Democrats want interviews with Trump admin officials over watchdog firing
U.S. Democratic lawmakers said on Friday they want to conduct closed-door interviews with officials from President Donald Trump’s administration about the surprise firing of State Department Inspector General Steve Linick, and release transcripts to th…
Minneapolis police officer arrested in George Floyd case
One of four Minneapolis police officers involved in the arrest of a black man, who died after one of the policeman pinned him with a knee to the throat, has been arrested and taken into custody, Minnesota’s public safety commissioner said on Friday.
New York City on track to reopen on June 8, five upstate regions ready to enter phase two: Cuomo
New York City is ‘on track’ to enter phase one of reopening on June 8, New York Governor Cuomo said on Friday as he announced that five upstate regions will now transition to phase two which includes businesses like barber shops and hair salons.
Missouri’s only abortion clinic wins licensing battle against state health department
Missouri’s only abortion clinic on Friday won its legal fight to stay open, as an independent arbiter found the state’s health department was unjustified in denying the clinic’s application to renew its license.
When cops kill, redress is rare – except in famous cases
The death in Minneapolis on Monday of George Floyd, the black man captured on video pleading for his life as a white police officer kneeled on his neck, has prompted three nights of protests, at times giving rise to violence, arson and looting.
Trump threatens ‘shooting’ response to Minneapolis riot over police killing
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened on Friday to stop looters in Minneapolis with deadly military force, after that city weathered a third night of arson and rioting over the police killing of an unarmed black man.
Minnesota governor calls for end to violence, expects ‘swift’ justice in Floyd case
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz called on Friday for an end to the violent protests that have rocked Minneapolis following the death of an unarmed black man in police custody and said he expected “swift” justice for the police officers involved.
Many Canadians shocked by U.S. riots, Canada has racism problem too, PM Trudeau says
Many Canadians are watching the riots in parts of the United States with shock and horror but Canada also has problems with racism, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Friday.
CNN crew freed after being arrested while covering Minneapolis protests
Police in Minneapolis released a CNN reporter who was led off in handcuffs while reporting live on television early on Friday following a third night of violent protests in the city over the death of an unarmed black man in police custody.
Uber launches hourly ride booking option in some U.S. cities
Uber Technologies Inc on Friday said it would offer rides by the hour in some U.S. cities, a feature aimed at helping Americans with essential trips during the coronavirus pandemic.
