Here’s the latest for Monday June 10th: Trump defends agrement with Mexico; Former Red Sox player David Ortiz recovers from gunshot wounds sustained at a bar; Islamic State expands its footprint; “Hadestown” wins eight Tony Awards (June 10)
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Miranda Lambert says she has ‘a new energy’
Country star Miranda Lambert said she has “a new energy” in her upcoming music and gushed about husband Brendan at her walk to support her Mutt Nation Foundation, an animal rescue and adoption charity. (June 10)
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Canada plans to ban single-use plastics by 2021
Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces plans to ban single-use plastics as early as 2021. Speaking at a nature reserve south of Montreal, Trudeau said items to be banned include such as water bottles, plastic bags and straws. (June 10)
Today in History for June 8th
Highlights of this day in history: Islam’s Prophet Mohammed dies; James Earl Ray caught, wanted for killing civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr.; Architect Frank Lloyd Wright born; The N.Y. Yankees retire Mickey Mantle’s number. (June 8)
AP Debrief: Ex-officer sent to prison in Minn.
A former Minneapolis police officer who shot and killed an unarmed woman who had called 911 apologized to her family on Friday. A judge brushed off a request for leniency and sentenced him to 12½ years. AP Reporter Steve Karnowski explains. (Jun…
NYC High Line marks 10 years
New York’s High Line park is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The urban park has been copied around the world and expects over eight million visitors this year. (June 10)
NASA opening space station to visitors
NASA announced Friday that it will open the International Space Station to private astronauts, with the first visit as early as next year. (June 7)
Agreement reached to hold off Mexico tariffs
President Trump tweeted Friday he has suspended plans to impose tariffs on Mexico. The Mexican Ambassador to the US said on Friday that the two countries will work together. (June 7)
Oh deer! Texas police discover 4-legged intruder
Police in Texas found a deer instead of a burglar when they attended to a house they believed had been broken into. The homeowner called Lufkin police early Thursday after she heard glass breaking. (July 7)
Tony-nominated ‘Ferryman’ tackles N. Ireland troubles
Based on partner Laura Donnelly’s family tragedy, Jez Butterworth tackles Northern Ireland troubles in “The Ferryman.” The play has received nine Tony nominations. (June 7)