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• Michael Jordan, Beyonce call for change after George Floyd's death

  31-05-2020 23:05
  "There have been too many times that we've seen these violent killings, and no consequences," Beyonce said.
  
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• George Floyd protests: What's happening in cities across the US

  31-05-2020 22:49
  Curfews were imposed in places around the U.S., About 5,000 National Guard soldiers and airmen were activated in 15 states and D.C.
  
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• Fashion Fair Mall closed Sunday due to recent protests

  31-05-2020 22:28
  
  Fashion Fair Mall has announced that all operations inside the mall will be closed on Sunday in light of recent protests in Fresno and around the country after George Floyd's death.
  
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• George Floyd protests: US cities assess protest damage, await another day of unrest

  31-05-2020 22:01
  The police response varied from restrained to aggressive, with officers at times firing tear gas and rubber bullets.
  
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• Several Bay Area Target stores to remain open after scheduled closures

  31-05-2020 20:52
  TARGET CLOSURES: Target had announced that they would be temporarily closing 22 Bay Area stores due to protests, but shoppers will need to contact stores to see which ones are remaining open.
  
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• NYC mayor orders review after NYPD vehicle drives into group of Brooklyn protesters

  31-05-2020 20:11
  NYC Mayor de Blasio said that city police showed "tremendous restraint overall," but he said was concerned about video showing two police cruisers lurching into a crowd of demonstrators on a Brooklyn street.
  
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• Man arrested in connection to Visalia homicide, facing multiple charges

  31-05-2020 19:57
  Barry Dantzler, 30, was the wanted for the murder of 37-year-old Heather Sloan.
  
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• Fresno first responders, Fresno Grizzlies hold parade for 5-year-old girl who beat cancer

  31-05-2020 18:31
  The Fresno police and fire departments came together with the Fresno Grizzlies to make an unforgettable day for one tough 5-year-old girl.
  
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• Former Fresno State baseball coach Bob Bennett passes away at 86

  31-05-2020 18:04
  Bennett is the winningest coach in Fresno State baseball history. He led the Diamond Dogs for 34 seasons, with 1,302 wins before his retirement in 2002.
  
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• Several Target stores to remain open after scheduled closures

  31-05-2020 17:51
  TARGET CLOSURES? Target had announced that they would be temporarily closing 22 Bay Area stores due to protests, but shoppers will need to contact stores to see which ones are remaining open.
  
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• Who are the protesters? Majority peaceful, few 'undisciplined' locals, anarchists, reports of white nationalists, authorities say

  31-05-2020 17:48
  The overwhelming majority of those at protests are racially diverse, peaceful demonstrators calling for change.
  
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• Kings County deputies assist in Los Angeles during protests

  31-05-2020 17:46
  Several Kings County deputies have returned home safely after providing law enforcement support for the protests in Los Angeles.
  
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• Three protesters arrested in connection to vandalism of Fresno tire shop

  31-05-2020 17:39
  Fresno Police Chief Andy Hall is expected to address this incident and the department's handling of these protests.
  
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• Man suffers critical injuries after being shot in head in southeast Fresno

  31-05-2020 16:38
  A suspect vehicle pulled in front of the victim's car and a suspect leaned out of the car and started shooting.
  
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• PHOTOS: Powerful images show clashes with police, demonstrators during protests over George Floyd's death

  31-05-2020 16:35
  
  In all, more than two dozen cities experienced racially diverse protests, many peaceful but some violent.
  
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• SpaceX Dragon capsule docks with International Space Station

  31-05-2020 16:27
  
  Welcome aboard! NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken successfully connected with the ISS Sunday.
  
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• Kings County deputies head to Los Angeles for assistance during protests

  31-05-2020 16:00
  The union said it was making the announcement with worried hearts and asked for prayers for the deputies heading south.
  
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• Traffic stop turns into drugs and weapons bust in Visalia

  31-05-2020 15:58
  Officers pulled over 28-year-old Michael Tellez at the intersection of McAuliff and Noble Sunday morning.
  
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• Family members of George Floyd speak out after protests

  31-05-2020 15:47
  George Floyd's family joined U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee on Saturday to speak about his death and the events that have followed.
  
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• SpaceX Dragon capsule to dock with International Space Station

  31-05-2020 15:35
  
  It's docking day in outer space! NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken are scheduled to dock at 10:29 a.m. EST.
  
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• South Valley business helping local non-profit stay afloat during pandemic

  31-05-2020 15:35
  On Saturday, The Source in Visalia partnered with Token Farms of Farmersville for an event called "Pot with a Purpose."
  
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• Cornerstone Church reopens doors Sunday morning with capacity limit

  31-05-2020 15:33
  Franklin says the church reached its limit for the number of people who have pre-registered for the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. services Sunday morning.
  
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• Man suffers critical injuries after being shot in head in northwest Fresno

  31-05-2020 15:30
  A suspect vehicle pulled in front of the victim's car and a suspect leaned out of the car and started shooting.
  
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• 'We're sick of it': Anger over George Floyd killings shatters US

  31-05-2020 15:07
  Nearly one-third of those arrests came in Los Angeles, where Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency.
  
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• Chrissy Teigen, other celebs offer to bail out protesters in Minnesota and nationwide

  31-05-2020 14:43
  Model Chrissy Teigen has offered to spend $200,000 to bail out protesters across the country. Other celebrities, including Seth Rogen and Steve Carell are also contributing to the cause.
  
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• Los Angeles protests in downtown, Fairfax District, Beverly Hills see violence as protesters loot

  31-05-2020 09:02
  Thousands of protesters on Saturday marched through the streets of the Fairfax District and Downtown Los Angeles, expressing outrage over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and prompting a massive response from LAPD.
  
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• Senior Spotlight: Breanna Hurt carries on family legacy at Kerman High School

  31-05-2020 09:01
  Kerman's Breanna Hurt is a multi-sport athlete and was named a candidate for the Junior league of Fresno's senior girl athlete award.
  
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• George Floyd protests in Fresno: Hundreds gather for demonstrations across city

  31-05-2020 08:26
  People of all ages marched through the streets of Fresno on Saturday, protesting the death of George Floyd and calling for an end to racial inequalities.
  
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• Several Target stores temporarily closing in the Bay Area amid protests

  31-05-2020 08:13
  
  TARGET CLOSURES: Target has announced it is temporarily closing 22 Bay Area stores due to protests.
  
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• As Los Angeles protests turn violent, Mayor Eric Garcetti calls in the National Guard

  31-05-2020 06:31
  As protests in Los Angeles become violent, Mayor Eric Garcetti calls in National Guard to help contain the chaos.
  
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• ABC7 reporter Carlos Granda hit with tear gas as chaos spreads to Beverly Hills

  31-05-2020 06:22
  ABC7 reporter Carlos Granda choked on tear gas as he reported live on the rioting and looting in Beverly Hills.
  
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• Video shows Jeep hitting protester at Visalia march over death of George Floyd

  31-05-2020 05:50
  During a demonstration on Saturday in Visalia over the death of George Floyd, an incident was caught on camera that appeared to show a protestor being hit by a Jeep with multiple people in it.
  
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• George Floyd protests swarm Manhattan, Brooklyn; over 100 arrested amid violence

  31-05-2020 04:34
  Protesters have coursed through NYC again Saturday night with a focus on Manhattan. Protesters have variably shut down the FDR, the West Side Highway and the Brooklyn Bridge.
  
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• Los Angeles protests in Fairfax District and downtown LA turn violent as protesters loot - WATCH LIVE

  31-05-2020 04:25
  
  Thousands of protesters on Saturday marched through the streets of the Fairfax District and Downtown Los Angeles, expressing outrage over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and prompting a massive response from LAPD.
  
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• Los Angeles protests in Fairfax District and downtown LA turn violent as protestors loot - WATCH LIVE

  31-05-2020 04:17
  
  Thousands of protesters on Saturday marched through the streets of the Fairfax District and Downtown Los Angeles, expressing outrage over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and prompting a massive response from LAPD.
  
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• George Floyd protests swarm Manhattan, Brooklyn; dozens arrested amid violence

  31-05-2020 03:30
  Protesters have coursed through NYC again Saturday night with a focus on Manhattan. Protesters have variably shut down the FDR, the West Side Highway and the Brooklyn Bridge.
  
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• Thousands of demonstrators march through Fairfax District, Downtown Los Angeles over George Floyd death

  31-05-2020 03:17
  
  Thousands of protesters on Saturday afternoon marched through the streets of the Fairfax District and Downtown Los Angeles, expressing outrage over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and prompting a massive response from LAPD officers.
  
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• J. Cole attends George Floyd protest in his hometown of Fayetteville, North Carolina

  31-05-2020 02:32
  Music artist J. Cole was among the attendees of a George Floyd protest in his hometown on Saturday.
  
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• Protests spread across NYC, Brooklyn Bridge partially closed; 50 arrests so far

  31-05-2020 02:21
  Protesters converged on the Brooklyn Bridge Saturday evening, with lanes leaving Manhattan closed, in one of several protest hot spots Saturday night.
  
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• 3 gang members arrested on charges of attempted murder for drive-by shooting in San Joaquin

  31-05-2020 01:09
  
  Detectives say at about 8:45 pm, the three suspects - 20-year-old Kevin Rosales of Huron, 19-year-old Luis Bravo-Edwardo of Huron and 19-year-old Esekuiel Ochoa-Felix of Coalinga - carried out a drive-by shooting in the area of Nevada and 6th Street.
  
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• Fairfax protest: Thousands of demonstrators march through LA, shutting down streets over George Floyd death

  31-05-2020 00:52
  
  Thousands of protesters onmarched through the streets of the Fairfax district, expressing outrage over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
  
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• Protests spread across NYC Saturday, more arrests after night of violence in Brooklyn

  31-05-2020 00:48
  Protesters were on the move across New York City on Saturday, following destructive and tense scenes in Brooklyn on Friday as thousands took to the streets to express their concerns and anger over the death of George Floyd.
  
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