Shortly after addressing the nation on Monday night, U.S. President Donald Trump walked from the White House to St. John’s Church across from Lafayette Park.

The 200-year-old church near the White House that was set on fire as demonstrators clashed with police over the weekend. Law enforcement cleared protesters out of the area with tear gas before Trump’s visit. .

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Over 15,000 people in Edmonton gather for equality rally at Alberta legislature grounds

George Floyd, a large rally planned for Edmonton got underway Friday evening.Shortly after 8 p.m., police told Global News they estimated at least 15,000 people were in attendance.A number of community groups, including Black Lives Matter YEG, planned a demonstration at the Alberta legislature and the legislature grounds.At 4:30 p.m., a Black Lives Matter rally got underway in front of the legislature, where a number of people spoke to the crowd that had assembled there.The 4:30 Black Lives Matter rally is underway.

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Ian Harkes opens up on American fears as Dundee United midfielder watches on in horror

Dundee United’s American midfielder has returned from the United States to self-isolate ahead of the club’s return to training next week.However, the country he has left behind is burning with racial tension and outrage that has followed the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.The 46-year-old black man’s death at the hands of a police officer, who knelt on his neck for almost nine minutes, was captured on camera and has sparked protests all across America.Harkes has watched on in horror as innocent protesters – black and white – have been beaten and tear-gassed by heavy-handed police emboldened by rhetoric from Donald Trump.Live TV footage of protests in Washington DC being violently broken up were particularly worrying for Harkes as his

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Barr says he didn’t give tactical order to clear protesters

WASHINGTON – Attorney General William Barr says law enforcement officers were already moving to push back protesters from a park in front of the White House when he arrived there Monday evening, and he says he did not give a command to disperse the crowd, though he supported the decision. Barr’s comments in an interview with The Associated Press on Friday were his most detailed explanation yet of what unfolded outside the White House earlier this week.

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Surfers honor George Floyd in ‘paddle out’ held around world

SANTA MONICA, Calif. – SANTA MONICA, Calif.On a sliver of sand that before the Civil Rights era was derisively dubbed "The Ink Well" because of its popularity among black people, hundreds of surfers gathered to honor the life of George Floyd and other African Americans killed by police. The occasion Friday was a paddle out, a Hawaiian tradition to celebrate a life and mourn its passing, organized by Black Girls Surf to share the pain they are feeling with devotees of a sport that has not always welcomed them.“This speaks so much more to people because if you think about black girls surfing in the ocean, people are like, 'Ha, ha, you don’t surf,’” Sayuri Blondt said.

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George Floyd: Thousands gather for peaceful anti-racism rally in Vancouver

George Floyd.The rally began at 4 p.m. at the Olympic Cauldron at Jack Poole Plaza with speakers and a moment of silence for the victims of racial violence.As of 5 p.m., Vancouver police estimated the crowd to be between 5,000 and 10,000 people at its peak.The crowd began to thin around 7:30 p.m., and police said there were no issues or arrests at the main event.However, witnesses tell Global News police took two people into custody after a confrontation in the nearby streets as a group marched away from the rally after its conclusion.

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Joe Biden officially named Democratic presidential candidate to take on Donald Trump

Joe Biden has officially clinched the Democratic presidential nomination and will face President Trump at the polls.

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Donald Trump says 'it's a great day for George Floyd' as he boasts about US job numbers

Donald Trump has sparked fury after invoking George Floyd's name while boasting about employment figures, claiming he would be pleased.

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Surfers 'paddle out,' circle up in memory of George Floyd

SANTA MONICA, Calif. – SANTA MONICA, Calif.On a sliver of sand that before the Civil Rights era was derisively dubbed "The Ink Well" because of its popularity among black people, hundreds of surfers gathered Friday to honor the life of George Floyd and other African Americans killed by police. The occasion was a paddle out, a Hawaiian tradition to celebrate a life and mourn its passing, organized by Black Girls Surf to share the pain they are feeling with devotees of a sport that has not always welcomed them.“This speaks so much more to people because if you think about black girls surfing in the ocean, people are like, 'Ha, ha, you don’t surf,’” Sayuri Blondt said.

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Citing jobs in US, Trump says 'a great day' for George Floyd, Biden calls it 'despicable'

Donald Trump sparked controversy Friday, calling it a "great day" for George Floyd, the man whose death in custody last week unleashed nationwide protests over police brutality against African Americans."We all saw what happened last week.

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Minneapolis City Council moves to ban police officers from using chokeholds

Artists used the plywood covering businesses in Uptown as canvasses to paint murals honoring George Floyd.

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'Live PD,' 'Cops' episodes pulled in light of George Floyd protests

LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – A&E has decided not to run new episodes of “Live PD” this Friday and Saturday, while Paramount Network has delayed the Season 33 launch of “Cops,” the long-running reality series that was scheduled to return on Monday.

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'Greatest comeback in American history,' says Trump while praising US job data

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump effectively claimed victory over the economic crisis and COVID-19 on Friday as well as major progress against racial inequality, heartily embracing a better-than-expected jobs report in hopes of convincing a discouraged nation he deserves another four years in office.In lengthy White House remarks amid sweeping social unrest, a still-rising virus death toll and Depression-level unemployment, the Republican president focused on what he said was improvement in all areas.He was quick to seize the positive jobs report at a time when his political standing is at one of the weakest points of his presidency less than five months before the general election.

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Trudeau, thousands march in Ottawa anti-racism protest

knelt on the ground at one point in solidarity with the anti-racism demonstrators gathered on Parliament Hill.Organizers posted a route for the demonstration Friday morning that began at Parliament Hill before heading east on Wellington Street to the Senate of Canada building and turning back down Elgin Street. But a portion march instead followed an earlier plan to turn left to Sussex Drive and demonstrate in front of the U.S.

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Police union calls LA mayor 'unstable,' faults budget cuts

LOS ANGELES – The outrage over George Floyd’s death arrived at Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti’s front door in the form of hundreds of protesters gathered outside his home, loudly chanting to gut funding for the police department. There was anger about curfews and the use of rubber bullets by police to disperse protesters.

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Spike Lee Shares What He Finds Encouraging About the Ongoing Black Lives Matter Protests (Exclusive)

Spike Lee is feeling the heaviness over the recent death of George Floyd and the subsequent protests against brutality.The 63-year-old director is known for speaking up for what he believes in, and stepped out to participate in a protest and vigil for Floyd in New York City this week. But as he told ET's Nischelle Turner while promoting his upcoming film, the ongoing Black Lives Matter protests are different than anything he's seen before.«This country, the United States of America, is in turmoil right now,» Lee expressed, adding that he's taking it «day by day.» «My heart is in a good place, though.

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Seattle mayor bans tear gas use for 30 days amid protests

SEATTLE – The Seattle mayor has banned the police use of tear gas as protests continue in the city and nationally over the killing of George Floyd. Mayor Jenny Durkan said in a news conference Friday afternoon that the ban would continue for 30 days.

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‘I see you:' How NASA astronauts are responding to the death of George Floyd

Taylor’s 27th birthday, NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps shared a message on Twitter in her memory. Epps has been an astronaut since 2009.NASA astronauts Victor Glover, is among the next four astronauts who will launch on SpaceX’s Crew Dragon, as soon as August 30.

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Trump allows commercial fishing in marine conservation area

BANGOR, Maine - President Donald Trump rolled back protections Friday at a marine conservation area off the New England coast, signing an order to allow commercial fishing in a stretch of water environmentalists say is critical for endangered right whales and other fragile marine life.“We are reopening the Northeast Canyons to commercial fishing,” Trump told a roundtable meeting with fishing industry representatives and Maine officials.

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Citing jobs, Trump claims victory over virus, econ collapse

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump effectively claimed victory over the economic crisis and COVID-19 on Friday as well as major progress against racial inequality, heartily embracing a better-than-expected jobs report in hopes of convincing a discouraged nation he deserves another four years in office.In lengthy White House remarks amid sweeping social unrest, a still-rising virus death toll and Depression-level unemployment, the Republican president focused on what he said was improvement in all areas.He was quick to seize the positive jobs report at a time when his political standing is at one of the weakest points of his presidency less than five months before the general election.

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Kanye West donates $2M to families of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor

CHICAGO - Kanye West has donated $2 million to support the families and legal teams for George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor.A representative for the rapper confirmed that some of the money donated would fully cover college tuition costs for Floyd’s 6-year-old daughter, Gianna. Floyd died last month after a Minneapolis police officer pressed his knee on his neck for more than eight minutes as he pleaded for air.Rapper Kanye West attends the WSJ Magazine 2019 Innovator Awards at MOMA on November 6, 2019 in New York City.

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London Ont., standing up against racism, police brutality Saturday

George Floyd.Black Lives Matter London is hosting a physical distancing rally in Victoria Park from 3 to 6 p.m. June 6.

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‘We are done dying:’ Black Orlando leaders reflect on changes needed after George Floyd’s death

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The conversation surrounding the death of George Floyd hasn’t stopped and on Friday, local leaders channeled that discussion as part of a town hall focused on police and community relations.The 90-minute virtual chat kicked off at 3 p.m.

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'Why I Protest': Lauren Jauregui on Why She Marches in Solidarity With Black Lives Matter

Thousands of people have taken the streets, from Minneapolis to Los Angeles to Miami, and beyond, to protest against racial injustice and police brutality in the U.S. The national outrage is in response to the death of George Floyd and other black citizens who have died in the hands of police.

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Vineland residents hold 'March for Peace'

VINELAND, N.J. - Vineland residents channeled their ‘angry' and 'frustrated’ emotions over the death of George Floyd and held a ‘March for Peace’ for police and community members.“We're fed up, we’re tired, we’re angry, we’re sad, we’re frustrated,” said Chris Wilson, co-organizer of the Vineland protest. The images of the protests and looting have further divided groups of people who view the world differently.

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Trump evokes Floyd after hailing strong jobs report

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump on Friday declared it was “a great day” for George Floyd as he discussed a strong jobs report for the country and efforts to bring about racial equality. Joe Biden, the likely Democratic presidential nominee, said Trump’s comments about Floyd were “despicable.”Trump's comments about Floyd came as he shifted from discussing a drop in the unemployment rate to say everyone deserved “equal treatment in every encounter with law enforcement, regardless of race, color, gender or creed.” “We all saw what happened last week.

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‘Live PD,’ ‘Cops’ pulled from A&E schedule amid George Floyd protests

a recent piece about police-based reality TV on his website, was the first to report Paramount’s decision to pull Monday’s “Cops” premiere.“Cops” was the subject of a recent podcast hosted by Dan Taberski, “Running from Cops,” which chronicled hundreds of episodes of the show. Taberski and his team detailed instances where people were coerced into signing waivers and how production allows police to edit and remove anything that might paint them in a negative light.“Cops” aired for 25 seasons on Fox, which was still in its infancy when the show first premiered.

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George Floyd death: Trudeau delivers statement on anti-Black racism in House of Commons

Speaking in the House of Commons on Tuesday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed days of violent protests in cities across the U.S., as well as protest marches right here in Canada, stemming from the death of unarmed Black man George Floyd at the hands of police in Minnesota. Trudeau decried what he called “horrific” reports of police brutality against people of colour in the U.S., but warned his fellow Canadians that these were not “isolated incidents” but rather the “reality” for many Black and minority Canadians.

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Pence goes on listening session regarding Floyd response

BELTSVILLE, Md. – BELTSVILLE, Md.Better training for law enforcement. More money for historically black colleges and universities.

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CDC warns of protests and COVID-19 spread

The death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police has resulted in 10 days and nights of protests against racial injustice in major cities from California to Washington, DC, and Robert Redfield, MD, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) told members of Congress yesterday that protesters need to get tested for COVID-19.

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Minneapolis bans police chokeholds in wake of George Floyd's death

Artists used the plywood covering businesses in Uptown as canvasses to paint murals honoring George Floyd. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minneapolis agreed Friday to ban chokeholds by police and to require officers to try to stop any other officers they see using improper force, in the first concrete steps to remake the city’s police department since George Floyd’s death.The changes are part of a stipulation between the city and the Minnesota Department of Human Rights, which launched a civil rights investigation this week in response to the death of Floyd.

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Trump says Drew Brees shouldn’t have apologized for comments on kneeling during national anthem

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump on Friday said New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees should not have apologized for comments he made regarding players kneeling in protest during the national anthem and that everyone should stand.“I am a big fan of Drew Brees. I think he’s truly one of the greatest quarterbacks, but he should not have taken back his original stance on honoring our magnificent American Flag.

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Nicola Sturgeon 'might have joined George Floyd death protests' if not for coronavirus

Nicola Sturgeon says she might have joined Scots in protesting racism over the US death of George Floyd had it not been for coronavirus. With a number of demonstrations planned across the country, the First Minister doubled down on calls for demonstrators to make their voices heard virtually and avoid risking a spread of the deadly bug.

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Citizens Rise Up: A Timeline of the Global Protests in the Wake of George Floyd's Death

It was only May 25, 2020—Memorial Day here in the States—when George Floyd became the latest on a tragically long list of black men and women who have lost their lives while in police custody. And yet, with all that has happened in the wake of his death, it feels as though it's been a lifetime. As video footage began circulating of Minneapolis Police Department officer Derek Chauvin holding his knee to Floyd's neck for over eight minutes despite repeated cries of "I can't breathe," while three other officers looked on without intervening, and criminal charges had not yet been brought against the four officers, a nation began to rise up.

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Meet The Artists Behind The Images And Graphics That Have Gone Viral Following George Floyd’s Death

If you’re active on social media, you have likely seen some of the breathtaking artwork that has been created following the death of George Floyd. Perhaps it’s portraits honoring the 46-year-old Minneapolis man, who died at the hands of police last month, or illustrations of Breonna Taylor, who would have turned 27 on Friday, had she not been killed by Louisville Metro Police in March. Maybe you’ve also shared a number of appealing graphic designs to your own account, that aim to help spread important information about the Black Lives Matter movement.

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'Law & Order: SVU' to Address George Floyd Protests & Police Brutality

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is planning to mirror real-life events in its upcoming season.

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US cardinal at Vatican prays for Floyd, and America's future

ROME – The highest-ranking American cardinal at the Vatican on Friday deplored the “unjust” killing of George Floyd, saying it laid bare that the Christian principles of the U.S. Constitution aren’t being applied to black people.Cardinal Kevin Farrell, who heads the Vatican’s laity office, told The Associated Press that the brutality of what happened to Floyd after his arrest in Minneapolis was so unreal it seemed like a movie.

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Kirk Franklin Talks Bringing Peace Amid Civil Unrest With His 'Verzuz' Appearance

On Sunday (May 31), as protesters took to the streets for another day against police brutality, Kirk Franklin went live on Instagram in his studio with Fred Hammond, Bishop T.D. Jakes, Tamela Mann, and Marvin Sapp to infuse some inspiration into the day.

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Kanye West attends Chicago protest, donates $2M to victims

Kanye West has donated $2 million to support the families and legal teams for George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor.A representative for the rapper confirmed that some of the money donated would fully cover college tuition costs for Floyd’s 6-year-old daughter, Gianna. Floyd died last month after a Minneapolis police officer pressed his knee on his neck for more than eight minutes as he pleaded for air.Donations were also made to the legal teams of Arbery, who was gunned down while jogging in Georgia in February, and Taylor, who was killed in her home in Louisville in March.

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Remembering George Floyd’s Life and Legacy in the Houston Hip-Hop Scene

By the time he reached his twenties, George Floyd was already a legend on the streets of Third Ward, a historically Black and culturally rich enclave on the south side of Houston, Texas. A two-sport athlete at Jack Yates High School, he was the generous giant of a tight end who helped lead his team to a state championship game in 1992. At six and a half feet tall, Floyd was unmistakable and easily earned the nickname of “Big Floyd.” In the Cuney Homes, a dormitory-style housing project where Floyd grew up, everyone knew him.

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Kenney asks protesters to be ‘respectful of public health measures’

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney discusses ongoing protests over the death of George Floyd, admitting ‘there are legitimate issues that people are talking about’, but public health orders need to be respected.

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Outlaw 'deeply concerned' by some videos showing police use of force

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw says she is "deeply concerned" by some of the social media videos she has seen depicting use of force by her department.The commissioner's comments came during a news conference Friday afternoon where she and Mayor Jim Kenney were providing updates on the city's response to protests in response to George Floyd's death last week in police custody in Minneapolis.Outlaw began by saying she's aware of several videos circulating on social media showing applications of force by police officers."Some of those videos depict conduct that appears to be within our policy guidelines," she said.

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Witness: George Floyd didn't resist arrest, tried to defuse things

MINNEAPOLIS - A man who was with George Floyd on the night he died said his friend did not resist arrest and instead tried to defuse the situation before he ended up handcuffed on the ground and pleading for air as an officer pressed a knee against his neck.Maurice Lester Hall, a longtime friend of Floyd's, was a passenger in Floyd's car when police approached him May 25 as they responded to a call about someone using a forged bill at a shop.

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'Law & Order: SVU' to Address George Floyd, Protests and Portrayals of Cops on TV in New Season

George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis, Minnesota, police officers and subsequent protests against systemic racism in America and ongoing police brutality, there’s also been a growing discussion about how cops are portrayed on TV.

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Black officers are torn between two worlds amid protests

OKLAHOMA CITY – OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Black police officers find themselves torn between two worlds: They feel the pain of seeing yet another black man killed at the hands of fellow officers, yet they must also try to keep the peace during angry protests fueled by that death. Those feelings, familiar to many blacks in law enforcement for years, have never been more intense than in the days since George Floyd, a black man in Minneapolis, died after a white officer jammed his knee into Floyd's neck for nearly 9 minutes as other officers watched.

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Twitter disables Trump campaign’s George Floyd video tribute

YouTube, Facebook and Instagram, where the video was still up as of midday Friday. Facebook, which owns Instagram, and YouTube didn't respond to requests for comment.

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Minneapolis to ban police chokeholds in wake of George Floyd's death

Artists used the plywood covering businesses in Uptown as canvasses to paint murals honoring George Floyd. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Negotiators for the city of Minneapolis have agreed with the state to ban the use of chokeholds by police and to require police to report and intervene anytime they see an unauthorized use of force by another officer.The moves are part of a stipulation between the city and the Minnesota Department of Human Rights, which launched a civil rights investigation this week in response to the death of George Floyd in police custody.

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