- 2 Police Officers Shot, One Stabbed in Violent Confrontation in Brooklyn
Two police officers were shot and another was stabbed in Brooklyn on June 3 during a violent confrontation with a knife-wielding suspect in the evening, the New York Police Department said. In a press conference on Wednesday, NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea said he had visited Kings County Hospital to see the victims and they are expected to make […]
- George Floyd Tested Positive for COVID-19, Full Autopsy Report Shows
A full autopsy report released June 3 for George Floyd, who died last week in police custody in Minneapolis after an officer kneeled on his neck for nearly nine minutes, shows that the 46-year-old had previously tested positive for the CCP virus. The full report from the Hennepin County Medical Examiner shows that Floyd tested […]
- Trump Prefers Using National Guard Over Military to Contain Unrest
President Trump indicated on Wednesday afternoon that he would prefer not to use military personnel to quell the unrest that has been sparked by the death of George Floyd. He made the remarks during an interview with Sean Spicer, his former press secretary, on Newsmax TV. “It depends. I don’t think we will have to,” […]
- Detained US Protester Tells Police He’s COVID-19 Positive, Wasn’t Wearing Mask
A Pennsylvania man who was arrested June 1 during a protest over the death of George Floyd has said he was infected with COVID-19, according to officials. Julio Torres, 22, of East Lampeter Township, who was arrested Monday night for allegedly hurling objects at law enforcement officers, told officials during his arraignment that he had contracted […]
- Senate Passes Bill Giving Flexibility to Paycheck Protection Program
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Senate unanimously passed legislation on June 3 giving small businesses more leeway in using the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), welcome news for many small business owners who have been worried about whether they will have their loans forgiven. The legislation would give small businesses more time to use the relief fund by extending […]
- After June 2 Primary Results, Democrats and Republicans to Compete for 8 Congressional Seats
Seven states held primaries on Tuesday, with some results setting the stage for critical competitions in November’s Senate and House races. Based on Tuesday’s outcomes, the states with the most potential to shift power on Capitol Hill are Indiana, Iowa, Montana, New Mexico, and Pennsylvania. Republican candidate Victoria Spartz won Indiana’s district 5. Compared to other candidates […]
- Surgeon General Warns of Virus Outbreaks From George Floyd Protests
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jeromeams in a . (CNN)U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jeromeams said to expect new outbreaks of the CCP virus resulting from the nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd that have seen thousands of people gather in close proximity. While a majority of protesters nationwide have worn masks and face coverings […]
- George Floyd Had Coronavirus, Autopsy Shows
An autopsy report released Wednesday showed that George Floyd had coronavirus but was asymptomatic when he died while in the cutody of the Minneapolis Police Department. Floyd first tested positive on April 3, the medical examiner said. The medical examiner also noted that “Since PCR positivity for 2019-nCoV RNA can persist for weeks after the […]
- Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Rocks Southern California, No Immediate Reports of Damage
LOS ANGELES—A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck on Wednesday in the California desert about 150 miles (241 km) northeast of Los Angeles, the U.S. Geological Survey said. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties from the quake, which hit in a sparsely populated area near the Mojave Desert community of Searles Valley. A series […]
- Gov. Ralph Northam To Announce Plans To Remove Robert E. Lee Statue Amid Calls From Protesters
Democratic Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is set to announce Thursday the removal of the statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in Richmond, according to the Richmond Times-Dispatch. The plans come on the sixth day of protests over the death of George Floyd, who died while in the custody of the Minneapolis Police Department. Protestors […]
