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2019-06-18

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USA

Paul Manafort expressed concern about going to a New York prison. Then the DOJ stepped in

A DOJ spokesperson said they "determined to err on the side of caution by keeping Mr. Manafort in federal custody" during his state trial instead of Rikers Island.

USA

Alleged mastermind in David Ortiz shooting identified, 10th suspect arrested

Ortiz is still recovering in Massachusetts.

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France

Exam-bound student misses bus and crashes car before police rescue

French police say they stepped in to rescue a student who missed a bus and then crashed a car in trying to get to an exam.

USA

Trump claims on eve of reelection launch that ICE will begin deporting 'millions'

Two Department of Homeland Security officials told NBC News that the "millions" figure the president used in his tweet was likely overblown.

Living

Nine brand new alternatives to meat and eggs

It's World Meat Free Week and the trend to cut down on meat, eggs and dairy is growing at an unprecedented rate.

USA

China harvests organs from detainees, tribunal concludes

China's organ transplant trade is worth $1 billion a year, according to a tribunal. This story contains details some may find distressing.

Switzerland

Teens in cage protest US immigration policy in front of UN

A Human Rights Council panel is to review a complaint by the American Federation of Teachers against the "inhumane (U.S.) policy of tearing immigrant children from their families who come to our borders seeking asylum and protection."

Canada

Four injured in shooting during Raptors' NBA victory parade in Toronto

Police have arrested three people and recovered two firearms.

USA

Under Trump, the GOP has struggled to win at the ballot box

First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter.

USA

Senior soccer official arrested in 2022 World Cup investigation

The former UEFA president was arrested in relation to the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar, a judicial official said Tuesday.

USA

Group that backed AOC's election looks for upset against Dem in neighboring district

Justice Democrats, which helped elect Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., is waging a primary against 30-year incumbent Eliot Engel.

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'Biggest Hobby Horse event in the world' takes place in Finland

400 riders competed against each other on toy horses, inspired by actual equestrian sports.

Economy

'Ball is in Italian camp over debt discipline,' says EU finance chief

"As Commissioner Muscovi said the door is open for further evidence, for further information, potentially further measures, the ball is now in the Italian camp.”

USA

Hong Kong leader issues 'sincere apology,' refuses to resign or withdraw bill

"I tender my sincere apology to the citizens of Hong Kong," Carrie Lam said in a press conference Tuesday.

USA

Facebook to launch digital currency, 'libra'

The project is the biggest step of any major corporation into the emerging realms of digital currency and blockchain technology.

France

Platini released in 2022 Qatar World Cup corruption probe

In the early hours, Platini's lawyer said the football legend had been released without charge, adding that there has been "a lot of fuss over nothing".

France

Europe's next fighter jet: what you need to know

Spain has joined a French-German project to build a next-generation warplane and boost European defence, in a ceremony at the Paris Air Show.