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Prosecutors do not announce charges in George Floyd's death but say 'justice will be served'
(CNN)Prosecutors looking at the on Thursday asked the people of Minneapolis for patience while they investigate the case that has riled the city and the nation.a 46-year-old black man, died after pleading for help as a police officer used his knee on Floyd's neck to pin him -- unarmed and handcuffed -- to the ground. His death sparked outrage and protests across the country, demonstrations that continued Thursday.In Minneapolis, hundreds of people gathered outside the police departments Third Precinct. Some protesters brought signs and some threw rocks. A temporary fence in front of the...…(CNN)Prosecutors looking at the on Thursday asked the people of Minneapolis for patience while they investigate the case that has riled the city and the nation.a 46-year-old black man, died after pleading for help as a police officer used his knee on Floyd's neck to pin him -- unarmed and handcuffed -- to the ground. His death sparked outrage and protests across the country, demonstrations that continued Thursday.In Minneapolis, hundreds of people gathered outside the police departments Third Precinct. Some protesters brought signs and some threw rocks. A temporary fence in front of the...WW…
Police and parents of a UConn student suspected in killings plead for the manhunt to end in his surrender
(CNN)Connecticut State Police had a message Tuesday for a college student suspected of killing two people four days ago before fleeing the state."We want you to be able to tell your story. We are here to listen to you. Your parents, your friends, all of us back here in Connecticut, want a peaceful end to this," Lt. John Aiello said at a Tuesday. Authorities have said Peter Manfredonia, 23, is and seriously injuring another on Friday morning in Willington, Connecticut. He is also a suspect in the killing of a male acquaintance in Derby.Aiello said that after talking with family and friends...…(CNN)Connecticut State Police had a message Tuesday for a college student suspected of killing two people four days ago before fleeing the state."We want you to be able to tell your story. We are here to listen to you. Your parents, your friends, all of us back here in Connecticut, want a peaceful end to this," Lt. John Aiello said at a Tuesday. Authorities have said Peter Manfredonia, 23, is and seriously injuring another on Friday morning in Willington, Connecticut. He is also a suspect in the killing of a male acquaintance in Derby.Aiello said that after talking with family and friends...WW…
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…
As America sees another night of protests and curfews, families of those killed say no more violence
(CNN)On the day the brother of George Floyd and mother of Breonna Taylor called for protesters to abstain from violence, demonstrations continued in the wake of the Floyd's death last week.Curfews have been announced again in New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Atlanta, Chicago and Los Angeles. Amid the tension and faceoffs were scenes of police officers kneeling with protesters.• In New York, where there is an 11 p.m. ET curfew, protests have largely remained peaceful, but there have been pockets of looters in Manhattan. Read More• Across the street from the White House, demonstrators...…(CNN)On the day the brother of George Floyd and mother of Breonna Taylor called for protesters to abstain from violence, demonstrations continued in the wake of the Floyd's death last week.Curfews have been announced again in New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Atlanta, Chicago and Los Angeles. Amid the tension and faceoffs were scenes of police officers kneeling with protesters.• In New York, where there is an 11 p.m. ET curfew, protests have largely remained peaceful, but there have been pockets of looters in Manhattan. Read More• Across the street from the White House, demonstrators...WW…
Louisiana governor says progress against coronavirus has been wiped out in past three weeks
(CNN)The gains the people of Louisiana made against Covid-19 in June have been wiped out over the past three weeks, Gov. John Bel Edwards said Wednesday."We have a statewide pandemic. It's no longer one or two regions," Edwards told reporters in Baton Rouge. Edwards' announcement comes as the United States passed 3 million coronavirus cases.Louisiana's health department reported 1,891 new cases Wednesday, 95% of which are from community spread, according to Edwards. Data from Johns Hopkins University shows the moving seven-day average of cases in the state hasn't been this high since early...…(CNN)The gains the people of Louisiana made against Covid-19 in June have been wiped out over the past three weeks, Gov. John Bel Edwards said Wednesday."We have a statewide pandemic. It's no longer one or two regions," Edwards told reporters in Baton Rouge. Edwards' announcement comes as the United States passed 3 million coronavirus cases.Louisiana's health department reported 1,891 new cases Wednesday, 95% of which are from community spread, according to Edwards. Data from Johns Hopkins University shows the moving seven-day average of cases in the state hasn't been this high since early...WW…
Dr. Anthony Fauci says states like Florida have reopened too quickly | CNN
By , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Some states have reopened too quickly, allowing the coronavirus pandemic to come roaring back, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Thursday.“There are some times when despite the guidelines and the recommendations to open up carefully and prudently, some states skipped over those and just opened up too quickly,” Fauci said.Fauci said on Podcast-19, FiveThirtyEight’s weekly podcast on Covid-19, that he thought in some respects Florida and Arizona’s reopening plans have contributed to the uptick in cases in those states.“Certainly Florida I know, you...…By , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Some states have reopened too quickly, allowing the coronavirus pandemic to come roaring back, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Thursday.“There are some times when despite the guidelines and the recommendations to open up carefully and prudently, some states skipped over those and just opened up too quickly,” Fauci said.Fauci said on Podcast-19, FiveThirtyEight’s weekly podcast on Covid-19, that he thought in some respects Florida and Arizona’s reopening plans have contributed to the uptick in cases in those states.“Certainly Florida I know, you...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…
Police ID gunman who killed 8 people at an Indianapolis FedEx facility as 19-year-old former employee
(CNN)Police arrived "to a very chaotic scene, with victims and witnesses running everywhere" at a FedEx Ground facility near Indianapolis' main airport late Thursday night, where a former employee shot and and wounded several others, an Indianapolis police official told CNN.Deputy Chief Craig McCartt on Friday afternoon identified the gunman as 19-year-old Brandon Hole, who was last employed by FedEx in 2020. Hole was found dead of a gunshot wound that appeared to be self-inflicted, McCartt said.In March 2020, Hole's mother told law enforcement that he might attempt "suicide by cop," the...…(CNN)Police arrived "to a very chaotic scene, with victims and witnesses running everywhere" at a FedEx Ground facility near Indianapolis' main airport late Thursday night, where a former employee shot and and wounded several others, an Indianapolis police official told CNN.Deputy Chief Craig McCartt on Friday afternoon identified the gunman as 19-year-old Brandon Hole, who was last employed by FedEx in 2020. Hole was found dead of a gunshot wound that appeared to be self-inflicted, McCartt said.In March 2020, Hole's mother told law enforcement that he might attempt "suicide by cop," the...WW…
Police ID gunman who killed 8 people at an Indianapolis FedEx facility as 19-year-old former employee
(CNN)Police arrived "to a very chaotic scene, with victims and witnesses running everywhere" at a FedEx Ground facility near Indianapolis' main airport late Thursday night, where a former employee shot and and wounded several others, an Indianapolis police official told CNN.Deputy Chief Craig McCartt on Friday afternoon identified the gunman as 19-year-old Brandon Hole, who was last employed by FedEx in 2020. Hole was found dead of a gunshot wound that appeared to be self-inflicted, McCartt said.In March 2020, Hole's mother told law enforcement that he might attempt "suicide by cop," the...…(CNN)Police arrived "to a very chaotic scene, with victims and witnesses running everywhere" at a FedEx Ground facility near Indianapolis' main airport late Thursday night, where a former employee shot and and wounded several others, an Indianapolis police official told CNN.Deputy Chief Craig McCartt on Friday afternoon identified the gunman as 19-year-old Brandon Hole, who was last employed by FedEx in 2020. Hole was found dead of a gunshot wound that appeared to be self-inflicted, McCartt said.In March 2020, Hole's mother told law enforcement that he might attempt "suicide by cop," the...WW…
More than 1,400 Georgia healthcare workers sign letter asking governor for more coronavirus restrictions
(CNN)More than 1,400 Georgia healthcare workers have petitioned the state's governor asking that he impose further restrictions to slow the spread of Covid-19.in the past week, with the number of new cases increasing by over 50%.In a letter dated Thursday, the healthcare workers ask that Gov. Brian Kemp close bars and nightclubs and prohibit indoor gatherings of more than 25 people, including at places of worship. The letter also recommends a statewide face covering requirement and asks that the governor allow mayors and county officials to institute requirements appropriate for their...…(CNN)More than 1,400 Georgia healthcare workers have petitioned the state's governor asking that he impose further restrictions to slow the spread of Covid-19.in the past week, with the number of new cases increasing by over 50%.In a letter dated Thursday, the healthcare workers ask that Gov. Brian Kemp close bars and nightclubs and prohibit indoor gatherings of more than 25 people, including at places of worship. The letter also recommends a statewide face covering requirement and asks that the governor allow mayors and county officials to institute requirements appropriate for their...WW…