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(NPR) Protests Over George Floyd's Death Flare Nationwide Despite Curfews

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Protests Over George Floyd's Death Flare Nationwide Despite Curfews Protesters gather at Lafayette Park in Washington, D.C., to protest against the death of George Floyd and police brutality on June 2. Drew Angerer/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Drew Angerer/Getty Images National Protests Over George Floyd's Death Flare Nationwide Despite Curfews Protesters filled the streets again on Tuesday, expressing outrage and sadness over the kil...

WATCH: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo gives coronavirus and ongoing protest update

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WATCH: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo gives coronavirus and ongoing protest update Nation Jun 02 WATCH: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo gives coronavirus and ongoing protest update By Brian Mahoney, Jennifer Peltz, Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press

Senate confirms special watchdog for pandemic recovery

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Senate confirms special watchdog for pandemic recovery Politics Jun 02 Senate confirms special watchdog for pandemic recovery By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

(NPR) Democrats In Congress Tell Trump Not To Send Military To Stop Protests

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Democrats In Congress Tell Trump Not To Send Military To Stop Protests Military members joined police officers in clearing Lafayette Park while, across the street at the White House, President Trump said he would send soldiers to U.S. cities if local officials don't end unrest. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption toggle caption Alex Brandon/AP National Security Democrats In Congress Tell Trump Not To Send Military To Stop Protests Calling out active duty tr...

Biden and Trump win Indiana’s primary

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Biden and Trump win Indiana’s primary Politics Jun 02 Biden and Trump win Indiana’s primary By Associated Press

(NPR) Pelosi Asks Black Caucus To Come Up With Police Reforms Following Protests

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Pelosi Asks Black Caucus To Come Up With Police Reforms Following Protests House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has asked members of the Congressional Black Caucus to help select legislative proposals to address policing in America. Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP hide caption toggle caption Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP Politics Pelosi Asks Black Caucus To Come Up With Police Reforms Following Protests Members of the Congressional Black Caucus are pushing a wide range of proposa...

(NPR) Don't Send U.S. Military To Protests, Hill Democrats Warn Trump

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Don't Send U.S. Military To Protests, Hill Democrats Warn Trump Military members joined police officers in clearing Lafayette Park while, across the street at the White House, President Trump said he would send soldiers to U.S. cities if local officials don't end unrest. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption toggle caption Alex Brandon/AP National Security Don't Send U.S. Military To Protests, Hill Democrats Warn Trump Calling out active duty troops t...

WATCH: Virginia governor holds news briefing amid nationwide protests

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WATCH: Virginia governor holds news briefing amid nationwide protests Nation Jun 02 WATCH: Virginia governor holds news briefing amid nationwide protests By Associated Press

WATCH: Texas governor says violence, vandalism ‘ never the answer’

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WATCH: Texas governor says violence, vandalism ‘never the answer’ Nation Jun 02 WATCH: Texas governor says violence, vandalism ‘never the answer’ By Associated Press

SAT drops plans for home exam amid internet access concerns

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SAT drops plans for home exam amid internet access concerns Education Jun 02 SAT drops plans for home exam amid internet access concerns By Collin Binkley, Associated Press

Paris police use tear gas against protesters as global outrage continues

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Paris police use tear gas against protesters as global outrage continues World Jun 02 Paris police use tear gas against protesters as global outrage continues By Sylvie Corbet, Nicolas Garriga, Associated Press

WATCH: George Floyd’s family on ‘what those officers took from us’

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WATCH: George Floyd's family on ‘what those officers took from us’ Nation Jun 02 WATCH: George Floyd's family on ‘what those officers took from us’ By Yasmeen Alamiri, Molly Finnegan

(NPR) Pelosi Asks Black Caucus To Come Up With Police Reforms Following Protests

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Pelosi Asks Black Caucus To Come Up With Police Reforms Following Protests House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has asked members of the Congressional Black Caucus to help select legislative proposals to address policing in America. Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP hide caption toggle caption Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP Politics Pelosi Asks Black Caucus To Come Up With Police Reforms Following Protests Members of the Congressional Black Caucus are pushing a wide range of proposa...

Tech-rights group sues Trump to stop social-media order

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Tech-rights group sues Trump to stop social-media order Economy Jun 02 Tech-rights group sues Trump to stop social-media order By Tali Arbel, Associated Press

Prosecutors delay case against man who drove into crowd of protesters

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Prosecutors delay case against man who drove into crowd of protesters Nation Jun 02 Prosecutors delay case against man who drove into crowd of protesters By Associated Press

Childhood inequities worst for black and Native American communities, report says

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Childhood inequities worst for black and Native American communities, report says Nation Jun 02 Childhood inequities worst for black and Native American communities, report says By Russell Contreras, Associated Press

(NPR) 6 Atlanta Officers Charged After Release Of 'Disturbing' Arrest Video

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6 Atlanta Officers Charged After Release Of 'Disturbing' Arrest Video Taniyah Pilgrim and Messiah Young address a news conference Monday at Morehouse College in Atlanta. Prosecutors have filed charges against the six officers involved in their arrest Saturday night. John Bazemore/AP hide caption toggle caption John Bazemore/AP National 6 Atlanta Officers Charged After Release Of 'Disturbing' Arrest Video Fulton County District Attorney Pa...

Groups condemn detainment of journalists in Atlanta protests

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Groups condemn detainment of journalists in Atlanta protests Nation Jun 02 Groups condemn detainment of journalists in Atlanta protests By Associated Press

Democrats say Justice Department whistleblowers to testify

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Democrats say Justice Department whistleblowers to testify Politics Jun 02 Democrats say Justice Department whistleblowers to testify By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Confederate monuments targeted by protests come down

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Confederate monuments targeted by protests come down Nation Jun 02 Confederate monuments targeted by protests come down By Jay Reeves, Associated Press

Minnesota files civil rights charge against Minneapolis police over Floyd death

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Minnesota files civil rights charge against Minneapolis police over Floyd death Nation Jun 02 Minnesota files civil rights charge against Minneapolis police over Floyd death By Steve Karnowski, Amy Forliti, Associated Press

GOP to look at potential alternative sites for convention

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GOP to look at potential alternative sites for convention Politics Jun 02 GOP to look at potential alternative sites for convention By Gary D. Robertson, Bryan Anderson, Associated Press

Mumbai braces for rare cyclone

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Mumbai braces for rare cyclone World Jun 02 Mumbai braces for rare cyclone By Aniruddha Ghosal, Emily Schmall, Associated Press

6 Atlanta officers charged after students pulled from car

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6 Atlanta officers charged after students pulled from car Nation Jun 02 6 Atlanta officers charged after students pulled from car By Kate Brumback, Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Minnesota governor holds briefing amid ongoing protests

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WATCH LIVE: Minnesota governor holds briefing amid ongoing protests Politics Jun 02 WATCH LIVE: Minnesota governor holds briefing amid ongoing protests By Associated Press

Presidents have leeway to use military for domestic purposes

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Presidents have leeway to use military for domestic purposes Nation Jun 02 Presidents have leeway to use military for domestic purposes By Eric Tucker, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

U.K. study finds minorities at higher risk of COVID-19 death

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U.K. study finds minorities at higher risk of COVID-19 death Health Jun 02 U.K. study finds minorities at higher risk of COVID-19 death By Pan Pylas, Jill Lawless, Associated Press

WATCH: DC Mayor Muriel Bowser says she ‘ didn’ t see any provocation’ to warrant use of munitions on protesters

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WATCH: DC Mayor Muriel Bowser says she ‘didn’t see any provocation’ to warrant use of munitions on protesters Nation Jun 02 WATCH: DC Mayor Muriel Bowser says she ‘didn’t see any provocation’ to warrant use of munitions on protesters By Associated Press

Intentional Rescue Committee says lack of virus tests pushes Afghanistan toward crisis

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Intentional Rescue Committee says lack of virus tests pushes Afghanistan toward crisis Health Jun 02 Intentional Rescue Committee says lack of virus tests pushes Afghanistan toward crisis By Rahim Faiez, Associated Press

French virus tracing app goes live amid debate over privacy

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French virus tracing app goes live amid debate over privacy Health Jun 02 French virus tracing app goes live amid debate over privacy By Sylvie Corbet, Kelvin Chan, Associated Press

World outrage grows at George Floyd’s death

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World outrage grows at George Floyd’s death World Jun 02 World outrage grows at George Floyd’s death By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press

Philippines suspends termination of key defense pact with U.S.

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Philippines suspends termination of key defense pact with U.S. World Jun 02 Philippines suspends termination of key defense pact with U.S. By Jim Gomez, Associated Press

WATCH: NYC Mayor de Blasio says 8 p.m. curfew will extend through June 7

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WATCH: NYC Mayor de Blasio says 8 p.m. curfew will extend through June 7 Nation Jun 02 WATCH: NYC Mayor de Blasio says 8 p.m. curfew will extend through June 7 By Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Governors testify on battling the COVID-19 pandemic

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WATCH LIVE: Governors testify on battling the COVID-19 pandemic Health Jun 02 WATCH LIVE: Governors testify on battling the COVID-19 pandemic By Courtney Vinopal

(NPR) 'He Did Not Pray': Fallout Grows From Trump's Photo-Op At St. John's Church

'He Did Not Pray': Fallout Grows From Trump's Photo-Op At St. John's Church Politics 'He Did Not Pray': Fallout Grows From Trump's Photo-Op At St. John's Church "He did not offer a word of balm or condolence to those who are grieving," says the bishop who oversees the church. Washington's mayor was more direct: "Shameful!"

Wes Unseld, NBA Rookie of Year and MVP in 1969, dies at 74

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Wes Unseld, NBA Rookie of Year and MVP in 1969, dies at 74 Nation Jun 02 Wes Unseld, NBA Rookie of Year and MVP in 1969, dies at 74 By Associated Press

8 states, DC vote amid coronavirus pandemic, social unrest

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8 states, DC vote amid coronavirus pandemic, social unrest Politics Jun 02 8 states, DC vote amid coronavirus pandemic, social unrest By Steve Peoples, Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Senate Judiciary Committee holds hearing on incarceration practices during COVID-19

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WATCH LIVE: Senate Judiciary Committee holds hearing on incarceration practices during COVID-19 Nation Jun 02 WATCH LIVE: Senate Judiciary Committee holds hearing on incarceration practices during COVID-19 By Courtney Vinopal

WATCH LIVE: Joe Biden speaks on nationwide protests following death of George Floyd

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WATCH LIVE: Joe Biden speaks on nationwide protests following death of George Floyd Politics Jun 02 WATCH LIVE: Joe Biden speaks on nationwide protests following death of George Floyd By Steve Peoples, Will Weissert, Associated Press

Death toll grows in national protests

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Death toll grows in national protests Nation Jun 02 Death toll grows in national protests By Lisa Marie Pane, Associated Press

Democratic governors reject Trump’s call to send in military

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Democratic governors reject Trump’s call to send in military Politics Jun 02 Democratic governors reject Trump’s call to send in military By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press

(NPR) Governors Push Back On Trump's Threat To Deploy Federal Troops To Quell Unrest

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Governors Push Back On Trump's Threat To Deploy Federal Troops To Quell Unrest President Trump walks past protest graffiti in Lafayette Park, near the White House, on his way to visit St. John's Church on Monday. Patrick Semansky/AP hide caption toggle caption Patrick Semansky/AP National Governors Push Back On Trump's Threat To Deploy Federal Troops To Quell Unrest In a Rose Garden address and on a conference call with governors on Monday, t...