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Trump Berates Governors, Demanding Crackdown

Asphyxia Is a Cause of George Floyd’s Death, a Private Autopsy Finds

In a private call with governors, President Trump warned them that they would look like “jerks” if they didn’t arrest and jail protesters.
Mr. Floyd’s family lawyer said a private autopsy found his death was homicide caused by asphyxia and loss of blood flow, challenging an official report.
Protests descended into chaos in major U.S. cities in the sixth day of unrest since the death of Mr. Floyd last week in Minneapolis. Here’s the latest.

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Athens

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The Protests Across the U.S.

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New York City Will Have Curfew, Cuomo Says

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the citywide curfew, something that hasn’t been implemented in several decades, would be in place on Monday from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.

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Retailers, Battered by Pandemic, Now Confront Protests

Even as major chains boarded up stores and halted operations, they largely sought to convey empathy for demonstrators and did not condemn the damage to their businesses.

8 Minutes and 46 Seconds: How George Floyd Was Killed in Police Custody

The Times has reconstructed the death on May 25. Security footage, witness videos and official documents show how a series of actions by officers turned fatal.

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Inside a Huge Brooklyn Protest: ‘The World Is Watching’

A demonstration that began at the Barclays Center drew people from many backgrounds who worried their goals were being hijacked by looting and violence.

With no arrests and minimal damage, how has New Jersey’s largest city managed to keep protests peaceful?

Internet and the News Media

Police Target Journalists as Trump Blames ‘Lamestream Media’ for Protests

Reporters and news photographers described being roughed up, arrested and shot with projectiles while covering demonstrations across the country.

‘All of It Is Toxic’: Misinformation About Protests Surges Online

In the universe of false online information, George Floyd remains alive and George Soros is to blame for the protests.

Facebook employees staged a virtual walkout to protest President Trump’s posts on the social media platform.

Coronavirus

Latest Updates: Protests Raise Concerns About Virus Spread

New York City’s mayor said he was “very worried about the health impact” of the protests. Hong Kong banned an annual Tiananmen Square vigil, citing the virus.

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There Has Been an Increase in Other Causes of Deaths, Not Just Coronavirus

Here’s how deaths from heart disease, diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease in New York and New Jersey in recent months might be linked to the pandemic.

Is America’s Pandemic Waning or Raging? Yes

A single day reveals divergent realities: As cases drop in the Northeast and some cities reopen, other places report stubbornly high numbers.

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SIX MONTHS OF THE CORONAVIRUS

Here’s What We’ve Learned So Far About the Coronavirus

There are some things we’re pretty sure of: We’ll have to live with this for a long time. You should be wearing a mask. And other insights.

Still, important mysteries endure. These are some of the major gaps in scientific knowledge about the virus.

U.S. Election

Tara Reade’s Tumultuous Journey to the 2020 Campaign

To better understand Ms. Reade, who accused Joe Biden of sexual assault, The Times interviewed nearly 100 people and reviewed court records and her writings.

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Biden Listens to Anguish at a Black Church in Delaware

After weeks of virtual events, Joe Biden went to Bethel A.M.E. Church in Wilmington to hear from parishioners and community leaders.

William Barr’s State of Emergency

The attorney general has long held an expansive view of presidential power. With multiple crises converging ahead of the 2020 election, he is busy putting his theories to work.

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