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June 13 Black Lives Matter protests
By , , , Emma Reynolds, Melissa Macaya and , CNN 1116 GMT (1916 HKT) June 14, 202068 PostsOur live coverage of the anti-racist protests has moved . A second Atlanta police officer involved in the Rayshard Brooks case has been placed on administrative duty, Atlanta Police spokesman Carlos Campos tells CNN. Campos also said that the Atlanta police officer who shot and killed Brooks on Friday has been terminated.CORRECTION: This post has been updated to reflect that the officer was placed on administrative duty, not administrative leave. The Atlanta Police Officer who shot and killed...…By , , , Emma Reynolds, Melissa Macaya and , CNN 1116 GMT (1916 HKT) June 14, 202068 PostsOur live coverage of the anti-racist protests has moved . A second Atlanta police officer involved in the Rayshard Brooks case has been placed on administrative duty, Atlanta Police spokesman Carlos Campos tells CNN. Campos also said that the Atlanta police officer who shot and killed Brooks on Friday has been terminated.CORRECTION: This post has been updated to reflect that the officer was placed on administrative duty, not administrative leave. The Atlanta Police Officer who shot and killed...WW…
4 NYPD commanding officers reassigned over how protesters were handled
By , , Rob Picheta, , and , CNN 12:37 AM ET, Sun June 7, 202049 PostsFour NYPD commanding officers in Brooklyn have been reassigned due to their handling of protesters during the first days of the George Floyd protests in New York City, a senior NYPD official confirmed to CNN. The order came down at 12:01 a.m. ET Saturday morning, the official said.The curfew in Miami-Dade County has been moved to 9 p.m. ET effective Saturday until further notice, a statement from Mayor Carlos Gimenez's office said.The curfew had been midnight to 6 a.m. earlier in the week but was changed to 10 p.m....…By , , Rob Picheta, , and , CNN 12:37 AM ET, Sun June 7, 202049 PostsFour NYPD commanding officers in Brooklyn have been reassigned due to their handling of protesters during the first days of the George Floyd protests in New York City, a senior NYPD official confirmed to CNN. The order came down at 12:01 a.m. ET Saturday morning, the official said.The curfew in Miami-Dade County has been moved to 9 p.m. ET effective Saturday until further notice, a statement from Mayor Carlos Gimenez's office said.The curfew had been midnight to 6 a.m. earlier in the week but was changed to 10 p.m....WW…
Minnesota governor says he expects to see a spike in Covid-19 cases following protests
By , , , , and , CNN 12:46 a.m. ET, May 31, 2020139 PostsMinnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he expects to see a spike in Covid-19 cases following protests in the Twin Cities over the last few days."I am deeply concerned about a super-spreader type of incident," Walz said. "We're going to see a spike in Covid-19. It's inevitable." Walz told reporters the jails do have the capacity to hold everyone taken into custody during the protests."We have a situation of urban warfare of folks that want to see chaos spread," Walz said, noting that responding to the protests takes priority.Walz said...…By , , , , and , CNN 12:46 a.m. ET, May 31, 2020139 PostsMinnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he expects to see a spike in Covid-19 cases following protests in the Twin Cities over the last few days."I am deeply concerned about a super-spreader type of incident," Walz said. "We're going to see a spike in Covid-19. It's inevitable." Walz told reporters the jails do have the capacity to hold everyone taken into custody during the protests."We have a situation of urban warfare of folks that want to see chaos spread," Walz said, noting that responding to the protests takes priority.Walz said...WW…
June 13 Black Lives Matter protests | CNN
Live UpdatesBy , , , , and , CNNLink Copied!Video Ad FeedbackHundreds protest after man fatally shot by police02:57Link Copied!AllAt The ProtestsGeorge FloydPolice ReformWhite HouseSort ByOur live coverage of the anti-racist protests has moved .Link Copied!A second Atlanta police officer involved in the Rayshard Brooks case has been placed on administrative duty, Atlanta Police spokesman Carlos Campos tells CNN. Campos also said that the Atlanta police officer who shot and killed Brooks on Friday has been terminated.CORRECTION: This post has been updated to reflect that the officer was...…Live UpdatesBy , , , , and , CNNLink Copied!Video Ad FeedbackHundreds protest after man fatally shot by police02:57Link Copied!AllAt The ProtestsGeorge FloydPolice ReformWhite HouseSort ByOur live coverage of the anti-racist protests has moved .Link Copied!A second Atlanta police officer involved in the Rayshard Brooks case has been placed on administrative duty, Atlanta Police spokesman Carlos Campos tells CNN. Campos also said that the Atlanta police officer who shot and killed Brooks on Friday has been terminated.CORRECTION: This post has been updated to reflect that the officer was...WW…
June 6 George Floyd protest news
By , , Rob Picheta, , and , CNN 0437 GMT (1237 HKT) June 7, 202086 PostsOur live coverage of the nationwide George Floyd protests has US President Donald Trump tweeted about the protests in Washington, DC, tonight."Much smaller crowd in DC than anticipated. National Guard, Secret Service, and DC Police have been doing a fantastic job. Thank you!" he tweeted.Fact check: There were tens of thousands of people on the streets in DC today, in what appears to be the biggest gathering in the city since Floyd's death, said CNN Correspondent Alex Marquadt, reporting from the scene. Things stayed...…By , , Rob Picheta, , and , CNN 0437 GMT (1237 HKT) June 7, 202086 PostsOur live coverage of the nationwide George Floyd protests has US President Donald Trump tweeted about the protests in Washington, DC, tonight."Much smaller crowd in DC than anticipated. National Guard, Secret Service, and DC Police have been doing a fantastic job. Thank you!" he tweeted.Fact check: There were tens of thousands of people on the streets in DC today, in what appears to be the biggest gathering in the city since Floyd's death, said CNN Correspondent Alex Marquadt, reporting from the scene. Things stayed...WW…
May 25 coronavirus news | CNN
Live UpdatesBy , , , , and , CNNLink Copied!Video Ad FeedbackAmericans flock to beaches for holiday weekend02:36Link Copied!AllCatch UpCasesEconomyPoliticsReopeningSort ByOur live coverage of the global coronavirus pandemic hasLink Copied!The Peruvian Health Ministry said on Monday that the total number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in Peru rose to at least 123,979 — an increase of 4,020 from the previous day.The ministry said on Friday that a total of 3,629 people have died, including 173 additional deaths reported since the previous day. The ministry reports...…Live UpdatesBy , , , , and , CNNLink Copied!Video Ad FeedbackAmericans flock to beaches for holiday weekend02:36Link Copied!AllCatch UpCasesEconomyPoliticsReopeningSort ByOur live coverage of the global coronavirus pandemic hasLink Copied!The Peruvian Health Ministry said on Monday that the total number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in Peru rose to at least 123,979 — an increase of 4,020 from the previous day.The ministry said on Friday that a total of 3,629 people have died, including 173 additional deaths reported since the previous day. The ministry reports...WW…
Brazilian President called "killer" and "trash" by angry crowd in capital
By , , Zamira Rahim, Mike Hayes, Melissa Macaya and , CNN 0210 GMT (1010 HKT) May 26, 202017 PostsBrazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was abused by onlookers in the capital Brasilia after going out for a hotdog and drink on Saturday, in a video seen by CNN.In the video, Bolsonaro eats and drinks while onlookers yell "killer" and "trash" in the background. The President is surrounded by a security team and at one point turns and wags his finger at the crowd.Brazil became the country with the second-highest number of cases in the world over the weekend, with daily five-figure increases pushing...…By , , Zamira Rahim, Mike Hayes, Melissa Macaya and , CNN 0210 GMT (1010 HKT) May 26, 202017 PostsBrazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was abused by onlookers in the capital Brasilia after going out for a hotdog and drink on Saturday, in a video seen by CNN.In the video, Bolsonaro eats and drinks while onlookers yell "killer" and "trash" in the background. The President is surrounded by a security team and at one point turns and wags his finger at the crowd.Brazil became the country with the second-highest number of cases in the world over the weekend, with daily five-figure increases pushing...WW…
March 2, 2021 coronavirus news
By , , Rob Picheta, Kareem Khadder and Ed Upright, CNN 2:11 AM ET, Wed March 3, 2021Our live coverage has ended for the day. Follow the latest on the pandemic .31 PostsOhio Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Health Director Stephanie McCloud signed two public health orders today, revising mass gathering health orders in the state.According to the new orders, events at banquet centers will no longer have a 300-person limitation, as long as they comply with other health orders. Wedding receptions, funeral repasts, proms, and other events will still be required to follow health orders...…By , , Rob Picheta, Kareem Khadder and Ed Upright, CNN 2:11 AM ET, Wed March 3, 2021Our live coverage has ended for the day. Follow the latest on the pandemic .31 PostsOhio Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Health Director Stephanie McCloud signed two public health orders today, revising mass gathering health orders in the state.According to the new orders, events at banquet centers will no longer have a 300-person limitation, as long as they comply with other health orders. Wedding receptions, funeral repasts, proms, and other events will still be required to follow health orders...WW…
Jan. 30, 2021 vaccine and world news
By , and Eoin McSweeney, CNN 8:17 p.m. ET, January 31, 2021Our live coverage of the pandemic has ended for the day.26 PostsDr. Patrice Harris, a psychiatrist and former president of the American Medical Association, said that parents should seek out mental health services if they feel like they are "about to burn out" as the coronavirus pandemic drags on.“There is no shame in asking for help when you think you are at your wits’ end,” Harris told CNN. “The longer it goes, we are getting fatigued, and parents have had to work and continue to be parents and take...…By , and Eoin McSweeney, CNN 8:17 p.m. ET, January 31, 2021Our live coverage of the pandemic has ended for the day.26 PostsDr. Patrice Harris, a psychiatrist and former president of the American Medical Association, said that parents should seek out mental health services if they feel like they are "about to burn out" as the coronavirus pandemic drags on.“There is no shame in asking for help when you think you are at your wits’ end,” Harris told CNN. “The longer it goes, we are getting fatigued, and parents have had to work and continue to be parents and take...WW…
The UK has the "highest death rate" in the world
By , and Rob Picheta, CNN 12:26 a.m. ET, January 24, 2021Our live coverage of the coronavirus pandemic has moved .14 PostsThe United Kingdom currently tops the global list of highest deaths per 100,000 residents, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University (JHU). The country reported its highest ever single day death toll on Wednesday with 1,820 daily new deaths reported, and has been averaging about 1,240 daily new deaths over the last seven days. Country-by-country comparisons are imperfect, given that they rely on data from each individual nation.But the...…By , and Rob Picheta, CNN 12:26 a.m. ET, January 24, 2021Our live coverage of the coronavirus pandemic has moved .14 PostsThe United Kingdom currently tops the global list of highest deaths per 100,000 residents, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University (JHU). The country reported its highest ever single day death toll on Wednesday with 1,820 daily new deaths reported, and has been averaging about 1,240 daily new deaths over the last seven days. Country-by-country comparisons are imperfect, given that they rely on data from each individual nation.But the...WW…