U.S. senators from both parties opened a hearing with tough questions and criticisms of Facebook’s ambitious plan to create a financial eco-system based on a digital currency. (July 16)
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House Dems to vote on resolution condemning Trump
House Democrats are planning a vote on a resolution that condemns President Donald Trump’s racist comments about four congresswomen of color. A co-sponsors of the resolution said “it’s un-American to tell people to go back to their country.” (July 16)
GOP leaders on Trump’s tweets: It’s about politics
Republican leaders in Congress remained unwilling Tuesday to unequivocally rebuke President Donald Trump’s attack on four progressive women of color in Congress, insisting his tweets and the ensuing dispute is about ideology and politics. (July 16)
ShowBiz Minute: R. Kelly, Emmys, Elvis
R. Kelly is expected to appear in a Chicago federal courtroom Tuesday; Emmy nominations to be announced; Austin Butler to star as Elvis in Baz Luhrmann-helmed biopic. (July 16)
NKorea floats idea of lifting weapons test freeze
North Korea says it is rethinking whether to abide by its moratorium on nuclear and missile tests and other steps aimed at improving ties with the US. The statement blames upcoming regular US-South Korean military drills. (July 16)
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AP Top Stories July 16
Here’s the latest for Tuesday July 16th: House Democrats plan vote on resolution condemning Trump comments; Biden unveils health care overhaul; more.
Native Hawaiian activists protest telescope
Protesters gathered at the base of Hawaii’s tallest mountain on Monday, trying to stop the construction of a giant telescope. Protesters say the telescope will desecrate sacred land. Supporters say it will bring economic and scientific benefits. (July 16)
Protests during Amazon Prime Day
Amazon faced protests on its fifth annual Amazon Prime Day. While the Seattle-based e-commerce behemoth said it is offering more than a million deals, a demonstration was seen outside a warehouse in Shakopee, Minnesota. (July 16)
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Protests during Amazon Prime Day
Amazon faced protests on its fifth annual Amazon Prime Day. While the Seattle-based e-commerce behemoth said it is offering more than a million deals, a demonstration was seen outside a warehouse in Shakopee, Minnesota. (July 16)
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Joe Biden defends Obamacare, attacks Trump
Joe Biden is defending the Affordable Care Act, challenging not just President Trump but also some Democrats who want to replace the current system with a fully government-run model. Biden, in Iowa, also blasted President Trump’s character. (July 16)