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With Meghan's voice and platform, I think it's great that she's speaking out about racism and George Floyd's death. It's hard to think about the fact that we have to protect our African American brothers and sisters.
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New Protests for Jamel Floyd, Family Says Prisoner Was 'Murdered" By Mace
The marchers are headed towards the Metropolitan Detention Center in the Greenwood Heights neighborhood of west Brooklyn where Floyd was murdered.
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Kanye West Joins Chicago Rally, Protester Angrily Accuses Him of Hijacking
The "Jesus is King" rapper, who has publically supported President Donald Trump, made a $2 million donation to the families of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbrery and Breonna Taylor.
Donald Trump Calls on Iran to 'Make the Big Deal' Before 2020 Election
The president withdrew the U.S. from the Iran nuclear agreement in 2018 and has urged other signatories to do the same, but said Thursday he still wants to make a new deal.
Tom Cotton Says New York Times 'tucked Tail' over His Op-Ed
The Arkansas Republican has defended his op-ed calling for military response to George Floyd protests.
Russia State Media Calls Facebook a 'Technological Dictatorship'
"We believe people should know if the news they read is coming from a publication that may be under the influence of a government," said Facebook cyber policy executive Nathaniel Gleicher.
National Guard Troops Rushed to Aid 75-Year-Old Knocked Down by Police
The elderly man was reported to be in a "stable but serious condition" while the two officers involved in the incident have been suspended without pay, Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown confirmed.
Dr. Fauci Says COVID-19 Vaccine to Be Manufactured Before Knowing It Works
The effectiveness of a vaccine will hopefully be confirmed by late fall or early winter, Dr. Anthony Fauci tells Newsweek.
Historic Number of National Guard Troops Active Across U.S.
At least 3,300 National Guard members from across 10 states have been or are being deployed to support the D.C. National Guard amid protests over George Floyd's death.
State and City Lawmakers Propose Legislation to Ban Use of Tear Gas
Several state lawmakers and city council members from across the U.S. have proposed legislation to ban the use of tear gas by law enforcement, following mass protests for George Floyd.
CDC Director 'Concerned' COVID-19 Warnings Aren't Sticking in U.S.
"We ask the American public to be vigilant," CDC Director Robert Redfield said during a hearing with congressional leaders Thursday.
First-Degree Murder Charge Would Likely Acquit Derek Chauvin, Experts Say
"There has never been one conviction of any white officer in the history of this entire state for killing an African American resident. Not one in the couple hundred years this state has been in existence," an organizer said.
Alabama Lawmakers Call for End to Commemorating Jefferson Davis' Birthday
"We should not give Davis, a traitor and racist who lived in our state for less than a year, his own state holiday," Alabama State Representative Chris England wrote Thursday.
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Meghan Markle's Racism Speech 'Impossible' Inside Royal Family, Expert says
The Duchess of Sussex could not have spoken out against the "senseless act of racism" behind George Floyd's death if she was still a senior royal, an expert tells Newsweek.
'In Searching for Dead ISIS Fighters in Iraq, I Found Refuge in My Friends'
Along the road I am always looking ahead, wondering whether each crumpled piece of trash is hiding a roadside bomb. I realize that were we to hit a landmine, it is likely that my bulletproof vest or helmet would not save me.
Yellowstone Volcano's Biggest Ever Super-Eruption Discovered
The eruption was so big it covered an area the size of New Jersey in volcanic glass.
Los Angeles Dodgers Lit Up Their Stadium to Honor George Floyd
The lights at Dodger Stadium were shone into the sky for 8 minutes and 46 seconds, the time Minneapolis Police Department officer Derek Chauvin knelt on Floyd's neck.
MLK's Daughter Tells Brees Only Kind of Kneeling He Should Be Bothered By
The New Orleans Saints QB has been widely criticized for suggesting he'd never agree with players kneeling during the national anthem.
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Mangrove forests provide vital ecosystem services to humans, plants and animals across the globe.
Beyoncé Urges Fans to Stay 'Aligned and Focused', Solange Calls for Justice
The 'Homecoming' star made the plea as all the officers involved in the death of George Floyd have now been charged.
Voters Split on Whether to Trust Police to Protect Public Without Prejudice
The survey also found that voters were split on whether protests could lead to a reduction in police brutality across the U.S.
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