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George Floyd To Be Laid To Rest After Emotional Final Memorial Jun 10, 2020

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The 15th night of protests are underway as George Floyd is laid to rest. George Floyd's funeral procession is on it's way to the cemetery in Houston, after George was eulogized by family, friends and leaders. Horse drawn carriage takes George Floyd to his final resting place.

Newly released police body cam video captures a Black man saying "I can't breathe" multiple times during a fatal arrest in Texas.

Wolf Blitzer discusses what "Defund The Police" advocates hope to accomplish.

Trump tweets a baseless smear while questioning if an elderly Buffalo protester shoved by the police, was a "set up." Most of the GOP senators are being silent on Trump's tweet about the elderly protestor. McConnell refuses to say whether Trump's tweet on elderly Buffalo protestor was appropriate.

Attorney General Barr contradicts Trump on why president was in a White House bunker.

United States coronavirus death toll surpasses 111,000, almost two million cases in the country. Fauci says that the coronavirus is "my worst nightmare," worse than Ebola or HIV. More than 60 coronavirus cases are tied to Memorial Day gatherings in Vermont. The World Health Organization tries to clear up confusing comments made about asymptomatic spread of the virus.

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Thousands Of People Pay Respects To George Floyd In Houston Jun 09, 2020

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After what happened to George Floyd, majority of Minnesota's city council announces its support for dismantling the local police department. The Minneapolis mayor is against the abolishment of the police department. Floyd's death sparks global protests against police brutality. The New York City mayor says he will shift funding from police departments to social programs. Trump says, "there won't be defunding, dismantling for our police... 99 percent percent of them are great great people." The White House defends violent dispersal of peaceful protesters. White House officials say, "The president is very much against kneeling." According to a CNN poll, 57 percent of people disapprove of how Trump is handling his job. Campaign says that Biden doesn't support defunding police. Democrats unveil policing and systematic racism legislation.

The 14th day of protests are underway after the killing of George Floyd. The Texas govern says Floyd's death will change the arc of the future in the United States. Former Vice President Joe Biden meets with members of George Floyd's family before Floyd's Houston funeral.

Bail has been set at the maximum of $1.2 million for the ex-officer who knelt and George Floyd.

Trump's re-election campaign set to re-launch in person campaign rallies in next two weeks.

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Minneapolis votes to ban chokeholds one day after George Floyd memorial Jun 06, 2020

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A source says 57 officers have resigned in Buffalo after two were suspended over the pushing of a 75 year old man. Georgia NAACP President calls for the resignation of Atlanta police chief over use of force by officers responding to protests. New video appears to show police striking Manuel Ellis before he died in their custody. Trump says “this is a great day for” George Floyd during a WH event on the economy. U.S. Park Police acknowledge protesters were tear-gassed after Trump and White House denied it. Trump attacks DC mayor calling her incompetent after she asked him to “withdraw all extraordinary” law enforcement and guard troops from the city. Former White House chief of staff John Kelly says he agrees with former defense secretary’s stinging criticism of Trump. Videos surface showing disturbing confrontations with police. Protests in multiple cities around the U.S.. Details emerge about Barr’s role in crackdown on DC protests. Incidents involving NYPD officers & protesters under investigation. Governor Andrew Cuomo is pushing New York to pass a new police reform bill. California governor calls for end to police being trained in type of chokehold. Coronavirus cases on the rise. U.S. Coronavirus death toll nearing 109,000.

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George Floyd Remembered and Honored in First Memorial Service Jun 05, 2020

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Family, friends and city leaders gathered to honor the life of George Floyd in Minneapolis, in his first memorial service. Reverend Al Sharpton delivered a eulogy Thursday, denouncing racism and calling for accountability in the criminal justice system. The event was the first in a series of memorial services to honor his life.
The Minnesota attorney general announced all four former police officers involved in the 46-year-old's death have been charged. The announcement came more than a week after Floyd was killed in police custody. On Thursday, three of the former officers also appeared before a judge for their first court hearing. Their bail is now set at a minimum of $750,000.

Meanwhile, hundreds of thousands of protestors took to the streets across the United States Thursday for the tenth day in a row. In Washington D.C., White House officials strengthened the security perimeter of the area. Crews extended a tall metal fence around the White house complex. In New York City, protestors marched across the Brooklyn Bridge with a police escort chanting "Peaceful Protests."

Former White House Chief of Staff John Kelly is defending Former Defense Secretary James Mattis. Mattis accused Trump of dividing instead of uniting the United States saying he was quote "making a mockery of our constitution."

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All Four Officers Now Charged In The Death Of George Floyd Jun 04, 2020

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Derek Chauvin's charge has been upgraded to second-degree murder. The three other police officers present at the time of George Floyd's death have been charged with aiding and abetting second degree murder. All four officers involved in Floyd's death charged "in the interest of justice" says Minnesota attorney general. Protests are underway as all four police officers are charged in Floyd's death.

Former President Barack Obama speaks about George Floyd's death and nationwide unrest. Obama says, "the involvement of young people makes me optimistic." "Young people have the power and talent to make things change," Obama said. He also says, "bring about real change by highlighting problems, making people in power uncomfortable, and then voting." Obama talks about there being a change in mindset taking place, "we can do better." Obama also says the now compared to the sixties, there's "something different here." Obama said to bring about real change by highlighting problems, making people in power uncomfortable and then voting.

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Protests are underway across the United States over George Floyd's death Jun 03, 2020

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Mandatory curfews are set in New York, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles and more cities as the United States braces for a possible eighth night of unrest in response to the death of George Floyd. Protestors are marching in New York City ahead of the cities 8 p.m. curfew. The 8 p.m. curfew in New York City has been extended for the rest of the week. The New York City mayor says to protest in the daytime and then go home. The New York Police Department commissioner said, "We will get through this together." A source says Attorney General Barr ordered authorities to clear protesters to secure a wider perimeter around Lafayette Park in Washington, D.C. George Floyd's family and friends take part in Houston march.

Former United States Vice President Joe Biden says, "Our country is crying out for leadership," in response to Trump's actions to current events. Biden also said, "I won't traffic in fear and division, I won't fan the flames of hate."

A statement from Former President George W. Bush and Laura Bush are "anguished by the brutal suffocation" of George Floyd. Bush makes a full statement about Floyd's statement. Floyd's family and friends also hold conference to address rally.

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Nation Braces For Possible Seventh Night of George Floyd Protests Jun 02, 2020

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George Floyd's family attorney says a private autopsy shows Floyd died of asphyxiation at the hands of police. The attorney also says three other officers "need to be charged... they knew what they were doing could cause death." The medical examiner says George Floyd's death was a homicide resulting from being restrained. George Floyd's brother appeals for peaceful protests and the end to violence as he visits memorial , at the site of his brother's killing. The Minnesota attorney general says that history shows that Floyd's case may not be a "slam dunk."

The nation braces for a possible seventh night of unrest with mandatory curfews in effect for multiple cities. Wolf Blitzer shows video of tear gas bring fired at protesters in Philadelphia. Trump calls governors "weak," urges them to dominate" unruly protests, as active duty United States military forces are deploying into District of Columbia and military-style vehicles move onto Pennsylvania Ave near the White House. Obama condemns violence, calls for change in wake of George Floyd protests. The Atlanta curfew is extended for a third night starting at 9pm. The New York City mayor announces an 11pm curfew and doubles police for the night.

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Ex-Police Officer Charged With Murder In Death of George Floyd May 30, 2020

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A complaint says that Chauvin, an ex-police officer in Minneapolis, kneeled on Floyd's neck for almost nine minutes, including three minutes after he became unresponsive. George Floyd preliminary autopsy says that "no physical findings that support a diagnosis of traumatic asphyxia or strangulation. Chauvin has been charged with third degree murder and manslaughter. The FBI is asking the public for photos or videos surrounding the death of George Floyd.

A CNN correspondent and crew were wrongfully arrested covering riots sparked by George Floyd's death. Minneapolis has imposed an 8 p.m. curfew through the weekend.

United States Coronavirus death toll surpasses 102,000.

Don Lemon interviews Former Vice President Joe Biden about the death of George Floyd. Biden says that the arrest of the ex-officer in the death of George Floyd is justified. He also said that protesters have a right to be angry and frustrated. Biden said that Trump is being thoroughly, totally irresponsible and wrong with his reaction toward the death of George Floyd and the protests that have begun as an aftermath. Biden says that the American people are outraged by this and that the systemic racism in this country needs to be dealt with. Trump says that he's spoken to George Floyd's family members.

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United States Is On Alert For Infection Spikes After States Reopen May 29, 2020

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The United States coronavirus death toll has surpassed 101,000 and the rate of new coronavirus cases are trending up across most of the South. A key model is projecting 132,000 United States coronavirus deaths by August. The recent projection is 11,000 fewer than the key model's previous forecast. A new model forecasts that more hospital beds will be needed by June. The Columbia Model says that hospitalizations will decrease for two weeks and then rise again, approaching 3,000 hospitalizations a day by June 22. Trump tweets his sympathies and stokes culture wars as death toll climbs.

Trump is claiming that there are "many different viewpoints" on wearing a mask despite the CDC guidelines. The New York governor is authorizing business to deny entry to those not wearing masks are face coverings. Dr. Fauci says that "you wear a mask" to "protect each other" and that wearing a mask is a symbol of what "you should be doing."

Trump has signed an executive order targeting social media after Twitter fact-checked him for the first time.

More than 40 million Americans have filed for unemployment benefits within the last 10 weeks amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Minnesota governor activating National Guard amid protests over George Floyd death.

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Wearing A Mask Is A Symbol Of What You Should Be Doing May 28, 2020

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As of today, new cases for coronavirus are trending up in 14 states, down in 19 and steady in 17 states. Locations of the trending up states include Arkansas, Alabama and West Virginia. Dr. Fauci says the country could see and uptick in cases as states reopen and effects may not be seen for several weeks. California becomes the fourth state with more than 100,000 coronavirus cases.

Long Island reopens, while New York City remains the only region in the state not included.

Caesars Palace to reopen June 4 and SeaWorld will reopen June 11. Disney World will reopen July 11.

Along with saying wearing a mask is a symbol of what you should be doing, Dr. Fauci said it's "quite evident" hydrochloroquine is not effective against coronavirus. He also said that you should wear a mask to "protect each other" and he warns that gathering in large crowds and asking for trouble. The White House press secretary voted by mail 11 times in 19 years.

A historic NASA/SpaceX launch is scrubbed due to weather, as the United States coronavirus death toll reaches 100,000. Trump tweets attacks, threats and conspiracies as the death toll increases in number.

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