Judge: Kodak Black should remain jailed until trial; Ashton Kutcher testifies he knocked on slain woman’s door in 2001; Actor Jason Mitchell loses MTV awards bid amid misconduct claims. (May 30)
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Egerton: ‘Rocketman’ gay sex scene ‘quite beautiful’
At the New York premiere of “Rocketman,” Taron Egerton discusses his love scene with Richard Madden and empathizes with Elton John’s being rejected by his family for his sexuality. (May 30)
‘Big Little Lies’ stars’ understated fashion
At the season two premiere of “Big Little Lies,” stars Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman and Laura Dern opted for muted hues and suits. (May 30)
Democratic Chair: ‘we need to see’ Mueller report
Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez says Democrats need to see the entire Mueller report, not just the redacted version. He said Congress has a constitutional duty to conduct oversight, including completing thorough investigations. (May 30…
Shanahan: ‘first I’ve heard of’ USS McCain report
Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan was asked about reports that the military was told to hide the warship USS John McCain, so President Trump wouldn’t see it in Japan. Shanahan said he had just seen the report for the first time. (May 30)
Tornadoes cause damage in Northeast Texas
Tornadoes swept parts of northeastern Texas, damaging homes and buildings and causing at least one injury. Damage was reported southwest and east of Dallas. (May 30)
Go-go music, gentrification collide in DC
Fans of go-go music in a historically black neighborhood in Washington, D.C. say changing demographics and gentrification are threating the pulsating sounds that have echoed across their streets for years. (May 30)
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Dozens of Chicago cold killing cases reopened
A computer algorithm has helped reopen dozens of Chicago cold cases by finding similarities in the slayings of more than 50 women. (May 30)
Expert: Hard to peg abortion bans’ impact on 2020
An expert says it’s “difficult to predict” what impact the issue of abortion will play during next year’s election in battleground states such as Michigan. (May 30)
Today in History for May 30th
Highlights of this day in history: Clean-up ends at New York’s Ground Zero, months after the Sept. 11th attacks; France’s Joan of Arc burned at the stake; Baseball’s Cal Ripken, Jr. begins his games streak; Bandleader Benny Goodman born. (May 30)