Demonstrators clash with Atlanta police in violent protest against death of George Floyd
What started as peaceful demonstrations over the killing of George Floyd, a Minneapolis man who died while in police custody, turned violent Friday evening in Atlanta as people clashed with police, buildings were vandalized and cop cars were set on fire.
Steve Carell, Seth Rogen, Janelle Monae among celebrities donating to Minneapolis protesters’ bail
Protests have spread across the United States condemning the death of George Floyd, who died after a Minneapolis police officer held a knee on his neck on Monday, and many high-profile celebrities are rallying to donate money to help demonstrators who have been arrested make bail.
Lightfoot to Trump following president's Minneapolis tweet: 'F you'
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot reacted angrily Friday to President Donald Trump’s threat to take action against protesters in Minneapolis, accusing him of trying to “inflame racist urges” while encouraging people planning to protest in her city to stick to social distancing guidelines.
‘We must be better’: Former President Barack Obama issues statement on death of George Floyd
Former president Barack Obama weighed on the death of George Floyd, who was killed during an incident with Minneapolis police officers on Monday, writing “this shouldn’t be ‘normal’ in 2020 America.”
Mall of America postpones reopening due to 'significant unrest in the community'
Mall of America, which is located just outside of Minneapolis, said Friday that it has postponed its planned reopening amid unrest following the death of George Floyd.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz calls Trump's tweet on protests 'not helpful'
Walz responded to President Donald Trump's tweet on Thursday night suggesting protesters in Minneapolis could be shot.
George Floyd and Officer Chauvin once worked security together, former club owner says
A former south Minneapolis club owner is sharing her story, saying George Floyd and former officer Derek Chauvin both worked security at her establishment at the same time.
CNN crew released after being arrested while reporting live in Minneapolis
Minnesota State Police arrested a CNN crew while they were reporting on the unrest in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.
Rioters set Minneapolis police precinct on fire as protests reignite over George Floyd's death
Mayor Jacob Frey said he made the call to evacuate police officers from the 3rd Precinct before rioters set the building on fire Thursday night as protests continued to boil over in Minneapolis after the death of George Floyd.
President Trump calls Floyd death 'shocking,' calls protesters 'thugs'; Twitter adds warning to tweet
(AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday called protesters in Minneapolis “thugs” and said that "when the looting starts, the shooting starts” — drawing another warning from Twitter for his rhetoric. Trump tweeted after protesters outraged by the death of a black man in police custody torched a police station.
Minnesota National Guard mobilizes 500 soldiers in Twin Cities metro as protests grow violent
As protests continue to boil over across the Twin Cities, more than 500 soldiers have been mobilized to assist first responders.
Eric Garner's mother: George Floyd's death is like an old wound being reopened
Several national civil rights leaders touched down in Minneapolis on Thursday to address the death of George Floyd.
Minnesota governor activates National Guard to restore calm amid escalating unrest over George Floyd death
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz activated the Minnesota National Guard Thursday to help restore calm in the Twin Cities amid escalating unrest over the death of George Floyd, who died in the custody of Minneapolis police on Memorial Day.
‘We have the right to fight back’: Colin Kaepernick speaks out on death of George Floyd
“When civility leads to death, revolting is the only logical reaction,” Kaepernick wrote on Twitter.
'A good guy:' College classmate, coach remember George Floyd
George Floyd, the Minneapolis man who died in police custody Monday, went to college at South Florida State College in Avon Park. According to the school, he was a student there from 1993 through 1995, and played on the basketball team, the Panthers.
FBI, U.S. Attorney's Office making George Floyd death investigation a 'top priority'
The FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office say they are making their investigation into the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody a top priority.
George Floyd family attorney releases statement thanking protesters, calling for justice and peace
The attorney representing the family of George Floyd released a statement Thursday morning thanking the protesters seeking justice in Floyd’s death, calling for peace and asking for prayers and support for his family.
Hundreds of protesters gather in downtown LA to rally against death of George Floyd
Hundreds of people took to the streets of downtown Los Angeles Wednesday to protest the killing of George Floyd, a Minneapolis man who died while in police custody.
Fires set, businesses looted and 1 man killed as George Floyd protests turn violent in Minneapolis
Police say they have responded to multiple reports of fires and lootings at businesses in the area of the Minneapolis Police Department's Third Precinct as protests over the death of George Floyd turn violent.
1 dead, 1 in custody after deadly shooting near George Floyd protests Wednesday night
A man is dead and another is in custody Wednesday night after a deadly shooting near the George Floyd protests.