The U.S. is currently the largest funder of the WHO, and the organization is expected to be weakened by its departure. Source
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Reopened Virginia restaurant fills dining room with midcentury mannequins
Virginia’s The Inn at Little Washington reopened Friday evening with an inventive solution in place. To make the restaurant feel fuller — and a bit more entertaining — world-renowned chef Patrick O’Connell has filled the dining room with mannequins, creatively dressed in 1940s clothing. Ed O’Keefe speaks to O’Connell about his theatrical choice, and how he got his start in cooking. Source
SpaceX astronauts ready to try again, weather permitting
NASA and SpaceX vow safety is the top priority for first piloted launch to orbit from U.S. soil in nearly a decade Source
Minnesota governor fully mobilizes state’s National Guard
The Minnesota National Guard said this marks the first time it’s been fully mobilized since World War II. Source
Minnesota governor fully mobilizes state’s National Guard in historic first
“The situation in Minneapolis is no longer in any way about the murder of George Floyd,” Walz said at a press conference Saturday. Source
Minneapolis protesters defy curfew in fourth night of unrest
Protests continued to flare in the city and nationwide over George Floyd’s death. Source
Wife of officer charged with murder in George Floyd’s death files for divorce
Kellie Chauvin’s lawyer said she is “devastated” over Floyd’s death. Source
Saturday Sessions: Jason Isbell performs “What’ve I Done to Help”
Musician Jason Isbell recorded his new album, “Reunions,” before the coronavirus outbreak hit. Like many artists during the pandemic, he was supposed to be on tour but instead finds himself at home isolating with his wife, fellow musician Amanda Shires, and their 4-year-old daughter. Despite being confined to home himself, Isbell’s album spread out wide to hit number one on four Billboard charts. He performs “What’ve I Done to Help” for “CBS This Morning: Saturday.” Source
Trump praises Secret Service after protests outside White House
President Trump said protesters at the White House would have been met with “vicious dogs” if they breached the fence. Source
Jason Isbell on coronavirus lockdown, releasing a new album
Musician Jason Isbell released a new album, “Reunions,” just before the coronavirus pandemic hit. Now, instead of touring, he is hunkered down at home, like millions of Americans, with his wife and fellow musician Amanda Shires and their 4-year-old daughter. Isbell speaks to Anthony Mason about the challenges of lockdown, and the pressures of creating a new album. Source