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Fargo leaders, protesters plea for peace instead of violence

Fargo leaders, protesters plea for peace instead of violence

Black leaders in North Dakota's largest city pleaded for calm Thursday in the face of violent threats to disrupt a gathering in memory of George Floyd and advertised the event as a celebration and not a protest. 
by The Associated Press

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Attorney General Barr defends response to protests near the White House

Attorney General Barr defends response to protests near the White House

U.S. Attorney General William Barr on Thursday defended the decision to order that protesters be driven back from a park near the White House this week and said extremist groups were involved in sometimes violent demonstrations in the aftermath of George Floyd's death.
by Brian Naylor

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Former Castile special prosecutor discusses charges against officers in Floyd case

Former Castile special prosecutor discusses charges against officers in Floyd case

Four former Minneapolis police officers involved in the death of George Floyd are in custody and facing criminal charges. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer talked with Don Lewis for more on the charges and how the case might unfold.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Photos: George Floyd remembered in Minneapolis

Photos: George Floyd remembered in Minneapolis

Photos from around Minneapolis show people joining together Thursday to honor George Floyd. His killing has sparked more than a week of peaceful protests demanding justice and widespread unrest in the Twin Cities and across the nation.
by MPR News Staff

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MN National Guard heads to Clay County in anticipation of 'credible threats' in N.D.

MN National Guard heads to Clay County in anticipation of 'credible threats' in N.D.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz late Wednesday night activated the Minnesota National Guard to provide safety and protection for Clay County and surrounding areas during demonstrations planned in North Dakota in the wake of George Floyd’s killing, the Fargo Forum reported.

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Experts: Floyd’s health issues don’t affect homicide ruling

Experts: Floyd’s health issues don’t affect homicide ruling

George Floyd had drugs in his system and severe heart disease when a Minneapolis police officer put a knee to his neck, but independent experts say the medical problems don’t change the conclusion that the handcuffed man’s death was a homicide.
by The Associated Press

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Protests turn subdued after new charges in Floyd case

Protests turn subdued after new charges in Floyd case

Demonstrations in cities across the U.S. condemning racism and police abuses after the death of George Floyd remained large but had turned notably more subdued on the eve of his Thursday memorial service while prosecutors charged three more police officers and filed a new, tougher charge against the officer at the center of the case.
by The Associated Press

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For Hmong community, George Floyd's death isn't just about black and white

For Hmong community, George Floyd's death isn't just about black and white

George Floyd's death isn't just a story about a black man and the white cop charged with his murder. Among Asian Americans, the involvement of Hmong officer Tou Thao is stirring a racial debate.
by Ashley Westerman , Noel King and Matt Kwong

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