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AMERICA PROTESTS — Massive demonstrations against racism and police brutality filled some of the nation’s most famous cityscapes, with tens of thousands of people marching peacefully in scenes that were more often festive than tense. Wearing masks and urging police reform, protesters gathered in dozens of places from coast to coast, while mourners in North Carolina waited for hours to glimpse the golden coffin carrying the body of native son George Floyd, a black man whose death at the hands of Minneapolis police has galvanized the expanding movement. By Steven Sloan, Justin Pritchard and Tom Foreman Jr. SENT: 920 words, photos. WITH: AMERICA PROTESTS-THE LATEST.
AMERICA PROTESTS-WASHINGTON - The demonstrators who flooded Washington on Saturday reshaped the mood of a city that has been on edge. Bursts of looting and violence earlier in the week prompted a dramatic clampdown by law enforcement that gave the nation’s capital the feeling of an occupied city. But on Saturday, go-go music — a distinctive D.C. offshoot of funk — blared from a truck that looked more like a parade float. The displays of levity amounted to a moment of catharsis for a city and nation in crisis. By Steven Sloan. SENT: 940 words, photos, video.
AMERICA PROTESTS-DECISION DAY — Defense Secretary Mark Esper was three blocks from the FBI’s Washington field office last Monday evening when he got a call to divert immediately to the White House. President Donald Trump wanted a briefing on how the military was handling security as protests grew on the streets of the nation’s capital. The night before, Washington streets had filled with protesters angered by the death of George Floyd in the hands of Minneapolis police officers. The president pushed for the fastest, most extreme measures while advisers at the Pentagon tried to persuade him that a more moderate approach would work. SENT: 870 words, photos.
AMERICA PROTESTS-NEW YORK — Demonstrations over the death of George Floyd continued in New York City on Saturday, with thousands taking to the streets and parks to protest police brutality as police pulled back on enforcing an 8 p.m. curfew that has led to confrontations over the past several days. More than two hours after the curfew had passed, groups of several hundred demonstrators continued to march in Manhattan and Brooklyn, while police monitored them but took a hands-off approach. By Brian Mahoney. SENT: 550 words, photos.
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VIRUS-OUTBREAK-BRAZIL-BAD-NUMBERS — Brazil’s government has stopped publishing a running total of coronavirus deaths and infections in an extraordinary move that critics call an attempt to hide the true toll of the disease in Latin America’s largest nation. The move came after months of criticism from experts saying Brazil’s statistics are woefully deficient, and in some cases manipulated, so it may never be possible to gain a real understanding of the depth of the pandemic in the country. By Diane Jeantet. SENT: 1,190 words, photos.
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AMERICA PROTESTS-CONFEDERATE MONUMENT — A small group of demonstrators toppled a statue of a Confederate general in the the former capital of the Confederacy late Saturday, following a day of largely peaceful protests in the Virginia city. SENT: 380 words, photo.
AMERICA-PROTESTS-WORLD-VOICES — Protests over the death of George Floyd and ongoing discrimination against minorities have taken place in many global capitals from Berlin and London to Tokyo and Seoul, South Korea, as well as cities across the United States. SENT: 450 words, photos.
FOX NEWS-APOLOGY — Fox News apologized Saturday for how it displayed a chart correlating the stock market’s performance with the aftermath of the deaths of George Floyd, Martin Luther King Jr. and Michael Brown. SENT: 150 words.
AMERICA PROTESTS-PHOTO GALLERY — Massive protests punctuate a week in the streets. SENT: 160 words, photos.
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VIRUS OUTBREAK-ASIA — South Korea reports 57 additional cases of the coronavirus, marking a second day in a row that its daily jump is above 50 as authorities struggle to suppress a spike in infections in the densely populated Seoul area. The new cases took the country’s total to 11,776 with 273 deaths. SENT: 570 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-CHINA — Senior Chinese officials, releasing a lengthy report on the nation’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, defended their government’s actions and said that China provided information in a timely and transparent manner. SENT: 310 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-VULNERABLE TRUCKERS — Africa’s long-haul truckers carry food, fuel and other essential supplies along dangerous roads, but now they say they are increasingly accused of carrying the coronavirus as well. SENT: 920 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-GREECE-OPEN AIR CINEMAS-PHOTO GALLERY — Magic in Greek moonlight as outdoor cinemas open. SENT: 440 words, photos.
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CALIFORNIA-OFFICERS SHOT — A Northern California sheriff’s deputy was killed and two law enforcement officers wounded Saturday when they were ambushed with gunfire and explosives while pursuing a suspect, authorities say. SENT: 270 words.
AUSTRALIA FATAL SHARK ATTACK — A 60-year-old surfer was attacked and killed by a 10-foot great white shark off the coast of northern New South Wales state, officials say. SENT: 300 words, photos.
AMERICA PROTEST-MEDIA — The Philadelphia Inquirer’s top editor is resigning after an uproar over a headline lamenting damage to businesses amid turbulent protests denouncing police brutality against people of color, the paper announces. SENT: 290 words.
THEATER-SECOND CITY — The chief executive and co-owner of the famed Second City improv theater said he is stepping down. Andrew Alexander’s announcement came after a former performer leveled accusations of racism against the comedy institution. SENT: 310 words, photo.
ODD—GERMANY-FORGETFUL THIEF — Police in Germany say they had an easy time tracking down a petty thief, after he forgot his own son at the scene of the crime. SENT: 100 words.
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AMERICA PROTESTS-MILITARY-ANALYSIS — Tensions between the White House and Pentagon have stretched to near a breaking point over President Donald Trump’s threat to use military force against street protests triggered by George Floyd’s death. Friction in this relationship, historically, is not unusual. But in recent days, and for the second time in Trump’s term, it has raised a prospect of high-level resignations and the risk of lasting damage to the military’s reputation. A News Analysis by National Security Writer Robert Burns. SENT: 1,100 words, photos.
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TROPICAL WEATHER — A re-energized Tropical Storm Cristobal continues its advance toward the U.S. Gulf Coast, having spawned a tornado in Florida and brought heavy rains that already caused flooding and mudslides in Mexico and Central America. SENT: 810 words, photos.
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INDIA-CHINA-HIMALAYAN STANDOFF — India and China will press ahead with military and diplomatic engagements in a bid to resolve a standoff along their disputed Himalayan frontier, the foreign ministry in New Delhi says. SENT: 240 words, photos.
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FACEBOOK-SCIENTISTS-LETTER — Dozens of scientists doing research funded by Mark Zuckerberg say Facebook should not be letting President Donald Trump use the social media platform to “spread both misinformation and incendiary statements.” SENT: 460 words, photo.
CHINA TRADE — China’s exports and imports both fell in May as the coronavirus and trade tensions with the U.S. weighed on demand both at home and abroad. SENT: 130 words, photos.
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FBN--VIRUS OUTBREAK-NFL FEARS - Colds and flu spread through NFL locker rooms just about every winter. Now teams have COVID-19 to worry about. Many players are scared about the coronavirus but are putting their trust in the league’s safety protocols. SENT: 1,050 words, photos.
CAR--INDYCAR-TEXAS — Scott Dixon was the fast driver for most of the all-in-one-day delayed opener for IndyCar. Five-time champion Dixon took the checkered flag at dusk Saturday for his fourth win at the 1 1/2-mile, high-banked oval in Texas. He had been the fastest in practice earlier in the day and qualified second. The 39-year-old New Zealander raced to his 47th career victory and matched A.J. Foyt’s record of 18 seasons with a win. By Sports Writer Stephen Hawkins. SENT: 870 words, photos.
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