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Teen’s death puts focus on split-second police decisions
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Teen’s death puts focus on split-second police decisions

It happened in less than a second. Thirteen-year-old Adam Toledo dropped the gun he’d been holding, turned and began raising…
In Minneapolis, a fortified city awaits Chauvin verdict
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In Minneapolis, a fortified city awaits Chauvin verdict

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Just outside the entrance to Smile Orthodontics, in a Minneapolis neighborhood of craft breweries and trendy shops,…
Key events since George Floyd’s arrest and death
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Key events since George Floyd’s arrest and death

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A timeline of key events that began with George Floyd’s arrest on May 25, 2020, by four…
Fires, damage at Oakland protest against police brutality
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Fires, damage at Oakland protest against police brutality

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A protest that began peacefully in California ended with multiple fires set, several cars damaged and…
In Minnesota, suburban mayor is thrust into policing debate
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In Minnesota, suburban mayor is thrust into policing debate

Mike Elliott is among many who celebrated his election as mayor of Brooklyn Center as the beginning of a new…
Decision expected on charges for cop who shot Black motorist
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Decision expected on charges for cop who shot Black motorist

BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (AP) — Prosecutors expect to decide Wednesday whether to charge the white former police officer who fatally…
Protest after chief says officer meant to use Taser, not gun
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Protest after chief says officer meant to use Taser, not gun

BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (AP) — Police clashed with protesters for a second night in the Minneapolis suburb where an officer…
Man shot, killed during Minnesota traffic stop sparks unrest
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Man shot, killed during Minnesota traffic stop sparks unrest

BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (AP) — Crowds of mourners and protesters gathered in a Minneapolis suburb where the family of a…
Expert: Lack of oxygen killed George Floyd, not drugs
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Expert: Lack of oxygen killed George Floyd, not drugs

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — George Floyd died of a lack of oxygen from being pinned to the pavement with a knee on his…
Five killed in Myanmar as troops open fire on protesters
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Five killed in Myanmar as troops open fire on protesters

(Reuters) – Myanmar troops fired at anti-coup protesters on Wednesday, killing at least five people and wounding several, media said,…
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