Officials blame outsiders for violence in Minn., but contradict each other on who they think is responsible
Federal, state and local leaders blamed far-right nationalists, left-wing radicals and even foreign actors for the looting and rioting, but offered little evidence.
Buildings burn, and Trump talks tough. Where are the healers?
One answer: On the streets of Atlanta, where a police chief met protesters, vowed reform and told an angry crowd, “I’m with you.”
Demonstrators near White House on Saturday. (Evelyn Hockstein for The Post)
Demonstrators near White House on Saturday. (Evelyn Hockstein for The Post)
Police guard the White House on Saturday. (Evelyn Hockstein for The Post)
Tensions flare in front of the White House for second night
By nightfall, nearly 1,000 people protesting the death of George Floyd in police custody were circling the perimeter of the White House grounds, which was fortified with law enforcement vehicles, metal barriers and rows of armored Secret Service, D.C. police and U.S. Park Police officers.
Social distancing strictures fall away as crowds gather
Many Americans, eager to recapture a sense of normalcy and seemingly confident that the risk was low, enjoyed public recreation and seemed unbothered by the crowds.
‘It was me. I know it was me.’
Francene Bailey, a nursing home aide, on passing the coronavirus to her mother, who later died.
Perspective
Researchers warn virus could cause debilitating long-term illness in some patients
The aftereffects of viral infections can be life-altering — we know this from personal experience — and are devastatingly common.
All coronavirus testing centers in Los Angeles closed amid ‘safety worries’
Mayor Eric Garcetti said all coronavirus testing centers in the city were closed because of safety concerns during the third day of protests after the death of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis.
Guide to the pandemic
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