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Denver Police observe the crowd during a protest outside the State Capitol on Saturday, May 30, 2020, in Denver.

National

Judge Grants Order Limiting Use Of Tear Gas, Projectiles At Denver Protests

6:09am June 06, 2020

by Suzanne Nuyen

The order is in response to a complaint filed against the City of Denver that alleges the police department's use of such weapons violated citzens' First and Fourth Amendment rights.

A Maasai man in the Kibera slum of Nairobi, Kenya, prays next to a mural of George Floyd, painted by the artist Allan Mwangi on June 3.

From Murals To Tweets: The Global South Shows Solidarity With George Floyd Protests

5:35am June 06, 2020

by Isabella Gomez Sarmiento

Whether by painting murals, tweeting or taking to the streets, people in countries struggling with conflict, poverty and other crises are showing support for the Black Lives Matter movement.

A statue of King Leopold II of Belgium is pictured on June 4 in Antwerp after it was set on fire the night before. Activists want statues of the colonial-era monarch removed.

World News

Belgians Target Some Royal Monuments In Black Lives Matter Protest

8:57pm June 05, 2020

by Teri Schultz

Activists demand the removal of statues of King Leopold II, who oversaw the brutal colonization and exploitation of Congo. They hope the global spotlight on racial injustice will help them succeed.

Then-San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick kneels during the national anthem before a September 2016 game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle.

NFL On Kneeling Players' Protests: 'We Were Wrong,' Commissioner Says

8:46pm June 05, 2020

by Vanessa Romo

Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks after calls for the NFL to take a strong stand amid nationwide protests, but the league's statement makes no reference to Colin Kaepernick.

Maria Banderas, left, answers questions from medical assistant Dolores Becerra on May 18 before getting a coronavirus test at St. Johns Well Child and Family Center in South Los Angeles, one of the LA neighborhoods hit hard by COVID-19.

Health & Safety

New Coronavirus Hot Spots Emerge Across South And In California, As Northeast Slows

8:45pm June 05, 2020

Nationwide, coronavirus infection numbers are trending down, but several states are seeing upticks, with the heaviest impact falling on communities of color and nursing home residents.

The reforms in Minneapolis follow the widespread and sometimes violent protests after the police killing of George Floyd.

National

Minneapolis Agrees To Ban Chokeholds And Neck Restraints By Police

8:14pm June 05, 2020

The agreement between the city and state human rights authorities promises several reforms. It comes after the state opened a civil rights investigation into the city's police department.

Coronavirus FAQs: How To Stay Safe While Protesting, When To Go Out After Recovery

7:09pm June 05, 2020

Also: If I head to a new state or country for a visit, do I need to self-isolate to protect others in case I'm contagious?

David North built the Doorway to Imagination in his backyard.

Arts

2 Uncles And A 'Doorway To Imagination' Spread Love On Social Media

6:48pm June 05, 2020

The backyard wood structure looks like something you'd find in a secret garden or a little hut in the forest. The artist and his husband have gained lots of fans on social media.

Queue Listen Now

Active Duty Troops On Standby Outside Washington, D.C., Being Sent Back To Home Bases

6:06pm June 05, 2020

by David Welna

Some 1,600 troops airlifted for possible deployment in the nation's capital are returning to their home bases, after President Trump failed to invoke the law required for using such forces.

Protesters hold up signs during a caravan protest for justice in San Francisco on Thursday.

National

Caravan For Justice: Cars Offer Socially Distanced Protesting During Pandemic

6:02pm June 05, 2020

by Camila Domonoske

Hundreds of cars circle San Francisco, festooned with signs honoring George Floyd and other black victims of police violence. Similar protests are planned from Detroit to Connecticut.