Another large wildfire, the Ranch Fire, could threaten a homeless encampment in an L.A. suburb, neighbors and officials said. Source
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Star-studded entertainment lineup set for Democratic convention
John Legend, Billie Eilish, Jennifer Hudson, Common, Billy Porter and The Chicks are among the big names slated to perform. Source
Wisconsin primaries were “good test run” for November, officials say
However, “in November it’ll be about three to four times the scale of what we saw [Tuesday],” said Claire Woodall-Vogg, the executive director of the city of Milwaukee Election Commission. Source
New Zealand extends lockdown of largest city as COVID cluster grows
Source of 30 new infections remains a mystery, but leader Jacinda Arndern says her country can beat back the disease a 2nd time. Source
Democratic strategist says Kamala Harris is “reassuring” to moderates
On “The Takeout” this week, longtime Democratic political consultant Paul Begala said that Kamala Harris is a “reassuring” choice for “Biden Republicans.” Source
Strict curbs at pandemic’s apparent first high school football game
Fans wore masks and players drank from their own water bottles instead of sharing, and fans were restricted, as Herriman High in Utah took on Davis High. Source
Belarus protesters claim they were tortured for decrying election
Almost 7,000 were arrested in “Europe’s last dictatorship” for challenging the president’s purported landslide victory, and an unclear number remain missing. Source
Shot at freedom for Black man who got life for hedge clippers theft
Louisiana Supreme Court’s chief justice, court’s only Black member, called sentence excessive and said it stems from racist laws. Source
Dolly Parton says “Of course Black lives matter”
“Do we think our little white asses are the only ones that matter? No!” Parton said during an interview with Billboard magazine. Source
Desperate Measures
A married couple is assassinated — were they the targets or could an online map have led killers to the wrong house? “48 Hours” correspondent Peter Van Sant investigates. Source