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CBO projects virus impact could trim GDP by $15.7 trillion

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CBO projects virus impact could trim GDP by $15.7 trillion Economy Jun 01 CBO projects virus impact could trim GDP by $15.7 trillion By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press

(NPR) Trump Threatens To Deploy Military To States If They Don't Stop Violent Protests

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Trump Threatens To Deploy Military To States If They Don't Stop Violent Protests President Trump delivers remarks in front of the media in the Rose Garden of the White House Monday. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images Politics Trump Threatens To Deploy Military To States If They Don't Stop Violent Protests President Trump labeled violence that has accompanied many protests ag...

Peaceful protesters get lost in action-packed coverage

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Peaceful protesters get lost in action-packed coverage Politics Jun 01 Peaceful protesters get lost in action-packed coverage By David Bauder, Associated Press

(NPR) President Trump Calls Protests Against Police Killings 'Acts of Domestic Terror'

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President Trump Calls Protests Against Police Killings 'Acts of Domestic Terror' Police hold a perimeter near the White House as demonstrators gather to protest the killing of George Floyd on Monday. Olivier Douliery/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Olivier Douliery/AFP via Getty Images Politics President Trump Calls Protests Against Police Killings 'Acts of Domestic Terror' President Trump on Monday said he had mobilized ...

(NPR) County Officials Rule George Floyd Death Was A Homicide

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County Officials Rule George Floyd Death Was A Homicide A mural in Los Angeles depicts George Floyd. Ringo H.W. Chiu/AP hide caption toggle caption Ringo H.W. Chiu/AP Race County Officials Rule George Floyd Death Was A Homicide The Hennepin County Medical Examiner released a new autopsy report Monday, ruling George Floyd's death was a homicide, saying his heart and lungs stopped functioning "while being restrained" by officers. ...

What is antifa? A look at the movement Trump is blaming for violence at protests

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What is antifa? A look at the movement Trump is blaming for violence at protests Nation Jun 01 What is antifa? A look at the movement Trump is blaming for violence at protests By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

Police fire tear gas to disperse D.C. protest

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Police fire tear gas to disperse D.C. protest Nation Jun 01 Police fire tear gas to disperse D.C. protest By Associated Press

(NPR) Independent Autopsy Finds George Floyd Died Of Homicide By Asphyxia

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Independent Autopsy Finds George Floyd Died Of Homicide By Asphyxia A mural in Los Angeles depicts George Floyd. Ringo H.W. Chiu/AP hide caption toggle caption Ringo H.W. Chiu/AP Race Independent Autopsy Finds George Floyd Died Of Homicide By Asphyxia The findings contradict a report by county officials that partly blames "underlying health conditions and any potential intoxicants in his system," not just pressure on his neck and back. ...

5 covers that show how Ann Petry’ s ‘ The Street’ was depicted over time

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5 covers that show how Ann Petry’s ‘The Street’ was depicted over time Arts Jun 01 5 covers that show how Ann Petry’s ‘The Street’ was depicted over time By Courtney Vinopal, Tayari Jones

Trump threatens to deploy military unless states halt violent protests

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Trump threatens to deploy military unless states halt violent protests Politics Jun 01 Trump threatens to deploy military unless states halt violent protests By Associated Press

(NPR) Independent Autopsy Finds George Floyd's Died Of Homicide By Asphyxia

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Independent Autopsy Finds George Floyd's Died Of Homicide By Asphyxia A mural in Los Angeles depicts George Floyd. Ringo H.W. Chiu/AP hide caption toggle caption Ringo H.W. Chiu/AP Race Independent Autopsy Finds George Floyd's Died Of Homicide By Asphyxia The findings contradict a report by county officials that partly blames "underlying health conditions and any potential intoxicants in his system," not just pressure on his neck and ba...

Judge calls Justice Department reversal in Flynn case ‘ unusual’

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Judge calls Justice Department reversal in Flynn case ‘unusual’ Nation Jun 01 Judge calls Justice Department reversal in Flynn case ‘unusual’ By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

Officers criticized for use of force at protests about police brutality

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Officers criticized for use of force at protests about police brutality Nation Jun 01 Officers criticized for use of force at protests about police brutality By Jay Reeves, Kat Stafford, Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Trump delivers remarks from White House amid protests over George Floyd death

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WATCH LIVE: Trump delivers remarks from White House amid protests over George Floyd death Politics Jun 01 WATCH LIVE: Trump delivers remarks from White House amid protests over George Floyd death By Molly Finnegan

Louisville man David McAtee killed when police, soldiers fired at group

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Louisville man David McAtee killed when police, soldiers fired at group Nation Jun 01 Louisville man David McAtee killed when police, soldiers fired at group By Bruce Schreiner, Sophia Tulp, Associated Press

In Minneapolis, protests over George Floyd’s death ‘a long time coming’

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In Minneapolis, protests over George Floyd's death ‘a long time coming’ Politics Jun 01 In Minneapolis, protests over George Floyd's death ‘a long time coming’ By Daniel Bush

(NPR) George Floyd Independent Autopsy: Homicide By Asphyxia

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George Floyd Independent Autopsy: Homicide By Asphyxia A mural in Los Angeles depicts George Floyd. Ringo H.W. Chiu/AP hide caption toggle caption Ringo H.W. Chiu/AP Race George Floyd Independent Autopsy: Homicide By Asphyxia The findings contradict a report by county officials which said which partly blamed "underlying health conditions, and any potential intoxicants in his system," not just pressure on his neck and back. ...

New York City imposes 11 p.m. curfew amid Floyd protests

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New York City imposes 11 p.m. curfew amid Floyd protests Nation Jun 01 New York City imposes 11 p.m. curfew amid Floyd protests By Jennifer Peltz, Karen Matthews, Associated Press

Independent autopsy for George Floyd contradicts prosecutors’ findings

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Independent autopsy for George Floyd contradicts prosecutors’ findings Nation Jun 01 Independent autopsy for George Floyd contradicts prosecutors’ findings By Amy Forliti, Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

Black businesses bear economic brunt of the pandemic

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Black businesses bear economic brunt of the pandemic Economy Jun 01 Black businesses bear economic brunt of the pandemic By Kat Stafford, Associated Press

(NPR) Trump Calls Governors Weak, Urging Them To 'Dominate' To Quell Violence

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Trump Calls Governors Weak, Urging Them To 'Dominate' To Quell Violence President Trump arrives at the White House on May 30. Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg via Getty Images Politics Trump Calls Governors Weak, Urging Them To 'Dominate' To Quell Violence President Trump's comments came during a contentious phone call with state leaders to discuss protests following th...

WATCH: Minnesota governor holds news briefing amid nationwide protests

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WATCH: Minnesota governor holds news briefing amid nationwide protests Nation Jun 01 WATCH: Minnesota governor holds news briefing amid nationwide protests By Associated Press

WATCH: D.C. Mayor orders 2-day citywide curfew amid unrest

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WATCH: D.C. Mayor orders 2-day citywide curfew amid unrest Nation Jun 01 WATCH: D.C. Mayor orders 2-day citywide curfew amid unrest By Justin Stabley

WATCH: White House holds news briefing amid nationwide protests

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WATCH: White House holds news briefing amid nationwide protests Politics Jun 01 WATCH: White House holds news briefing amid nationwide protests By Associated Press

Sistine Chapel, other famed museums reopen across Europe

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Sistine Chapel, other famed museums reopen across Europe Arts Jun 01 Sistine Chapel, other famed museums reopen across Europe By Raf Casert, Peter Dejong, Associated Press

(NPR) Trump Calls Governors Weak And Urges Them To Dominate Violent Protesters

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Trump Calls Governors Weak And Urges Them To Dominate Violent Protesters President Trump arrives at the White House on May 30. Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg via Getty Images Politics Trump Calls Governors Weak And Urges Them To Dominate Violent Protesters President Trump's comments came during a contentious phone call with state leaders to discuss protests following the death of Geo...

Spain reports no virus deaths for first time since March

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Spain reports no virus deaths for first time since March World Jun 01 Spain reports no virus deaths for first time since March By Associated Press

Biden doesn’t have the delegates to clinch the nomination. That could change June 2.

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Biden doesn't have the delegates to clinch the nomination. That could change June 2. Politics Jun 01 Biden doesn't have the delegates to clinch the nomination. That could change June 2. By Daniel Bush

Canada’s Trudeau says Russia won’t be included in the G7

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Canada’s Trudeau says Russia won’t be included in the G7 Politics Jun 01 Canada’s Trudeau says Russia won’t be included in the G7 By Rob Gillies, Associated Press

WATCH: New York City mayor eyes curfew amid protests

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WATCH: New York City mayor eyes curfew amid protests Politics Jun 01 WATCH: New York City mayor eyes curfew amid protests By Jennifer Peltz, Karen Matthews, Associated Press

Trump slams governors as ‘ weak,’ urges crackdown on protests

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Trump slams governors as ‘weak,’ urges crackdown on protests Politics Jun 01 Trump slams governors as ‘weak,’ urges crackdown on protests By Jonathan Lemire, Zeke Miller, Alan Suderman, Associated Press

(NPR) Violence Erupts As Outrage Over George Floyd Death Spills Into A New Week

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Violence Erupts As Outrage Over George Floyd Death Spills Into A New Week Demonstrators kneel and raise their hands during a protest in Minneapolis on Sunday. Kerem Yucel/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Kerem Yucel/AFP via Getty Images National Violence Erupts As Outrage Over George Floyd Death Spills Into A New Week In Minneapolis, where Floyd died, a semitrailer drove into a crowd of peaceful protesters on an interstate. Elsewhere, the...

Virus-proofing sports facilities presents a big challenge

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Virus-proofing sports facilities presents a big challenge Nation Jun 01 Virus-proofing sports facilities presents a big challenge By Dave Campbell, Associated Press

Biden meets with black leaders at local church amid unrest

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Biden meets with black leaders at local church amid unrest Politics Jun 01 Biden meets with black leaders at local church amid unrest By Associated Press

Hong Kong blocks Tiananmen Square vigil amid rush for UK passports

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Hong Kong blocks Tiananmen Square vigil amid rush for UK passports World Jun 01 Hong Kong blocks Tiananmen Square vigil amid rush for UK passports By Zen Soo, Associated Press

UN forced to cut aid to Yemen, even as virus increases need

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UN forced to cut aid to Yemen, even as virus increases need World Jun 01 UN forced to cut aid to Yemen, even as virus increases need By Associated Press

States, cities plead for virus aid as Congress faces crises

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States, cities plead for virus aid as Congress faces crises Politics Jun 01 States, cities plead for virus aid as Congress faces crises By Associated Press

World’ s reaction to U.S. protests weaves solidarity and calls to change

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World’s reaction to U.S. protests weaves solidarity and calls to change World Jun 01 World’s reaction to U.S. protests weaves solidarity and calls to change By Associated Press

(NPR) Violence Escalates As Protests Over George Floyd's Death Continue

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Violence Escalates As Protests Over George Floyd's Death Continue Police clear the area where a tanker truck rushed to a stop among protesters on an interstate highway on Sunday in Minneapolis. John Minchillo/AP hide caption toggle caption John Minchillo/AP National Violence Escalates As Protests Over George Floyd's Death Continue In Minneapolis, where Floyd died, a semitractor-trailer drove into a crowd of peaceful protesters marching on an inte...

(NPR) Violence Escalates As Protests Over George Floyd Death Continue

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Violence Escalates As Protests Over George Floyd Death Continue Police clear the area where a tanker truck rushed to a stop among protesters on an interstate highway on Sunday in Minneapolis. John Minchillo/AP hide caption toggle caption John Minchillo/AP National Violence Escalates As Protests Over George Floyd Death Continue In Minneapolis, where Floyd died, a semitractor-trailer drove into a crowd of peaceful protesters marching on an interstate. Else...

(NPR) George Floyd Reverberates Globally: Thousands Protest In Germany, U.K., Canada

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George Floyd Reverberates Globally: Thousands Protest In Germany, U.K., Canada Hundreds demonstrated in Trafalgar Square in central London on Sunday, and many kneeled, to protest the recent killing of George Floyd by police officers in Minneapolis. Matt Dunham/AP hide caption toggle caption Matt Dunham/AP World George Floyd Reverberates Globally: Thousands Protest In Germany, U.K., Canada The killing of George Floyd has sprung a global movement against i...