In her 60s, the Laysan albatross has seen a lot in her years on Midway Atoll — including a world before plastics. Source
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Hong Kong’s pro-Democracy movement defies police orders, endures heavy rain for demonstration
Hong Kong’s pro-Democracy movement today defied police orders and endured heavy rain to stage a massive and peaceful march. An estimated 1.7 million people — a quarter of the territory’s population — participated. Ramy Inocencio reports. Source
The explosive force of AR-15 style rifles
As ballistics experts explain how an AR-15 bullet could shatter bone and destroy organs, doctors push for civilians to become first responders. Source
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch isn’t what you think
60 Minutes producers clear up misconceptions about the concentration of litter — including plastic — in the ocean between California and Hawaii Source
Some 1.7 million take part in 11th week of Hong Kong protests
What started out June 9 as a demand for the government to revoke a hated extradition bill has exploded into calls for greater democratic reform Source
Former Louisiana Gov. Kathleen Blanco has died at 76
Kathleen Blanco, Louisiana’s first female governor who oversaw the state during the strikes and aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, has died Sunday afternoon at age 76. She had been battling cancer, according to her family. Source
Kathleen Blanco, first female governor of Louisiana, has died at 76
Blanco was governor of Louisiana during Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Source
Kathleen Blanco, first female governor of Louisiana, dead at 76
Blanco was governor of Louisiana during Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Source
Ohio man arrested for social media threat against Youngstown Jewish Community Center
James Reardon, 20, was arrested Friday over a social media post showing him shooting what police believe is a semi-automatic rifle and threatening the Youngstown Jewish Community Center. Authorities later raided his home, finding dozens of rounds of ammo, semi-automatic weapons and bulletproof armor as well as anti-semitic and white nationalist propaganda. Source
Firefighters go missing off Florida coast during fishing trip
Brian McCluney and Justin Walker were last seen departing a boat ramp Friday in Port Canaveral Source