L.A. ICE Protests Erupt in Chaos as Trump Eyes National Guard Deployment

Hundreds of protesters clashed with federal immigration agents in Paramount, California, and now, the Trump administration says it will deploy the National Guard to control the escalating unrest. Video Photos from the demonstrations, which erupted over ongoing deportations, captured intense scenes of chaos. Massive fires burned in the streets, and Border Patrol agents were seen…

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Trump Administration Pushes for 20,000 National Guard Troops to Aid Nationwide Immigration Crackdown

The federal government is looking to have thousands of National Guard soldiers assist with deportation efforts. The Department of Homeland Security has formally asked the Pentagon to deploy 20,000 National Guard troops to support the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement. “To help carry out the President’s mandate from the American people to arrest and deport criminal…

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Israel facing ‘national emergency’ as it battles worst fires in a decade, says Netanyahu – The Guardian

Israel facing ‘national emergency’ as it battles worst fires in a decade, says Netanyahu  The Guardian Chaos on roads as residents flee rampant Israel wildfires  BBC Police say nationwide ban on lighting fires, grills to be in force on Independence Day  The Times of Israel Wildfires in Israel Force Towns Near Jerusalem to Evacuate  The New York Times Drivers…

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Papal front-runner: Cardinal Parolin's bid has 2 obstacles — China and Vatican finances – National Catholic Reporter

Papal front-runner: Cardinal Parolin’s bid has 2 obstacles — China and Vatican finances  National Catholic Reporter How long does it take a papal conclave to elect a pope? It depends on the century  USA Today A Contender for the Papacy in the Mold of Francis  The New York Times Deaf students had a path to science careers —…

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Papal front-runner: Once on the outs, American Cardinal Tobin now a contender – National Catholic Reporter

Papal front-runner: Once on the outs, American Cardinal Tobin now a contender  National Catholic Reporter Conclave: A visual guide to the secretive process of choosing a new pope  CNN The Filipino Cardinal Who Could Be the First Asian Pope  The New York Times The Vatican closes the Sistine Chapel to the public and prepares for a papal conclave  AP…

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Jiggly Caliente, drag queen who gained national prominence on “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” dies at age 44

Jiggly Caliente, a beloved drag queen who competed on “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and transgender rights activist, has died at the age of 44, her family said in a statement posted on social media Sunday. Bianca Castro-Arabejo, known by her stage name Jiggly Caliente, was going through what her family said was a “serious health setback” over…

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