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Awaiting to be reunited a father whos one of thousands of palestinian separated from his family for months as a result of covert 19. And im here the same for the sport as brazil tackles the 2nd worst outbreak of coronavirus in the World Football returned to the pitch just meters away from a Field Hospital for covert 19 patients. So then a former canadian diplomat and a businessman have been charged with spying in canada and a case set to increase diplomatic tensions between the 2 countries micha...

Joining us today. The written testimony is riveting, searing and a major contribution to public understanding and discourse about this moment in time. We thank you for it. I want to thank you mary k. Scanlon and not on the subcommittee but joined us today. The 8 minute and 46 second videotape strangling of george floyd ignited a Mass Movement where black lives matter to demand repair of the broken social contract of america this Mass Movement Touching Every state, large cities, small towns, farm...

Majority leader. Mr. Mcconnell several times now i praised the Peaceful Demonstrations protesting Racial Injustice and the killings of black americans. Im grateful that after several harrowing days of looting and riots, Law Enforcement restored order and helped these Peaceful Protesters be heard. Notwithstanding the far left calls to disban the police all together, the memory of george floyd and Breonna Taylor can move us to combat residual racism. I need to discuss a different pressing problem ...

Lord, were grateful that though wrong seems strong, you continue to rule. Fill our lawmakers with reverence and trust in your prevailing providence. May that reverential awe keep them on the path of courage, integrity, and wisdom. Lord, remind them that you have invited them to seek and discover your might. You declared in psalm 50 15 call me in the day of trouble, and i will deliver you. We praise your holy name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegianc...

Yield the floor. Madam president , ours is a nation with the split screen of a battle on two fronts, one is the pandemic that weve been fighting now for many months and the other is to continue the fight to defeat Racial Injustice that has sadly divided our nation since its very inception. One week ago today, george floyd, a native houstonian, tragically died in the custody of a Law Enforcement officer. As the gut wrenching video of his death spread, so has the passion and the anger among all of...

Portland. The protests in new york city also mostly peaceful although there was some looting there. It is Tuesday Morning. And protesters in providence, im kris sanchez in for laura garcia today. Rhode island, set fire. And im marcus washington. President trump is now were going to get to traffic in threatening to deploy the just a bit. Military. First we want to start with Chris Pollone joins us with that meteorologist kari hall with a part of the story and some look at that forecast for us, go...

Afternoon. Thousands of cars and people jammed up the streets and parking lots between east side and downtown san jose. All ignoring shelter in place orders and social distancing guidelines. We do have teams ready to go disbursing crowds if needed. They say they will be ready in case there is a repeat. Theyre enforcing what theyre calling Public Safety issues. You have individuals being released for major type crimes. To expect Police Officers to go to crowds and give citations or arrests break ...

I really am grateful that i have been able to attend kent state. And have been around what happened on may 4 and have been able to exist in that space. It fires me up, honestly, every time i see it, to just keep fighting because some of the things they were fighting for back then, we are still fighting now. We cannot become complacent. Complacency is not a privilege that we can afford. Hello, my name is todd daiakin. It is my great honor and raw privilege to serve as the president of Kent State ...

Reporter yes. A warm wednesday for sure. As we head through the afternoon get ready for mild to warm temperatures. Plenty of sunshine. Here is a live look with our Treasure Island camera. Mainly clear skies and temperatures running into the 50s at this hour. As we head through the afternoon highs will be warmer than yesterday. We will watch temperatures climb through the week. 73 in San Francisco and 79 in oakland. 81 in san jose and 85 in concord. Nine to 12 degrees above average for this time ...

I have parked in that parking lot. I have walked across it. Ive talked to my friends while walking across it. Theres something incredibly powerful about something that people encounter daily, having such a wound located there. I really am grateful that i have been able to attend kent state. Ive been able to exist in that space. It fires me up, honestly, every time i see it, to just keep fighting. Because some of the things they were fighting for back then, we are still fighting now. Complacency ...