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(NPR) Minneapolis Agrees To Ban Chokeholds And Neck Restraints By Police

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Minneapolis Agrees To Ban Chokeholds And Neck Restraints By Police The reforms in Minneapolis follow the widespread and sometimes violent protests after the police killing of George Floyd. Julio Cortez/AP hide caption toggle caption Julio Cortez/AP Live Updates: Protests For Racial Justice Minneapolis Agrees To Ban Chokeholds And Neck Restraints By Police The agreement between the city and state human rights authorities promises several reforms. It comes

NFL says it was wrong not to listen to player protests over racial equality

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NFL says it was wrong not to listen to player protests over racial equality Nation Jun 05 NFL says it was wrong not to listen to player protests over racial equality By Associated Press

Venezuela jails 3 DirecTV executives as U.S. firm cuts service

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Venezuela jails 3 DirecTV executives as U.S. firm cuts service Economy Jun 05 Venezuela jails 3 DirecTV executives as U.S. firm cuts service By Associated Press

(NPR) NFL On Kneeling Players' Protests: 'We Were Wrong, ' Commissioner Says

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NFL On Kneeling Players' Protests: 'We Were Wrong,' Commissioner Says On Sept. 25, 2016 San Francisco 49ers' Colin Kaepernick kneels during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle. Ted S. Warren/AP hide caption toggle caption Ted S. Warren/AP Live Updates: Protests For Racial Justice NFL On Kneeling Players' Protests: 'We Were Wrong,' Commissioner Says Commissioner Roger Goodell

Colin Kaepernick has more support now, still long way to go

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Colin Kaepernick has more support now, still long way to go Nation Jun 05 Colin Kaepernick has more support now, still long way to go By Rob Maaddi, Associated Press

(NPR) NFL On Kneeling Players' Protests: 'We Were Wrong' Commissioner Says

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NFL On Kneeling Players' Protests: 'We Were Wrong' Commissioner Says On Sept. 25, 2016 San Francisco 49ers' Colin Kaepernick kneels during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle. Ted S. Warren/AP hide caption toggle caption Ted S. Warren/AP Live Updates: Protests For Racial Justice NFL On Kneeling Players' Protests: 'We Were Wrong' Commissioner Says "We were wrong for not l

French forces kill al-Qaida’s North African commander

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French forces kill al-Qaida’s North African commander World Jun 05 French forces kill al-Qaida’s North African commander By Baba Ahmed, Associated Press

California police must stop training officers to use neck hold, governor says

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California police must stop training officers to use neck hold, governor says Nation Jun 05 California police must stop training officers to use neck hold, governor says By Adam Beam, Associated Press

White House forces reporters to ditch social distancing

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White House forces reporters to ditch social distancing Nation Jun 05 White House forces reporters to ditch social distancing By David Bauder, Associated Press

Trump’s voice absent in nationwide discussion on racism

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Trump's voice absent in nationwide discussion on racism Politics Jun 05 Trump's voice absent in nationwide discussion on racism By Daniel Bush

De Blasio faces criticism for downplaying rough police treatment of NYC protesters

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De Blasio faces criticism for downplaying rough police treatment of NYC protesters Nation Jun 05 De Blasio faces criticism for downplaying rough police treatment of NYC protesters By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press

Officers suspended after man, 75, shoved and hurt on video

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Officers suspended after man, 75, shoved and hurt on video Nation Jun 05 Officers suspended after man, 75, shoved and hurt on video By John Wawrow, Associated Press

U.S. consumers shunned borrowing in April as economy shut down

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U.S. consumers shunned borrowing in April as economy shut down Economy Jun 05 U.S. consumers shunned borrowing in April as economy shut down By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press

Amid protests, cities rethinking presence of school police officers

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Amid protests, cities rethinking presence of school police officers Education Jun 05 Amid protests, cities rethinking presence of school police officers By Gillian Flaccus, Associated Press

(NPR) 'Black Lives Matter Plaza, ' Across From White House, Is Christened By D.C. Leaders

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'Black Lives Matter Plaza,' Across From White House, Is Christened By D.C. Leaders A new street sign sits above an intersection outside St. John's Church, where President Trump arranged a photo-op earlier this week. Now, says D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, "the section of 16th street in front of the White House is ... officially 'Black Lives Matter Plaza.' " Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP hide caption toggle caption Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP Live Updates: Protests For Racial Justice

Libya’s Turkey-backed Tripoli forces take back another town

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Libya’s Turkey-backed Tripoli forces take back another town World Jun 05 Libya’s Turkey-backed Tripoli forces take back another town By Samy Magdy, Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Trump delivers remarks following tour of Puritan Medical Products in Maine

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WATCH LIVE: Trump delivers remarks following tour of Puritan Medical Products in Maine Politics Jun 05 WATCH LIVE: Trump delivers remarks following tour of Puritan Medical Products in Maine By Patrick Whittle, Jill Colvin, Associated Press

What to read, listen to and watch to learn about institutional racism

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What to read, listen to and watch to learn about institutional racism Nation Jun 05 What to read, listen to and watch to learn about institutional racism By Isabella Isaacs-Thomas

WATCH: D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser holds news conference amid protests

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WATCH: D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser holds news conference amid protests Health Jun 05 WATCH: D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser holds news conference amid protests By Justin Stabley

WATCH: Trump moves to allow commercial fishing in conservation area

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WATCH: Trump moves to allow commercial fishing in conservation area Economy Jun 05 WATCH: Trump moves to allow commercial fishing in conservation area By Patrick Whittle, Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press

U.S. will allow limited flights by Chinese airlines, not a ban

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U.S. will allow limited flights by Chinese airlines, not a ban Economy Jun 05 U.S. will allow limited flights by Chinese airlines, not a ban By David Koenig, Associated Press

Demonstrators vow to sustain momentum until change happens

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Demonstrators vow to sustain momentum until change happens Nation Jun 05 Demonstrators vow to sustain momentum until change happens By Sudhin Thanawala, Brian Mahoney, Associated Press

Trump administration moves forward with plan to end wild bird protections

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Trump administration moves forward with plan to end wild bird protections Politics Jun 05 Trump administration moves forward with plan to end wild bird protections By Matthew Brown, Associated Press

Twitter disables Trump campaign’s George Floyd video tribute

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Twitter disables Trump campaign’s George Floyd video tribute Politics Jun 05 Twitter disables Trump campaign’s George Floyd video tribute By Associated Press

(NPR) Poll: Two-Thirds Think Trump Made Racial Tensions Worse After Floyd Was Killed

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Poll: Two-Thirds Think Trump Made Racial Tensions Worse After Floyd Was Killed President Trump walks back to the White House escorted by the Secret Service after appearing outside of St John's Episcopal church across Lafayette Park in Washington, D.C., on Monday. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images Politics Poll: Two-Thirds Think Trump Made Racial Tensions Worse After Floyd Was Killed

WATCH: ‘ Why was that necessary?’ Gov. Cuomo asks after man is shoved and hurt on video

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WATCH: ‘Why was that necessary?’ Gov. Cuomo asks after man is shoved and hurt on video Nation Jun 05 WATCH: ‘Why was that necessary?’ Gov. Cuomo asks after man is shoved and hurt on video By Associated Press

WATCH: NYC Mayor de Blasio says protests are largely peaceful, curfew will continue

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WATCH: NYC Mayor de Blasio says protests are largely peaceful, curfew will continue Nation Jun 05 WATCH: NYC Mayor de Blasio says protests are largely peaceful, curfew will continue By Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Biden delivers remarks on the U.S. economy

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WATCH LIVE: Biden delivers remarks on the U.S. economy Politics Jun 05 WATCH LIVE: Biden delivers remarks on the U.S. economy By Courtney Vinopal and Associated Press

(NPR) Poll: Two-Thirds Think Trump Made Racial Tensions Worse After George Floyd's Death

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Poll: Two-Thirds Think Trump Made Racial Tensions Worse After George Floyd's Death President Trump walks back to the White House escorted by the Secret Service after appearing outside of St John's Episcopal church across Lafayette Park in Washington, D.C., on Monday. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images Politics Poll: Two-Thirds Think Trump Made Racial Tensions Worse After George Floyd's Death

Navy carrier sidelined by virus is back operating in Pacific

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Navy carrier sidelined by virus is back operating in Pacific Nation Jun 05 Navy carrier sidelined by virus is back operating in Pacific By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

Two-thirds of black Americans don’t trust the police to treat them equally. Most white Americans do.

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Two-thirds of black Americans don't trust the police to treat them equally. Most white Americans do. Politics Jun 05 Two-thirds of black Americans don't trust the police to treat them equally. Most white Americans do. By Laura Santhanam

WATCH LIVE: Answering your questions on race in the workplace

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WATCH LIVE: Answering your questions on race in the workplace Nation Jun 05 WATCH LIVE: Answering your questions on race in the workplace By Courtney Vinopal

Navy carrier sidelined by virus is back operating in Pacific

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Navy carrier sidelined by virus is back operating in Pacific Nation Jun 05 Navy carrier sidelined by virus is back operating in Pacific By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

On 76th anniversary, pandemic prevents many from mourning D-Day dead in Normandy

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On 76th anniversary, pandemic prevents many from mourning D-Day dead in Normandy World Jun 05 On 76th anniversary, pandemic prevents many from mourning D-Day dead in Normandy By Raf Casert, Associated Press

George Floyd’s death an American tragedy with global echoes

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George Floyd’s death an American tragedy with global echoes World Jun 05 George Floyd’s death an American tragedy with global echoes By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Trump discusses latest unemployment numbers

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WATCH LIVE: Trump discusses latest unemployment numbers Economy Jun 05 WATCH LIVE: Trump discusses latest unemployment numbers By Courtney Vinopal and Associated Press

George Floyd’s death an American tragedy with global echoes

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George Floyd’s death an American tragedy with global echoes World Jun 05 George Floyd’s death an American tragedy with global echoes By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

Unemployment rate falls to 13.3 percent, U.S. adds 2.5 million jobs

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Unemployment rate falls to 13.3 percent, U.S. adds 2.5 million jobs Economy Jun 05 Unemployment rate falls to 13.3 percent, U.S. adds 2.5 million jobs By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Unemployment rate falls to 13.3%, US adds 2.5 million jobs

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Unemployment rate falls to 13.3%, US adds 2.5 million jobs Economy Jun 05 Unemployment rate falls to 13.3%, US adds 2.5 million jobs By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

(NPR) May Surprise: U.S. Adds 2.5 Million Jobs As Unemployment Dips To 13.3%

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May Surprise: U.S. Adds 2.5 Million Jobs As Unemployment Dips To 13.3% A store is set for closing in St. Charles, Mo. U.S. employers unexpectedly added jobs last month as the unemployment rate fell. Jeff Roberson/AP hide caption toggle caption Jeff Roberson/AP Coronavirus Live Updates May Surprise: U.S. Adds 2.5 Million Jobs As Unemployment Dips To 13.3% U.S. employers unexpectedly added jobs last month as the unemployment rate declined, signs that peopl

(NPR) As America Struggles To Return To Work, Staggering Unemployment Numbers Loom

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As America Struggles To Return To Work, Staggering Unemployment Numbers Loom A store is set for closing in St. Charles, Mo. Friday's U.S. unemployment report for May is expected to show the highest jobless rate since the Great Depression. Jeff Roberson/AP hide caption toggle caption Jeff Roberson/AP Coronavirus Live Updates As America Struggles To Return To Work, Staggering Unemployment Numbers Loom Friday's labor report is expected to show milli