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The economic gulf between black and white families is higher than nearly anywhere else in America.
A protester holds his hands up at police officers during a demonstration in front of the White House against the death of George Floyd. (Tom Brenner/Reuters)
A protester holds his hands up at police officers during a demonstration in front of the White House against the death of George Floyd. (Tom Brenner/Reuters)

Trump lashes out at D.C. mayor after protest at White House over killing of Floyd

After demonstrators clashed with uniformed Secret Service agents late Friday, the president praised the officers’ restraint, but he also accused Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D) of refusing to allow the police to intervene.

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Pandemic’s overall death toll likely surpassed 100,000 weeks ago

A state-by-state analysis shows that deaths officially attributed to covid- 19 only partially account for unusually high mortality during the pandemic.
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Americans are getting a burger and a haircut — but not dinner and a movie

As states start to reopen, here’s where people are going, according to a Post analysis of data provided by a company that aggregates cellphone location information.
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Merkel declines Trump’s G-7 invitation, citing coronavirus travel concerns

The leader of Europe’s largest economy objected to his decision to revive an in-person meeting in Washington.
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Palestinian leader cuts ties with Israel over annexation plans. His own people feel the pinch.

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Trump’s exit from WHO meets with dismay from global health experts

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