“It’s no big drama,” Macron said. “The symbol was to plant it together” Source
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Virginia primary yields mixed messages on what voters want
The progressive wing of the Democratic party flexed its muscles in some races and faltered in others Source
Violence breaks out in Hong Kong over extradition bill debate
Barely one week after the 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, the world is starting to focus on another massive public protest by young people in China. This time it’s in Hong Kong where security forces tear gassed protesters Tuesday night. The demonstrations began over a bill that would allow extraditions to mainland China. Opponents believe it is part of Beijing’s push for greater integration with the mainland, which they say violates the former British colony’s separate status, legally guaranteed for the next 28 years. Ramy Inocencio reports. Source
Eye Opener: Unrest turns violent in Hong Kong
Police clash with thousands of protesters as lawmakers delay a controversial extradition bill debate. Also, the president and former vice president target voters and each other after a Trump campaign poll finds that several key states seem to like Joe Biden better. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
White House still silent about Trump’s July 4th plans
Will President Donald Trump follow through on his plans to give a speech? Source
U.S. submits formal extradition request for Julian Assange
Assange faces an 18-count indictment that accuses him of soliciting and publishing classified information and of conspiring with Chelsea Manning Source
Man survives 800-foot cliff fall into volcanic crater
Man been rescued after falling 800 feet down the sheer walls of Crater Lake National Park, the caldera of a dormant volcano in southern Oregon Source
New York could become first state to fully decriminalize sex work
The bill aims to eliminate criminal penalties for sex workers, who are often targets of street violence and arrests Source
Former CIA targeting officer on post-9/11 hunt for terrorists
Nada Bakos worked on dismantling jihadist leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi’s network Source
Hong Kong police fire tear gas at protesters
Tens of thousands — mostly young – took part in second such demonstrations in week, paralyzed city state’s center Source