ClickOnDetroit National Report -- Monday, June 10, 2019

Philadelphia mourns death of gay deputy

The rainbow flag outside Philadelphia's City Hall flew at half-staff Friday as the city mourned the loss of an advocate for the LGBTQ community.

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Around the country:

  • Dallas: At least one person has died and six were injured after a crane fell onto an apartment complex in downtown Dallas, according to Dallas Fire-Rescue spokesman Jason Evans. Read more.
  • Louisiana: A Louisiana deputy was fired following his arrest after police said he coerced a woman to perform sex acts on her infant son while he recorded video. Read more.
  • Arkansas: A Texas man missing on a hiking trip for almost a week in Arkansas has been found safe, his family says. Read more.
  • California: Large plumes of smoke billowed in Southern California on Sunday as a brush fire erupted near Six Flags Magic Mountain, prompting the evacuation of the theme park. Read more.
  • Florida: Authorities in Florida say lightning struck a motorcyclist on a Florida interstate, causing a crash and his death. Read more.

Restricting abortion 'bad for business'

Top executives from more than 180 companies have a message for lawmakers: Restricting abortion is "bad for business."

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Former Red Sox star David Ortiz shot 

Former Boston Red Sox star David Ortiz is recovering from surgery after being shot Sunday at a club in his native Dominican Republic, according to police.

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Tony Awards 2019

The 73rd Annual Tony Awards were presented Sunday to celebrate Broadway's best performances of the year.

See the list of winners here.

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