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Relatives of a deceased person mourn during a mass burial of coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic victims at the Parque Taruma cemetery on May 19, 2020 in Manaus, Brazil. Brazil has over 260,000 confirmed cases and more than 17,000 deaths caused by coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Here's the biggest news you missed this weekend

Th death toll from the coronavirus surpasses 500,000 globally. Trump denies knowledge of intelligence report. Here's the weekend's biggest news.

In just 7 months, 10 million coronavirus cases and 500,000 deaths

The world has surpassed 10 million confirmed coronavirus cases, according to the Johns Hopkins University data dashboard, with one quarter of all cases coming from the United States . That pattern also applies to global deaths resulting from the virus. Of the half-million worldwide deaths, the U.S. accounts for more than 125,000. Brazil is the next closest country with more than 1.3 million confirmed cases. The U.S. is also continuing to see record single-day increases — and the growth in cases isn't because of an increase in testing, health officials say.

Face coverings have also become a national flash point, with the Americans with Disabilities Act website warning of "fraudulent facemask flyers," despite recommendations from health experts that they stem the rate of transmission.

•	In California, a woman shopping without a mask at Trader Joe's caused a scene Friday, calling employees "Democratic pigs" and screaming profanities. The woman said her doctor said she couldn't wear a mask because she has "a breathing problem."
•	In Oregon, a man was briefly jailed for contempt after he refused to wear a mask and walked out of the courtroom where he was scheduled to appear for a harassment charge and a traffic violation.

Meanwhile, as Texas joins numerous states in pausing or rolling back reopenings, Gov. Greg Abbott said he regrets reopening bars quickly as the state now believes bars are "one of the most dangerous spreaders of COVID-19." And surging numbers of new coronavirus cases in Florida have many wary of flocking to beaches, with many staying home and most spreading out from one another.

In better news: New York state reported its lowest number of coronavirus deaths since March 15, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said, and just 616 of New York's almost 62,000 tests Saturday resulted in positive diagnoses.

A sign at the entrance of Hopdoddy Burger Bar on South Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas, requires guests to wear a mask on Saturday June 27, 2020, during the coronavirus pandemic.

Jay Janner, Austin American-Statesman via USA TODAY Network

At least one person killed in Louisville park where Black Lives Matter protests are held

A man, Tyler Gerth, was killed in a shooting at Jefferson Square Park Saturday night in Louisville, Kentucky — the site of the ongoing Breonna Taylor demonstrations . Another person, the accused shooter, was hospitalized after also having been shot and is currently in police custody. The shooting took place at 9 p.m. following a peaceful morning and afternoon at the park. Police announced early Sunday that the tents were being torn down and people would no longer be able to stay overnight in the park, though protesters vowed to return. Gerth was a 27-year-old Louisville man who had become a vocal supporter of ongoing protests against racism and police brutality.

The LMPD blocked off the scene of a shooting at Jefferson Square Park in Louisville, Ky. on June 27, 2020.

Sam Upshaw Jr./Courier Journal

Shooting suspect at California Walmart distribution center was fired in 2019, authorities say

At least two people are dead, including the suspect, and four are injured after a shooting at a northern California Walmart distribution center, authorities confirmed Saturday . Tehama County officials said the suspect, Louis Lane, was fired from the center last year. Lane, 31, showed up at the distribution center at about 3:30 p.m. Saturday and crashed his sport-utility vehicle into the employee entrance to the building, officials said. After the SUV caught fire, Lane got out and opened fire. The victim killed — an employee at the facility — has been identified as Martin Haro-Lozano, 45, of Orland, California.

Real quick

•	"Indefensible": Trump slammed for sharing a video where a supporter twice shouts "white power" at protesters.
•	17 officers will be disciplined following a transgender woman's death last year at Rikers Island.
•	A North Carolina racetrack has lost partnerships after its owner advertised "Bubba Rope" for sale days after NASCAR said a noose had been found in a garage stall.
•	Mississippi took a major step toward changing its state flag Saturday, which contains a Confederate battle emblem.
•	Princeton removed Woodrow Wilson's name from the school, citing his "racist thinking and policies."
•	The Sahara dust storm has reached the U.S. mainland. Here's what it looks like.
•	Was your Chase checking account balance off this weekend? Bank says "technical issue" was to blame.
•	Starbucks says it will pause advertising on all social media platforms including Facebook.

Trump denies knowing of intelligence report regarding bounty on US troops

President Donald Trump denied knowledge Sunday of an intelligence report that concluded Russia had paid a bounty to the Taliban to kill American troops serving in Afghanistan . Facing strong criticism from Democrats, Trump said on Twitter that neither he nor Vice President Mike Pence had been briefed on the classified assessment. He also tried to cast doubt on a New York Times report that said he had been told about the matter. The Times reported Friday that the U.S. concluded months ago that a Russian unit linked to assassination attempts and other covert operations in Europe had secretly offered rewards to Taliban-linked militants to kill American troops and other coalition forces in Afghanistan.

•	"I don't know what the Russians have on the president": Pelosi decries Trump over report of bounty on troops. "This is as bad as it gets, and yet the president will not confront the Russians on this score, denies being briefed," she said.

President Donald Trump's criticism of NFL protests doesn't seem to be working anymore.

Evan Vucci, AP

In food recalls...

Fresh Express salad mixes potentially linked to intestinal illness

Health officials warn of a growing outbreak of Cyclospora infections as more garden salad mixes have been recalled, leading to 206 reported cases and 23 hospitalizations . All of the recalled salads were manufactured by a Fresh Express production facility in Streamwood, Illinois, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The Fresh Express recall includes salads with a product code Z178 or a lower number and were distributed to select retail stores between June 6 and 26 in 31 states.

Nearly 60k pounds of chicken nuggets recalled for possible rubber contamination

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation, of Waco, Texas, is recalling 4-pound bags of "Pilgrim's Fully Cooked Chicken Breast Nuggets" that were produced May 6 and distributed to stores in Arizona, Idaho, Oregon, and Texas. The frozen ready-to-eat nuggets have a "Best-By date" of May 6, 2021 and lot code of 0127 and establishment number "P-20728" printed on the retail package.

Teenagers reflect on growing up Black in Tamir Rice's America

Tamir Rice would have turned 18 years old this past week. We talked to Black teenagers who are turning 18 this year as they reflect on growing up Black in America and experiencing the systemic racism that lead to Rice's death. Tamir's mother, Samaria Rice, also reflects on the life her son should have had. Listen to their stories on today's 5 Things podcast.

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This is a compilation of stories from across the USA TODAY Network. Contributing: Associated Press.