Skip to content
Journalists report being arrested and shot with rubber bullets while covering protests
US news 30 minutes ago
Journalists reporting on protests have been arrested by police in Minneapolis and New York City, while numerous reports of officers shooting media with rubber bullets or pepper balls continue to emerge in Louisville and Washington DC. These incidents follow the widely reported arrest of CNN reporter @OmarJimenez on Friday.
Tear gas used to enforce curfews as protests continue across the US
US news 45 minutes ago
People are gathering in cities across the US on Saturday as protests over George Floyd’s death continue for a fifth day. Floyd died after he was pinned to the ground by Minneapolis police officers. One of the officers, Derek Chauvin, was charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter on Friday.
28 Likes
Protesters set cars and building on fire near the White House
US news 4 minutes ago
Multiple cars and a large building were set on fire by demonstrators in downtown Washington, D.C., near the White House as law enforcement fired tear gas and flash bangs to disperse the protesters. Earlier on Saturday afternoon, a large demonstration that started at the Capitol Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., converged near the White House. Protesters pushed back a security barrier but were met by Secret Service officers. Saturday marks the fifth straight day of protests following the death of George Floyd.
The NFL calls for 'urgent need for action' in wake of George Floyd protests
NFL 5 hours ago
In a statement, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell paid condolences to the families of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery as protests erupt across the US over their deaths. While Goodell said the "tragedies inform the NFL's commitment and ongoing efforts" to address "systematic issues," the statement has sparked criticism over the league's treatment of Colin Kaepernick. The former San Francisco 49ers quarterback hasn’t played since 2016, when he protested against police brutality by kneeling during the US national anthem at NFL games.
Thousands join protest in Toronto following the death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet
Canada news Earlier today
A large march through downtown Toronto is taking place on Saturday in response to the death of 29-year-old Regis Korchinski-Paquet, who fell from a 24th floor balcony on Wednesday evening. Though the death is still being investigated, Korchinski-Paque's family say that the police may have played a role in her death.
2 Likes
Minnesota authorities have begun contact tracing arrestees from protests
US news Earlier today
At a press conference on Saturday, Minnesota leaders said that the majority of those being destructive during the protests about George Floyd's death in the Twin Cities were from out of state, and that officials have begun contact tracing arrestees. Later, the US president Tweeted, "It’s ANTIFA and the Radical Left. Don’t lay the blame on others!"
1 Like
Black Lives Matter protests break out in cities all over the world
World news 4 hours ago
The protests that have spread across cities in the US have now started in other countries. People in Berlin, London and Toronto took to the streets on Saturday to show their support for the protests in the US, which broke out after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Toronto demonstrators also protested the death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet.
Trump thanks Secret Service after hours-long confrontation with protesters
US news Earlier today
Protests over the death of George Floyd reached the White House on Friday night, with Secret Service and police using pepper spray in an attempt to disperse protesters. Following the protests, Trump thanked the Secret Service saying "they were not only totally professional, but very cool."
2 Likes
More than 500 arrests after looting and vandalism sweep downtown L.A.
Los Angeles police arrested more than 500 people after protests against police brutality led to a night and morning of vandalism and looting on the streets of downtown Los Angeles.
SpaceX launches Crew Dragon with two NASA astronauts onboard
Space 4 hours ago
NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken are now on their way to the ISS aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon. The flight marks the first-ever crewed space launch by a private company, and is the first crewed NASA launch from US soil since 2011.
2 Likes
Two deaths confirmed from Friday night protests in US cities
US news This morning
A young man was shot and killed in Detroit, Michigan, and a contract security officer was killed in Oakland, California, as people continued to protest the death of George Floyd.
1 Like
Police advance on protesters as Minneapolis demonstrations continue past curfew
US news 2 hours ago
Authorities in Minneapolis deployed tear gas and rubber bullets at crowds as protests over the death of George Floyd continued past the city's 8 pm curfew.
Protesters and police clash outside Trump Tower buildings
US news 5 hours ago
Protesters gathered at Trump Tower buildings in Chicago and New York City as demonstrations over the death of George Floyd continue around the United States.
National Guard troops deployed in Atlanta over George Floyd protests
US news This morning
As protests over the death of George Floyd continued in Atlanta, Governor Brian Kemp deployed as many as 500 National Guard troops to the city and declared State of Emergency in Fulton County. Protesters entered a standoff with police officers at the CNN Center on Friday. On Saturday morning, citizens are assessing the damage and cleaning up.
6 Likes
Tensions rise in New York City during protests over George Floyd's death
US news 1 minute ago
Violence escalated as protesters and police continued to clash in demonstrations on Saturday. Members of the New York Police Department were filmed driving into protesters and multiple police cars were reported damaged. President Trump later called the NYPD “New York’s finest” and said that they “must be allowed to do their job.”
From Minneapolis to Atlanta, communities gather to cleanup streets following protests
US news This morning
Friday marked the fourth consecutive night of protests in cities across the US following the death of George Floyd. On Saturday, people gathered to clean up the streets.
1 Like
Comparing the police response to the George Floyd protests to the lockdown protests
US news Last night
Minneapolis police used tear gas, riot gear and rubber bullets when hundreds of residents gathered to protest the death of George Floyd, who was suffocated to death after being pinned down to the ground by an officer. The scenes were described as “aggressive” and several people drew contrasts when compared to the Michigan police response toward recent armed protests in government buildings about COVID-19 restrictions.
6 Likes
George Floyd protests escalate in Portland as protesters set Justice Center on fire
US news Last night
According to Portland Police, the city’s justice center has been attacked and set on fire by demonstrators who are protesting the death of George Floyd. The police also reported significant vandalism and a shooting connected to demonstrations that led to the center being set on fire.
Rapper Killer Mike delivers a powerful speech to Atlanta protesters
US news Last night
Rapper and activist @KillerMike delivered an emotional message to those taking part in protests across Atlanta, saying "I'm tired of seeing black men die ... We don't want to see Targets burning, we want to see the system that sets up for systemic racism burnt to the ground." Fierce protests over the death of George Floyd has seen escalating violence and looting in the city, where the National Guard was deployed on Friday.
Why It Took 4 Days To Arrest The Officer In George Floyd's Killing
It took four days to arrest the officer who used a knee chokehold on George Floyd. Delays are built into investigations against cops.
4 Likes