Rioters set Minneapolis police precinct on fire as protests reignite over George Floyd's death
Mayor Jacob Frey said he made the call to evacuate police officers from the 3rd Precinct before rioters set the building on fire Thursday night as protests continued to boil over in Minneapolis after the death of George Floyd.
NYPD makes around 70 arrests after Union Square protest over death of George Floyd
The NYPD arrested around 70 people as protesters gathered in Union Square after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Trump slams rioters as 'thugs' while Twitter posts warning to President's message
President Donald Trump on Friday called protesters in Minneapolis “thugs” and said that "when the looting starts, the shooting starts” — drawing another warning from Twitter for his rhetoric. Trump tweeted after protesters outraged by the death of a black man in police custody torched a police station.
Minnesota National Guard mobilizes 500 soldiers in Twin Cities metro as protests grow violent
As protests continue to boil over across the Twin Cities, more than 500 soldiers have been mobilized to assist first responders.
St. Paul mayor requests help from National Guard as riots spread in Twin Cities
As rioters target businesses along University Avenue in St. Paul, Mayor Melvin Carter is requesting help from the National Guard to help control crowds.
Eric Garner's mother: George Floyd's death is like an old wound being reopened
Several national civil rights leaders touched down in Minneapolis on Thursday to address the death of George Floyd.
Minnesota governor activates National Guard to restore calm amid escalating unrest over George Floyd death
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz activated the Minnesota National Guard Thursday to help restore calm in the Twin Cities amid escalating unrest over the death of George Floyd, who died in the custody of Minneapolis police on Memorial Day.
‘We have the right to fight back’: Colin Kaepernick speaks out on death of George Floyd
“When civility leads to death, revolting is the only logical reaction,” Kaepernick wrote on Twitter.
Police, experts condemn knee restraint used on George Floyd
Police around the U.S. and law enforcement experts are broadly condemning the way George Floyd, who died in police custody, was restrained by a Minneapolis officer who dug his knee into the man's neck.
'A good guy:' College classmate, coach remember George Floyd
George Floyd, the Minneapolis man who died in police custody Monday, went to college at South Florida State College in Avon Park. According to the school, he was a student there from 1993 through 1995, and played on the basketball team, the Panthers.
Minneapolis city leaders make emotional plea for peace, acknowledge 'deficit of hope' in community
Minneapolis leaders made an emotional plea for peace in the streets Thursday morning while acknowledging centuries of what Chief Medaria Arradondo called a “deficit of hope,” in the city.