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Five injured, including two officers, in Brooklyn police shooting: media
Reuters - 3 Jun 2020 04:36
At least five people were injured, including two police officers, in a police shooting in Brooklyn, a local television station reported.
Closure torments ABS-CBN staff as Duterte ups political pressure
Al Jazeera English - 3 Jun 2020 04:24
Supreme Court could grant TV network temporary relief but Duterte's allies in Congress wield power to renew franchise.
America, We Break It, It's Gone
The New York Times - 3 Jun 2020 01:53
Where can we find the leadership to save the U.S.?
Here's Adam Vinatieri's response on why Tom Brady left the Patriots
Boston - 3 Jun 2020 16:25
"I know he was wanting some weapons."
Trump suggested taking control of Washington, D.C. police: reports
Reuters - 3 Jun 2020 01:01
The Trump administration floated the idea of taking control of Washington's police department amid nationwide protests over police brutality, according to media reports on Tuesday.
'Say his name! George Floyd!': Nationwide protests continue on 'Blackout Tuesday' in Chicago, Miami, Phoenix, across US
USA Today - 3 Jun 2020 04:32Controversial Iowa Rep. Steve King loses primary race
New York Post - 3 Jun 2020 06:35
Iowa's conservative congressman Steve King has been voted out of the House. The longtime incumbent known for his controversial remarks lost Tuesday's primary race to state Sen. Randy Feenstra, according to a local NBC af...
Column: Looters, 'the man' is coming for you. And he will catch you.
Chicago Tribune - 3 Jun 2020 01:57
Images of young black men terrorizing the Gold Coast are just what Trump needed, Dahleen Glanton writes. He told America on Tuesday that he would deploy the military, if necessary, to restore law and order across the cou...
Trump claims he went to bunker for 'inspection'
CNN - 3 Jun 2020 16:07
President Donald Trump sought to explain his presence in an underground White House bunker during violent weekend protests as an "inspection" rather than a retreat for his own safety, telling a radio interviewer Wednesda...
Woman charged with inciting riots after posting Facebook Live video
New York Post - 3 Jun 2020 14:29
A Michigan woman faces up to 10 years behind bars for encouraging others to loot and throw bricks at buildings in a Facebook Live video, according to a report. Alexandria “Ally” Lyons posted the livestreamed video ov...
Trump says Republican convention will not be held in North Carolina
Reuters - 3 Jun 2020 04:45
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the Republican National Convention set for August in North Carolina would have to be held in another state because of social distancing restrictions ordered by the state's gove...
Protesters defy curfews in major U.S. cities to march against police brutality
Reuters - 3 Jun 2020 04:36
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of major U.S. cities on Tuesday for an eighth consecutive night of protests over the death of a black man in police custody, defying pleas by mayors, strict curfews and oth...
Rudy Giuliani calls for 'incompetent' Bill de Blasio to step down amid NYC riots
New York Post - 3 Jun 2020 00:08
Rudy Giuliani said Mayor Bill de Blasio should resign or be removed from office for failing to stop the violence and looting that has engulfed New York City during protests over the death of George Floyd at the hands of ...
Restaurants have been devastated by COVID-19. They're still helping.
Boston - 3 Jun 2020 21:24
Even while struggling due to COVID-19, these restaurants are donating, hosting talks, and supporting protestors.
Factbox: What U.S. police are shooting at protesters
Reuters - 3 Jun 2020 20:35
Police across the United States are using a variety of weapons on protesters as demonstrations against the police killing of George Floyd intensify. Often described as "non-lethal," these weapons include tear gas, pepper...
Atlanta police chief walks tightrope as she handles protests
ABC News - 3 Jun 2020 19:54
Atlanta’s police chief was quick to condemn the killing of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis
Rod Rosenstein, Key Figure in Russia Inquiry, Defends Mueller Appointment
The New York Times - 3 Jun 2020 16:22
A year after he stepped down as deputy attorney general and nearly two after his last oversight hearing, Republican senators called Mr. Rosenstein to testify about the investigation.
Statue of ex-Philadelphia mayor many saw as racist removed
CBSNews - 3 Jun 2020 16:18
Frank Rizzo statue stood since 1999 but was frequently vandalized, including in recent days during protests over George Floyd's death.
Former Trump Hotel Housekeeper Sues Over Alleged Religious Discrimination
Time - 3 Jun 2020 16:14
The lawsuit comes a day after protesters were forcibly cleared so Trump could pose for photos in front of a church
Exclusive: Trump administration to bar Chinese passenger carriers from flying to U.S., sources say
Reuters - 3 Jun 2020 16:14
President Donald Trump's administration plans to bar Chinese passenger carriers from flying to the United States starting in mid-June as it pressures Beijing to allow U.S. air carriers to resume flights, three U.S. and a...
Florida cop put on leave after pinning down black man's neck
New York Post - 3 Jun 2020 16:11
A Florida police officer is on administrative leave after video surfaced showing him kneeling on a man's neck and head during an arrest, police said.
Trump campaign demands story retractions on tear gas use
Al Jazeera English - 3 Jun 2020 16:06
Emails sent to news organisations admonish reporting that tear gas was fired at protesters to clear Trump's way.