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Supreme Court reverses Trump-era firearm bump stock ban.
Judge rules that Google anti-trust trial can proceed.
FAA investigating supplier claims of corroded titanium parts used by Boeing.
Migrant detainees stage hunger strike over denied phone call privileges.
Local, state and federal law enforcement mark Elder Abuse Awareness day in San Francisco. 

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.


Supreme Court rules that abortion drug Mifepristone can continue to be accessible.
Biden Zelensky sign security agreement on sidelines of G7 leaders summit in Italy.
Trump meets with Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
UN Refugee agency says number of displaced persons worldwide reaches record numbers.
Experts say Diablo Canyon Nuclear plant’s continued operation will mean higher energy rates.

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.


House votes to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt for not handing over Biden audio.
Biden heads to G7 summit in Italy, signs security agreement with President Zelensky.
New report shows inflation continued to slow in May, could lead to interest rate cut.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and other diplomats work to secure Gaza ceasefire agreement.
Immigration rights advocates push for Daca to be made permanent ahead of program’s anniversary.
San Francisco Supervisors adopt sanctuary city resolution for trans people.
Virginia NAACP to sue local school district for renaming schools after Confederates.

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.


Hunter Biden convicted on all three federal gun charges.
President Biden addresses gun control conference in Washington.
Blinken in Middle East pushing for agreement on ceasefire proposal.
G7 leaders to meet this week in Southern Italy for talks on Ukraine, Gaza, trade other issues.
President Biden addresses gun control conference in Washington.
California Senate panel approves proposal to end uncompensated prison labor.

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.


UN Security Council endorses Biden three point ceasefire plan for Gaza.
Closing arguments given in Hunter Biden gun charge trial in Delaware.
Thousands in Puerto Rico remain without power.
Federal Reserve meets this week to discuss interest rate cut timetable.
Environmentalists hold webinar on problem of plastic pollution.
Pro-Palestinian activists hold encampment at San Francisco federal building.
Gaza officials warn of malnutrition among children in the enclave.

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.


Biden calls on the current generation of Americans to defend democracy at speech at D-Day monument in France to US soldiers.
US employers added 272,000 jobs last month, indicating economy remains strong.
US military pier off Gaza shore repaired after breaking apart in rough seas.
Southwest continues to bake in early season record breaking heat wave.
Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguin welcomes state Supreme Court decision clearing way for People’s Park housing development.
Israeli PM Netanyahu to address joint session of Congress next month, divisions among lawmakers emerge.
Secretary of State Blinken heads to Middle East again on diplomatic push to end Gaza war.
Tent city emerges in Gaza as residents cope with effects of war.

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