This article is from the source 'nytimes' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/06/nytnow/your-monday-briefing-muhammad-ali-hillary-clinton-french-open.html

The article has changed 5 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 1 Version 2
Your Monday Briefing: Muhammad Ali, Hillary Clinton, French Open Your Monday Briefing: Muhammad Ali, Hillary Clinton, French Open
(about 1 hour later)
(Want to get this briefing by email? Here’s the sign-up.)(Want to get this briefing by email? Here’s the sign-up.)
Good morning.Good morning.
Here’s what you need to know:Here’s what you need to know:
• The champ returns home.• The champ returns home.
The body of Muhammad Ali arrived in Louisville, Ky., his hometown, where an interfaith service was held Sunday night at a mosque. A public memorial service and funeral will be held on Friday, with Bill Clinton, Billy Crystal and Bryant Gumbel giving eulogies. Here’s our full obituary.The body of Muhammad Ali arrived in Louisville, Ky., his hometown, where an interfaith service was held Sunday night at a mosque. A public memorial service and funeral will be held on Friday, with Bill Clinton, Billy Crystal and Bryant Gumbel giving eulogies. Here’s our full obituary.
Friends and relatives of the boxer are remembering him, and the world is paying tribute to a humanitarian described as his country’s conscience.Friends and relatives of the boxer are remembering him, and the world is paying tribute to a humanitarian described as his country’s conscience.
Ali frequently spoke out on behalf of Islam, and today is the start of the holy month of Ramadan, a time of dawn-to-dusk fasting and of intense prayer.Ali frequently spoke out on behalf of Islam, and today is the start of the holy month of Ramadan, a time of dawn-to-dusk fasting and of intense prayer.
• Primaries’ finish line in sight.• Primaries’ finish line in sight.
After losing Puerto Rico’s primary on Sunday, Bernie Sanders vowed again to take his campaign to the Democratic National Convention this summer, although Hillary Clinton will most likely declare victory on Tuesday, when California and New Jersey, among others, hold primaries.After losing Puerto Rico’s primary on Sunday, Bernie Sanders vowed again to take his campaign to the Democratic National Convention this summer, although Hillary Clinton will most likely declare victory on Tuesday, when California and New Jersey, among others, hold primaries.
Despite Republicans’ disapproval of Donald J. Trump’s attacks on a federal judge overseeing a suit against Trump University, the presumptive nominee isn’t softening his stance. Scholars across the political spectrum say Mr. Trump shows contempt for the First Amendment, separation of powers and the rule of law.Despite Republicans’ disapproval of Donald J. Trump’s attacks on a federal judge overseeing a suit against Trump University, the presumptive nominee isn’t softening his stance. Scholars across the political spectrum say Mr. Trump shows contempt for the First Amendment, separation of powers and the rule of law.
• How we vote.• How we vote.
While some states have recently made it more difficult to cast a ballot, automatic-registration laws — in which everyone who visits a motor-vehicle bureau and meets the requirements is automatically enrolled to vote — are gaining popularity.While some states have recently made it more difficult to cast a ballot, automatic-registration laws — in which everyone who visits a motor-vehicle bureau and meets the requirements is automatically enrolled to vote — are gaining popularity.
In Virginia, the State Supreme Court will hold a special session next month to decide whether felons who have completed their sentences can vote. The ruling could affect the outcome of November’s election in the swing state.In Virginia, the State Supreme Court will hold a special session next month to decide whether felons who have completed their sentences can vote. The ruling could affect the outcome of November’s election in the swing state.
• A violent weekend in Chicago.• A violent weekend in Chicago.
We chronicled a weekend of the gun violence that has engulfed families and neighborhoods: three days, 64 people shot, six killed.We chronicled a weekend of the gun violence that has engulfed families and neighborhoods: three days, 64 people shot, six killed.
On Friday, Chicago officials released hundreds of videos from 101 cases in which police officers fired their weapons or used force against civilians.On Friday, Chicago officials released hundreds of videos from 101 cases in which police officers fired their weapons or used force against civilians.
• Journalists as targets.• Journalists as targets.
David Gilkey of NPR and his Afghan translator, Zabihullah Tamanna, were killed on Sunday in a Taliban ambush in southern Afghanistan.David Gilkey of NPR and his Afghan translator, Zabihullah Tamanna, were killed on Sunday in a Taliban ambush in southern Afghanistan.
Our reporter Andrew Higgins, who has investigated both sides of the war in Ukraine, has been listed a “terrorist” on a website with close ties to that country’s government.Our reporter Andrew Higgins, who has investigated both sides of the war in Ukraine, has been listed a “terrorist” on a website with close ties to that country’s government.
• We look into how Mossack Fonseca, the law firm at the center of the Panama Papers, helped wealthy Americans hide their fortunes.• We look into how Mossack Fonseca, the law firm at the center of the Panama Papers, helped wealthy Americans hide their fortunes.
• Hurricane season has arrived, so it’s time to check your home insurance. In coastal states, damage caused by hurricanes or major storms is often subject to a deductible.• Hurricane season has arrived, so it’s time to check your home insurance. In coastal states, damage caused by hurricanes or major storms is often subject to a deductible.
• Americans appear to love signing up for rewards memberships, but they take advantage of them infrequently, leading companies to rethink their loyalty programs.• Americans appear to love signing up for rewards memberships, but they take advantage of them infrequently, leading companies to rethink their loyalty programs.
• U.S. stocks dipped on Friday, after a weak May jobs report.• U.S. stocks dipped on Friday, after a weak May jobs report.
• Swiss voters decided against measures to establish basic guaranteed income for all.• Swiss voters decided against measures to establish basic guaranteed income for all.
• Hawaii is cracking down on its homeless population, the highest per capita in the nation.• Hawaii is cracking down on its homeless population, the highest per capita in the nation.
• FIFA said three former top officials arranged to pay themselves more than $80 million over five years, after they were indicted. • FIFA said three former top officials arranged to pay themselves more than $80 million over five years, including after they were indicted.
• Ten athletes were chosen for a team that will represent the world’s refugees at the Summer Olympics.• Ten athletes were chosen for a team that will represent the world’s refugees at the Summer Olympics.
• Novak Djokovic won the French Open, completing a career grand slam. He currently holds all four of the major singles titles.• Novak Djokovic won the French Open, completing a career grand slam. He currently holds all four of the major singles titles.
Garbiñe Muguruza won the women’s title, her first grand slam title.Garbiñe Muguruza won the women’s title, her first grand slam title.
• “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows,” was No. 1 at the North American box office. It took in $35 million, after costing $235 million to make and market.• “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows,” was No. 1 at the North American box office. It took in $35 million, after costing $235 million to make and market.
• Catching up on TV: We’ve got episode recaps for “Game of Thrones,” “Veep,” “Silicon Valley” and “Outlander.”• Catching up on TV: We’ve got episode recaps for “Game of Thrones,” “Veep,” “Silicon Valley” and “Outlander.”
• Scoreboard.• Scoreboard.
Golden State cruised to a 110-77 victory over Cleveland in Game 2 of the N.B.A. Finals. The Warriors’ Draymond Green scored a game-high 28 points.Golden State cruised to a 110-77 victory over Cleveland in Game 2 of the N.B.A. Finals. The Warriors’ Draymond Green scored a game-high 28 points.
Pittsburgh leads San Jose in the Stanley Cup Final, 2-1. Game 4 is at 8 p.m. Eastern on NBC.Pittsburgh leads San Jose in the Stanley Cup Final, 2-1. Game 4 is at 8 p.m. Eastern on NBC.
• Art hangs out a shingle.• Art hangs out a shingle.
The Millennium Iconoclast Museum of Art has opened in Molenbeek, a Brussels district where homegrown extremists have been linked to some of Europe’s deadliest terrorist attacks.The Millennium Iconoclast Museum of Art has opened in Molenbeek, a Brussels district where homegrown extremists have been linked to some of Europe’s deadliest terrorist attacks.
• Recipes of the day.• Recipes of the day.
Try this easy dinner of tender fish with nutty, lemony brown butter and herbs.Try this easy dinner of tender fish with nutty, lemony brown butter and herbs.
This chowder is a more complex and smoky interpretation of the New England classic.This chowder is a more complex and smoky interpretation of the New England classic.
Supreme Court decisions will be issued this month, and one of the most closely watched cases is Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin. A ruling against the university could imperil affirmative action in higher education.Supreme Court decisions will be issued this month, and one of the most closely watched cases is Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin. A ruling against the university could imperil affirmative action in higher education.
A 1961 order from President John F. Kennedy introduced the term “affirmative action” into our lexicon. It required companies doing business with the federal government to improve their search for qualified minority applicants, aiming to increase their hiring and promotion.A 1961 order from President John F. Kennedy introduced the term “affirmative action” into our lexicon. It required companies doing business with the federal government to improve their search for qualified minority applicants, aiming to increase their hiring and promotion.
It received little attention then, and few Americans have ever heard of Executive Order 10925. At the time, blacks in many places couldn’t enter theaters, restaurants, hotels or parts of public libraries, courtrooms and legislatures.It received little attention then, and few Americans have ever heard of Executive Order 10925. At the time, blacks in many places couldn’t enter theaters, restaurants, hotels or parts of public libraries, courtrooms and legislatures.
Over time, affirmative action was applied to other programs, private and public, voluntary and legally required. In higher education, it became a factor in admissions.Over time, affirmative action was applied to other programs, private and public, voluntary and legally required. In higher education, it became a factor in admissions.
Kennedy, who was known for his soaring language, didn’t come up with the phrase. That distinction belongs to a black lawyer from Detroit.Kennedy, who was known for his soaring language, didn’t come up with the phrase. That distinction belongs to a black lawyer from Detroit.
“I was searching for something that would give a sense of positiveness to performance under that executive order,” the lawyer, Hobart Taylor Jr., later told historians, “and I was torn between the words ‘positive action’ and the words ‘affirmative action.’ ”“I was searching for something that would give a sense of positiveness to performance under that executive order,” the lawyer, Hobart Taylor Jr., later told historians, “and I was torn between the words ‘positive action’ and the words ‘affirmative action.’ ”
He went with the alliterative choice.He went with the alliterative choice.
Your Morning Briefing is published weekdays at 6 a.m. Eastern and updated on the web all morning.Your Morning Briefing is published weekdays at 6 a.m. Eastern and updated on the web all morning.
What would you like to see here? Contact us at briefing@nytimes.com.What would you like to see here? Contact us at briefing@nytimes.com.
You can sign up here to get the briefing delivered to your inbox.You can sign up here to get the briefing delivered to your inbox.