reckoning has come to Bon Appétit and the other magazines of Condé Nast. Can a culture built on elitism and exclusion possibly change? A Government in Japan Limited Video Game Time. This Boy Is Fighting Back.The high school student, saying families should decide for themselves how many hours to spend online, is hoping for a rare victory in a constitutional challenge to Japan’s laws. Masks, No Kissing and ‘a Little Kinky’: Dating and Sex in a PandemicNew York City public health officials have frank new advice for people who are looking for companionship and physical intimacy during the pandemic. Ambush Suspect Is Killed After Wounding 3 Officers in a Standoff, Sheriff SaysMason James Lira, 26, who shot a deputy in the face outside a police station in Paso Robles, Calif., early Wednesday, was surrounded by officers in a vineyard on Thursday, the authorities said. Twitter Removes Chinese Misinformation CampaignThe company said the latest misinformation effort came with a new wrinkle: extolling the Chinese government’s response to the coronavirus outbreak. Facebook Brings Back a Former Top Lieutenant to ZuckerbergChris Cox, who quit Facebook last year after differences with the company’s chief executive, Mark Zuckerberg, is returning as chief product officer. North Korea Vows to Boost Nuclear Program, Saying U.S. Diplomacy FailedIn a statement marking the second anniversary of a historic summit meeting between Kim Jong-un and President Trump, the North said its hopes had faded into a “nightmare.” Turkey Court Sentences U.S. Consulate Employee to Over 8 Years in PrisonIgnoring U.S. arguments that the charges were baseless, a court convicted Metin Topuz of aiding the group that Turkey accuses of masterminding a 2016 coup attempt. Jimmy Fallon Is Sorry. But What Does That Mean?The “Tonight Show” host was forced to publicly reckon with a blackface clip from his past and his own role in systemic racism. But will it lead to a true change, or was it just lip service? Counting the Days Under Virus Lockdown by the Length of Trudeau’s HairJustin Trudeau’s hair has long been a subject of fascination, ridicule and adulation in Canada. But three months into the coronavirus pandemic, commentary on his mane has become a national sport. What Will Greetings Look Like in a Post-Coronavirus World?It might be a while before we can offer a hug or handshake.But that’s OK. The Poems That Poets Turn To in a Time of StrifeSixteen poets tell us about the verses and books they are reading, or that they hope others seek out. ‘The King of Staten Island’ Review: Pete Davidson Gets (Even More) PersonalJudd Apatow’s film should be a meatier Oedipal comedy, but it’s unwilling to explore the tragedy just below its surface. Five Art Accounts to Follow on Instagram NowCauleen Smith’s experimental films about black life, Kyle Marshall’s dance improvisation dedicated to victims of police brutality: Here are some of the Instagram accounts brightening our art critic’s daily feed. Pete Rademacher, 1956 Olympic Boxing Champion, Dies at 91After winning gold, Rademacher concocted a scheme to take on Floyd Patterson, the world heavyweight champion. For a Day, Scientists Pause Science to Confront RacismScholars said they would not hold classes or lectures on Wednesday, and leading journals and scientific associations said they would not announce most breakthroughs. Black and Latino Churches Offer Prayers, Hope and Coronavirus TestingA public health program takes free tests and fellowship to communities in New York that have been devastated by Covid-19. Trump Trembles: Mitt Romney Is on the MoveJust remember that nothing counts if you don’t vote. Ohio Lawmaker Asks Racist Question About Black People and Hand-WashingState Senator Stephen A. Huffman, a Republican and a doctor, speculated publicly about why “the colored population” has been disproportionately affected by the coronavirus. More Recent Articles
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