Trump’s comments about the threat from the coronavirus have attracted widespread attention after excerpts of journalist Bob Woodward’s book “Rage” were released.
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Twenty-seven arrested as Oregon protests reach 100 consecutive days
Police say rocks, a full beverage can and water bottles had been thrown at them, prompting officials to declare the gathering an unlawful assembly.
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Protesters gather to condemn racism, police violence: ‘I need to be able to tell my children I did something’
The threat of violence by detractors leads Black Lives Matter Maine to postpone its demonstration in downtown Portland, but more than 100 people turn out Saturday, issuing a fiery call for change.
Posted inNew England
New Hampshire: Lawmaker advocated burning Black Lives Matter houses
A legislator is being investigated over a Facebook post that advocated for burning and looting houses displaying Black Lives Matter signs.
Posted inNation / World
Online bans fail to silence U.S. extremists drawn to protests
The nationwide protests against racial injustice and COVID-19 lockdown orders have attracted all kinds of extremists using online platforms to plan, coordinate and drum up support for their activities.
Posted inNation / World, Schools & Education
Across South, a push to change Confederate school names
More than 100 public schools in the U.S. are named for Confederate figures.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
New focus for campaign: Will Biden or Trump keep you safer?
The Democratic nominee accuses the president of causing the divisions that have ignited violence, while Trump suggests that Biden is powerless to stop extremists.
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Thousands gather at March on Washington commemoration
They come together near the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, where the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his historic ‘I Have a Dream’ address in 1963.
Posted inNation / World, Sports
NFL teams cancel practice in response to Blake shooting
The New York Jets, Indianapolis Colts, Washington Football Team and Green Bay Packers all canceled practices.
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Kyle Rittenhouse, charged with killing 2 in Kenosha, was fixated on supporting police
Media reports indicate he attended a Trump rally in Des Moines on Jan. 30, sitting in the front row and posting a TikTok video from the event.