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Local officials braced for intensified standoffs Saturday night, particularly in Minneapolis, where officials were anticipating a fifth night of unrest.

Previously hugely popular, some are now questioning Jacob Frey’s future prospects, as his city is riven by violent protests while authorities struggle to respond

In a third day of demonstrations, protesters also blocked the West Side Highway and scuffled with the police in Brooklyn.

Escalating violence and destruction raised questions about whether a diverse, broadly decentralized protest movement was veering off track.

Peaceful demonstrations have been held in dozens of cities over latest death of black man at hands of police, but many have descended into violence and chaos

Efforts to hold problem officers accountable face resistance from unions, and juries are reluctant to second-guess.

Kellie Chauvin says she’s devastated by Minneapolis man’s death, as Derek Chauvin charged with third-degree murder and protests over his actions spread throughout the US

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