Robert Mueller explained at the House Judiciary Committee hearing why his office did not charge President Trump with obstruction of justice. He later suggested that such charges could potentially be filed after a sitting president leaves office. Source
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Major breast implant producer issues recall after growing cancer concerns
A major producer of breast implants is stopping the sale and distribution of their textured products, amid growing links to a rare and deadly cancer. The FDA requested the recall from Allergan after a “significant increase” in cases of a particular lymphoma. The FDA says the risk of lymphoma with Allergan’s Biocell textured implants is approximately six times that of other manufacturers who are marketing in the U.S. Anna Werner reports. Source
Puerto Rico governor resigns after 12 days of protests
Ricardo Rosselló concedes power after furious protests and political upheaval sparked by a leak of crude and insulting chat messages between him and his top advisers Source
Study shows older drivers more distracted by in-car technology
Research by the AAA and the University of Utah shows drivers aged over 55 took up to 8 seconds longer to execute tasks on infotainment systems than millennials, and as Diane King-Hall reports, those seconds can be crucial. Source
North Korea launches 2 short-range missiles
1st launch by North Korea since President Trump and South Korean President Moon Jae-in met Kim Jong Un at the Demilitarized Zone Source
Triple bombing rocks Afghan capital as top U.S. officials visit
At least 10 killed, dozens injured in explosions day after Joint Chiefs chairman came to “check the pulse” of the war Source
A$AP Rocky charged with assault in Sweden
American rapper and his family insist he and his friends were just defending themselves, but prosecutor says video and witnesses tell another story Source
North Korea reportedly launches 2 short-range missiles
1st reported launch by North Korea since President Trump and South Korean President Moon Jae-in met Kim Jong Un at the Demilitarized Zone Source
North Korea fires unidentified projectiles, South Korea says
North Korea fired two unidentified projectiles on Thursday, according to South Korea’s military. The projectiles were fired from North Korea’s eastern coastal city of Wonsan. Source
Another “Straight Pride” event proposal submitted
An organizer said the event is a cultural response to, “anyone that supports the LGBTQ lifestyle” Source