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05.06.2020 / 01:25

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

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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Saints' Brees takes first step toward mending relationships

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Universal Music Group Details First Priorities for Social Justice Task Force With $25M Donation

Over the weekend, Universal Music Group chairman and CEO Lucian Grainge announced the company would convene a social justice task force in the wake of nationwide protests prompted by the May 25 killing of George Floyd.

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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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Nina Parker Explains How to Be a Permanent Ally: "Our 'Normal' That We Had Before This Is Done"

George Floyd's tragic death may have been the catalyst for the protests currently happening around the world, but for many—including E! host Nina Parker—the fight for justice extends beyond his case. "This is not something that's gonna be over in two weeks," Parker told Ria Ciuffo and Fran Mariano on their Chicks in the Office podcast.

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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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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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Philadelphia extends curfew for sixth straight night

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia leaders have set an 8 p.m. curfew Thursday which will expire at 6 a.m Friday in the wake of violent protests and looting over the last several days.

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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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Rep. Val Demings explains how to address racism, ‘the ghost in the room’ of America

ORLANDO, Fla. – Former Orlando Police Chief and current Democratic congresswoman Rep. Val Demings offers a unique perspective in the wake of George Floyd’s death, a black man who was killed in police custody, as a former officer of the law and now as someone who writes laws.

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'Why I Protest': Amara La Negra on Why She Marches in Solidarity With Black Lives Matter

Amid national outrage over the recent death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer, thousands of people have taken the streets to protest demanding justice for Floyd and other black citizens who have died in the hands of police.Dominican-American Amara La Negra (real name: Diana de los Santos) was among the protestors who marched in solidarity with Black Lives Matter in Miami over the weekend. "I have spoken on every single platform possible about injustice, racial issues and colorism issues in my community and in the African American community," the "There's No Way" singer tells Billboard.

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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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'Another tragedy' -- Dolphins coach knew shooting victim

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Florida St football team meets after coach accused of lying

The Florida State football team met with coach Mike Norvell on Thursday after a star player accused the coach of lying about personally connecting with each player to discuss the police killing of George Floyd and ensuing protests against racial injustice.

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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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Jake Paul Is Charged With Criminal Trespassing After He's Spotted at Looted Arizona Mall

Jake Paul has been charged for unlawfully entering and remaining inside the Scottsdale Fashion Square mall in Arizona when it was closed, according to multiple news outlets.

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Walmart removes firearms, ammunition from some stores amid nationwide protests

Walmart is moving firearms and ammunition out of some U.S. stores.

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Meghan Markle Speaks Out After George Floyd's Death: 'The Only Wrong Thing to Say Is to Say Nothing'

Meghan Markle is speaking out for the first time since protests have swept the nation and the world in the wake of George Floyd's death on May 25. People across the country have publicly protested police brutality after Floyd died at the age of 46 when a police officer pressed his knee into his neck for more than eight minutes.

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Rachel Griffiths apologises for ‘shallow’ post about manicures amid U.S. protests

Rachel Griffiths has apologised for sharing a “shallow” post about manicures amid the anti-racism protests occurring in the U.S.

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Former 'Access' coworker calls out Billy Bush over 'white privilege'

Billy Bush was on the receiving end of a fiery and racially-tinged tweet from one of his former co-workers.

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Florida St. football team meets after head coach accused of lying

Florida State athletic director David Coburn says the football team met Thursday after a star player accused coach Mike Norvell of lying about connecting personally last weekend with every player to discuss the killing of George Floyd and protests against racial injustice.

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George Floyd memorial service: List of speakers, order of service

Artists painted a mural of George Floyd, who died after being arrested by police, outside of Cup Foods near where the incident happened.

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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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More than 600 people protest across Clermont, zero incidents

CLERMONT, Fla. – More than 600 people gathered across Clermont to protest the killing of George Floyd by a minneapolis police officer Wednesday.

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Dozens of celebs are encouraging their fans to remember Louisville native Breonna Taylor ahead of what would have been her 27th birthday on Friday (June 5). Taylor's name has been chanted and evoked by the thousands of protesters who've taken to the streets over the p

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Kanoute urges LaLiga to throw full weight behind battle to end 'virus' of racism

Former Sevilla striker Frederic Kanoute has called on LaLiga to throw its full support behind the battle to eradicate the "virus" of racism.

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Country stars gather for CMT special honoring everyday heroes amid protests, COVID-19 pandemic

With the annual "CMT Music Awards" postponed, some of the biggest country artists in the business gathered virtually for a TV special that highlighted the bravery of essential workers in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, Wednesday's "CMT Celebrates Our Heroes" TV special largely didn't address the protests and rallies for racial justice that have gripped the country in the wake of George Floyd's death while in police custody last week in Minneapolis.

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John Lewis says video of George Floyd's killing made him cry

NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 19: Congressman John Lewis chats with addresses audience attending Nashville Public Library Award to Civil Rights Icon Congressman John Lewis - Literary Award on November 19, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamo

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