Everything you need to know about the world this morning, curated by VICE.Trump Almost Ready to Sign Revised Executive Order
A revised edition of the Trump administration's deeply polarizing and constitutionally troublesome executive order restricting immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries is said to be nearing completion. The new order is expected to make clear that green card holders are not impacted by any travel ban, and the question of religious discrimination should be less glaring as well, according to anonymous sources.—CNNFeds Investigate Latest Jewish Center Bomb Threats
The FBI and the Justice Department are investigating bomb threats made at ten Jewish community centers Monday in the latest outburst of anti-Semitism since the election. More than 100 headstones were found damaged or pushed over at a Jewish cemetery in Missouri, among other incidents.—NBC News
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A revised edition of the Trump administration's deeply polarizing and constitutionally troublesome executive order restricting immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries is said to be nearing completion. The new order is expected to make clear that green card holders are not impacted by any travel ban, and the question of religious discrimination should be less glaring as well, according to anonymous sources.—CNNFeds Investigate Latest Jewish Center Bomb Threats
The FBI and the Justice Department are investigating bomb threats made at ten Jewish community centers Monday in the latest outburst of anti-Semitism since the election. More than 100 headstones were found damaged or pushed over at a Jewish cemetery in Missouri, among other incidents.—NBC News
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Milo Book Deal Scrapped
Simon & Schuster has canceled a book by Breitbart editor and alt-right champion Milo Yiannopoulos. It follows the circulation of video in which Yiannopoulos defended sexual relationships between men and "younger boys." The American Conservative Union has canceled a Yiannopoulos appearance for the same reason. In a Facebook post, Yiannopoulos vowed: "This will not defeat me."—The GuardianNAACP Announces New Leader
Roslyn Brock has stepped down from her position as chairwoman of the NAACP, the country's largest civil rights group, having led it since 2010. Former vice chairman Leon Russell has been named as the organization's new leader after being elected by the board of directors.—USA TodayPakistan Court Bombing Kills at Least Six
A suicide bomb attack in the grounds of a court in Tangi, in northwest Pakistan, has left at least six people dead and another 15 wounded, according to police and hospital officials. Three attackers began to detonate their suicide vests at the gates of the court complex just as they were shot by police. The militant group Jamaat-ur-Ahrar has claimed responsibility.—Al JazeeraFive Killed in Australian Plane Crash
Four Americans and an Australian pilot were killed when a small passenger plane crashed into the roof of a shopping mall in Melbourne early Tuesday morning. Police said the plane experienced engine failure shortly after leaving Essendon Airport, just outside the city. There were no reports of residual casualties.—BBC News
Simon & Schuster has canceled a book by Breitbart editor and alt-right champion Milo Yiannopoulos. It follows the circulation of video in which Yiannopoulos defended sexual relationships between men and "younger boys." The American Conservative Union has canceled a Yiannopoulos appearance for the same reason. In a Facebook post, Yiannopoulos vowed: "This will not defeat me."—The GuardianNAACP Announces New Leader
Roslyn Brock has stepped down from her position as chairwoman of the NAACP, the country's largest civil rights group, having led it since 2010. Former vice chairman Leon Russell has been named as the organization's new leader after being elected by the board of directors.—USA Today
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A suicide bomb attack in the grounds of a court in Tangi, in northwest Pakistan, has left at least six people dead and another 15 wounded, according to police and hospital officials. Three attackers began to detonate their suicide vests at the gates of the court complex just as they were shot by police. The militant group Jamaat-ur-Ahrar has claimed responsibility.—Al JazeeraFive Killed in Australian Plane Crash
Four Americans and an Australian pilot were killed when a small passenger plane crashed into the roof of a shopping mall in Melbourne early Tuesday morning. Police said the plane experienced engine failure shortly after leaving Essendon Airport, just outside the city. There were no reports of residual casualties.—BBC News
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Russian Ambassador to UN Dies Suddenly
Russian president Vladimir Putin says he was "grieved" to learn of the death Vitaly Churkin, Moscow's longtime ambassador to the United Nations. The Russian foreign ministry has given no details of the 64-year-old's sudden death in New York City Monday, but an anonymous US official said he died of a heart attack.—ReutersMarine Le Pen Investigated Over Fake Jobs
The headquarters of Marine Le Pen's National Front Party was searched by French police, who were investigating claims by the European Union's anti-fraud office that Le Pen invented jobs to access EU funds. She denies the claim. The party said the raids were designed to "disturb the smooth running of the presidential campaign" in which the right-wing insurgent is expected to perform well.—The GuardianUber Asks Eric Holder to Investigate Harassment
Uber has enlisted former US attorney general Eric Holder to lead the investigation into alleged sexual harassment at the company. CEO Travis Kalanick said it would be conducted in "short order" and will also include board member Arianna Huffington.—The Washington PostSolange to Headline the Roots' Festival
Solange, Pharrell Williams, and Lil Wayne will headline this year's Roots Picnic at Festival Pier in Philadelphia in June. The tenth annual show on June 3 will also see performances by 21 Savage and Kimbra.—Rolling StoneNASA to Make Exoplanet Announcement
US space agency NASA is expected to make a major announcement on Wednesday about a "discovery beyond our solar system." A livestreamed press conference will see scientists share findings on exoplanets, the planets orbiting stars other than our sun.—CNETLady Gaga's Pro-LGBTQ Lyrics Cut by BBC
Lady Gaga fans have reacted angrily to the BBC cutting lyrics referring to LGBTQ empowerment from a performance of "Born This Way." The broadcaster said the lyrics "were cut for time only" on the BBC show Let It Shine.—NoiseyGucci Partners with Diversity Nonprofit
Gucci has become the first luxury fashion brand to partner with an Italian nonprofit that offers diversity strategies for companies. Company president Marco Bizzari said he was "proud" to join Parks—Liberi e Uguali, the group named after civil rights icon Rosa Parks.—i-D
Russian president Vladimir Putin says he was "grieved" to learn of the death Vitaly Churkin, Moscow's longtime ambassador to the United Nations. The Russian foreign ministry has given no details of the 64-year-old's sudden death in New York City Monday, but an anonymous US official said he died of a heart attack.—ReutersMarine Le Pen Investigated Over Fake Jobs
The headquarters of Marine Le Pen's National Front Party was searched by French police, who were investigating claims by the European Union's anti-fraud office that Le Pen invented jobs to access EU funds. She denies the claim. The party said the raids were designed to "disturb the smooth running of the presidential campaign" in which the right-wing insurgent is expected to perform well.—The Guardian
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Uber has enlisted former US attorney general Eric Holder to lead the investigation into alleged sexual harassment at the company. CEO Travis Kalanick said it would be conducted in "short order" and will also include board member Arianna Huffington.—The Washington PostSolange to Headline the Roots' Festival
Solange, Pharrell Williams, and Lil Wayne will headline this year's Roots Picnic at Festival Pier in Philadelphia in June. The tenth annual show on June 3 will also see performances by 21 Savage and Kimbra.—Rolling StoneNASA to Make Exoplanet Announcement
US space agency NASA is expected to make a major announcement on Wednesday about a "discovery beyond our solar system." A livestreamed press conference will see scientists share findings on exoplanets, the planets orbiting stars other than our sun.—CNETLady Gaga's Pro-LGBTQ Lyrics Cut by BBC
Lady Gaga fans have reacted angrily to the BBC cutting lyrics referring to LGBTQ empowerment from a performance of "Born This Way." The broadcaster said the lyrics "were cut for time only" on the BBC show Let It Shine.—NoiseyGucci Partners with Diversity Nonprofit
Gucci has become the first luxury fashion brand to partner with an Italian nonprofit that offers diversity strategies for companies. Company president Marco Bizzari said he was "proud" to join Parks—Liberi e Uguali, the group named after civil rights icon Rosa Parks.—i-D