Flanked by the family of Mr. Floyd, the Rev. Al Sharpton said, “It’s time to stand up and say, ‘Get your knee off our necks.’” David McAtee, who owned a barbecue stand, was shot as the police and National Guard confronted curfew violators. New Yorkers who were dutifully shutting themselves in now feel liberated, showing up by the tens of thousands for the protests. “There is a thin line between the military’s tolerance for questionable partisan moves over the past three years and the point where these become intolerable,” a retired general said. But what appeared to be an uneasy truce between the White House and military leaders did not mean the conflict was over. The Trump administration has deployed phalanxes of officers in riot gear and no identifiable markings to police demonstrations in the capital. Democrats want to know who they are. Facing decades in prison and a bail of at least $750,000, two former Minneapolis officers blamed Derek Chauvin, and a third has cooperated with investigators, their lawyers said. A Georgia investigator testified that one of the three defendants accused of chasing down and killing Ahmaud Arbery heard another defendant use a racist slur. As the West settles into a grinding battle with the disease, the virus surges across the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and South Asia. Even as his team adds people of color, allies worry that a lack of diverse viewpoints at the top could come with a steep cost: the possibility of taking for granted his strength with black voters. Mr. Biden, speaking to black supporters about the need to improve the country, accused President Trump of dividing the nation and pledged to unite it. Polls and private concerns from top social conservatives show the president’s standing with the cornerstone of his base isn’t what it used to be. A photo op with the Bible was supposed to help fix that. Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day. One QAnon believer’s journey through faith and loss — and what becomes of reality as we move online. A debate about the destruction of property as a tool for social justice, and where America goes from here. This is not what serving and protecting should look like. How should opinion pages respond to the right’s authoritarian turn? He — and his party — are much, much worse. It’s time to tackle racial disparities. We don’t need any more novels or TV shows about cops who do the wrong thing for the “right” reason. While the president cloaks himself in spiritual authority, he preaches the antithesis. “Was I scared of getting the virus? No. I was scared of losing my business.” The president threatens to bring a particularly authoritarian brand of executive power to American cities. Officers who have the moral courage to kneel and march with protesters are opening a path out of this crisis. Past protests actually are remembered in China — and commemorated with yet more protests. The “S.N.L.” star is open about his struggles. The director focuses on the personal. Still, their “The King of Staten Island” was “fraught with the possibility of failure.” Our writers suggest works that illuminate and tackle issues of police brutality, social injustice and racial inequity. Twin environmental actions set for Thursday underscored the president’s push to roll back regulations as the coronavirus crisis continues. Now they are using lessons from the experience to urge action on the growing problem of drug-resistant infections before it’s too late. The president has tried to parlay space policy into an upbeat campaign issue for the 2020 election. After a staff uproar, The Times says the editing process was “rushed.” Senator Tom Cotton’s “Send In the Troops” essay is now under review. Masks, enforced social distance and other public health measures intended to slow the spread of the coronavirus pose unique challenges to the 37 million American adults with impaired hearing. New measures by the European Central Bank and the German government to combat the economic damage caused by the pandemic have exceeded expectations. The proposal approved by team owners will next go to the players’ union. The 22 teams would initially play eight games each to help determine the playoff field of 16. Belligerents on all sides of the Libyan conflict, including Turkey, Russia and the U.A.E., are preparing for a new stage after a pullback by the forces of the commander, Khalifa Hifter. Companies are promoting new rules to reassure Americans that flying is safe. But when it comes to enforcement, they are not following through. For teens and young adults who join demonstrations, experts suggest measures that can reduce the potential for harm. Tingling feet, digestive troubles, skin issues and more may be caused by some of the stress and life changes that the coronavirus has brought. With unemployment soaring in this region of haves and have-nots, a local Boys and Girls Club has transformed into a pop-up takeout operation to feed the most disadvantaged. Six years before the coronavirus, Neïl Beloufa imagined a global outbreak of disease and digital bewilderment. “Screen Talk,” his new project, erases the line between fiction and real life. Teresa Clayton (and her husband, Steve Clayton) gave 45 couples the opportunity to marry for free last month at their wedding venue in Virginia. Distress over social restrictions led to many ‘happy tears’ in the end. Whether you like hiking, fishing, volcanoes, trees or even fossilized trees, there is a less-traveled and still awe-inspiring national park for you. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau struggled to find the words to answer a question about President Trump’s response to the protests roiling the United States. Connect the dots to reveal the hidden picture. Solve the daily puzzle edited by Will Shortz, or try out other games like the Mini and Letter Boxed. Puzzle throughout the day to see how many words you can find. More Recent Articles |
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