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In Rare Move, U.S. Embassies in Africa Condemn George Floyd Murder

(JOHANNESBURG) — As Minneapolis burns over the police killing of George Floyd and shock and disappointment in Africa grow, some U.S. embassies on the continent have taken the unusual step of issuing critical statements, saying no one is above the

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Original Content podcast: ‘The Lovebirds’ has charming leads and not much else

“The Lovebirds” was originally slated for a theatrical release, but with movie theaters closed, Paramount decided to release the film through Netflix instead. But even without a global pandemic, a Netflix release was probably the right call. As we discuss

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George Floyd protests: Barack Obama calls for ‘justice’ and a ‘new normal’ – NJ.com

George Floyd protests: Barack Obama calls for ‘justice’ and a ‘new normal’  NJ.com Minneapolis cop who knelt on handcuffed black man George Floyd charged with 3rd degree murder, manslaughter  Fox News Lesson of the Day: ‘“I Can’t Breathe”: 4 Minneapolis Officers Fired

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Taylor Swift to Donald Trump: ‘We will vote you out’ – Los Angeles Times

Taylor Swift to Donald Trump: ‘We will vote you out’  Los Angeles Times Chicago mayor tells Trump ‘F-U’ after tweet about Minneapolis looting  Fox News Trump: George Floyd’s Family ‘Is Entitled To Justice’ | NBC News NOW  NBC News Opinion: Trump tweet on

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‘I Couldn’t Just Sit and Watch.’ Photographing New York City’s George Floyd Protests

The last couple days have been very sad, and I was heartbroken, after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. I couldn’t just sit and watch. I wanted to be part of the change and fight for all the black

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As Trump Targets Twitter’s Legal Shield, Experts Have A Warning

While President Trump lashes out at Twitter, consensus is growing in Washington to repeal the decades-old law that shields tech platforms from lawsuits. Experts warn about unintended consequences. (Image credit: Matt Rourke/AP)

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Riots in US, White House Protest: Trump Praises Secret Service – Bloomberg

Riots in US, White House Protest: Trump Praises Secret Service  Bloomberg

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Every Person Arrested In Saint Paul Last Night Was From Out Of State, Mayor Says – Forbes

Every Person Arrested In Saint Paul Last Night Was From Out Of State, Mayor Says  Forbes Minn. mayor gives masks to crowding rioters after warning in-person worship would be ‘public health disaster’  Fox News Pentagon puts military police on alert to go

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George Floyd protest live updates from Minneapolis, Atlanta, New York City – CBS News

George Floyd protest live updates from Minneapolis, Atlanta, New York City  CBS News Minnesota governor says destruction is no longer about George Floyd and he’ll mobilize full National Guard  CNN If violence isn’t the way to end racism in America, then what

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