Protests Swell Across America as George Floyd Is Mourned Near His Birthplace

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Top Editor of Philadelphia Inquirer Resigns After ‘Buildings Matter’ Headline

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Protesters in Brooklyn Flood the Streets

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Trump Says US Economy Now in ‘Rocket’ Mode, Insists His Every Decision on Covid-19 Was Correct

With hard data to back his prediction that economic devastation from the coronavirus shutdown will quickly ease, Trump feels his political mojo coming back.

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French Forces Kill Al-Qaida's North African Commander

There was no immediate confirmation of his death from al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb, known as AQIM, which has made millions of dollars abducting foreigners for ransom over the years.

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3 Women, 4 Men Shot Dead, Bodies Found Inside Burning House in Alabama

Mike Swafford, a spokesman with the Morgan County Sheriff's Office, said the blaze was near the bodies and may have been set in an attempt to destroy evidence.

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OPEC, Russia Meet to Extend Record Oil Cuts, Push for Compliance

OPEC+ sources have said Saudi Arabia and Russia had agreed to extend record cuts throughout July although Riyadh would prefer to see cut extended throughout August.

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'Despicable’: Trump Slammed for Saying 'Great day' for George Floyd Even As Anti-racism Protests Rage on

The remarks during a televised White House briefing came eleven days after Floyd's death and sparked confusion as to why Trump thought it was a great day for Floyd.

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As Part of 1st Concrete Steps Since Floyd's Death, Minneapolis Bans Police Chokeholds, Neck Restraints

Floyd's death is prompting reexamination of police techniques elsewhere. California Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday ordered the state’s police training program to stop teaching officers how to use a neck hold that blocks the flow of blood to the brain.

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Jair Bolsonaro Threatens WHO Exit as Covid-19 Kills 'a Brazilian per Minute'

Brazil's Health Ministry reported late on Thursday that confirmed cases in the country had climbed past 600,000 and 1,437 deaths had been registered within 24 hours.

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Trump Evokes Floyd After Hailing Strong Jobs Report

Floyd, who was black, died after a white police officer pressed his knee on Floyd's neck for several minutes, ignoring Floyd's cries that he couldn't breathe and bystander shouts.

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Long Face

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‘Get Your Knee Off Our Necks’

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