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(NPR) The Louisville Community Who Loved David McAtee Has Questions About His Death

The Louisville Community Who Loved David McAtee Has Questions About His Death America Reckons With Racial Injustice The Louisville Community Who Loved David McAtee Has Questions About His Death McAtee is remembered as a family man and the owner of Yaya's BBQ. He was shot and killed at his business Monday when police and National Guard were dispersing a crowd after curfew.

(NPR) Demonstrations Over Police Brutality And George Floyd's Killing Continue

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Demonstrations Over Police Brutality And George Floyd's Killing Continue Protesters kneel in front of New York City officers before being arrested for violating curfew on Wednesday. John Minchillo/AP hide caption toggle caption John Minchillo/AP America Reckons With Racial Injustice Demonstrations Over Police Brutality And George Floyd's Killing Continue Protesters filled the streets on Wednesday after Minnesota increased charges against former M...

Mail-in voting amid pandemic and protests previews challenges for November election

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Mail-in voting amid pandemic and protests previews challenges for November election Politics Jun 03 Mail-in voting amid pandemic and protests previews challenges for November election By Jessica Yarvin

Thousands return to protest George Floyd’ s death near White House

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Thousands return to protest George Floyd’s death near White House Nation Jun 03 Thousands return to protest George Floyd’s death near White House By Associated Press

Virginia governor to announce removal of Lee statue

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Virginia governor to announce removal of Lee statue Nation Jun 03 Virginia governor to announce removal of Lee statue By Alan Suderman, Sarah Rankin, Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: ‘ Race Matters: America in Crisis,’ a PBS NewsHour Special

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WATCH LIVE: ‘Race Matters: America in Crisis,’ a PBS NewsHour Special Nation Jun 03 WATCH LIVE: ‘Race Matters: America in Crisis,’ a PBS NewsHour Special By News Desk

Virginia governor to announce removal of Lee statue

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Virginia governor to announce removal of Lee statue Nation Jun 03 Virginia governor to announce removal of Lee statue By Alan Suderman, Sarah Rankin, Associated Press

West Point preps for graduation despite some testing positive for COVID-19

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West Point preps for graduation despite some testing positive for COVID-19 Health Jun 03 West Point preps for graduation despite some testing positive for COVID-19 By Michael Hill

Esper reverses plan to send active-duty troops home, says army secretary

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Esper reverses plan to send active-duty troops home, says army secretary Nation Jun 03 Esper reverses plan to send active-duty troops home, says army secretary By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

Primary wins put New Mexico closer to all-female U.S. House delegation

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Primary wins put New Mexico closer to all-female U.S. House delegation Politics Jun 03 Primary wins put New Mexico closer to all-female U.S. House delegation By Russell Contreras, Associated Press

U.S. job losses in May could raise 3-month total to 30 million

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U.S. job losses in May could raise 3-month total to 30 million Economy Jun 03 U.S. job losses in May could raise 3-month total to 30 million By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

WATCH: Civil rights attorney Ben Crump and George Floyd’s family visit site of Floyd’s death

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WATCH: Civil rights attorney Ben Crump and George Floyd’s family visit site of Floyd's death Nation Jun 03 WATCH: Civil rights attorney Ben Crump and George Floyd’s family visit site of Floyd's death By Associated Press

WATCH: Restaurants in much of New York get green light for outdoor dining

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WATCH: Restaurants in much of New York get green light for outdoor dining Health Jun 03 WATCH: Restaurants in much of New York get green light for outdoor dining By Associated Press

Thousands in London decry racial injustice, police violence

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Thousands in London decry racial injustice, police violence World Jun 03 Thousands in London decry racial injustice, police violence By Pan Pylas, Jill Lawless, Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Obama holds virtual town hall on policing and civil unrest

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WATCH LIVE: Obama holds virtual town hall on policing and civil unrest Nation Jun 03 WATCH LIVE: Obama holds virtual town hall on policing and civil unrest By Julie Pace, Associated Press

(NPR) All 4 Former Officers In George Floyd's Killing Face Charges

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All 4 Former Officers In George Floyd's Killing Face Charges All four former Minneapolis police officers now face criminal charges in the death of George Floyd. Attorney Ben Crump, left, escorts Floyd's son Quincy Mason, second from left, on Wednesday during a visit to the memorial where Floyd was arrested in Minneapolis. Jim Mone/AP hide caption toggle caption Jim Mone/AP America Reckons With Racial Injustice ...

(NPR) Chauvin And 3 Former Officers Face New Charges Over George Floyd's Death

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Chauvin And 3 Former Officers Face New Charges Over George Floyd's Death All four former Minneapolis police officers now face criminal charges in the death of George Floyd. Attorney Ben Crump, left, escorts Floyd's son Quincy Mason, second from left, on Wednesday during a visit to the memorial where Floyd was arrested in Minneapolis. Jim Mone/AP hide caption toggle caption Jim Mone/AP America Reckons With Racial Injustice ...

Trump administration moves to block Chinese airlines from flying to U.S.

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Trump administration moves to block Chinese airlines from flying to U.S. Politics Jun 03 Trump administration moves to block Chinese airlines from flying to U.S. By David Koenig, Associated Press

Murder charge upgraded in Floyd case, 3 other cops charged

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Murder charge upgraded in Floyd case, 3 other cops charged Nation Jun 03 Murder charge upgraded in Floyd case, 3 other cops charged By Amy Forliti, Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

D.C. National Guard to investigate helicopter maneuvers to show force

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D.C. National Guard to investigate helicopter maneuvers to show force Nation Jun 03 D.C. National Guard to investigate helicopter maneuvers to show force By Michael Balsamo, Robert Burns, Associated Press

(NPR) Pentagon Chief Rejects Trump's Threat To Use Military Against Protests

Pentagon Chief Rejects Trump's Threat To Use Military Against Protests America Reckons With Racial Injustice Pentagon Chief Rejects Trump's Threat To Use Military Against Protests In a public break with President Trump, Defense Secretary Mark Esper says he does not support invoking the 1807 Insurrection Act and deploying troops to American streets. Analysis: Trump Wants Show Of Force To Cure National Crisis Trump Defends Symbolism Of Photo-Op At St. John's Church Don't Send U.S. Military To Protests, Congressional Democrats Warn Trump

WATCH LIVE: White House holds news briefing amid nationwide protests

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WATCH LIVE: White House holds news briefing amid nationwide protests Nation Jun 03 WATCH LIVE: White House holds news briefing amid nationwide protests By Justin Stabley

WATCH: Esper breaks with Trump, opposes using military for protests

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WATCH: Esper breaks with Trump, opposes using military for protests Nation Jun 03 WATCH: Esper breaks with Trump, opposes using military for protests By Zeke Miller, Jonathan Lemire, Michael Balsamo, Robert Burns, Associated Press

Yemen programs fighting virus might stop by end of June, U.N. says

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Yemen programs fighting virus might stop by end of June, U.N. says World Jun 03 Yemen programs fighting virus might stop by end of June, U.N. says

WATCH: New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio discusses coronavirus reopening

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WATCH: New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio discusses coronavirus reopening Politics Jun 03 WATCH: New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio discusses coronavirus reopening By Candice Norwood

(NPR) Trump Defends Symbolism Of Photo-Op At St. John's Church

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Trump Defends Symbolism Of Photo-Op At St. John's Church The bishop who oversees St. John's condemned President Trump's photo op in front of the boarded-up church. But Trump said he had heard from evangelical leaders who approved of the move. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images Politics Trump Defends Symbolism Of Photo-Op At St. John's Church "Most religious lead...

Curfews give sweeping powers to cops, but are often flouted

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Curfews give sweeping powers to cops, but are often flouted Nation Jun 03 Curfews give sweeping powers to cops, but are often flouted By Associated Press

U.S. legislatures slow to pass laws limiting use of force

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U.S. legislatures slow to pass laws limiting use of force Politics Jun 03 U.S. legislatures slow to pass laws limiting use of force

WATCH LIVE: Former deputy AG Rosenstein testifies on handling of Russia probe

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WATCH LIVE: Former deputy AG Rosenstein testifies on handling of Russia probe Politics Jun 03 WATCH LIVE: Former deputy AG Rosenstein testifies on handling of Russia probe By Candice Norwood

Biden moves closer to formally winning Democratic nomination

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Biden moves closer to formally winning Democratic nomination Politics Jun 03 Biden moves closer to formally winning Democratic nomination By Associated Press

Trump says GOP is pulling convention from North Carolina

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Trump says GOP is pulling convention from North Carolina Politics Jun 03 Trump says GOP is pulling convention from North Carolina By Associated Press