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On This Day: Allied troops launch D-Day invasion on Normandy

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On This Day: Allied troops launch D-Day invasion on Normandy

On June 6, 1944, hundreds of thousands of Allied troops began crossing the English Channel in the D-Day invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe.

Czech Republic expels Russian diplomats over allegedly fake poisoning threat

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Czech Republic expels Russian diplomats over allegedly fake poisoning threat

7 killed in mass shooting at Alabama residence

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7 killed in mass shooting at Alabama residence

Cristobal regains tropical storm strength, heading for U.S. Gulf Coast

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Cristobal regains tropical storm strength, heading for U.S. Gulf Coast

U.N.-backed Libyan government retakes Tarhuna; 106 bodies found in hospital

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U.N.-backed Libyan government retakes Tarhuna; 106 bodies found in hospital

June 5 (UPI) -- Libya's internationally backed government on Friday said it took full control of the city of Tarhuna, the last stronghold of rebel commander Khalifa Haftar in the country's west.

French forces kill leader of al-Qaida in North Africa

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French forces kill leader of al-Qaida in North Africa

June 5 (UPI) -- French forces killed Abdelmalek Droukdel, the leader of al-Qaida in North Africa, France's Ministry of Defense said Friday.

GAO: New presidential helicopters need better communications system

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GAO: New presidential helicopters need better communications system

June 5 (UPI) -- The program to replace the presidential helicopter has been delayed to address communications-related issues, a General Accountability Office report said.

Minneapolis leaders vote in favor of police reforms; ban choke holds

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Minneapolis leaders vote in favor of police reforms; ban choke holds

June 5 (UPI) -- The Minneapolis City Council voted Friday on a measure that bans police from using choke holds and other neck restraints in response to the death of George Floyd and national civil unrest.

Stocks boom Friday after report shows major U.S. job growth

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Stocks boom Friday after report shows major U.S. job growth

June 5 (UPI) -- U.S. stocks boomed Friday following a surprise in the federal government's labor report that showed the economy grew by more than 2 million jobs last month.

George Floyd protests: D.C. expects major rally; Buffalo officers suspended

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George Floyd protests: D.C. expects major rally; Buffalo officers suspended

June 5 (UPI) -- Multiple demonstrations are planned in Washington, D.C., and throughout the U.S. this weekend as the movement against police brutality in the wake of George Floyd's death nears its third week.

Navy SEAL training resumes after pandemic hiatus

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Navy SEAL training resumes after pandemic hiatus

June 5 (UPI) -- The U.S. Navy's Special Warfare Center resumed its SEAL training after classes were paused in March because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health experts: COVID-19 fears shouldn't shut down protests

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Health experts: COVID-19 fears shouldn't shut down protests

A letter signed by nearly 1,300 public health and infectious diseases professionals, and community stakeholders, says fear of COVID-19's spread is no excuse to stop people from joining police brutality protests.

Trump signs law loosening Paycheck Protection Program limits

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Trump signs law loosening Paycheck Protection Program limits

June 5 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Friday signed a bill loosening restrictions on how small businesses can spend stimulus loans without having to pay them back.

Navy destroyer USS Russell passes through Taiwan Strait

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Navy destroyer USS Russell passes through Taiwan Strait

June 5 (UPI) -- The Navy destroyer USS Russell completed a transit of the Taiwan Strait, the waterway between China and Taiwan, on Thursday and Friday, officials said.

Universal Orlando reopens, Disney recalls workers for July opening

U.S. News // 13 hours ago

Universal Orlando reopens, Disney recalls workers for July opening

ORLANDO, Fla., June 5 (UPI) -- Universal Orlando's theme parks reopened to the general public on Friday, as Disney World began recalling employees for theme park openings in July after months of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Philadelphia judge orders release of man on death row for 23 years

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Philadelphia judge orders release of man on death row for 23 years

June 5 (UPI) -- A Philadelphia judge on Friday ordered the release of Walter Ogrod, a man who's served 23 years on death row for a slaying prosecutors now don't think he's responsible for.

British carmakers Bentley, Aston Martin, McLaren shedding jobs

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British carmakers Bentley, Aston Martin, McLaren shedding jobs

June 5 (UPI) -- British car giants Bentley, Aston Martin and McLaren have all announced staff cuts totaling almost 3,000 jobs because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Truman Carrier Strike Group to return home after long deployment

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Truman Carrier Strike Group to return home after long deployment

June 5 (UPI) -- The strike group led by the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman will return to Norfolk, Va., after several months at sea, the Navy announced on Friday.

Survey: African-Americans closely following coronavirus news

U.S. News // 14 hours ago

Survey: African-Americans closely following coronavirus news

June 5 (UPI) -- African-Americans have been following news reports and other information about the coronavirus outbreak closer than any other racial or ethnic group, a new survey by the Pew Research Center said Friday.

D.C. mayor renames part of 16th Street 'Black Lives Matter' Plaza

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D.C. mayor renames part of 16th Street 'Black Lives Matter' Plaza

June 5 (UPI) -- Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel E. Bowser renamed the street in front of the White House Black Lives Matter Plaza on Friday, sending an obvious sign to President Donald Trump.

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