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June 2, 2020 6:27 p.m.

Los Angeles mayor takes knee amid peaceful protests

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Thousands thronged the streets of Los Angeles in peaceful protests Tuesday and smaller demonstrations dotted California while authorities renewed overnight curfews in LA and other areas that have seen clashes with police and groups of thieves wreck hundreds of businesses.

June 2, 2020 6:27 p.m.

The Latest: Biden wins South Dakota's presidential primary

The Latest on Tuesday's primary elections (all times EDT):

June 2, 2020 6:27 p.m.

Protesters return to the streets as Trump decries 'lowlifes'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Undeterred by curfews, protesters streamed back into the nation's streets Tuesday, hours after President Donald Trump pressed governors to put down the violence set off by George Floyd's death and demanded that New York call up the National Guard to stop the “lowlifes and losers.”

June 2, 2020 6:03 p.m.

The Latest: Washington protests on Tuesday lacking tension

The Latest on the May 25 death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck:

June 2, 2020 6:03 p.m.

Hawaii lineman faces charges of violating virus quarantine

HONOLULU (AP) — A University of Hawaii football player was among those arrested on suspicion of violating a 14-day quarantine imposed on travelers to control the spread of the coronavirus, officials said.

June 2, 2020 5:27 p.m.

Washington eviction moratorium extended until Aug. 1

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday extended the state's eviction moratorium through Aug. 1, saying the intent of his order was to prevent an increase in homelessness during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

June 2, 2020 5:27 p.m.

Iowa primary voters deciding King's fate, Ernst's challenger

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Republicans in northwest Iowa decided Tuesday whether they've had enough of conservative lightning rod Steve King, after tolerating the congressman's incendiary comments about immigrants and white supremacy for nearly two decades.

June 2, 2020 5:27 p.m.

The Latest: U.S. Park Police deny using tear gas at protest

The Latest on the May 25 death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck:

June 2, 2020 5:27 p.m.

Prosecutors oppose mistrial in Robert Durst murder case

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles prosecutors are opposing Robert Durst's push for a mistrial, saying Tuesday that the wealthy real estate heir is using the coronavirus pandemic to further delay and distract from the case accusing him of killing his best friend.

June 2, 2020 5:27 p.m.

National Guard patrols torn California streets amid unrest

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — More than 2,400 California National Guard soldiers toting military assault rifles are on the streets and authorities say that has allowed police officers to crack down on the rampant vandalism and thievery that scarred the first several days of demonstrations.

June 2, 2020 5:27 p.m.

Pelosi urges Trump to be 'healer in chief' as protests rage

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday urged President Donald Trump to be a “healer in chief” while Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell acknowledged “racism in America” as the

June 2, 2020 4:30 p.m.

House panel passes bill limiting private sewer oversight

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A House panel on Tuesday passed a bill that would block Tennessee’s Department of Environment and Conservation from regulating how some types of sewage treatment systems are designed and built.

June 2, 2020 4:30 p.m.

The Latest: Mother of Floyd's daughter laments his loss

The Latest on the May 25 death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck:

June 2, 2020 4:03 p.m.

AP News Digest 6:40 p.m.

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June 2, 2020 4:03 p.m.

Layoffs, few seasonal workers at Oregon State Parks

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s state parks have started to reopen, but the agency that manages them is is facing an estimated $22 million budget shortfall between now and next June amid the economic collapse caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

June 2, 2020 4:03 p.m.

FAA chief called before Senate to testify about Boeing plane

WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s top aviation regulator is going back to Capitol Hill to explain the government’s oversight of the Boeing 737 Max, which remains grounded after two deadly crashes.

June 2, 2020 4:03 p.m.

4 St. Louis officers shot, ex-captain killed during unrest

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Protests that began peacefully over

June 2, 2020 4:03 p.m.

The Latest: Thousands protest across from Lafayette Park

The Latest on the May 25 death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck:

June 2, 2020 3:27 p.m.

The Latest: Retired Navy admiral sickened by use of troops

The Latest on the May 25 death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck:

June 2, 2020 3:27 p.m.

Trump tries religious gestures to hike support amid protests

WASHINGTON (AP) — Cloaking himself in religion for the second day in a row, President Donald Trump sought to seize the moral authority to justify his hard line against demonstrators protesting the killing of another black man in police custody and at the same time mobilize his religious conservative base.