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Unrest mounts across multiple US cities over the death of George Floyd | CNN
By , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Pain and anger over the death of George Floyd across the country hours after the former Minneapolis officer seen in video with his knee on Floyd’s neck was arrested and charged with murder.Demonstrators funneled their anguish in cities like Atlanta, New York and Washington into chants, signs and outbreaks of violence, smashing windows and setting vehicles ablaze.In Minneapolis, roughly 1,000 people marched peacefully along the city’s major freeway Interstate 35, hours after a curfew went into effect. One black man held a sign that read,...…By , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Pain and anger over the death of George Floyd across the country hours after the former Minneapolis officer seen in video with his knee on Floyd’s neck was arrested and charged with murder.Demonstrators funneled their anguish in cities like Atlanta, New York and Washington into chants, signs and outbreaks of violence, smashing windows and setting vehicles ablaze.In Minneapolis, roughly 1,000 people marched peacefully along the city’s major freeway Interstate 35, hours after a curfew went into effect. One black man held a sign that read,...WW…
Twenty-one states are reporting increased Covid-19 cases as experts warn of a fall surge | CNN
By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Almost half the US is reporting increased numbers of new cases as health experts warn of a potential coronavirus surge in the fall and winter.As of Sunday, the number of new coronavirus cases has increased by at least 10% or more compared to the week before in 21 states, most of them in the West, according to a CNN analysis of data from Johns Hopkins University.Cases are rising in Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, South Carolina, South...…By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Almost half the US is reporting increased numbers of new cases as health experts warn of a potential coronavirus surge in the fall and winter.As of Sunday, the number of new coronavirus cases has increased by at least 10% or more compared to the week before in 21 states, most of them in the West, according to a CNN analysis of data from Johns Hopkins University.Cases are rising in Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, South Carolina, South...WW…
Dozens of people attended a party for first responders in Los Angeles without wearing masks or social distancing | CNN
By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Dozens of people attended a party at a bar in Los Angeles on Friday night – without wearing masks or adhering to social distancing.The party, according to a spokeswoman for the Hollywood bar, was meant to be a mix of first responders as a way to celebrate their profession.CNN was tipped off to the event by a source with direct knowledge of the party, who was told it would involve 100 to 150 law enforcement personnel at Sassafras Saloon.The crowd inside was plainly visible through the bar’s windows from the sidewalk Friday night, drinking...…By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Dozens of people attended a party at a bar in Los Angeles on Friday night – without wearing masks or adhering to social distancing.The party, according to a spokeswoman for the Hollywood bar, was meant to be a mix of first responders as a way to celebrate their profession.CNN was tipped off to the event by a source with direct knowledge of the party, who was told it would involve 100 to 150 law enforcement personnel at Sassafras Saloon.The crowd inside was plainly visible through the bar’s windows from the sidewalk Friday night, drinking...WW…
Man who recorded the Ahmaud Arbery shooting has been receiving threats, attorney says | CNN
By , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The man who recorded in Georgia is receiving threats after authorities announced that he’s also being investigated following the killing, his attorney said.The man, William “Roddie” Bryan, shared the 36-second video with police and was cooperating with investigators, his attorney Kevin Gough said in a statement Friday.“It was Mr. Bryan who videotaped the incident in question, disclosed the existence of the videotape, and invited a responding Glynn County Police Officer to sit with him in his truck where they watched the video together,”...…By , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The man who recorded in Georgia is receiving threats after authorities announced that he’s also being investigated following the killing, his attorney said.The man, William “Roddie” Bryan, shared the 36-second video with police and was cooperating with investigators, his attorney Kevin Gough said in a statement Friday.“It was Mr. Bryan who videotaped the incident in question, disclosed the existence of the videotape, and invited a responding Glynn County Police Officer to sit with him in his truck where they watched the video together,”...WW…
New coronavirus cases in California and Oregon are second and third of unknown origin in US | CNN
By , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — An older adult woman from California is the second case of unknown origin of the , health officials in Santa Clara County said Friday.The patient didn’t have any relevant travel history or exposure to another known patient, said Dr. Sara Cody, director of the county’s public health department.The patient is a resident of the county, officials said.“This new case indicates that there is evidence of community transmission, but the extent is still not clear,” Cody said. “I understand this may be concerning to hear, but this is what we have...…By , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — An older adult woman from California is the second case of unknown origin of the , health officials in Santa Clara County said Friday.The patient didn’t have any relevant travel history or exposure to another known patient, said Dr. Sara Cody, director of the county’s public health department.The patient is a resident of the county, officials said.“This new case indicates that there is evidence of community transmission, but the extent is still not clear,” Cody said. “I understand this may be concerning to hear, but this is what we have...WW…
Fauci says new Covid-19 cases are at a disturbing level as the US is primed for a surge | CNN
By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The number of new cases has plateaued at a “disturbingly high level,” and the US is at risk from a new surge, Dr. Anthony Fauci warned on Wednesday.While lower than the peak earlier this year, there were still more than 61,000 new cases reported on Wednesday, according to And the lack of continued significant decreases in infections is a concern, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases told , particularly given the spread of variants.“It’s almost a race between getting people vaccinated and this surge that...…By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The number of new cases has plateaued at a “disturbingly high level,” and the US is at risk from a new surge, Dr. Anthony Fauci warned on Wednesday.While lower than the peak earlier this year, there were still more than 61,000 new cases reported on Wednesday, according to And the lack of continued significant decreases in infections is a concern, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases told , particularly given the spread of variants.“It’s almost a race between getting people vaccinated and this surge that...WW…
Physician predicts 'unprecedented surge' in US Covid-19 cases after Thanksgiving
(CNN) in the US will spike after Thanksgiving, further stressing health care systems and prompting new restrictions, an emergency physician said Saturday, as states continued to report soaring numbers of new cases, hospitalizations and deaths.Dr. James Phillips, chief of disaster medicine at George Washington University Hospital, told CNN's Erica Hill he is "terrified" about what's going to happen this holiday season."We're going to see an unprecedented surge of cases following Thanksgiving this year, and if people don't learn from Thanksgiving, we're going to see it after Christmas as...…(CNN) in the US will spike after Thanksgiving, further stressing health care systems and prompting new restrictions, an emergency physician said Saturday, as states continued to report soaring numbers of new cases, hospitalizations and deaths.Dr. James Phillips, chief of disaster medicine at George Washington University Hospital, told CNN's Erica Hill he is "terrified" about what's going to happen this holiday season."We're going to see an unprecedented surge of cases following Thanksgiving this year, and if people don't learn from Thanksgiving, we're going to see it after Christmas as...WW…
Zeta leaves over 2.1 million customers without power and at least 6 dead after battering Gulf Coast
(CNN)At least three people have died and more than 2.5 million customers are without power Thursday morning after former Hurricane Zeta hit the Gulf Coast and rushed inland. Zeta as a Category 2 storm Wednesday before weakening to a with sustained winds of 50 mph as of 11 a.m. ET Thursday. Zeta's fast advance means the system won't lose much energy, CNN meteorologist Michael Guy said. This will allow Zeta to keep tropical storm intensity with strong winds throughout its course to the Atlantic. As of 11 a.m. ET Thursday, Zeta was about 100 miles northeast of Asheville, North Carolina,. The...…(CNN)At least three people have died and more than 2.5 million customers are without power Thursday morning after former Hurricane Zeta hit the Gulf Coast and rushed inland. Zeta as a Category 2 storm Wednesday before weakening to a with sustained winds of 50 mph as of 11 a.m. ET Thursday. Zeta's fast advance means the system won't lose much energy, CNN meteorologist Michael Guy said. This will allow Zeta to keep tropical storm intensity with strong winds throughout its course to the Atlantic. As of 11 a.m. ET Thursday, Zeta was about 100 miles northeast of Asheville, North Carolina,. The...WW…
LAPD officer among dozens seen without masks or social distancing at party for first responders
(CNN)At least one of the people attendingon Friday night -- without wearing masks or adhering to social distancing -- is a Los Angeles police officer. The gathering sparked an investigation by the Los Angeles Department of Public Health, and the LAPD said the department is now attempting to identify LAPD employees, who may have been in attendance.The LAPD officer, who a source identified to CNN as a current officer in the LAPD's southwest division, spoke to CNN on the night of the party. The officer defended the gathering Friday night saying, "Everybody is either family or works at the same...…(CNN)At least one of the people attendingon Friday night -- without wearing masks or adhering to social distancing -- is a Los Angeles police officer. The gathering sparked an investigation by the Los Angeles Department of Public Health, and the LAPD said the department is now attempting to identify LAPD employees, who may have been in attendance.The LAPD officer, who a source identified to CNN as a current officer in the LAPD's southwest division, spoke to CNN on the night of the party. The officer defended the gathering Friday night saying, "Everybody is either family or works at the same...WW…
Bail set at $1 million for three ex-officers charged in George Floyd's death
(CNN)A judge on Thursday set bail for three former Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd's death at $1 million each, or $750,000 under certain conditions, including that they do not work in law enforcement or have any contact with Floyd's family.J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao appeared in court and charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder and aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter.The charges follow those first brought against Derek Chauvin, the officer who pinned Floyd to the ground by his neck for nearly 9 minutes. Chauvin, 44, was arrested...…(CNN)A judge on Thursday set bail for three former Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd's death at $1 million each, or $750,000 under certain conditions, including that they do not work in law enforcement or have any contact with Floyd's family.J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao appeared in court and charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder and aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter.The charges follow those first brought against Derek Chauvin, the officer who pinned Floyd to the ground by his neck for nearly 9 minutes. Chauvin, 44, was arrested...WW…