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2 Atlanta officers fired after deploying stun guns in arrests during George Floyd protests, mayor says Two Atlanta police officers who were captured on video forcibly pulling a pair of college students out of their car and placing them under arrest during protests Saturday night have been fired, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced Sunday.

Semi-truck nearly plows into Minneapolis protesters on highway bridge Police have detained the truck driver that sped onto the bridge that was barricaded off to traffic; Steve Harrigan reports.

Semitrailer speeds toward crowd of George Floyd protesters on Minneapolis bridge; driver arrested A semitrailer sped toward a crowd of people protesting the death of George Floyd on Sunday, video showed. The driver was arrested and injuries were unclear.

Ted Williams: George Floyd protests have become a monster that is out of control Former police detective and defense attorney Ted Williams reacts to the violent protests in Philadelphia.

Minneapolis mayor sent wrong signal by giving up police precinct, former NYC police commissioner says Former NYC Police Commissioner Howard Safir reacts to the destruction of a Minneapolis police precinct during the George Floyd protests.

Santa Monica faces riots, looting amid George Floyd protests A peaceful protest in Santa Monica, Calif., on Sunday over the death of George Floyd descended into chaos after some of the protesters started looting local businesses, with the ransacking caught on video.

Pastor Darrell Scott on growing concerns for social media's role in countrywide violence Pastor Darrell Scott discusses concerns for social media's influence on the growing violence across the country.

Sen. Marsha Blackburn on growing violence across the US Sen. Marsha Blackburn discusses the growing violence across the U.S. in wake of the death of George Floyd.

Detroit Police Chief discusses second night of protests James Craig, Detroit Police Chief, discusses the second night of protests on 'America's News HQ.'

Philadelphia faces looting, police cars ransacked as Trump demands 'Law & Order' amid George Floyd unrest Looters continued to ransack Philadelphia Sunday afternoon following a night of violent protests over the death of George Floyd, a black man who was killed by a white Minneapolis police officer earlier in the week.

The discovery of a new breeding pair raises hope for the future of a critically endangered gibbon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gyXSvA via

A guide to SpaceX's Crew Dragon vehicle, which carried astronauts to the space station. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gOOGn8 via

Venezuela's fuel crisis has been so acute that even funeral homes are struggling to transport bodies to the cemetery. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gHQU7t via

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Outdoor markets and car showrooms in England are allowed to reopen from Monday amid the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AopEuc via

Well-known firms such as Asda and Lloyds Bank are urging ministers to prioritise the environment. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3eFAdYP via

Many airlines are planning to resume flying, but they first need to reduce the risks of Covid-19. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Xdq5QY via

Clashes break out near White House between police, protesters as unrest extends into weekend Clashes broke out Saturday near the White House between police and those protesting the death of George Floyd in police custody -- as tensions flared for yet another night in confrontations and unrest across the country.

Ohio Dem rep, other officials pepper-sprayed during protest in Columbus Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty and other local Ohio officials were sprayed with pepper spray Saturday in Columbus during protests that broke out in response to the death of Minneapolis man George Floyd while in police custody.

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The US president says he is postponing this year's meeting and wants to invite other leaders as well. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dmac08 via

Images from street protests across the US on Saturday following the death of black man George Floyd. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eusX1y via

The structure was constructed by staff at an events company whose children attend the school. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TQokqM via

The US president says he is postponing this year's meeting and wants to invite other leaders as well. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dmac08 via

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On 31 May 1970 an earthquake struck in Peru, triggering a landslide and leading to the deaths of 70,000. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3djAv7m via

After the death of George Floyd, young African-Americans in Minneapolis say they are scared for their safety. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XitMot via

This weekend thousands of people will gather as an online choir to perform Handel’s Messiah. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gJSUwn via

A group of performers were halfway across the ocean in a 75ft boat when the pandemic erupted - leaving them with nowhere to go. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Bc7tIw via

Positive stories from people considered at high risk who have made a full recovery from coronavirus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MgCj50 via

Alyssa Hulme from Utah in the US takes us through her weekly spending during the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XgH9FE via

An Independent Cinema Office survey found only a quarter of venues planned to open before autumn. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XR2sNs via

Dr John Wright tells the story of Marium Zameer, who became very unwell with Covid-19 despite being young and healthy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cj8H1J via

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Congress adapts to social distancing culture Coronavirus pandemic brings new rules and norms to Capitol Hill; congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports.

Schools nationwide discuss how to reopen in fall School administrators examine social distancing efforts; Doug McKelway reports.

Additional states ease reopening restrictions amid coronavirus pandemic Restrictions ease up in Washington D.C. and at least nine other states; Gillian Turner reports.

This has caused confusion and anxiety among extremely vulnerable people staying at home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36GOGki via

Private renters are struggling with housing costs more than mortgage-payers, new research suggests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36PIiaE via

After two months without visitors, Pairi Daiza is welcoming the public back, but in smaller numbers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZPbdKn via

Tensions in Minneapolis did not start with the death of George Floyd. They've been years in the making. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ezFr86 via

The US pushes for new inquiry into allegations of corruption against the African Development Bank boss. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2yOuctu via

Tensions in the Himalaya have the potential to escalate as they pursue their strategic goals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TR8o7P via

A new deadline to restructure the country's debt is just days away. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3djzNqO via

Fact-checking vaccine claims - including ones about the ex-Microsoft boss and a dubious cow-dung trial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3evgk6A via

Derek Chauvin, one of the officers seen kneeling on George Floyd's neck, has been charged with murder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ap1UWF via

Bodycam footage shows a woman, dressed in a nightgown, seem to fall onto her grandson during the incident. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TRpqme via

An historic day for the aviation industry as the world's largest all-electric plane takes flight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZQPamI via

Private renters are struggling with housing costs more than mortgage-payers, new research suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36PIiaE via

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Changes to Wales' stay-at-home lockdown restrictions will be announced by the first minister later. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3djc36c via

Eased lockdown restrictions dominate Friday's newspapers - while Dominic Cummings remains in the spotlight. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2BcH0L4 via

Khadiza Begum, a Rohingya refugee, left Myanmar to escape violence but found more horror at sea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZLzZuX via

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zGMZXV via

Cannes, Toronto and Sundance are among the film festivals uniting for an online streaming event. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ccVnvE via

LEDs already light our houses but developments are making them even more powerful. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Xe8o3Y via

The coronavirus pandemic becomes a different kind of challenge when you use your mouth as your ‘hands’. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2B9Uabz via

They have written to him, warning many would not be able to work once it ends. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AlCyJC via

Output fell by 99.7% from the same month last year as virus closes car plants. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zIZthI via

The US president's move follows a decision by Twitter to add a "fact-check" notice to his tweets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Xb0pV5 via

A large decline in advertising expenditure is hurting the sector, plus TV channels and newspapers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36FGn8j via

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They have written to him, warning many would not be able to work once it ends. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AlCyJC via

Output fell by 99.7% from the same month last year as virus closes car plants. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zIZthI via

The US president's move follows a decision by Twitter to add a "fact-check" notice to his tweets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Xb0pV5 via

A large decline in advertising expenditure is hurting the sector, plus TV channels and newspapers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36FGn8j via

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Professional and Olympic athletes have had to devise ways to continue their rigorous training. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36zgN4O via

Covid-inspired attacks on East Asian people in the US reveal uncomfortable truths about American identity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c7ts0e via

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