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June 14, 2020 8:03 a.m.

AP Explains: Vile US history of lynching of people of color

RIO RANCHO, N.M. (AP) — The U.S. Congress is once again at an impasse over a

June 14, 2020 8:03 a.m.

Thousands form human chain in Berlin against racism

BERLIN (AP) — Thousands of people formed a human chain through Berlin on Sunday in a message against racism, discrimination and social inequality among other causes.

June 14, 2020 7:06 a.m.

Documentarians turn cameras on protests, despite dangers

Christopher Frierson wasn’t expecting to be tear-gassed at a recent protest in Brooklyn, but he’s glad his camera was on. The documentary filmmaker has covered many protests and he’s never experienced anything like he did that day when a thrown water bottle was met with that kind of police response.

June 14, 2020 7:06 a.m.

The Latest: Berlin protesters form 'ribbon of solidarity'

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June 14, 2020 6:27 a.m.

France wants answers from Macron over virus, jobs and racism

PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron is giving an address to his nation Sunday after an unusually long silence, as France faces both exceptional economic blowback from the virus pandemic and rekindled anger over deep-seated racism.

June 14, 2020 5:27 a.m.

US base namesakes include slaveholders, failed generals

CINCINNATI (AP) — As much as President Donald Trump enjoys talking about winning and winners, the Confederate generals he vows will not have their names removed from U.S. military bases were not only on the losing side of rebellion against the United States, some weren’t even considered good generals.

June 14, 2020 5:03 a.m.

Trump rally called ‘dangerous move’ in age of coronavirus

WASHINGTON (AP) — After months away from the campaign trail,

June 14, 2020 3:27 a.m.

AP News in Brief at 6:04 a.m. EDT

Atlanta officer fired after fatal shooting of black man

June 14, 2020 3:03 a.m.

AP News Digest 5:30 a.m.

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June 14, 2020 2:27 a.m.

The Latest: UK arrests 100 after violent right-wing protest

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June 14, 2020 2:03 a.m.

Japan, New Zealand march to mourn George Floyd, seek change

TOKYO (AP) — Holding handmade signs that read “Black Lives Matter,” hundreds of people marched peacefully in Tokyo on Sunday, highlighting the outrage over the death of George Floyd even in a country often perceived as homogeneous and untouched by racial issues.

June 14, 2020 12:03 a.m.

'Black Lives Matter' replaces player names on EPL jerseys

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — English Premier League jerseys will feature “Black Lives Matter” instead of player names for the first 12 games after the competition's shutdown ends on Wednesday.

June 14, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Paris marchers decry racism; far right rallies in London

PARIS (AP) — Paris riot police fired tear gas Saturday to disperse a largely peaceful but unauthorized protest against police brutality and entrenched racism, as France’s minorities increasingly push back against a national doctrine of colorblindness that has failed to eradicate discrimination.

June 14, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Governor has role in Davis statue's removal from Capitol

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Having led the push to take down a statue of Jefferson Davis from the Kentucky Capitol, the state's governor had a ceremonial role Saturday in its removal from the place it stood for generations.

June 14, 2020 12:03 a.m.

World joins US protests but leaders restrained about Trump

BERLIN (AP) — People have taken to the streets of Berlin, London, Paris and other cities around the world to demonstrate in support of Black Lives Matter protesters in the United States and to vent anger over President Donald Trump’s response to the police killing of George Floyd in Minnesota.

June 14, 2020 12:03 a.m.

AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EDT

`Stop fighting!' Atlanta sobriety test quickly turned deadly

June 14, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Pence hits Pennsylvania to talk comeback at challenging time

WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s time to spread the good news. That’s the difficult job Vice President Mike Pence undertook Friday as the Trump administration works to make voters feel better about the direction of the country amid a coronavirus pandemic and racial unrest.

June 14, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Pharrell Williams proposes Virginia Black Lives Matter art

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — Virginia Beach is considering painting Black Lives Matter down its oceanfront boardwalk after Grammy-winning musician Pharrell Williams supported the idea on social media.

June 14, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Nike, NFL and others to start giving workers Juneteenth off

NEW YORK (AP) — Nike, the NFL and other businesses will give their employees a day off for Juneteenth for the first time this year, the latest example of how American employers are responding to protests that have placed additional attention on racial injustice in the U.S.