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Sir Elton Hercules John CH CBE (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight; 25 March 1947) is an English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer. He has worked with lyricist Bernie Taupin since 1967; they have collaborated on more than 30 albums. John has sold more than 300 million records, making him one of the best-selling music artists. He has more than fifty Top 40 hits in the UK Singles Chart and US Billboard Hot 100, including seven numbers ones in the UK and nine in the US, as well as seven consecutive number-one albums in the US.

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Elton John Demands Change After George Floyd’s Death: ‘The System Is Rigged Against Black People’

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Sir Elton John and husband David Furnish discussed police brutality, equality, COVID-19, and a number of other important world issues with Katie Couric, as part of TIME 100 Talks on June 25.

The interview addressed systemic racism and how the couple, who are founders of Elton John Aids Foundation, is getting involved with much-needed change.

The interview comes as protests in the fight against police brutality continue, following the murder of George Floyd.

Floyd, an unarmed Black man, died after being restrained by a white cop, Derek Chauvin during an arrest in Minneapolis on May 25.

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Eyeing social change, Pirates star Josh Bell finds his voice

PITTSBURGH – Josh Bell wanted to make a statement with his actions, a way to channel the disgust the Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman felt in the wake of George Floyd's death at the hands of Minneapolis police in late May.Yet as the crowds surged in downtown Pittsburgh last month during a planned peaceful protest, he fought the urge to join in.He couldn't help but notice the helicopters buzzing. He checked the Internet and saw what began with a positive vibe had shifted to something darker.

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It’s time to speak unapologetically to Black America’s emotional wounds

racial battle fatigue, which lies at the root of Black America’s presumed disaffection for July 4.Racial battle fatigue among many Black Americans is likely at its peak after months of required physical distancing, mounting and disproportionately higher COVID-19 deaths in their communities, and the recent killings of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Dreasjon Reed, Elijah McClain, and George Floyd. The combined impact of COVID-19 and racism is brewing what Poteat and colleagues describe as a lethal force of mental health syndemics — or the social patterning of co-occurring disease conditions across place and time.

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‘You should have been George Floyd’: Black baseball player taunted at high school game

A black baseball player has received an outpouring of support after receiving racist taunts from opposing players during a game.

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Activist: Now is not the time to slow down in the fight for racial equality

Orlando – More protests have been happening all around the nation fighting against racial inequality in the wake of the death of George Floyd. But for some, the fight for racial equality isn’t a new one-- it’s one they’ve been working toward for years."This is something that we have been doing to move for people on the ground for some years," said Miles Mulrain, Jr.He's talking about his organization, Let Your Voice Be Heard, of which he's the executive director."We started a community forum about four years ago.

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Elton John Launches YouTube ‘Classic Concert Series’ To Raise Money For COVID-19 Relief

It’s good news for Elton John fans!

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Little evidence that George Floyd protests spread coronavirus in US

NEW YORK - There is little evidence that the protests that erupted after George Floyd’s death caused a significant increase in U.S. coronavirus infections, according to public health experts.If the protests had driven an explosion in cases, experts say, the jumps would have started to become apparent within two weeks — and perhaps as early as five days.

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Rockies GM supports Desmond's decision to skip '20 season

DENVER – Colorado Rockies general manager Jeff Bridich says he supports Ian Desmond’s decision to sit out the 2020 season to focus on his young family and help rejuvenate youth baseball in his hometown in Florida.Bridich says he had a pair of recent conversations with the 34-year-old outfielder who announced his decision in a lengthy and heartfelt Instagram post Monday night.Desmond wrote that the “COVID-19 pandemic has made this baseball season one that is a risk I am not comfortable taking.” The biracial slugger also mentioned a myriad of issues within baseball, including sexism, homophobia and socioeconomic concerns, as well as the racial reckoning that emerged after George Floyd’s death while in police custody in Minneapolis sparked

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California 'Black is beautiful' beer inspires delicious dark brew and raises social awareness

MARTINEZ, Calif. - Beer makers in the Bay Area aren't just mixing malts this week. They're also crafting a message.Nineteen craft breweries in the region have joined the nationwide "Black is Beautiful" beer initiative.

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long history of police brutality, most of which has been aimed at Black people.The recent killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Marquez Arbery — to name but a few Black victims of racialized police brutality in 2020 — have spurred demands for justice and change throughout the country.An increasing number of studies analyzing police data are providing evidence for the need to scrutinize and address violence and bias in the U.S. police force.Most recently, an analysis from Harvard T.H.

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NYC mayor de Blasio announces plan to slash police budget by $1 billion

defund the police” protest became a full-blown occupation outside City Hall, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Monday he has a plan for the New York City police department budget to be slashed by US$1 billion.The mayor, a Democrat, declined to discuss the sources of what he called “savings” for the nation’s largest police department, saying at a news briefing that the cuts are still being negotiated with the City Council. But he said spending on capital projects would be reduced by US$500 million and there could be changes to the department’s role in policing schools.

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Elton John and Kelly Clarkson help raise $700,000 for Los Angeles Covid-19 relief

Appearances by Elton John and Kelly Clarkson helped Los Angeles TV station KTLA raise more than $700,000 (£567,700) for Covid-19 relief.Kelly, Josh Groban, Annie Lennox, CeeLo Green and others were among the stars who sang during KTLA's Lead with Love: Project Angel Food Emergency Telethon telethon on Saturday, for the city's Project Angel Food charity. As of Monday, their performances, as well as a fundraising message from Elton and his husband David Furnish, had raised $702,000 (£569,300), with donations still open.

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4 charged in Andrew Jackson statue vandalism investigation

WASHINGTON - Federal authorities have charged four men in connection with a failed effort last week to pull down the statue of President Andrew Jackson near the White House.In a complaint unsealed Saturday, authorities allege that the men damaged and attempted to tear down the Jackson statue, which is located in Lafayette Square, last Monday.

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DaBaby, Roddy Ricch to help BET celebrate awards virtually

death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police, which sparked global protests aimed at reforming police actions and removing statues and symbols considered racist from public places.Comedian, actress and TV personality Amanda Seales will host the 2020 BET Awards, which will air on CBS for the first time. The show will also air on BET and BET HER at 8 p.m.

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Shooting reported at Breonna Taylor protest in Kentucky

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Authorities were investigating a shooting Saturday night at a park in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, where demonstrators had gathered to protest the death of Breonna Taylor."We are currently working an active police situation at Jefferson Square Park," Louisville police said in a statement, according to news outlets.Video posted on social media appeared to show at least one person being treated for a gunshot wound.Officials did not immediately release additional information. The park has for weeks been the epicenter for protests in the city after the police killings of Taylor and George Floyd."Praying for our city," tweeted Kentucky state Rep.

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How NPR's 'Code Switch' Podcast Became a Hit Telling Stories "The Way They Needed to Be Told"

On June 1, the Code Switch podcast reached a noteworthy milestone: it hit No. 1 on Apple’s podcast chart, which tracks the top audio shows in the U.S.

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Labour leader Keir Starmer appoints Kate Green as new shadow education secretary

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has appointed MP Kate Green as his new shadow education secretary.

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Elton John’s Ex-Wife Launches Legal Action Against Singer

Elton John’s ex-wife Renate Blauel has launched legal action against the singer in London’s High Court.

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Orlando girl designs pin for police to promote equality for all

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – An Orlando girl is hoping law enforcement officers will wear a pin she designed to show their support for treating all people equally.Kamari Lewis,11, said her idea started with a letter.“All people deserve to be treated equally, no matter what shape, size, gender, or color,” she wrote.Lewis said she was upset about the death of George Floyd.

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Usher Encourages Men To Be Emotional In The Face Of Injustice In New Single ‘I Cry’

Usher sees change on the horizon.

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BBC radio DJ Edward Adoo: 'I was told I was lucky to not be a binman when I tried to break into the industry'

George Floyd’s death highlights an institutional failure to deal with racism.

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‘Dungeons & Dragons’ to change ‘evil’ races due to racial stereotypes

Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) says it will adjust the way it portrays some of its “evil” races, such as the “savage” orcs and the “depraved” dark elves, as part of a broader push against racism in the wake of George Floyd‘s death.The game’s publisher, Wizards of the Coast, says the move is part of a company-wide effort to address content that “does not reflect who we are today.” Wizards previously made changes to Magic: The Gathering, another of its games, to remove racist or problematic cards from circulation.Its changes to D&D will affect the role-playing game (RPG) and the wide range of novels inspired by the game.

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Usher has a powerful new song out.

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CBC News host Wendy Mesley disciplined for using racist slur twice in work meetings

Wendy Mesley in light of her admission that she used a racist slur on two separate occasions during editorial meetings in the past year.Chuck Thompson, CBC’s head of public affairs, said an internal review confirmed Mesley “used offensive language” last fall and again recently, but a statement from Mesley has made it clear she used the N-word.Thompson wouldn’t specify what disciplinary action is being taken against Mesley, who has been off the air for about three weeks during the review.

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PPD issue moratorium on use of tear gas, deputy commissioner demoted following I-676 incident

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Police Department has issued a moratorium on the use of tear gas following the police response to the I-676 protests on June 1, Commissioner Danielle Outlaw announced during a Thursday press conference.Police fired nonlethal bullets into the crowd and halted traffic during the Monday evening rush hour, and more than two dozen people were arrested during ongoing protests following George Floyd's death and other recent racially-charged killings.Commissioner Outlaw apologized to the community for the use of tear gas during the demonstrations and declared a moratorium on the use of tear gas for crowd control. She said her previously statements on the use of tear gas are inaccurate after she personally viewed

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Amid Pandemic and Protests, Late Night Hosts Become "Megaphone for the Movement"

When Late Night With Seth Meyers returned June 1 after a weeklong hiatus, it was the NBC show's first opportunity to speak to the social justice movement and protests following the killing of George Floyd. To do so, Amber Ruffin, who's been a writer on the program since 2014, opened the show by sharing stories about her own experience with the police.

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Virtual Pride 2020: NYC marches on with Janelle Monáe, Billy Porter and Dan Levy

wasn’t part of NYC’s coronavirus Phase 2 reopening this week. But this Sunday two organizations will still recognize — one virtually, the other with an in-person gathering — the first Christopher Street Liberation Day March on June 28, 1970.In lieu of a march through the streets this year, NYC Pride will stream a star-studded “special broadcast event” from noon to 2 p.m.

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NASCAR releases photo of noose found in driver Bubba Wallace’s garage after FBI found no criminality

TALLADEGA, Ala. - WARNING: Some may find the below image disturbing. NASCAR released on Thursday an image of the noose that was discovered in driver Bubba Wallace’s garage on June 21. Representatives from the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation said on Tuesday that no criminal charges would be filed regarding the noose, noting that it had been in that same garage since 2019.Wallace, a Black driver, has been outspoken on racial issues in the wake of the civil unrest and global protests sparked by the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, died after Derek Chauvin, a Minneapolis police officer, knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes.

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City leaders to provide update on police response to I-676 demonstration on June 1

Protesters race up a hill after being shot by tear gas after a march through Center City on June 1, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Dixie Chicks change their name

George Floyd's death. "If your voice held no power, they wouldn't try to silence you." – unknown#MARCHMARCH pic.twitter.com/n4hJTaYSriThe Chicks' rep confirmed the change."A sincere and heartfelt thank you goes out to 'The Chicks' of NZ for their gracious gesture in allowing us to share their name," the group said in a statement. "We are honored to co-exist together in the world with these exceptionally talented sisters.

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New Jersey seeks to oust corrections officer in Floyd reenactment video

TRENTON - New Jersey’s Department of Corrections said Thursday it has filed removal proceedings against an officer seen in a video with people mocking George Floyd’s death as protesters pass by.The video from early June shows several men in a yard yelling at protesters who are in the street. One man is seen kneeling on the neck of another man who is lying on the ground.

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Kojey Radical discusses George Floyd death: “You question whether you’re next”

Kojey Radical has discussed the death of George Floyd and more in a wide-ranging new interview.Floyd, 46, was an African American man who died in Minneapolis last month (May 25) following an altercation with police. The incident has since led to widespread protests.Speaking to rapper Rodney P in a new interview for The Guardian, Radical discussed the Black Lives Matter protests that have taken place following Floyd’s death, and his hopes for the future.Asked what he felt when he heard of Floyd’s death, he said: “I can’t lie, it did feel like a big punch that I wasn’t expecting, to the point where you question whether you’re next.

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Bruce Springsteen criticizes Donald Trump, Republicans for being 'unchanged by history'

Bruce Springsteen criticized Donald Trump and Republicans for being “unchanged by history” in the wake of the cultural movement sparked by the death of George Floyd. Springsteen, who has been vocal about his distaste for the Trump administration in the past, spoke in a lengthy interview with The Atlantic about how his music, including songs like “American Skin” and “My Hometown,” have lyrics that are culturally relevant to the ongoing movement against systemic racism and police brutality.

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Phaedra Parks on Directing Rayshard Brooks' Funeral (Exclusive)

Rayshard Brooks was laid to rest on Tuesday in Atlanta, Georgia, and Phaedra Parks is reflecting on what it meant to her to help direct the funeral service. The attorney and former star spoke with ET, and she opened up about the significance of the event.«That was a very heavy moment, but I was happy to serve the family, happy to have moments with his beautiful wife, his beautiful children and, just to be present,» Parks told ET's Brice Sander via video chat on Thursday.

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Senate GOP police bill hits roadblock, as Dems seek changes

WASHINGTON (AP) - A Republican policing bill hit a roadblock Wednesday as Senate Democrats voted against it as inadequate, leaving the parties to decide whether to negotiate a compromise or walk away despite public outcry over the killings of Black Americans.The impasse threatens to turn the nationwide protests over the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and others into another moment that galvanizes the nation but leaves lawmakers unable to act. Common ground is not out of reach.But the legislation is stalled, for now, with Democrats refusing to agree to open debate as they push for greater changes in police tactics and accountability.“If you don't think we're right, make it better, don't walk away,” implored Sen.

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Hundreds of National Guard troops mobilized to protect DC monuments amid protests

WASHINGTON - Hundreds of troops with the Washington, D.C., National Guard have mobilized to protect monuments in the nation's capital, a senior U.S. defense official told Fox News on Wednesday.Interior Secretary David Bernhardt requested the action earlier this week, as protesters target statues and other historical markers during ongoing demonstrations in the wake of George Floyd's police custody death in Minneapolis at the end of May.RELATED: Tension overnight after protesters cleared from area near White HouseProtesters on Monday attempted to tear down a statue of Andrew Jackson in Lafayette Square by the White House, and defaced it with the phrase "killer scum," Reuters reported.

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Yungblud returning to YouTube with variety show to benefit Black Lives Matter

Yungblud is bringing back his popular YouTube show to raise funds for Black Lives Matter.The hitmaker took to the streets of Los Angeles with his on-off girlfriend Halsey to protest in support of BLM following the death of George Floyd last month (May 2020), and he has been a vocal supporter of the movement ever since.Now, he’s planning to drop a new episode of The Yungblud Show on Thursday with all proceeds going to Black Lives Matter.Guests will include Paris Hilton and activist Kenidra R. Woods.“I know the past couple of months have been very scary and weird,” he said, announcing the show on Tuesday.

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Janelle Monae says she's 'not settling for lip service' in the Black Lives Matter movement

Janelle Monae declared she's 'not settling for lip service' from others trying to join the Black Lives Matter movement in an intense drama actress roundtable.The Hidden Figures actress, 34, was joined by Zendaya, Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Rose Byrne and Helena Bonham Cartern for The Hollywood Reporter's discussion on Saturday, which extensively covered the Black Lives Matter and #MeToo movements.THR noted that the star-studded, socially-distanced panel was originally meant to convene in early June, but due to the tragic killing of George Floyd by policein Minneapolis and the ensuing nationwide protests, the 'timing no longer felt right'.Scroll down to see video No holds barred: Janelle Monae declared she's 'not settling for lip

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Jennifer Aniston Admits She Feared She’d Never ‘Escape’ Playing Rachel After Show Ended

Jennifer Aniston, 51, got super candid about her career post Friends in a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter on Wednesday, June 24. She, along with many other A-list actresses like Reese Witherspoon, Zendaya, Rose Byrne, Helena Bonham Carter and Janelle Monae, took part in a roundtable discussion that talked about a myriad of topics including COVID-19 and how the world has changed since George Floyd‘s death. Something else that the talented women engaged in centered on their desire to be seen differently in the entertainment industry and how difficult that really is.

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Accused killer of Black Lives Matter activist Oluwatoyin Salau confessed to police: docs

Black Lives Matter activist and an elderly volunteer confessed to the crimes in grisly detail to police and his own mother, court documents show.The disturbing documents reveal Aaron Glee Jr. told officers that he held 19-year-old Oluwatoyin Salau captive in his Tallahassee, Fla., home for days, repeatedly sexually assaulting her while keeping her bound, and only untying her to allow her to eat and bathe.

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Non-profit group in Lehigh Valley promotes, supports Black-owned businesses

LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa. - In Lehigh Valley, hundreds of Black-owned businesses are being supported and promoted by a non-profit that’s based out of a church.Winston Barnes, the owner of ‘Winston’s Jamaican Restaurant’ in Allentown, says that he is thrilled to be a part of a new list highlighting Black-owned businesses. "It's very important for more advertising, you know, any word of mouth can get out about us- very important," he said.The Lehigh Valley chapter of the non-profit organization POWER, which stands for Pennsylvanians Organized to Witness, Empower and Rebuild, is celebrating more than 200 Black-owned businesses in the area. This effort was inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement, and the death of George Floyd and many others."If

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Non-profit group in Lehigh Valley promotes and supports Black-owned businesses

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Philadelphia man walking to Washington D.C. to raise awareness of police brutality

PHILADELPHIA - Jamal Johnson is finishing up his annual walk to Washington D.C. to raise awareness and invoke change when it comes to police brutality.

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Florida officer who shoved protester referred to prosecutors

MIAMI – A police officer who was suspended for pushing a kneeling black woman to the ground at a George Floyd demonstration in Florida is under scrutiny again after the agency reviewed bodycam footage from two unrelated incidents and referred them to state prosecutors for possible criminal charges.Earlier this month, video of Fort Lauderdale Police Officer Steven Pohorence pushing a woman to the ground was shared widely on social media as protests against police violence and racial injustice erupted across the country. Pohorence’s shove escalated a clash in which bottles were thrown and tear gas fired.

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Trump says 'learn from history' instead of removing statues

WASHINGTON – As America grapples with racism in its past, President Donald Trump lined up squarely Tuesday with those who argue that the pendulum has swung too far in favor of removing statues and other symbols of that flawed history, saying mistakes will be repeated if not learned from and understood.Trump's campaign also sees the divide over this latest cultural flash point as a way to boost the president's standing, which has suffered during his handling of the coronavirus outbreak and the protests over racial injustice that followed George Floyd's death in Minneapolis. After weeks spent demanding “law and order” in response to the protests sparked by Floyd's death by police, Trump began to draw a line in the sand.

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Tomlin: Steelers will support players if they opt to kneel

PITTSBURGH – Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin wants his players to feel comfortable speaking out about social justice in any way they see fit, provided it's done “thoughtfully and with class.”Kneeling included.Tomlin said Tuesday the club has engaged in “intimate discussions” with players about how to use their public platform to help effect social change amid the fallout from the death of George Floyd, a Black man who died while being taken into police custody in Minneapolis last month. “Our position is simple,” Tomlin said.

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Congress stalls on policing overhaul, despite public outcry

WASHINGTON - Congress is hitting an impasse on policing legislation, as Senate Democrats on Tuesday opposed a Republican proposal as inadequate, leaving the parties to decide whether to take on the hard job of negotiating a compromise or walk away despite public outcry over the killings of Black Americans.The standoff threatens to turn the nationwide protests over the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and others into another moment that galvanizes the nation but leaves lawmakers unable to act. A new Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll shows almost all Americans support some degree of criminal justice changes.“This is a profound moment, it is a moral moment,” said Sen.

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Here’s a glimpse of the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office use of force policy

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday it’s use of force policies aligned with the calls for proposed reforms nationwide.FCSO outlined parts of its policies, saying it matched up with the “Eight Can’t Wait” initiative. The initiative stems from a campaign demanding nationwide police reform by focusing on eight topics such as banning chokeholds, de-escalation training, duty to intervene, ban shooting at moving vehicles, require warning before firing a gun, require use of force continuum, exhausting all alternatives before shooting and require comprehensive reporting when use of force does occur, according to 8cantwait.org.The campaign was started shortly after the death of George Floyd.

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Police union says it's been 'scapegoated' after Floyd death

MINNEAPOLIS – Leaders of the Minneapolis police union acknowledged Tuesday that bystander video of the police encounter with George Floyd was “horrific” but said they've been denied the chance to look at body camera video that could shed more light on what happened before Floyd ended up on the ground.Floyd, a Black man in handcuffs, died May 25 after Derek Chauvin, a white officer, pressed his knee into his neck for nearly 8 minutes and held it there even after Floyd said he couldn't breathe and stopped moving. Chauvin is charged with second-degree murder, third-degree murder and manslaughter.

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