[ad_1] INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis mayor imposed an overnight curfew Sunday after two nights of violent protest over police mistreatment of African Americans that caused widespread damage downtown and included several shootings. Two people died in shootings, though it wasn’t clear their deaths were related to the protests. The governor announced that several hundred
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[ad_1] By KIMBERLEE KRUESI, Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nashville’s honky tonks and other businesses boarded up their smashed store fronts, while cleanup crews began scrubbing graffiti and removing debris Sunday following a protest in response the death of George Floyd. According to Metro Nashville Police, at least 30 businesses and buildings were damaged
[ad_1] RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina‘s capital city is cleaning up after a night of protests in response to the death of George Floyd led to what the city’s police chief described as “anarchy.” News outlets report police fired rubber bullets, tear gas and pepper spray at protesters and journalists after an initially peaceful
[ad_1] By DANICA KIRKA, Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Nations around the world have watched in horror at the five days of civil unrest in the United States following the death of a black man being detained by police. But they have not been surprised. Racism-tinged events no longer startle even America’s closest allies, though
[ad_1] BOSTON (AP) — A statewide ban on the sale of flavored tobacco products, including menthol cigarettes, is set to take effect on Monday. Massachusetts became the first state to approve such a ban when Republican Gov. Charlie Baker signed the bill in November. The law applies to the sale of all flavored tobacco products
[ad_1] 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. — India records more than 8,000 new infections in a day — South Korea reports 27 new virus
[ad_1] Just a few hours ahead of more planned protests Saturday over the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, officials in Arizona‘s two largest cities implored demonstrators to refrain from violence. The mayors of Phoenix and Tucson said some protesters caused extensive and unnecessary property damage Friday night. In Phoenix, cleanup crews swept up broken
[ad_1] NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Protesters in Tennessee’s capital toppled a statue of a former state lawmaker and newspaper publisher who had racist views. The statue of Edward Carmack was brought down Saturday evening by demonstrators outside the state Capitol in Nashville, The Tennessean reported. The protest occurred as demonstrators across the country protested the
[ad_1] Curfews in effect or imminent in more than a dozen U.S. cities facing rising unrest following the death of George Floyd. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa reported another 345 coronavirus cases Saturday, surpassing 19,000 total for the pandemic, with another nine COVID-19-related deaths. The state Department of Public health reported that the number of coronavirus cases rose 1.8% since Friday afternoon, bringing the total to 19,243. The number of COVID-19-related deaths in the pandemic
[ad_1] WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Protesters responding to the death of George Floyd earlier this week have marched onto Interstate 95 in Delaware and shut down the nation’s busiest north-south highway. Delaware State Police issued an advisory Saturday afternoon saying I-95 was shut down both northbound and southbound throughout the city of Wilmington due to
[ad_1] By BRIAN WITTE, Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland lawmakers on Saturday announced a group of legislators to address issues concerning police accountability. The interim workgroup will start meeting this summer and make recommendations for next year’s legislative session. “Policing in America is broken. While we have taken a number of positive steps
[ad_1] PORTLAND Ore. (AP) — Rallies to protest the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody turned violent in Portland, Oregon, as black-clad protesters set multiple fires, looted a shopping mall and broke storefront windows throughout downtown. Protesters broke into the police headquarters Friday night in Portland and authorities said they lit a fire
[ad_1] By JACKSON WILDE, Herald Journal LOGAN, Utah (AP) — With outdoor recreation being one of the few activities available during the COVID-19 pandemic, campsites are undergoing a large uptick in positive and negative use. Local forest rangers are encouraging folks to treat campgrounds respectfully, extinguish campfires and plan ahead for trips. Cache National Forest
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[ad_1] By Clement Uwiringiyimana KIGALI (Reuters) – At the Kanyinya COVID-19 treatment facility a short distance from Rwanda’s capital Kigali, Akazuba, Ikizere and Ngabo report for duty, but these are no ordinary health care workers. In a bid to minimize contact between patients infected with the coronavirus and doctors and nurses, the country has deployed
[ad_1] PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Protesters broke into the police headquarters in Portland, Oregon, Friday night and authorities said they lit a fire inside as a rally over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis turned violent. Portland police said at least one shooting was tied to the protest, although details weren’t immediately released. A
[ad_1] By KEN RITTER, Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — More than 400 people were demonstrating on the Las Vegas Strip Friday afternoon calling for policing reforms following the death this week of a black man killed by a white Minneapolis police officer. The crowd gathered in triple-digit-heat in front of the dormant fountains of
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