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President Trump presented the Medal of Honor Monday to Vietnam War Army Medic, Specialist Five James C. McCloughan, who rescued 10 American soldiers and tended to countless others while wounded in 48 hours of close combat in 1969.
The United States has overcome many threats "because of titans like Jim, whose spirit could never be conquered," said Trump. "We are in awe of your actions and your bravery."
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Thousands of demonstrators are gathering in cities across the U.S. and around the world to protest the killing of George Floyd. Huge crowds have assembled in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and Chicago for full-day events.
Why it matters: Twelve days of nationwide protest in the U.S. has built pressure for states to make new changes on what kind of force law enforcement can use on civilians and prompted officials to review police conduct.
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The coronavirus’ disproportionate impact on black and Latino communities has become a defining part of the pandemic.
The big picture: That's a result of myriad longstanding inequities within the health care system and the American economy.