The mayor of Atlanta, one of dozens of U.S. cities hit by massive protests in recent days, has a message for demonstrators: “If you were out protesting last night, you probably need to go get a COVID test this week.” As emergency orders are lifted and beaches and businesses reopen, add protests to the list of concerns about a possible second wave of coronavirus outbreaks.

It’s also an issue from Paris to Hong Kong, where anti-government protesters accuse police of using social distancing rules to break up their rallies.

Health experts fear that silent carriers of the virus who have no symptoms could unwittingly infect others at gatherings with people packed cheek to jowl and cheering and jeering, many without masks. “Whether they’re fired

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Floyd case restokes anger over French custody death

PARIS – PARIS (AP) — Churning U.S. protests over the death of George Floyd have revived anger in France over police violence, systemic racism and the complicated case of Adama Traore, a black Frenchman who died in police custody in July 2016.

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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

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Billie Eilish takes knee at peaceful Black Lives Matter protest in LA following George Floyd killing

Billie Eilish is one of several celebs who's been using their platform to promote Black Lives Matter amid nationwide protests.But the five-time Grammy winner has also taken her support beyond social media and to the streets.She posted a video Thursday to her Instagram story as she took a knee while participating in a peaceful protest in Los Angeles, following the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis ex-police officer Derek Chauvin.

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Kanye West joins Justice For George Floyd protest after donating $2 million to family funds

Kanye West joined a Black Lives Matter march in his hometown of Chicago to protest police brutality and the death of George Floyd.

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Kanye West joins protestors rallying against racial inequality and police brutality

Kanye West marched with protesters rallying against racial inequality and police brutality in his hometown of Chicago, Illinois on Thursday.The rapper, 42, was seen walking in a Justice for George Floyd/CPD out of CPS protest, according to USA Today.Kanye wore a face mask and grey sweatshirt as he joined countless other protestors whom have bandedtogether in response to the death of Floyd, a black man who was killed after a police officer knelt on his neck for over eight minutes.The Stronger rapper has stepped in after the death sparked civil unrest across the country, and has offered to fully pay for the college tuition of Floyd's daughter Gianna.

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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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Trump threatens military action to quell protest over George Floyd death

For a sixth day protesters gathered in cities across the U.S. to demonstrate against racism, and the death of George Floyd.

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Players send video message to NFL about racial inequality

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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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George Floyd’s death still a homicide despite evidence of medical issues: experts

George Floyd had drugs in his system and severe heart disease when a Minneapolis police officer put a knee to his neck, but independent experts said the medical problems revealed in the full autopsy report don’t change the conclusion that the handcuffed man’s death was a homicide.

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Jimmy Fallon Shreds Trump Over Plummeting Approval Rating In ‘Tonight’ Monologue

Jimmy Fallon was uncharacteristically serious as he kicked off Thursday night’s at-home edition of “The Tonight Show”, addressing the protests that have been erupting across the globe in response to the death of George Floyd.

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TIME Magazine unveils cover inspired by George Floyd protests, honoring black lives lost

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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Coronavirus outbreak: CDC director recommends people who attended protests get tested

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Meghan Markle addresses former high school about death of George Floyd

Britain’s Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle , has spoken about events following the death of George Floyd saying she was sorry that children had to grow up in a world where racism still existed and that current events in the United States were “devastating”.

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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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Orange County town hall to focus on George Floyd, police and community relations

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings will host a virtual forum Friday to discuss the recent events regarding the death of George Floyd and how the county can improve law enforcement and community relations.

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2 officers involved in George Floyd death were rookies, attorney says 1 was on his 4th day

Thomas Lane stands before the judge on Thursday.

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Experts: Floyd’s health issues don’t affect homicide ruling

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Saints' Brees takes first step toward mending relationships

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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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ACLU sues Trump administration over police force on protesters near White House

TOPSHOT - Police officers wearing riot gear push back demonstrators shooting tear gas next to St. John's Episcopal Church outside of the White House, June 1, 2020 in Washington D.C., during a protest over the death of George Floyd. - President Trump

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George Floyd's Minneapolis memorial service: Family shares stories, Rev. Al Sharpton delivers powerful eulogy

Family, friends, activists, and celebrities gathered Thursday to honor the life of George Floyd in Minneapolis

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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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US riots: Gown and Out in Beverly Hills suffered $500K damages

The high-end dress boutique from Amazon Prime's reality series Gown and Out in Beverly Hills suffered nearly a half a million dollars in damages during riots in Los Angeles.The stars of the series, Pol Atteu and Patrik Simpson shared devastating images of their trashed store and told TMZ that looters pilfered over 100 custom dressed on Saturday.Riots broke out in Los Angeles over the weekend after a small group of agitators disrupted otherwise peaceful protests over the killing of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, while in police custody.

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Calgary mayor responds to protests amid COVID-19 pandemic

During the city’s weekly COVID-19 update, Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi fielded several questions related to the recent protests that saw thousands taking to the streets, rallying against racism and police brutality amid the pandemic.

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Washington, D.C. Protestors Lead ‘Lean On Me’ Sing-Along In Front Of The White House

After months of concerts and performances being cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, live music has returned — at protests and rallies across the country.

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George Floyd Memorial: Rev Al Sharpton Encourages World to Stand in Silence for 8 Minutes and 46 Seconds

Following days of nationwide protests, George Floyd's family and friends will now get to celebrate his life.

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Kanye West sets up college fund for George Floyd's daughter

Kanye West is making sure that George Floyd's 6-year-old daughter, Gianna, will have an education.

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‘Do not cooperate with evil — protest against evil’: Attorney Ben Crump speaks at George Floyd memorial

The attorney for the Floyd family advocated for justice at the June 4 event.

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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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Florida’s Fourth Estate: The death of George Floyd

ORLANDO, Fla. – The death of George Floyd has ignited protests and unrest around the world.

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Celebrities, politicians flock to Floyd memorial service

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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George Floyd Memorial: Rev Al Sharpton Encourages World to Stand in Silence

Following days of nationwide protests, George Floyd's family and friends will now get to celebrate his life.

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Washington, D.C. Protestors Lead 'Lean on Me' Sing-Along in Front of the White House

After months of concerts and performances being canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, live music has returned — at protests and rallies across the country.

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Judge: $750K bail for 3 ex-officers accused in George Floyd’s death

The NAACP called on the United Nations to impose sanctions if necessary.

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Watch live: Minneapolis memorial service for George Floyd

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Friends, family and much of the community will be saying goodbye to George Floyd at a memorial service in Minneapolis Thursday afternoon, the first of three memorial services for Floyd before his funeral in Houston next week.

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George Floyd's Family Honors Him at Memorial: 'It's Amazing to See How Many Hearts He's Touched'

Following days of nationwide protests, George Floyd's family and friends will now get to celebrate his life.

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North Central University creates scholarship in George Floyd's honor, urges other colleges to follow suit

The President of North Central University announced the scholarship in George Floyd's name and challenged all other American universities to do the same. He says more than $53,000 has been donated to the university already.

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George Floyd Memorial: Photos From The Minneapolis Service Honoring His Life

On June 4, a memorial service was held in Minneapolis to honor George Floyd, an unarmed Black man who was killed by officers during an attempted arrest on May 25. Reverend Al Sharpton imparted words of action and mourning into his eulogy, remembering George, his life, and feeling so much sorrow for the future that was taken from him. George’s memorial in Minneapolis comes with added grief, as he had moved to the Minnesota city in the hopes of beginning a new chapter in his life.

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Selma Blair Helps Son Arthur Hold Private Service Honouring George Floyd

Selma Blair and her son Arthur are honouring the life of George Floyd.

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Judge: $750K bail for 3 ex-officers accused in Floyd's death

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Talib Kweli Talks Activism, Proudly Watching His Daughter Protest on 'Tonight Show'

Talib Kweli had a lot on his mind when he Zoomed into The Tonight Show on Wednesday night (June 3) from the studio to chat with his old pal Jimmy Fallon. When the host jumped right in and asked the activist/rapper why the killing of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer and the subsequent nationwide protests are different from other mass mobilizations after previous police-involved killings of black and brown men and women, Kweli took it all the way back to the Civil War.

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Protests over killings of black people could erode racism, researcher says

Police officers confront protesters in Minneapolis after the death of George Floyd.

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Rev. Al Sharpton Eulogizes George Floyd In Minneapolis Memorial, First Of 3

Mourners filed into a sanctuary in Minneapolis on Thursday for the first in a series of memorials to George Floyd, whose death at the hands of police has sparked sporadic violence and turbulent protests around the world against racial injustice.

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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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Officials worry George Floyd protests could cause new coronavirus outbreaks

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