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George Floyd's younger brother urges protesters not to 'tear up your town'
US news 58 minutes ago
In an exclusive interview with Robin Roberts and ABC's Good Morning America, Terrence Floyd opened up about his brother's death and the heated protests across the US. "He was about peace, he's about unity. The things that [are] transpiring now … they may call it unity, it’s destructive unity. It’s not what he was about," he said.
Cleanup underway in cities across the US as unrest continues over George Floyd’s death
US news 44 minutes ago
Cleanup efforts are underway in several cities on Monday following a weekend of protests over the death of George Floyd. The 46-year-old died after he was pinned to the ground by Minneapolis police. One of the officers, Derek Chauvin, was charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter on Friday.
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JR Smith defends himself after video shows him beating up protester who vandalized his truck
Celebrity Yesterday
In a video obtained by TMZ Sports, Smith is seen kicking and punching a man who allegedly smashed Smith’s car window in Los Angeles, California during the protests.
National Guard deployed in Boston as peaceful protest turns violent
US news Last night
Clashes with police, vandalism and looting began on Sunday night following a peaceful rally in downtown Boston. A police cruiser was set on fire while several shops were looted.
Minneapolis protesters march past curfew as Minnesota AG takes over prosecution in George Floyd case
US news 4 hours ago
Protesters in Minneapolis hit the streets despite a citywide curfew as demonstrations over George Floyd’s death continue across the United States. Earlier in the day, Attorney General Keith Ellison joined the prosecution against officer Derek Chauvin, and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said state information systems were hit with denial-of-service cyberattacks.
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Multiple fires set near the White House as protests escalate after curfew
US news Last night
Law enforcement fired tear gas and flash bangs to disperse the protesters after blazes were set outside the White House. According to journalists, President Trump was briefly moved to an underground bunker as scenes escalated near the presidential palace. Sunday marks the sixth straight day of protests following the death of George Floyd.
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Jake Paul releases a statement after being seen at a looting site
US news Yesterday
Several YouTubers spoke out against Jake Paul after he was seen in several videos at the site of a mall being looted in Scottsdale, Arizona during protests against the death of George Floyd. He later said was not "engaged in any looting or vandalism."
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Multiple cities in California institute curfews as protests continue
US news 4 hours ago
California state departments will be closed on Monday following a weekend of protests. In San Francisco and the Bay Area, curfews were imposed in multiple cities on Sunday night. The broader LA County was also placed under a 12-hour curfew from 6pm-6am.
Coronavirus may be a blood vessel disease — which explains everything
Many of the infection’s bizarre symptoms have one thing in common.
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Powerful images from George Floyd protests across the US
US news Last night
Photojournalists around the country captured the scenes as hundreds hit the streets to protest the death of George Floyd over the weekend.
Tensions remain high in New York City during protests over George Floyd's death
US news 4 hours ago
Protesters and police continued to clash in demonstrations on Sunday evening after peaceful protests in the afternoon. Arrests were made by a large number of law enforcement personnel at the Barclays Center. On Saturday, members of the New York Police Department were filmed driving into protesters and multiple police cars were reported damaged. President Trump later called the NYPD “New York’s finest” and said that they “must be allowed to do their job.”
'Nothing has changed'—L.A. protesters explain why they hit the streets
Here are the voices of some of the protesters who swarmed the Fairfax District on Saturday.
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NYC Mayor de Blasio under fire for suggesting NYPD 'acted appropriately'
US news Yesterday
Amid backlash to his overall response to the weekend protests in NYC, Bill de Blasio announced that an investigation into the NYPD's actions — which includes driving vehicles into protestors captured on video — is underway. But de Blasio also defended the police, saying "some things were done the right way."
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Police have joined some protests in solidarity nationwide
US news Yesterday
Protests over the murder of George Floyd have been both peaceful and violent across the US over the last week, but in some cities, people have shown moments of solidarity in which police officers have joined in the protests.
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Minnesota authorities have begun contact tracing arrestees from protests
US news Yesterday
At a press conference on Saturday, Minnesota leaders said that the majority of those being destructive during the protests about George Floyd's death in the Twin Cities were from out of state, and that officials have begun contact tracing arrestees. Later, the US president Tweeted, "It’s ANTIFA and the Radical Left. Don’t lay the blame on others!"
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Tory Lanez urges celebrities to stop denouncing protests
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As protests continue against police brutality and the killing of George Floyd, the Canadian artist took to social media with a strong message for all of his contemporaries who are condemning protesters for looting and destroying property.
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Hundreds march in London and Manchester in support of #BlackLivesMatter
UK news Yesterday
Protests are being held on Sunday, starting at the US Embassy, London’s Trafalgar Square and Manchester’s St Peter’s Square. The marches have been arranged in solidarity with those in the US protesting the treatment by police of George Floyd, and to highlight racism in the UK.
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Jadon Sancho pays tribute to George Floyd with t-shirt
Football Yesterday
The Borussia Dortmund player celebrated his goal on Sunday in the team's match against Paderborn by revealing a t-shirt under his jersey which read "Justice for George Floyd." A number of Bundesliga athletes joined the chorus of international voices protesting the death of George Floyd.
Journalists report being arrested and shot with rubber bullets while covering protests
US news May 31, 2020
Journalists reporting on protests have been arrested by police in Minneapolis and New York City, while numerous reports of officers shooting media with rubber bullets or pepper balls continued to emerge in Louisville and Washington DC. These incidents follow the widely reported arrest of CNN reporter @OmarJimenez on Friday.
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Some protests around the country saw police officials join them
US news May 31, 2020
As violence has escalated around the nation between protestors and law enforcement, some demonstrations saw police officers join the protests over George Floyd's death.
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