Massive peaceful protests fill the streets of Washington, D.C.; Artists in Minneapolis turn boarded up storefronts into art Source
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Possible tornado touches down near Orlando
Video of the possible tornado shared on social media showed a funnel cloud leaving a path of destruction. Source
Massive peaceful protests fill the streets of Washington, D.C.
From the Lincoln Memorial to the White House, protesters continued to march peacefully in the nation’s capital while demanding change and social justice. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source
Tens of thousands join marches throughout U.S.
A private memorial service was held in George Floyd’s birthplace of Raeford, North Carolina, where family celebrated his life and public officials called for change. Source
Trump demanded 10,000 active-duty troops deploy to streets
In an attempt to satisfy Mr. Trump’s demand, Esper and Milley used the call with the governors later that morning to implore them to call up the National Guard in their own states, the official said. Source
Trump wanted to deploy 10,000 troops to D.C. to deal with protests
President Trump initially wanted to deploy 10,000 troops to Washington D.C. following last week’s protests over the death of George Floyd. High-ranking members of Mr. Trump’s cabinet managed to dissuade him of the idea. Ben Tracy reports. Source
Protests against racism occur worldwide in the wake of George Floyd’s death
There was an international display of support for the “Black Lives Matter” movement Saturday. Protesters took to the streets in Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. Roxana Saberi reports. Source
Most troops sent to D.C. to quell protests have been pulled out
Most of the soldiers deployed to Washington D.C. to deal with the ongoing protests have been pulled out. Still, 150 troops remain on alert at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington, Virginia. David Martin reports. Source
Drew Brees stands by apology for national anthem comments despite attack from Trump
President Trump criticized Drew Brees after the quarterback apologized for comments he made about players protesting during the national anthem, but Brees isn’t backing down. Meanwhile, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has apologized for the league’s previous stance on the protests following pressure from other players. Carter Evans reports. Source
Artists in Minneapolis turn boarded up storefronts into art
Artists in Minneapolis are taking the plywood used to board up storefronts over the last week and using it to create works of art. It’s part of their healing and grieving process following the death of George Floyd. Jamie Yuccas reports. Source