ORLANDO, Fla. – Major League Soccer and its players' union reached an agreement that allows play to resume with a summer tournament in Florida following the break caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

The deal was announced by the Major League Soccer Players Association early Wednesday following tense talks that led to some players skipping voluntary workouts and the league threatening a lockout.

MLS and the union agreed Feb. 6 to a five-year labor contract, but the deal had not been ratified when the season was stopped on March 12 after only two matches had been played by each team.

The deal was announced after the killing of George Floyd set off sometimes violent demonstrations across the U.S. over police brutality and injustice against

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Spike Lee Shares What He Finds Encouraging About The Ongoing Black Lives Matter Protests

Just like many around the nation, Spike Lee is feeling the heaviness over the recent death of George Floyd and the subsequent protests against brutality.

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Murphy says NJ's guard troops returning from Washington over weekend

TRENTON, N.J. - Gov. Phil Murphy says New Jersey’s 85 National Guard troops dispatched to Washington, D.C.

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Growing concerns about U.S. police response to peaceful protests

Viral videos of police using violence against peaceful protestors are sparking even more outrage in the U.S., as protests continue in the wake of George Floyd’s death. Jackson Proskow shows you the encounter that has police in Buffalo, N.Y.

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Beyonce and Kim Kardashian among stars honouring Breonna Taylor

Beyonce and Kim Kardashian West were among the stars honouring a black woman shot dead by police.

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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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Goodell says NFL was wrong for not listening to players

NEW YORK – NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league was wrong for not listening to players fighting for racial equality and encourages them to peacefully protest.One day after 2018 NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes and several of his peers released a video demanding the league condemn racism, Goodell made his strongest statement on the issues many players passionately support. George Floyd’s death has ignited nationwide protests over racial injustice and police brutality, issues former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick began speaking out against in 2016 when he started taking a knee during the national anthem.

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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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‘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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Nemours Children’s Hospital staff kneel in silence in support of ‘White Coats 4 Black Lives’ movement

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The healthcare community in Orlando is joining the call for change. More than 100 physicians, nurses, and staff at Nemours Children’s Hospital in Lake Nona took a knee for 8 minutes and 46 seconds on Friday, the same amount of time George Floyd was restrained by his neck by a former Minneapolis police officer.

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Players send video message to NFL about racial inequality

NEW YORK (AP) - Patrick Mahomes, Saquon Barkley and Michael Thomas are among more than a dozen NFL stars who united to send a passionate video message to the league about racial inequality.The 70-second video was released on social media platforms Thursday night and includes Odell Beckham Jr., Deshaun Watson, Ezekiel Elliott, Jamal Adams, Stephon Gilmore and DeAndre Hopkins, among others.Thomas, the New Orleans Saints wide receiver who has led the league in receptions the past two seasons, opens the video with the statement: “It’s been 10 days since George Floyd was brutally murdered.” The players then take turns asking the question, “What if I was George Floyd?"The players then name several of the black men and women who have recently been

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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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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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First Country: New Music From Mickey Guyton, Brantley Gilbert, Tyler Farr & More

It’s been another tough week between the ongoing pandemic and the protests for racial justice. A number of titles were pushed back a week out of deference to Black Out Tuesday, but there are still some worthy releases, including one that thoughtfully addresses the current racial discord.

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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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Ashley Olsen heads out with a bodyguard in NYC amid protests

Ashley Olsen looked to be back to business on Thursday as she was seen heading into a chauffeured SUV in New York City with a bodyguard by her side as the city still experiences protests after George Floyd's death.The 33-year-old TV star turned fashion designer was likely heading into her office for Elizabeth And James to look at her 2021 line and new partnership with Kohl's.Meanwhile, her sister Mary-Kate Olsen has still not been seen since filing for divorce from her husband of five years, Olivier Sarkozy, in April. News of their split did not surface until mid May.

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Orlando barbershop owner discusses social injustice, police brutality on The Weekly

ORLANDO, Fla. – The death of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer has not only sparked several days of protests, but it's also reignited a conversation about inequality, systemic racism and police brutality against the black community. J Henry, who owns J Henry's Barbershop in Parramore, has been a staple in the community for years and is a member of Orange County's Economic Recovery Task Force.

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Listen to Meek Mill’s emotive new protest song, ‘Otherside of America’

Meek Mill has released an emotive new protest song, ‘Otherside of America’ – you can listen to it below.On the track, which comes a week after the death of George Floyd, Mill explores inequality and racism in America and opens with comments US President Donald Trump made about the Black community in 2016.Floyd, 46, died in Minneapolis last week (May 25) following an altercation with police officers. Floyd, who was African American, was killed when a white police officer appeared to kneel on his neck as he lay on the ground during an arrest.Officer Derek Chauvin has since been sacked and charged with second-degree murder and manslaughter.

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Most people spend their birthday receiving gifts — but Angelina Jolie celebrated hers by giving.

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Black Lives Matter movement while endorsing skin lightening creams.Priyanka, 37, shared a lengthy caption last week urging people to end the ‘race war’ following George Floyd’s death. She wrote: ‘Wherever you live, whatever your circumstances, NO ONE deserves to die, especially at the hands of another because of their skin color.

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George Floyd death sparks petition sign ups to rename Glasgow slave trade streets

slave trade. A petition, launched nine months ago, has gained fresh traction with almost 8,000 signatures this week in response to the anti-racism movement sweeping the globe.

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Buffalo, N.Y. police officers caught on video pushing 75-year-old to ground suspended

@MikeDesmondWBFO pic.twitter.com/JBKQLvzfET— WBFO (@WBFO) June 5, 2020“I was deeply disturbed by the video,” Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown said in a statement. “After days of peaceful protests and several meetings between myself, police leadership and members of the community, tonight’s event is disheartening.”The incident drew widespread condemnation on social media as protesters returned to the streets of several U.S.

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Seth Rogen, Kacey Musgraves, More React As Buffalo, N.Y. Police Officers Caught On Video Pushing 75-Year-Old To Ground

Two Buffalo, New York, police officers were suspended without pay on Thursday after a video showed them shoving a 75-year-old man to the ground, as protests over the police killing of George Floyd continued into their tenth night.

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NYC calmer as Buffalo police draw ire for protester injury

NEW YORK –

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The Latest: Australians draw parallels to inequality in U.S.

The Latest on the May 25 death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck:

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Players send video message to NFL about racial inequality

NEW YORK –

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North Korea, Iran scold U.S. for ‘double standard’ on crushing protests

The United States is losing the moral high ground when it comes to cracking down on inconvenient protest movements, according to several governments that the U.S. has accused of anti-democratic behaviour in the past.

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Central Floridians gather to watch George Floyd’s memorial service

ORLANDO, Fla. – As thousands of people showed up to a memorial service in Minneapolis for George Floyd, many others all across the nation gathered in groups to watch from afar.

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Saints' Brees takes first step toward mending relationships

NEW ORLEANS –

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Tekashi 6ix9ine delays music video for new track Gooba ‘out of respect’ following George Floyd’s death

Tekashi 6ix9ine has delayed the release of his music video for new track Gooba ‘out of respect’ following George Floyd’s death.

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Headlines, op-ed prompt staff protests at NY Times, Inquirer

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Meghan McCain Responds After Receiving Backlash for Calling New York City a 'War Zone' Amid Protests

Meghan McCain is clarifying her thoughts on the protests going on after the death of George Floyd. The 35-year-old co-host has been receiving backlash for her tweet on Tuesday, when she likened her neighborhood in New York City to a «war zone» amid the protests. Nationwide protests against police brutality and systemic racism have been ongoing following the death of Floyd, a 46-year-old Minneapolis man who died after former police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for over eight minutes.

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'Power to the people.' Floyd's brother talks at NYC memorial

As of August 2018, 16 states have passed use-of-force laws, a handful of which restricted what police can do.

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Piers Morgan And Rudy Giuliani Go Head To Head In Heated Exchange: ‘You Sound Completely Barking Mad’

It was a real war of words between Piers Morgan and Rudy Giuliani this week.

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New Zealanders perform powerful Haka dance in solidarity with George Floyd protests

New Zealanders performed a powerful Haka for Black Lives Matter outside a church square.

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Bruce Springsteen on George Floyd protests: U.S. still ‘haunted’ by slavery

Bruce Springsteen reflected Wednesday on the protest movement erupting across the nation in the wake of Minneapolis man George Floyd’s death. He said, “We remain haunted, generation after generation, by our original sin of slavery.”

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Thousands sign petition to replace Frank Rizzo with Gritty on South Philadelphia mural

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Drew Brees apologizes after anthem comments draw backlash from teammates, others

NEW ORLEANS – Drew Brees apologized Thursday for comments that were “insensitive and completely missed the mark” when he reiterated his opposition to Colin Kaepernick’s kneeling during the national anthem in 2016, drawing sharp criticism from fellow high-profile athletes and others in the wake of George Floyd’s death.

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Drew Brees Apologizes For ‘Taking The Knee’ Comment: It ‘Lacked Awareness’ And ‘Compassion’

Drew Brees is being hit with backlash following his comments about the ongoing #BlackLivesMatter protests all over the world.

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Labour say Barry Gardiner 'wrong' for breaking distancing rules at George Floyd protest

Shadow Foreign Secretary Lisa Nandy has criticised a Labour MP for posting about breaking social distancing rules while attending a Black Lives Matter protest.

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Primal Scream, Dua Lipa, Ghostpoet and more show solidarity by attending London Black Lives Matter protest

They were all in attendance at yesterday's protest

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Protests turn subdued after new charges in Floyd case

MINNEAPOLIS – Demonstrations in cities across the U.S. to condemn racism and police abuses remained large but turned notably more subdued on the eve of a Thursday memorial service for George Floyd that kicks off a series of events to mourn the man whose death empowered a national movement.

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Bruce Springsteen shares powerful tribute to George Floyd on home radio show

"Our black citizens continue to be killed unnecessarily by our police on the streets of America"

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Bethenny Frankel announces her foundation will help black small business owners impacted by looting

Bethenny Frankel continues to be a helping hand in time of need.Frankel, 49, took to social media on Wednesday to announce that her her charity organization BStrong - which the The Real Housewives of New York star star set up to aid with emergency assistance amid times of crisis - will be helping black business owners who were impacted by looting amid the recent protests in the death of George Floyd.Frankel, whose tireless efforts with her nonprofit have been on display with their COVID-19 relief efforts, said that BStrong remained 'embedded in PPE aid & will now pivot to this issue which is sadly greater than the greatest health crisis we have seen in our lives.' Making it happen: Bethenny Frankel, 49, took to social media on Wednesday to

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The Latest: New Orleans police use tear gas on protesters

The Latest on the May 25 death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck:

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AP tally: Arrests at widespread US protests hit 10,000

PHOENIX – More than 10,000 people have been arrested in protests decrying racism and police brutality in the wake of George Floyd's death, according to an Associated Press tally of known arrests across the U.S.

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MLS, players reach new labor deal; season to resume with tournament in Orlando

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