Nationwide protests march on for police accountability
Largely peaceful demonstrations swept across the United States and beyond as tens of thousands gathered from coast to coast to demand change after George Floyds death. Crowds filled streets around the Capitol and other landmarks while some clashes and arrests occurred in Seattle and Portland. Speaking figures and city actions varied as officials relaxed curfews and tightened security around the White House and major sites.
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Portland
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Pamela Reynolds
White House
Donald Trump
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San Francisco
Brooklyn Bridge
Manhattan
New York
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Tennessee
Roderick Sweeney
Black Lives Matter
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Global anti racism protests sweep cities and topple statue
Thousands join rallies across Europe and Hong Kong in support of Black Lives Matter. In Bristol protesters topple the statue of Edward Colston, ropes attached before it falls amid cheers. In London crowds gather near the U S Embassy while authorities urge lawful demonstrations and social distancing amid tensions from prior clashes.
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George Floyd
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Minneapolis
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America
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Sadiq Khan
Hong Kong
Black Lives Matter
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Rain floods Gulf Coast as Cristobal nears landfall
Tropical Storm Cristobal churned toward the U S Gulf Coast bringing heavy rain and flooding and spawning a tornado in Florida. Forecasters warned of up to 12 inches of rain and several foot surges in southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi while flood watches and warnings covered the region. Governor Edwards declared a state of emergency as the storm moved inland across Louisiana late Sunday and toward Arkansas and Missouri.
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Lake Eola
Scott Kelly
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Arkansas
Missouri
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