Robert E. Lee from Richmond's prominent Monument Avenue, a senior administration official told The Associated Press. The governor will direct the statue to be moved off its massive pedestal and put into storage while his administration seeks input on a new location, according to the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the official was not authorized to speak before the governor’s announcement.

The move comes amid turmoil across the nation and around the world over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died after a Minneapolis officer pressed his knee into Floyd’s neck for several

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Trucker protests: Protesters vow to protect National War Memorial in Ottawa after removal of fencing

Purported veterans and supporters of the so-called “Freedom convoy” removed fencing protecting the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Saturday. A police officer can be seen telling the demonstrators they would be responsible for taking care of the memorial, according to Global News’ Abigail Bimman, who was on the ground at the time.

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Convoy vehicles break through RCMP barricades as B.C. border crossing effectively closed

#FreedomConvoy #vancouver#military pic.twitter.com/XhnXUyDUaY— WaiverHunter (@WaiverHunter) February 12, 2022RCMP spokesperson Sgt. Elenore Sturko said late Saturday afternoon a group of vehicles, including a large truck with a military-style paint job, broke through a police blockade and over a median heading the wrong way on the northbound side of the road.It appears to be some type of, maybe military surplus … it’s not anything with the government of Canada, it’s a vehicle that is painted and lifted and looks to be a military type style, and that was one of the first vehicles to break over the median and past police barriers,” Sturko said.UPDATE #BCHwy15 – CLOSED in both directions between 8th Ave and 1st Ave due to a public demonstration.

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More than 49,000 boosters given yesterday; 810 community cases; 32 in hospital

The sharp increase in new cases today is another reminder that, as expected, the highly transmissible Omicron variant is now spreading in our communities as we have seen in other countries.

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Traffic Alert for motorists using Colombo – Horana Rd

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Police announced that the movement of traffic will be restrict along the Colombo – Horana Road as a result of the development of the Bokundara Bridge in Piliyandala.From the 13th of February 2022 until further notice, two lanes will be open for vehicles to travel to Colombo from 6 AM to 3 PM daily, and one lane to travel to Horana during that time.Further, from 3 PM to 6 PM, two lanes will be open to travel to Horana while one lane will be open to travel to Colombo.In addition, from 6 AM to 9 AM and 4 PM to 8 PM, all heavy vehicles, excluding passenger transport buses, will not be allowed to enter these roads.Sri Lanka Police requested the general public to use the following alternatives to avoid inconveniences.* Horana to Colombo : Proceed to Galle Road from Piliyandala and then move to Colombo.* Horana to Werahera : Proceed to Ratmalana via Galle Road and then use Borupana Road to access Werahera* Colombo to Horana : Proceed to Maharagama from Boralesgamuwa and use the Maharagama Piliyandala Road.

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Trucker convoy protesters gather in Toronto for second straight weekend

Protesters supporting the trucker convoy movement that has occupied Ottawa and Windsor demonstrated in Toronto for a second consecutive weekend. It comes after the province declared a state of emergency in relation to the ongoing blockades.

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TD Bank freezes two personal accounts that received over $1M for trucker convoy

protesters fighting the Canadian government’s pandemic measures, a bank spokesperson said on Saturday.The demonstrations, dubbed the “Freedom Convoy” by Canadian truckers opposing a vaccination mandate for cross-border drivers as well as other pandemic restrictions, are now in their third week. They have gridlocked the capital Ottawa and blocked U.S.-Canada border crossings, damaging trade between the two countries.Early on Saturday, Canadian police began clearing protesters blocking a key bridge linking Canada and the United States.

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Minneapolis police chief announces new reforms, withdrawal from union contract negotiations

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo announced Wednesday he is withdrawing from contract negotiations on the unfinished contract with the police union and restarting an effort to identify troubled officers through early warning signs. The chief held a news conference Wednesday morning to discuss structural and policy changes he is planning for the police department in the wake of the death of George Floyd. Arradondo said he needs more transparency and improved disciplinary processes as part of his reform plan for the police department. This is the first time Arradondo has spoken publicly since the majority of the Minneapolis City Council pledged over the weekend to dismantle the police department.

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Minneapolis police chief announces new reforms, withdrawal from union contract negotiations

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The Latest: Mpls police withdraw from union negotiations

TOP OF THE HOUR:— Minneapolis police department withdraws from union contract negotiations to begin reforms.— Virginia city looks into moving Confederate statue.— New York passes bill to unveil police discipline records.___MINNEAPOLIS — The Minneapolis Police Department is withdrawing from police union contract negotiations, the first step in what Chief Medaria Arradondo calls transformational reforms to the agency after the death of George Floyd. Arradondo says a thorough review of the contract is planned.

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HBO Max removes 'Gone With the Wind,' will add context

NEW YORK – HBO Max has temporarily removed “Gone With the Wind” from its streaming library in order to add historical context to the 1939 film long criticized for romanticizing slavery and the Civil War-era South. Protests in the wake of George Floyd's death have forced entertainment companies to grapple with the appropriateness of both current and past productions.

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Virginia investigating hate crime charges after KKK leader attacked protesters, officials say

RICHMOND, Va. - A Virginia prosecutor says she is investigating whether hate crimes charges are appropriate against an "admitted" Ku Klux Klan leader who authorities say revved his vehicle's engine and drove through peaceful protesters occupying a Richmond-area roadway.Download the FOX 5 DC News App for Local Breaking News and WeatherThere were no reports of serious injuries from the incident late Sunday afternoon.Harry H.

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Bristol’s Colston Hall venue to announce new name in autumn following anti-racism protests

protests continue to take place across the US and around the world after George Floyd, an African-American man, was killed in Minneapolis on May 25 when a white police officer knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes and ignored the man’s pleas that he couldn’t breathe.Colston Hall is named after Edward Colston, a prominent 17th Century slave trader who has been a controversial figure in the city of Bristol for many years.

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‘A long time coming’: Virginia to remove statue of Robert E. Lee

Richmond, the hometown that once denied Ashe access to segregated public tennis courts.Finally, in 2019, the City Council approved the renaming over the objections of some city residents. So it was gratifying, Harris said, to see Virginia‘s governor announce plans to remove an iconic statue of Confederate Gen.

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As Bristol protesters topple slave trader statue, Colston Hall are working to change their name

protests continue to take place across the US and around the world after George Floyd, an African-American man, was killed in Minneapolis when a white police officer knelt on his neck for nearly nine-minutes and ignored the man’s pleas that he couldn’t breathe.Today (June 7), protesters in Bristol used ropes to pull down the bronze statue of Edward Colston, a prominent 17th Century slave trader, who has been a controversial figure in the city for many years.Edward Colston statue pulled down by BLM protesters in Bristol. Colston was a 17th century slave trader who has numerous landmarks named after him in Bristol.

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Watery end for statue of slave trader in UK city of Bristol

LONDON – For someone who died nearly three centuries years ago, Edward Colston has become a symbol for the Black Lives Matter movement in Britain.The toppling of his statue in Bristol, a city in the southwest of England, on Sunday by anti-racism protesters was greeted with joyous scenes, recognition of the fact that he was a notorious slave trader — a badge of shame in what is one of Britain's most liberal cities. Demonstrators attached ropes to the statue before pulling it down.

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Winston Churchill statue vandalised as thousands attend Black Lives Matter rally

Winston Churchill's statue in Parliament Square has been vandalised as thousands took part in a Black Lives Matter rally.

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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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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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'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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'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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Law and Order: SVU Plans to Tackle George Floyd's Death and Resulting Protests

When Law & Order: SVU returns to airwaves, the longest-running primetime drama will tackle head-on the events of 2020, from the coronavirus pandemic to the protests against police brutality in response the death of George Floyd. Warren Leight, executive producer and showrunner on SVU, appeared on The Hollywood Reporter's TV's Top 5 podcast to discuss how the show will handle the shifting real-world landscape and how TV shows—cop dramas in particular—can do better.

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Mayor Kenney announces creation of committee addressing structural violence and poverty

FOX 29's Dave Schratwieser reports.

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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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Lea Michele's 'Glee' co-star Heather Morris says working with her was 'unpleasant'

Another one of Lea Michele's "Glee" co-stars has spoken out about how the actress, who played Rachel Berry on the hit FOX show, treated her colleagues.

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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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Irina Shayk showcases her long toned legs while taking her daughter Lea for a walk in New York City

Irina Shayk put her home quarantine on pause for some light exercise with her three-year-old daughter Lea on Wednesday.The 34-year-old Russian model pushed her daughter in a stroller while getting in a stroll in New York City.The two made sure to gets some fresh air before the city's curfew went into effect at 8 p.m. following days of protests following the death of George Floyd.

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‘We are listening;’ Central Florida law enforcement officers heartbroken by George Floyd’s death

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – George Floyd’s death has impacted the country and the world. The video showing the Minneapolis officer kneeling on Floyd’s neck until he stopped breathing is heartbreaking to watch, especially for African American officers who are called to serve and protect.

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Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam to announce removal of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee statue

RICHMOND, VA - AUGUST 25: A statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee, is photographed at the center of Lee Circle along Monument Avenue on Friday, August 25, 2017, in Richmond, VA. (Photo by Salwan Georges/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

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Brooklyn Nine-Nine's Stephanie Beatriz Wants Actors Who've Played Cops to Donate to Bail Funds

Brooklyn Nine-Nine is a very funny, show about . It's also a show that props up the law enforcement agencies that people all over the country are over Recently, Vulture writer Kathryn VanArendonk published a piece examining how hundreds of cop shows—from Law & Order to Criminal Minds to even a show as comical as Brookly Nine-Nine—have centered stories around law enforcement and shaped the way viewers have perceived cops for decades.As protests continue to mount over the death of George Floyd at the hands of four police officers—three of whom were not until nine days after Floyd was killed—the creative teams and casts behind these shows are starting to speak up.

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DC officials push back on aggressive response to protests

WASHINGTON – Officials in the nation’s capital pushed back on an aggressive response by the federal government to demonstrations over the death of George Floyd, with the mayor flatly rejecting a Trump administration proposal for the federal government to take over its police force and one county in Virginia pulling its officers from Washington.

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Here’s how Central Florida law enforcement agencies use neck restraints

Protesters all over the U.S. and around the world are demanding justice and police accountability after a video surfaced of a Minneapolis police officer kneeling on George Floyd’s neck until he went unconscious.

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Lea Michele's old 'Glee' castmates call out her on-set behavior in response to Black Lives Matter tweet

On June 1, Lea Michele took to Twitter to join the ranks of dozens of stars sharing their outrage over George Floyd's treatment and death at the hands of Minneapolis police officers on May 25. But her words struck a false chord for several of her old "Glee" co-stars.

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Barr: Law enforcement must ‘dominate’ streets amid protests

WASHINGTON – U.S. officials vowed to “maximize federal law enforcement presence” in the nation’s capital after days of violent demonstrations led to fires across Washington and left scores of businesses with broken windows and dozens of police officers injured.

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Florida governor keeps quiet as George Floyd protests rage

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – During a violent and chaotic weekend marked by demonstrations against police brutality, Floridians did not hear from Gov. Ron DeSantis.

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Barr: Law enforcement must ‘dominate’ streets amid protests

WASHINGTON – U.S. officials vowed to “maximize federal law enforcement presence” in the nation’s capital on Monday night after days of violent demonstrations led to fires across Washington and left scores of businesses with broken windows and dozens of police officers injured.

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Coalition Advocates For Virginia To Provide DSPs With Proper Protective Equipment To Help Protect Themselves And People With Disabilities.

Forbes (5/31, Norlian) reports a coalition of people with disabilities is advocating for Virginia to provide direct support professionals (DSPs) “proper protective equipment – specifically those who assist the thousands of people who live independently.” The group – “A Life Like Yours” Self Advocacy Alliance – “is made up of people with disabilities and advocates who are apart of almost 20 self-advocacy groups across the state.” The group presented their proposals and complaints to Gov.

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Spike Lee on what's different about these protests

NEW YORK – It's not the first time that Spike Lee's “Do the Right Thing” has been freshly urgent, but Lee's 1989 film has again found blistering relevance in the wake of George Floyd's death.

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Spike Lee releases powerful short film featuring deaths of Eric Garner and George Floyd

Spike Lee dropped a powerful short film on his Twitter page featuring the deaths of Eric Garner and George Floyd.

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‘We want to be with y’all’: Michigan sheriff leads law enforcement to march alongside protesters

Marchers in Flint Township, Michigan, arrived at a police station where Genesee County Sheriff Christopher Swanson — responding to chants of 'Walk with us! Walk with us!'

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'Verzuz': Kirk Franklin & Fred Hammond Bring 'Moment of Healing,' New Music Video Announcement

Gospel singers Kirk Franklin and Fred Hammond turned the latest 'Verzuz' battle into a much-needed healing session amid a painful week.After the death of George Floyd and the nationwide protests that have followed, Franklin and Hammond -- wearing coordinating "I Can't Breathe" and "I Can't Breathe Again" statement shirts -- went live with their uplifting music Sunday night (May 31) on Instagram. Franklin also left fans looking forward to his new music video, which he said will drop Monday.Bishop T.D.

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WATCH LIVE: City, law enforcement officials discuss Orlando protests over George Floyd’s death

ORLANDO, Fla. – On Sunday Mayor Buddy Dyer and Orlando Police Chief Rolón will address news outlets and answer questions about the recent protest activity in the city.

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Protesters in some cities target Confederate monuments

RICHMOND, Va. – Protesters demonstrating against the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed his knee on his neck, targeted Confederate monuments in multiple cities.

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Orlando-area law enforcement leaders react to death of George Floyd

It’s an incident that started a national conversation, and now, both the Orange County sheriff and the Orlando Police chief are sharing their reactions to the death of George Floyd.

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George Floyd death: Attorney announces murder charges against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin

Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman announced on Friday that former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd during an arrest in Minneapolis on Monday.

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Minnesota governor activates National Guard to restore calm amid escalating unrest over George Floyd death

Police remove barricades set by protesters during a demonstration over the killing of George Floyd by a policeman outside the Third Police Precinct on May 27, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. - Demonstrators gathered on May 27 for a second night of pr

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Laura Ingraham claims Democrats will make Americans wear masks 'forever'

Laura Ingraham is pushing some patently false claims about what America might look like under Democratic leadership.

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Virginia governor to announce removal of Lee statue

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