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NYC reels after days of unrest amid nationwide protests
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City officials were looking for a peaceful way forward after three days of protests against police brutality that left police cars burned and led to the arrest of hundreds of people. Mayor Bill de Blasio said he wasn't considering a curfew after largely peaceful protests around the...
The Latest: DC, Atlanta mayors criticize Trump for comments
The Latest on the death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck: ___ WASHINGTON — The mayors of Washington D.C. and Atlanta say President Donald Trump should start showing leadership on race relations following the...
Protesters in some cities target Confederate monuments
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — 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. As tense protests swelled across the country Saturday into Sunday morning,...
Kemp authorizes 3,000 Guard troops for protests in Georgia
ATLANTA (AP) — Gov. Brian Kemp has authorized up to 3,000 National Guard troops to be deployed to cities across the state to respond if needed to protests over the deaths of George Floyd in Minnesota and Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia. Guard soldiers had helped enforce a 9 p.m. curfew Saturday in Atlanta, where...
Richmond mayor: Curfew to be imposed after violent protests
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The mayor of Virginia’s capital city said a curfew will be imposed Sunday evening after two nights of large protests that led to violence, injuries and property damage. Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney announced at a news conference that Gov. Ralph Northam has granted his request to...
Clean up efforts underway after violent Nashville protest
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Cleanup had already begun in Nashville early Sunday morning along Broadway Street - known for the city’s famous honky tonks - after protesters broke windows, lit fires and destroyed light poles the night before. Metro Nashville Police said in a tweet that at least 30...
Asia Today: India reports over 8,000 new virus cases
NEW DELHI (AP) — India reported more than 8,000 new cases of the coronavirus in a single day, another record high that topped the deadliest week in the country. Confirmed infections have risen to 182,143, with 5,164 fatalities, including 193 in the last 24 hours, the Health Ministry said Sunday. Overall,...
While asking for more, states are slow to spend virus aid
Many states have yet to spend the federal funding they received more than a month ago to help with soaring costs related to the coronavirus crisis, complicating governors' arguments that they need hundreds of billions more from U.S. taxpayers. The Associated Press reviewed plans from governors or lawmakers on how...
Savannah city to keep historic building after $7M sale fails
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Savannah’s city government will remain the owner of a historic building next door to City Hall after plans fell through to sell the property to a private developer for $7 million. A divided city council narrowly approved the sale of the downtown Thomas Gamble Building last fall...
The Latest: Spanish PM wants state of emergency extension
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. TOP OF THE HOUR: —Pope greets people in St. Peter’s Square....
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