Wednesday's top 5 headlines: what you need to know

  • 8 years ago
Donald Trump gave a speech in New York Wednesday in an effort to regain control of the campaign narrative from Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton. Clinton is "a world-class liar," Trump said. "Just look at her pathetic email and server statements ... or her phony landing in Bosnia." Rory McIlroy has announced that he will not compete at the Rio Olympics later this summer because of the threat posed by the Zika virus. "Even though the risk of infection from the Zika virus is considered low, it is a risk nonetheless and a risk I am unwilling to take," said McIlroy. David and Victoria Beckham, as well as Idris Elba, are just a few celebs who have opted to vote to stay in the EU. Actress Elizabeth Hurley and Dame Joan Collins show support behind Brexit. Uma Thurman has been injured in a fall from a horse, suffering several broken bones. Thurman's representative told the New York Post, "She was training on a young thoroughbred who got spooked. She was thrown and broke a few bones." 2016 NBA Finals MVP LeBron James and the Cavaliers were honored with a downtown parade Wednesday as the city celebrated its first major professional sports title since 1964. The parade drew an enormous attendance of $1.3 million people.

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