Everything you need to know about the world this morning, curated by VICE.
US News
- DNC to Offer Sanders Policy Influence
In an attempt to avoid conflict at the party convention, the Democratic National Committee plans to offer Senator Bernie Sanders a seat on a key platform committee. Sanders reportedly plans to push his party toward more left-wing policy positions, including a $15 national minimum wage and a more balanced position on Israel.—The Washington Post - Oklahoma Passes Bill Banning Abortions
The Oklahoma state legislature has passed a bill that would criminalize abortion. Any doctor found to have performed an abortion, except when saving the life of the mother, would be guilty of a felony and receive up to three years in prison. Republican Governor Mary Fallin now has five days to approve the bill.—The New York Times - Trump Delegate Indicted on Child Porn Charges
Donald Trump's campaign team said a Maryland delegate accused of producing child pornography will be "replaced immediately." Caleb Andrew Bailey, 30, has been indicted for the illegal transport of explosives, illegal possession of a machine gun, and child pornography offenses.—USA Today - San Francisco Police Chief Reigns
San Francisco's Police Chief Greg Suhr has stepped down hours after a police officer shot and killed an unarmed black woman, 27, suspected of driving a stolen car. Suhr's resignation was announced by Mayor Ed Lee, who had asked him to quit. It follows recent criticism of racist texts traded by the city's police officers.—CBS News
International News
- Debris Discovered from EgyptAir Plane
Debris from EgyptAir flight MS804 has been found in the Mediterranean, according to the Egyptian military. Wreckage and passenger belongings were found 180 miles off the coast of Alexandria. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi confirmed the crash and offered his condolences to families of the 66 passengers and crew members on board the Paris to Cairo flight.—CNN - Second Schoolgirl Rescued in Nigeria
A second girl from the group of 219 schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram two years ago has been found, according to the Nigerian army. Serah Luka was among 97 women and children held hostage by Boko Haram who were freed after an operation by Nigerian soldiers in Borno state. The soldiers killed 35 Boko Haram fighters.—Al Jazeera - Tsai Ing-wen Sworn in as President of Taiwan
Tsai Ing-wen has become Taiwan's first female leader, having been sworn in as the country's new president. She urged China to "drop the baggage of history," but also called for "positive dialogue." Ms Tsai's Democratic Progressive Party DPP has traditionally favored independence from China.—BBC News - Israeli Defense Minister Quits
Moshe Yaalon, Israel's Defense Minister, announced his resignation on Friday, citing a "lack of faith" in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Netanyahu reportedly offered far-right nationalist politician Avigdor Lieberman the job. Netanyahu is thought to want Lieberman's Yisrael Beitenu party to join his coalition government.—Reuters
Everything Else
- Original Member of Beastie Boys Dead at 52
John Berry, a founding member of the Beastie Boys, credited with coming up with the group's name, has died at the age 52. Berry's father said he had been suffering from frontal lobe dementia.—Rolling Stone - Doctors Cleared to Prescribe Medical Marijuana to Vets
The House of Representatives has voted to allow Veterans Administration doctors to recommend medical marijuana to patients in states where the treatment is legal. It strikes down a Department of Veterans Affairs restriction on medical weed.—The Huffington Post - Letter that Inspired Kerouac Up for Auction
The 40,000-word letter Neal Cassady sent to Jack Kerouac in 1950, said to have inspired the spontaneous prose style of On the Road, will go up for auction in June. It is expected to sell as much as $600,000.—VICE - British Columbia's Tent City to Get Toilets and Showers
A tent city occupying the lawn of a British Columbia courthouse will get flushing toilets and portable showers next week, thanks to a non-profit from Vancouver. A court order has protected the camp from being dismantled, at least until September.—VICE News