A CNN reporting team on the ground in Minneapolis was arrested on live television while covering the protests. Source
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Police precinct torched as protests rage in Minneapolis
The Minnesota National Guard was activated and sent 500 soldiers to the Minneapolis twin city of St. Paul and surrounding communities to help control the situation. Source
Trump: “When the looting starts, the shooting starts”
His tough talk in a tweet on the Minneapolis unrest and in one criticizing Minneapolis’ mayor was quickly rebuked. Source
Zoo worker mauled in “harrowing” attack by lions
The 35-year-old woman suffered serious head and neck injuries after being attacked by 2 male lions. Source
Pandemic historian criticizes Trump administration’s COVID response
John Barry, an expert on the 1918 influenza pandemic, spoke with Major Garrett for this week’s episode of “The Takeout” podcast. Source
House seats Democrats and GOP are trying to flip in 2020
In total, Republicans need a net gain of at least 17 seats to flip the House back to GOP control. Source
Trump tough talk in tweets on protests quickly rebuked
One tweet was flagged by Twitter as possibly glorifying violence. Another was angrily repudiated by Minneapolis’ mayor. Source
At least 7 shot in Louisville during Breonna Taylor protests
“Please go home, be safe, and be ready to keep fighting,” Juniyah Palmer, Taylor’s sister, said in a video address to protesters. Source
Police precinct set ablaze as protests rage in Minneapolis
The Minnesota National Guard has activated 500 soldiers to St. Paul, Minnesota, and surrounding communities to help control the situation. Source
Biden refers to George Floyd’s death as an “open wound”
He said at a virtual fundraiser, “We need to make sure justice is real for the Floyd family, that the protections and the rule of law are real for every American.” Source