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On July 5, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1904, Harold Acton, English scholar and author (died 1994) was born. In 1921, Nanos Valaoritis, Greek author, poet, and playwright (died 2019) was born. In 1958, Bill Watterson, American author and illustrator was born. In 1976, Bizarre, American rapper was born. In 1980, Pauly D, American television personality was born. In 1983, Taavi Peetre, Estonian shot putter (died 2010) was born. In 1984, The United States Supreme Court gives its United States v. Leon decision providing a good-faith exception from the Fourth Amendment exclusionary rule against use of evidence obtained through defective warrants in criminal trials. In 1989, Iran-Contra affair: Oliver North is sentenced by U.S. District Judge Gerhard A. Gesell to a three-year suspended prison term, two years probation, $150,000 in fines and 1,200 hours community service. His convictions are later overturned. In 1999, U.S. President Bill Clinton imposes trade and economic sanctions against the Taliban regime in Afghanistan. In 2013, David Cargo, American politician, 22nd Governor of New Mexico (born 1929) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Donald Trump hails 'reversing a great injustice' as US star's ban suspended
Donald Trump has hailed a reversing [of] a great injustice after Florian Balogun had his one-game ban suspended.The United States striker was shown a straight red card for a foul on Bosnia-Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemovic, with the co-hosts winning 2-0.Fifa said the automatic one-match ban will be suspended for at least a year.In a statement, the governing body wrote: In line with Article 27 of the Fifa Disciplinary Code, the implementation of the match suspension is suspended for a probationary period of one year. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say If Folarin Balogun commits another infringement of a similar nature and gravity during the probationary period, the suspension shall be revoked and the sanction enforced without prejudice to any additional sanction imposed for the new infringement.Trump thanked Fifa for its action on his Truth Social.The US President wrote: Thank you to Fifa for doing what was right, and reversing a great injustice! President Donald J. Trump.Balogun is now available for the US's last-16 contest against Belgium, scheduled for 1am on Tuesday morning.The striker has been a key player for the United States at the World Cup, scoring twice in their opening game against Paraguay, a 4-1 win.Balogun also scored against Bosnia before being dismissed.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was one of several senior members of the US Government calling for the decision to be reviewed.He said: It was great. They got screwed with that red card. There needs to be an appeal process for that. It's probably too late for that.LATEST SPORTS NEWS:England vs Mexico: Build-up to Three Lions' contest against co-hosts for spot in quarter-finalsCharles Leclerc wins British Grand Prix as Max Verstappen crashes out of raceEngland hit by fresh injury problem just hours before Mexico clashUS Soccer accepted the decision, saying in a statement: [We] are pleased that Folarin Balogun is eligible to compete tomorrow.The former Arsenal forward's teammates found out about the news on social media while travelling to training.United States' forward Christian Pulisic said: We found out about it just coming over here.At first, you're like: 'Oh really, is this real?' And then: 'Oh, this is great news'.The US will be looking to match their second-best ever return at a World Cup tomorrow, with victory into the quarter-finals equalling their achievement in 2002.Pochettino's side will do incredibly well to beat the States' achievement in 1930 when they finished third, with a tough Belgium number up first.Belgium made it to the last-16 thanks to an incredible 3-2 comeback win against Senegal, with a last-minute penalty from Youri Tielemans sending the European nation through.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter
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