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Omaha, Nebraska mayor responds to outrage over Facebook comment about Korean letters

A woman choosing to display her name using Korean letters became the target of a response from Omaha, Nebraska Mayor Jean Stothert after commenting on the mayor's post earlier this week about the emergency order.

June 5, 2020

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OMAHA, Neb. (NBC News) — A woman choosing to display her name using Korean letters became the target of a response from Omaha, Nebraska Mayor Jean Stothert after commenting on the mayor’s post earlier this week about the emergency order. The mayor’s reply read: “a Facebook troll who hides behind symbols and doesn’t list their name, is a coward.” Soyeon…

The three men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery will now stand trial

A Savannah, Georgia judge has ruled that there is enough evidence for the case against the three men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery to move forward.

June 5, 2020

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(NBC News) – – Gregory McMichael and son Travis, along with their neighbor William “Roddie” Bryan, will stand trial for the murder of Ahmaud Arbery, a Savannah, Georgia judge ruled. Investigators say the father and son pursued – then shot – Arbery in February as Bryan recorded video of the event.

David McAtee’s nephew recalls what happened on night of uncle’s death

Marvin McAtee took a news crew into the basement of YaYa's Barbecue Shack in Louisville, Kentucky to show where people took shelter as shots rang out and into the kitchen where his uncle collapsed and eventually died.

June 5, 2020

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE/NBC News) — On Thursday, Marvin McAtee, nephew of David McAtee who was shot and killed by Louisville, Kentucky police, returned to YaYa’s Barbecue Shack to help clean up the restaurant and share his perspective of what happened that night with NBC affiliate WAVE-TV. Read more here.

Universal Studios Orlando reopens to the public

June 5, 2020

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ORLANDO, Fla. (NBC News) — Universal Orlando theme parks have reopened to the public for the first time since mid-March. Passholders for Universal Orlando Resort had a chance to go inside and experience the new safety procedures before it opened to the general public Friday. Proving pass holders have been eager to get back to the parks, cars poured into…

Hospitals across the country are resuming elective surgeries

Hospitals across the country are back open for business as elective procedures are allowed to resume. Now, patients are dealing with nerves and surgeons with a backlog of cases, some of which have grown significantly more urgent during quarantine.

June 5, 2020

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(NBC News) — As hospitals open back up to elective procedures across the U.S. many patients are dealing with nerves and many doctors with a backlog of cases.

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Portland Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard joins night seven of protests

Lillard joined the Portland, Oregon group of protestors marching against racism and police brutality in the wake of George Floyd's death in police custody.

June 5, 2020

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PORTLAND, Ore. (NBC News) — A large group of demonstrators picked up Thursday night where they left off the day before, gathering at Southeast Portland’s Revolution Hall and marching in protest of racism and police brutality in the wake of George Floyd’s death in police custody. This was the seventh day in a row of large protests in Portland. Among…

Two Buffalo, New York officers suspended after pushing protester

A man participating in the protests in Buffalo, New York was seen bleeding from his head after being shoved to the ground by local police Thursday.

June 5, 2020

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WGRZ/NBC News) — A man participating in the protests in Buffalo, New York was seen bleeding from his head after being shoved to the ground by local police Thursday. The man was taken to the hospital for treatment. Buffalo, NY police Captain Jeff Rinaldo said Thursday that the officers involved have been suspended without pay. Read more here.

Retired Pastor continues to be a force for change

A long-time pastor of a predominantly African American congregation in Salt Lake City, Utah continues to press for change despite retiring last year.

June 5, 2020

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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (KSL/NBC News) — The now-retired Reverend France Davis of Calvary Baptist Church in Salt Lake City, Utah, says that he has not seen this much civil upheaval and protest since the summer of 1968 when Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated. Rev. Davis does not condone violence, and thinks the majority of people protesting in Salt…

Loved ones say goodbye to George Floyd

June 4, 2020

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(NBC News) Calm replaced what has been a constant, uneasy tension in Minneapolis Thursday as thousands gathered for a memorial honoring George Floyd. Floyd’s family and friends came together to say goodbye. “I want to say thank you for being there, being a real genuine person, caring – someone I can count on very much,” nephew Brandon Williams said. Floyd’s…

Former military leaders join growing chorus against Trump

June 4, 2020

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(NBC News) An unprecedented fault line is forming between retired military leaders and President Trump. More are joining the chorus speaking out against the current commander in chief and his response to the police brutality protests sweeping the country. President Trump’s former Defense Secretary James Mattis, writing in an op-ed in the Atlantic, stated “Donald Trump is the first president…

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Author: NBC News

Omaha, Nebraska mayor responds to outrage over Facebook comment about Korean letters

A woman choosing to display her name using Korean letters became the target of a response from Omaha, Nebraska Mayor Jean Stothert after commenting on the mayor's post earlier this week about the emergency order.

The three men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery will now stand trial

A Savannah, Georgia judge has ruled that there is enough evidence for the case against the three men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery to move forward.

David McAtee’s nephew recalls what happened on night of uncle’s death

Marvin McAtee took a news crew into the basement of YaYa's Barbecue Shack in Louisville, Kentucky to show where people took shelter as shots rang out and into the kitchen where his uncle collapsed and eventually died.

Hospitals across the country are resuming elective surgeries

Hospitals across the country are back open for business as elective procedures are allowed to resume. Now, patients are dealing with nerves and surgeons with a backlog of cases, some of which have grown significantly more urgent during quarantine.

Portland Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard joins night seven of protests

Lillard joined the Portland, Oregon group of protestors marching against racism and police brutality in the wake of George Floyd's death in police custody.

Two Buffalo, New York officers suspended after pushing protester

A man participating in the protests in Buffalo, New York was seen bleeding from his head after being shoved to the ground by local police Thursday.

Retired Pastor continues to be a force for change

A long-time pastor of a predominantly African American congregation in Salt Lake City, Utah continues to press for change despite retiring last year.

Loved ones say goodbye to George Floyd

Former military leaders join growing chorus against Trump

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A woman choosing to display her name using Korean letters became the target of a response from Omaha, Nebraska Mayor Jean Stothert after commenting on the mayor's post earlier this week about the emergency order.

A Savannah, Georgia judge has ruled that there is enough evidence for the case against the three men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery to move forward.

Marvin McAtee took a news crew into the basement of YaYa's Barbecue Shack in Louisville, Kentucky to show where people took shelter as shots rang out and into the kitchen where his uncle collapsed and eventually died.

Hospitals across the country are back open for business as elective procedures are allowed to resume. Now, patients are dealing with nerves and surgeons with a backlog of cases, some of which have grown significantly more urgent during quarantine.

Lillard joined the Portland, Oregon group of protestors marching against racism and police brutality in the wake of George Floyd's death in police custody.

A man participating in the protests in Buffalo, New York was seen bleeding from his head after being shoved to the ground by local police Thursday.

A long-time pastor of a predominantly African American congregation in Salt Lake City, Utah continues to press for change despite retiring last year.

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