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News: Friday, June 12

In this archive photo from 1921, smoke rises in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where a white mob destroyed the city’s “Black Wall Street” business district. (Source: McFarlin Library, University of Tulsa)

In this archive photo from 1921, smoke rises in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where a white mob destroyed the city's "Black Wall Street" business district. (Source: McFarlin Library, University of Tulsa)
In this archive photo from 1921, smoke rises in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where a white mob destroyed the city's "Black Wall Street" business district. (Source: McFarlin Library, University of Tulsa)

Headlines for Friday, June 12, 2020:

More protests planned: Eight demonstrations against violence and police brutality are scheduled in Lancaster County between today and Sunday. (Source: LNP)

Wolf, legislature square off over reopening: Each side says it has the right to end Pennsylvania's emergency declaration. The matter is headed to court. (Source: WGAL)

Possible increase in Covid-19 among Amish: A WellSpan Ephrata hospital official acknowledged more cases among "Plain community members" in recent weeks. (Source: LNP)

National roundup: Poll indicates most Americans support police reforms. (Source: Reuters) Seattle protesters set up 'autonomous zone.' (Source: NBC News) President Trump to hold rally on Juneteenth in Tulsa, site of a horrific massacre of black Americans in 1921. (Source: USA Today) Protesters worldwide target statues of conquerors, imperialists. (Source: AP)