‘We’re sick of it’: Anger over police killings shatters US as rage manifests in protests
Tens of thousands marched peacefully to protest the death of George Floyd,. but many demonstrations sank into chaos.
Atlantic City sets curfew, declares state of emergency
Atlantic City officials declared a state of emergency and have set an 8 p.m. curfew that will not expire until 6 a.m. Monday morning.
Protesters deface World War II Memorial and other National Mall monuments
Protesters spelled out their outrage following the death of George Floyd by spray-painting it on several monuments on the National Mall, including the World War II Memorial dedicated to soldiers killed in combat.
Minnesota National Guard armed amid protests after FBI reportedly warns of ‘credible, lethal threat’
Minnesota National Guard soldiers are armed and the guard’s top general has requested military police units from out of state after he said the FBI received a “credible, lethal threat” against forces amid protests over the death of George Floyd.
Protests force Walmart, CVS, Target and Apple to close some stores
Target, CVS, Apple and Walmart all said Sunday that they had temporarily closed some locations for safety reasons.
Trump calls for 'law & order' in Philadelphia amid riots, looting
President Donald Trump is calling for law and order in Philadelphia as looting and riots continue throughout parts of the city Sunday afternoon.
Police: Several officers injured, over 200 arrested during riots in Philadelphia
Several Philadelphia police officers were injured during violent protests across the city over the weekend, according to authorities.
Houston mayor apologized to woman knocked down by police horse
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner apologized to the woman seen being knocked down by a Houston police horse in a video that has gone viral.
Protesters dance together to ‘Cupid Shuffle’ during peaceful NJ demonstrations
Protesters in New Jersey dance to the "Cupid Shuffle" during peaceful demonstrations on Saturday.
Massive protests over George Floyd death raise fears of new coronavirus outbreaks
The mayor of Atlanta, one of dozens of U.S. cities hit by massive protests, has a message for demonstrators: “If you were out protesting last night, you probably need to go get a COVID test this week.”
President Trump says US will designate ‘Antifa’ as a ‘terrorist organization’
President Donald Trump tweeted Sunday that the U.S. will designate “Antifa” as a “terrorist organization.”
History, right now: Echoes of 1968, and other fraught American years, in 2020
The streets were on fire as National Guard troops streamed into American cities. The shouts were soaked in anger and anguish: “We’re sick of it!” It was the late 1960s. It is right now.
Philadelphia businesses ordered to close Sunday as protests, looting continues
All businesses in Philadelphia have been ordered to close immediately as police and city officials attempt to control the violent riots that broke out on Saturday and continued Sunday.
Kenney: Controversial Frank Rizzo statue to be moved in coming months defacement
Rizzo, mayor from 1972 to 1980, was praised by supporters as tough on crime but accused by critics of discriminating against minorities.
Protesters in some cities target Confederate monuments amid George Floyd demonstrations
The presence of Confederate monuments across the South — and elsewhere in the United States — has been challenged for years, and some of the monuments targeted were already under consideration for removal.
Looters target stores, boutiques at King of Prussia Mall
Multiple police squads responded to the reports of looting and violence as people broke glass and stormed the stores and boutiques.
'We all need to stand together': City leaders denounce violence, encourage peaceful protests in Philadelphia
The peaceful nature of the Justice for George Floyd protest was overshadowed by ensuing violence and ultimately prompted a strong police response and a mandatory, city-wide curfew set to resume at 8 p.m. Sunday.
‘It’s been a long night’: Minnesota National Guard shares photo of sleeping soldiers after protests
Following several days of peaceful-turned-chaotic protests over the death of George Floyd, the Minneapolis National Guard, who have been called to assist local authorities in the ongoing unrest, posted a picture to their Twitter account which appeared to show some of the exhausted soldiers sleeping.
Philadelphia community begins clean-up in wake of riots in Center City
Early Sunday, Philadelphians and volunteers from surrounding communities took to the streets of Center City in an effort to reclaim and clean the streets.
Man seen brandishing bow, aiming arrow at protesters in Salt Lake City
A man was seen drawing a hunting bow and aiming an arrow at protesters in Salt Lake City on May 30.