US News
- Shooting at Minneapolis Protest
At least five people have been shot near the north Minneapolis police precinct, the site of protests over the fatal shooting of Jamar Clark. Police said five people are being treated for non-life threatening injuries, but there are no details on a suspect or suspects. —NBC News
- Ben Carson Apologizes
The GOP presidential candidate apologized for "mistaken references," after claiming to have seen footage of New Jersey Muslims celebrating 9/11. Donald Trump stands by his claims he watched "Arab populations" in New Jersey cheer as the twin towers came down. —The Washington Post
- Planned Parenthood Sues Texas
Planned Parenthood has filed a lawsuit against Texas in federal court in a bid to stop the state from cutting off its Medicaid funding. It contends the Republican-led state's decision was politically motivated because of the organization's work on abortion. —The New York Times
- State Department Issues Travel Alert
The US State Department has issued a rare worldwide travel alert, warning travelers of the risk of potential terrorist attacks. The alert states that "ISIL (aka Da'esh), al-Qa'ida, Boko Haram, and other terrorist groups continue to plan terrorist attacks in multiple regions." —USA Today
International NEWS
- Suicide Belt Dumped
French police are examining a suspected suicide belt, found in a Paris dustbin by street cleaners. Police are linking the discarded device to Salah Abdeslam, one of the main suspects in the terror attacks, who remains at large. —BBC News
- Canada To Take 25,000 Refugees
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will today outline his plan to resettle 25,000 Syrian refugees. Although all 10 of Canada's provincial leaders support the aim, security screening criteria could make it difficult to meet the target by the end of the year. —Ottowa Citizen
- Vatican Five Stand Trial
Five people are set to go on trial in the Vatican over the leaking of secret documents revealing mismanagement. Two journalists who used the leaked documents face the tribunal today, and could be jailed for up to eight years if convicted. —AP - Bomb Attack in Greece
A bomb exploded outside the Athens office of a Greek business federation, smashing windows but causing no injuries. It is the first attack since leftist Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras came to power in January. —Reuters - Turkey Shoots Down Russian Warplane Near Syrian Border
Turkish fighter jets shot down a Russian warplane near the Syrian border, the first time a NATO member's armed forces have downed a Russian or Soviet military aircraft since the 1950s, and an act Vladimir Putin said would have "significant consequences."—VICE News
Killer Mike, big fan of Bernie Sanders. (Photo via Flickr user swimfinfan)
Everything Else
Killer Mike Loves Bernie
Atlanta rapper Killer Mike delivered a heartfelt endorsement of Bernie Sanders after taking the politician to soul food restaurant Busy Bee. "Stay confronting bullshit wherever you turn," said the hip-shop star. —Pitchfork
Clock Teenager Wants $15 Million in Damages
Ahmed Mohamed - the Muslim-American teenager arrested after bringing a homemade clock to school - is demanding $15 million in damages from the city and school district. He also wants an apology. —CNN
Hacker Outed as FBI Snitch
A notorious hacker and anti-Anonymous troll has admitted to being an FBI informant. "What the fuck have I done", tweeted 5hm00p in a series of anguished confessions. —Motherboard
Canadian Police Apologize for Freaking Out
Vancouver police made hysterical warnings about the "senseless overdoses" caused by shatter, a concentrated form of weed. Then they conceded their tweets about overdoses "weren't accurate". —VICE
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Killer Mike Loves Bernie
Atlanta rapper Killer Mike delivered a heartfelt endorsement of Bernie Sanders after taking the politician to soul food restaurant Busy Bee. "Stay confronting bullshit wherever you turn," said the hip-shop star. —Pitchfork
Clock Teenager Wants $15 Million in Damages
Ahmed Mohamed - the Muslim-American teenager arrested after bringing a homemade clock to school - is demanding $15 million in damages from the city and school district. He also wants an apology. —CNN
Hacker Outed as FBI Snitch
A notorious hacker and anti-Anonymous troll has admitted to being an FBI informant. "What the fuck have I done", tweeted 5hm00p in a series of anguished confessions. —Motherboard
Canadian Police Apologize for Freaking Out
Vancouver police made hysterical warnings about the "senseless overdoses" caused by shatter, a concentrated form of weed. Then they conceded their tweets about overdoses "weren't accurate". —VICE