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"The prosecution of protesters charged with these low-level offenses undermines critical bonds between law enforcement and the communities we serve," District Attorney Cyrus Vance said Friday.

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.

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.

The agreement between the city and state human rights authorities promises several reforms. It comes after the state filed a civil rights charge over the police killing of George Floyd.

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?

A fatal police shooting of an unarmed Palestinian man with autism in Jerusalem last weekend has stirred protests.

After an unveiling attended by the mayor, "Black Lives Matter" now adorns an official street sign near the White House — and a yellow-lettered mural that spans two city blocks.

The fencing is being put in place to protect the White House in the face of protests, the Secret Service says. The mayor of Washington, D.C., has criticized the increased federal security in the area.

The president intimates that George Floyd, killed by police, would be happy with the lower than expected unemployment rate.

During an all-staff meeting, anonymous employees deride the racial justice protests and question the professional networking company's diversity initiatives.

Global health experts weigh in on the short- and long-term consequences of the U.S. breaking ties with the World Health Organization.

The rule requires police to act to prevent officers from using excessive force. The order comes after widespread outrage over the killing of George Floyd while being restrained by Minneapolis Police.

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