Off-duty officer who was running for Rhode Island state Senate faces charges for allegedly punching political rival at abortion-rights rally

Rhode Island Democratic state Senate candidate Jennifer Rourke was punched in the face by her GOP opponent — a police officer who was off-duty — during an abortion rights rally at the State House in Providence Friday night, Rourke told CNN in a statement.

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What does it take to be first? These states want to replace Iowa on the presidential calendar

What makes the perfect early state? Here’s a look at every state, plus Puerto Rico, pitching to the DNC why it deserves to replace Iowa’s caucuses.

     

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In pictures: The meaning behind the rainbow flag

The rainbow flag, a symbol of the LGBTQ community, has been flown proudly in recent weeks as people across the United States take part in Pride Month celebrations.

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https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/24/world/gallery/pride-flag-history/index.html

Ed Harris is back in black as ‘Westworld’ villain and loving it: ‘This is what I signed up to do’

Ed Harris resumes wearing black as the Man in Black in “Westworld” season 4.  “This is what I signed up to do. And when I’m in it, it feels good.”

     

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Sarah Jessica Parker Pleads With Fans to Stop Calling Her ‘Brave’ for Aging in the Public Eye

Chances are, you remember when Sarah Jessica Parker made headlines everywhere for proudly showing her natural, gray hair on the cover of Vogue and on her show And Just Like That… While that was a … https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/sarah-jessica-parker-pleads-fans-144545715.html

Shooting outside rave in Washington injures at least 8, police say

At least 8 victims were wounded in a shooting in Tacoma, Washington, early Sunday after an argument broke out in an alley behind a venue hosting a rave, authorities said. …read more

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These US companies will cover travel costs for employees who need an abortion

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Filmmaker reveals conversation with Trump days after he lost election

Alex Holder, a British documentary filmmaker who had access to Trump and his family in the days after the 2020 election and provided evidence to the January 6 select committee, discusses a conversation he had with then President Trump. Discovery+, which shares a corporate parent with CNN, purchased Holder’s documentary.

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Oslo gay bar shooting won’t stop fight for equal rights – Norway PM

The deadly rampage by a gunman at a gay bar and another venue in central Oslo on Saturday will not put an end to the fight for the rights of all individuals to live a free and safe life, Norwegian … https://www.yahoo.com/now/oslo-gay-bar-shooting-wont-114202044.html

Lawsuit seeks to stop Charlottesville Lee statue from being melted down

A Virginia battlefield is suing the city to stop an African American history museum from melting down the statue of the Confederate general. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/lawsuit-seeks-to-stop-charlottesville-lee-statue-from-being-melted-down/ar-AAYSIdM