By , Adam Renton and , CNN 9:03 PM ET, Wed June 3, 202048 PostsThe World Health Organization (WHO) said a large number of scientists across the world are studying coronavirus and none of the genome sequences show the virus is mutating to become more dangerous.But WHO warns that doesn’t mean the pandemic is not getting more dangerous. “There are more than 40,000 full genome sequences that are available,” WHO infectious disease epidemiologist Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove told a briefing.“Scientists are looking to see, are there changes in the virus? And as it is a coronavirus — it is...…By , Adam Renton and , CNN 9:03 PM ET, Wed June 3, 202048 PostsThe World Health Organization (WHO) said a large number of scientists across the world are studying coronavirus and none of the genome sequences show the virus is mutating to become more dangerous.But WHO warns that doesn’t mean the pandemic is not getting more dangerous. “There are more than 40,000 full genome sequences that are available,” WHO infectious disease epidemiologist Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove told a briefing.“Scientists are looking to see, are there changes in the virus? And as it is a coronavirus — it is...WW…

By , , , , , Melissa Macaya, Mike Hayes and , CNN 7:15 p.m. ET, June 4, 2020126 PostsOur live coverage of the nationwide George Floyd protests has Less than 24 hours after law enforcement officials  outside the White House with pepper balls and rubber bullets, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with survivors of China's brutal 1989 crackdown on the pro-democracy protesters in Tiananmen Square.Although the protests raging in Washington and across the US did not come up in the meeting, one of those survivors, Henry Li, told CNN that they are worried."The US is the leader of the...…By , , , , , Melissa Macaya, Mike Hayes and , CNN 7:15 p.m. ET, June 4, 2020126 PostsOur live coverage of the nationwide George Floyd protests has Less than 24 hours after law enforcement officials  outside the White House with pepper balls and rubber bullets, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with survivors of China's brutal 1989 crackdown on the pro-democracy protesters in Tiananmen Square.Although the protests raging in Washington and across the US did not come up in the meeting, one of those survivors, Henry Li, told CNN that they are worried."The US is the leader of the...WW…

By , , , , , Melissa Macaya, Mike Hayes and , CNN 7:15 p.m. ET, June 4, 2020101 PostsAll of the former Minneapolis Police officers charged in connection with the death of George Floyd are now in custody. Thomas Lane and Tou Thao both were processed into the Hennepin County jail around 5 p.m. local time Wednesday, according to jail records.Former officer J. Alexander Kueng turned himself in earlier in the afternoon, his attorney Thomas Plunkett told CNN. Derek Chauvin – whose knee was on Floyd’s neck and is accused of second-degree murder – has been in custody since last...…By , , , , , Melissa Macaya, Mike Hayes and , CNN 7:15 p.m. ET, June 4, 2020101 PostsAll of the former Minneapolis Police officers charged in connection with the death of George Floyd are now in custody. Thomas Lane and Tou Thao both were processed into the Hennepin County jail around 5 p.m. local time Wednesday, according to jail records.Former officer J. Alexander Kueng turned himself in earlier in the afternoon, his attorney Thomas Plunkett told CNN. Derek Chauvin – whose knee was on Floyd’s neck and is accused of second-degree murder – has been in custody since last...WW…

By , , , , , , and , CNN 2:38 p.m. ET, June 5, 2020113 PostsThe Minnesota Attorney General's office will be taking the lead on the George Floyd case in the prosecution against former police officer Derek Chauvin, Gov. Tim Walz announced during a news conference Sunday night."We are pursuing justice, we are pursuing it relentlessly," Attorney Gen. Keith Ellison said. Ellison said thanked the Hennepin County Attorney's office for their work on the case and said his office is prepared to handle it now.At least 40 cities and Washington, DC, have imposed curfews tonight in response to...…By , , , , , , and , CNN 2:38 p.m. ET, June 5, 2020113 PostsThe Minnesota Attorney General's office will be taking the lead on the George Floyd case in the prosecution against former police officer Derek Chauvin, Gov. Tim Walz announced during a news conference Sunday night."We are pursuing justice, we are pursuing it relentlessly," Attorney Gen. Keith Ellison said. Ellison said thanked the Hennepin County Attorney's office for their work on the case and said his office is prepared to handle it now.At least 40 cities and Washington, DC, have imposed curfews tonight in response to...WW…

By , , , , , Melissa Macaya, Mike Hayes and , CNN 7:15 p.m. ET, June 4, 202040 PostsThe Minnesota Attorney General's office has finished its initial review of evidence in the investigation of four former police officers involved in the death of George Floyd and has rendered a decision regarding additional charges, two law enforcement officials briefed on the state's investigation tell CNN.One of the officials said the state's Attorney General will be making a significant announcement in the case early this afternoon. The officials would not reveal what the decision was.A total of...…By , , , , , Melissa Macaya, Mike Hayes and , CNN 7:15 p.m. ET, June 4, 202040 PostsThe Minnesota Attorney General's office has finished its initial review of evidence in the investigation of four former police officers involved in the death of George Floyd and has rendered a decision regarding additional charges, two law enforcement officials briefed on the state's investigation tell CNN.One of the officials said the state's Attorney General will be making a significant announcement in the case early this afternoon. The officials would not reveal what the decision was.A total of...WW…

By , , , , , Melissa Macaya, Mike Hayes and , CNN 7:15 p.m. ET, June 4, 2020112 PostsAt least 90 people were arrested in New York during tonight's protests, according to the New York police.NYPD Chief of Department Terrance Monahan said the night had been relatively peaceful with no looting. He also highlighted the difference between peaceful protests and the ones causing violence. “We are one with the protestors,” Monahan said. “We are out there for a justified cause but not with the people who want to cause mayhem to our city.”It's a far lower number than Tuesday night, when at least...…By , , , , , Melissa Macaya, Mike Hayes and , CNN 7:15 p.m. ET, June 4, 2020112 PostsAt least 90 people were arrested in New York during tonight's protests, according to the New York police.NYPD Chief of Department Terrance Monahan said the night had been relatively peaceful with no looting. He also highlighted the difference between peaceful protests and the ones causing violence. “We are one with the protestors,” Monahan said. “We are out there for a justified cause but not with the people who want to cause mayhem to our city.”It's a far lower number than Tuesday night, when at least...WW…

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…

By , , , , , Melissa Macaya, Mike Hayes and , CNN 7:15 p.m. ET, June 4, 202033 PostsSecretary of Defense Mark Esper called the killing of George Floyd a “horrible crime” and said the officers on the scene that day should be "held accountable for his murder.""Let me say upfront, the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis policeman is a horrible crime. The officers on the scene that day should be held accountable for his murder. It is a tragedy that we have seen repeat itself too many times," Esper said while speaking during a media briefing at the Pentagon. Esper said, “racism is real in...…By , , , , , Melissa Macaya, Mike Hayes and , CNN 7:15 p.m. ET, June 4, 202033 PostsSecretary of Defense Mark Esper called the killing of George Floyd a “horrible crime” and said the officers on the scene that day should be "held accountable for his murder.""Let me say upfront, the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis policeman is a horrible crime. The officers on the scene that day should be held accountable for his murder. It is a tragedy that we have seen repeat itself too many times," Esper said while speaking during a media briefing at the Pentagon. Esper said, “racism is real in...WW…

By , , , , and , CNN 8:19 p.m. ET, May 31, 2020113 PostsThe Minnesota Attorney General's office will be taking the lead on the George Floyd case in the prosecution against former police officer Derek Chauvin, Gov. Tim Walz announced during a news conference Sunday night."We are pursuing justice, we are pursuing it relentlessly," Attorney Gen. Keith Ellison said. Ellison said thanked the Hennepin County Attorney's office for their work on the case and said his office is prepared to handle it now.At least 40 cities and Washington, DC, have imposed curfews tonight in response to violent...…By , , , , and , CNN 8:19 p.m. ET, May 31, 2020113 PostsThe Minnesota Attorney General's office will be taking the lead on the George Floyd case in the prosecution against former police officer Derek Chauvin, Gov. Tim Walz announced during a news conference Sunday night."We are pursuing justice, we are pursuing it relentlessly," Attorney Gen. Keith Ellison said. Ellison said thanked the Hennepin County Attorney's office for their work on the case and said his office is prepared to handle it now.At least 40 cities and Washington, DC, have imposed curfews tonight in response to violent...WW…

(CNN)Kosovan President Hashim Thaci has been indicted for war crimes allegedly committed during the Kosovo conflict in the late 1990s, leading him to cancel a planned trip to the White House this weekend for talks with Serbian leaders.The charges against Thaci were Wednesday by a special court at The Hague, in the Netherlands. According to a press statement, the Specialist Prosecutor's Office filed a 10-count indictment on April 24 that accuses Thaci, Kadri Veseli, the former Chairman of the Assembly of Kosovo, and others of "a range of crimes against humanity and war crimes, including...…(CNN)Kosovan President Hashim Thaci has been indicted for war crimes allegedly committed during the Kosovo conflict in the late 1990s, leading him to cancel a planned trip to the White House this weekend for talks with Serbian leaders.The charges against Thaci were Wednesday by a special court at The Hague, in the Netherlands. According to a press statement, the Specialist Prosecutor's Office filed a 10-count indictment on April 24 that accuses Thaci, Kadri Veseli, the former Chairman of the Assembly of Kosovo, and others of "a range of crimes against humanity and war crimes, including...WW…