Minneapolis is in the middle of a third night of unrest in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death, with protesters apparently taking over the police department’s 3rd Precinct building late Thursday. CBS Minnesota has the latest. Source
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Nationwide protests over George Floyd’s death
The death of George Floyd — the Minnesota man who died after a police officer kept his knee on his neck — has sparked widespread outrage and days of protests. Source
RNC gives North Carolina until June 3 to approve convention proposal
President Trump has threatened to move the convention if North Carolina does not lift restrictions that could limit attendance. Source
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National Guard activated in Minneapolis after unrest; Veteran’s death highlights pandemic’s effect on mental health Source
Waterfall to close after crowds leave trash, human waste
“There were problems with human waste and sanitation as many used areas along the creek both upstream and downstream as a toilet,” a press release said. Source
Violence in Milwaukee over police shooting
Two nights of protests and violence followed the police killing of Sylville K. Smith Source
Transcript of 911 call on George Floyd released
Floyd, 46, died after a police officer kept his knee on his neck for several minutes while he cried out that he couldn’t breathe. Source
National Guard activated in Minneapolis after unrest
The National Guard is being mobilized in Minneapolis after violent protests erupted over the death of George Floyd in police custody. Jeff Pegues has the latest. Source
Laid-off servers find they earn too little to get unemployment
Millions of U.S. workers make their living off tips. Now, some are finding they don’t qualify for jobless benefits. Source
Trump and Biden respond to U.S. coronavirus death toll surpassing 100,000
President Trump signed an executive order targeting social media companies Thursday. It comes as the president and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden are responding to the rising coronavirus death toll. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett, CBS News political correspondent Ed O’Keefe and CBS News political director Caitlin Conant discuss. Source