Lynn Shelton, director of new comedy “Sword of Trust,” discusses opportunities for women filmmakers, while star Marc Maron talks about the copious amounts of improv in the film. (July 16)
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Here’s the latest for Tuesday July 16th: House Democrats plan vote on resolution condemning Trump comments; Biden unveils health care overhaul; Explosion destroys house in Southern California; Protesters try to stop Hawaii giant telescope construction.
Native Hawaiian activists protest telescope
Protesters gathered at the base of Hawaii’s tallest mountain on Monday, trying to stop the construction of a giant telescope. Protesters say the telescope will desecrate sacred land. Supporters say it will bring economic and scientific benefits. (July 16)
Protests during Amazon Prime Day
Amazon faced protests on its fifth annual Amazon Prime Day. While the Seattle-based e-commerce behemoth said it is offering more than a million deals, a demonstration was seen outside a warehouse in Shakopee, Minnesota. (July 16)
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Protests during Amazon Prime Day
Amazon faced protests on its fifth annual Amazon Prime Day. While the Seattle-based e-commerce behemoth said it is offering more than a million deals, a demonstration was seen outside a warehouse in Shakopee, Minnesota. (July 16)
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Joe Biden defends Obamacare, attacks Trump
Joe Biden is defending the Affordable Care Act, challenging not just President Trump but also some Democrats who want to replace the current system with a fully government-run model. Biden, in Iowa, also blasted President Trump’s character. (July 16)
Africans flee to South America on journey to US
Hundreds of Africans are joining Central American migrants on the long, dangerous journey for seeking asylum in the US. One family shares their experience after fleeing the Democratic Republic of Congo through South America. (July 16)
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Today in History for July 16th
Highlights of this day in history: Test of the world’s first nuclear weapon; President Richard Nixon’s White House taping system revealed; John F. Kennedy, Jr., his wife and her sister die in a plane crash; Apollo 11 lifts off for Moon. (July 16)
ICE arrests in Calif. demonstrate arduous process
Arrests last week of immigrants in the country illegally illustrate how President Donald Trump’s pledge to start deporting millions of people is virtually impossible with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s current budget and methods. (July 15)
Rogen, Eichner call for more openly gay characters in family films
Billy Eichner and Seth Rogen aren’t sure whether their characters in Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ are gay, but say that more family films should include openly gay characters. (July 15)