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Welcome to the overnight news. Im elaine quijano. On football sunday. Nfl play ears croers across the took a knee and in defiance of President Trump. The president called on team owners to fire or suspend players who refuse to stand during the national anthem. As team took the field sunday it was clear, players, coaches and executives are locked in solidarity over the right to peacefully protest racial injustice. Errol barnett begins our coverage. Reporter President Trump encouraged a boycott of the nfl in response to players kneeling as a sign of protest during the national anthem. Tweeting if nfl fans refuse to go to games, you will see change take place fast. Hes fired. Friday, in alabama, he used harsh language suggesting protesting players be let go. Wouldnt you love to see one of these nfl owners, when somebody disrespects our flag, to say get that son of a [ bleep ] ....
Why the reopening came several weeks earlier than expected. Parts of the keys are still severely damaged and remain closed to visitors. National anthem appropriate tests resumed today as nfl players took the field in london and across the u. S. Some are demonstrating against racial injustice. Many are showing solidarity. Here is tony dokoupil. Last gleaming National Anthem come pose add mid conflict. For a docked on week it was performed amid a modern day battle. Three Miami Dolphins took a knee during the anthem to protest racial inequality. And in defiance of President Trumps Controversial Campaign to make all players stand. They say get that son of a off the field right now. He is fired. The president first raised the issue last month. Reupped it in twe ....