U.N. health agency says more than 183,000 cases were confirmed in latest 24-hour span. The U.S. and Brazil continue to be hit particularly hard. Source
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Teddy Roosevelt statue to be removed from iconic N.Y. museum
The statue at the entrance of the American Museum of Natural History has him on horse next to Native American man and African man. Source
Stunning photos capture rare “ring of fire” solar eclipse
It was known as a “ring of fire” because the moon covered most, but not all, of the sun. Source
Arctic records its hottest temperature ever
Reaching 100 degrees in or near the Arctic is almost unheard of. Source
Conservative Democrat could win primary in U.S.’ bluest district
Rubén Díaz Sr. could emerge victorious from a large, divided field. Source
Mayhem in Charlotte: Several people shot, some hit by vehicles
At least two of those hit by gunfire were killed, police said. Hundreds of people were at the scene. Source
Philadelphia native among 3 killed in suspected U.K. terror attack
Family members tell CBS Philly that Joe Ritchie-Bennett, who had lived in Britain for 15 years, was among the victims of a knife attack in a park. Source
Former Titans DL Josh Evans Reflects on His Life While Asking for Prayers as He Fights Cancer
Evans, a 6-foot-2, 288-pound defensive lineman for the Oilers/Titans from 1995-2001, played in 71 career games with the franchise. He racked up 225 tackles and 14.5 sacks before finishing his NFL career with the New York Jets. Evans was a starter in Super Bowl XXXIV. Today, Evans is in a hospital bed at a Cancer Treatment Center in Newnan, Georgia. He’s down to 189 pounds and is awaiting more treatments after doctors found his cancer had returned. Source
Schumer calls for investigation into firing of U.S. attorney
Schumer said the “real unanswered question” is “why did the president and Mr. Barr do it?” Source
Brazil becomes second country to surpass 1 million COVID-19 cases
Brazil is on track to have the most coronavirus-related deaths in the world by the end of the summer, according to one model. Source