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
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Minneapolis police station on fire as protests grow over George Floyd’s death
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
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
CBS Evening News, May 28, 2020
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