From coast to coast, and from Paris and London to Sydney and Rio de Janeiro, his death has set off turbulent and sometimes violent demonstrations against police brutality, racism and inequality.
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AARON MORRISON, NOMAAN MERCHANT and MATT SEDENSKY Associated Press
Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Wednesday he opposes use of the Insurrection Act, which would allow President Donald Trump to use active-duty military forces for law enforcement duties in containing street protests.
A judge’s ruling is upholding the city of Cleveland’s curfew introduced following the weekend’s protests over the death of George Floyd, but is not allowing officials to extend it again past Friday.
The United Nations and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement have urged that "a people's vaccine" be developed for COVID-19 that would be freely available to everyone, calling it a "moral imperative."
Mourners are gathering in Minneapolis on Thursday afternoon to remember the life of George Floyd, the African-American who died while in custody of a white police officer.
The 20-page report released by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office came with the family’s permission and after the coroner’s office released summary findings Monday that Floyd’s heart stopped while he was being restrained by officers, and classified his May 25 death as a homicide.
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services said the agency has started issuing Pandemic EBT benefits for children who missed free and reduced price meals at school.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said he will not be holding his previously scheduled coronavirus briefing on Thursday out of respect for the memorial service for George Floyd.
The Columbus Public Health Department says they are aware of on individual with a confirmed case of COVID-19 who still attended protests over George Floyd’s death.
The extension of the dining space will help them serve more customers while maintaining the social distancing guidelines as the coronavirus crisis continues.
The calmer night came as many cities intensified their curfews, with authorities in New York and Washington ordering people off streets while it was still daylight.
In the midst of the coronavirus crisis, the Greater Cleveland Food Bank is here to help, all with adhering to social distancing standards with a drive-thru distribution.
