memeorandum: Police confirm violent attacks in London are ‘terrorist incidents’ (James Randerson/Politico)

12:25 AM ET, June 4, 2017

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‘Van hits pedestrians’ on London Bridge in ‘major incident’ — Police are responding to reports that a van has hit a number of pedestrians on London Bridge in central London. — Witnesses have said that armed officers are understood to be at the scene after a white van mounted the pavement before driving into people.

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Claire Phipps / The Guardian:

London attacks: six people killed; three terror suspects shot dead by police - latest updates — Armed police respond to serious incidents at London Bridge and Borough Market - with members of the public urged to reach areas of safety … British Transport Police has confirmed …

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Ekin Karasin / Daily Mail:

BREAKING NEWS: Fears of new terror attack after a white van ‘mows down 20 people’ on London Bridge amid unconfirmed reports of gunfire and stabbing — A white van has reportedly ploughed into 20 people in a suspected ‘terror attack’ on London Bridge station, amid unconfirmed reports of gunfire and stabbing.

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Nicola Harley / Telegraph:

Live London terror attack: London Bridge, Borough Market and Vauxhall latest - at least two dead amid van attack, stabbings and gunfire — Live: London Bridge — ‘Multiple’ casualties following major incident in London — Police say they are responding to three incidents in London Bridge, Borough Market and Vauxhall

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James Randerson / Politico:

Police confirm violent attacks in London are ‘terrorist incidents’ — Police confirm stabbings at Borough Market, say a van slammed into pedestrians at London Bridge. — LONDON — Police in central London confirmed they have classified two violent attacks in London as “terrorist incidents …

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Saagar Enjeti / The Daily Caller:

Significant terrorist attacks have sprung up across the globe since the beginning of Muslim holy month of Ramadan May 26, with current counts confirming three attacks and 149 dead, and a reported Saturday incident on London Bridge still developing. — Islamist terrorist groups usually use …

CNN:
London Bridge: Van mows down pedestrians, witness says

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CNN: London terror attack: Live updates

The Sun:
Eye witnesses report that victims were receiving CPR after being ‘stabbed’

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Steven Erlanger / New York Times:
Terrorist Attacks in the Heart of London Hit a Nation Still Reeling

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Cynthia Littleton / Variety:

Bill Maher Apologizes for Using N-Word on HBO's ‘Real Time’ … Bill Maher has issued an apology for using the N-word on Friday's edition of HBO's “Real Time with Bill Maher.” — Maher said in a statement: “Friday nights are always my worst night of sleep because I'm up reflecting on the things …

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Ryan Parker / Hollywood Reporter:

HBO Says Bill Maher's Use of the N-Word “Completely Inexcusable” — The comment will be removed from future episode airings. — HBO officials on Saturday morning said Bill Maher's use of the N-word on Friday night's show was “completely inexcusable.” — The network also said in a statement …

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Nicole Chavez / CNN:
Bill Maher apologizes for using racial slur during ‘Real Time’ interview

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Dave Itzkoff / New York Times:
Bill Maher Apologizes for Use of Racial Slur on ‘Real Time’

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Monique Judge / The Root:
Bill Maher Apologizes For Calling Himself ‘House Nigger’ on Live TV

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Kim Weaver:

Over the last several weeks, I have been evaluating personal circumstances along with the political climate regarding this campaign. After much deliberation, I have determined that the best decision for me is to withdraw my candidacy for the US House race in Iowa's 4th Congressional District.

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John Wagner / Washington Post:

Trump plans week-long focus on infrastructure, starting with privatizing air traffic control — President Trump will seek to put a spotlight on his vows to privatize the nation's air traffic control system and spur $1 trillion in new investment in roads, waterways and other infrastructure …

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New York Times:

Trump Plans to Shift Infrastructure Funding to Cities, States and Business — WASHINGTON — President Trump will lay out a vision this coming week for sharply curtailing the federal government's funding of the nation's infrastructure and calling upon states, cities and corporations to shoulder …

Mallory Shelbourne / The Hill:

Alec Baldwin defends Griffin: ‘F—k them all’ — Alec Baldwin on Friday defended comedian Kathy Griffin for the photograph she posed for with a severed head resembling President Trump. — In a series of tweets, Baldwin, who frequently impersonates Trump on Saturday Night Live …

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Brandon Carter / The Hill:

Protestors spell out ‘investigate Trump’ on National Mall — Protestors in Washington, D.C. at Saturday's “#MarchForTruth” rally gathered for an aerial photo spelling out “INVESTIGATE TRUMP.” … The protestors were demanding an independent investigation into possible collusion between President Trump's election campaign and Russia.

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Alicia Cohn / The Hill:
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Max Greenwood / The Hill: March for Truth protests calling for independent Russia probe kick off

Chicago Tribune:

Emanuel backs off from commitment to court oversight of Chicago police reform — Mayor Rahm Emanuel, seen here with Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson on May 19, 2017, has reached a deal with the Justice Department to have an independent monitor oversee the department, a source said.

New York Times:

How G.O.P. Leaders Came to View Climate Change as Fake Science — WASHINGTON — The campaign ad appeared during the presidential contest of 2008. Rapid-fire images of belching smokestacks and melting ice sheets were followed by a soothing narrator who praised a candidate who had stood …

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Landon Thomas Jr / New York Times:

Small Businesses Cheer ‘New Sheriff in Town’ After Climate Pact Exit — As news that President Trump was pulling out of the Paris climate accord hit at a luncheon for small-business owners in Toledo, Ohio, on Thursday, an already happy crowd suddenly turned euphoric.

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