As racial tensions turn violent, a careful balancing act for Biden
The demonstrations convulsing U.S. cities have forced Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden to strike a careful balance between validating anger over police mistreatment of minorities while condemning violence as a response.
Floyd family autopsy could help accused policeman’s defense, legal experts say
An independent autopsy that found George Floyd died solely from asphyxiation could actually bolster the defense of the former Minneapolis police officer charged with killing him, legal experts said.
EU ‘appalled’ by Floyd’s death, warns against excess force
The European Union is “shocked and appalled” by the death of black American George Floyd in police custody, the bloc’s top diplomat said on Tuesday, calling it “an abuse of power” and warning against further excessive use of force.
Las Vegas police officer shot amid protests, police say: AP
A Las Vegas police officer was shot amid protests on Monday night over the killing of George Floyd, AP news agency said.
Four police shot in violent protests after Trump vows to bring in U.S. military
Four St Louis police officers were hit by gunfire late on Monday during violent protests over the death of a black man in police custody, hours after President Donald Trump vowed to use the U.S. military to halt the spreading clashes.
Police say four officers hit by gunfire in St. Louis
Missouri state’s St. Louis police said late Monday night four police officers had been struck by gunfire in an ongoing clash between protesters and the police.
Violence erupts at L.A., N.Y. protests after Trump vows to bring in military
President Donald Trump on Monday vowed to use the U.S. military to halt protests over the death of a black man in police custody, before law enforcement officers fired rubber bullets and tear gas to clear demonstrators and allow the president to walk t…
Explainer: Can Trump send the U.S. military to quell violence at protests?
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday suggested he would use federal troops to end unrest that has erupted following the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man killed in police custody last week.
Stitch Fix to cut 1,400 jobs in California, invest in other U.S. states
Stitch Fix Inc said on Monday it plans to cut up to 1,400 jobs in California and invest in other U.S. states where the apparel seller would offer new roles to all those affected.
Mayweather offers to cover funeral costs for George Floyd
Boxing great Floyd Mayweather has offered to cover the funeral expenses for George Floyd, the 46-year-old African-American man whose death while in police custody in Minneapolis prompted protests across the United States.
