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Seattle police chief to resign following department cuts
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August 11, 2020
Seattle police chief to resign following department cuts
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle’s police chief says she is stepping down, a move made public the same day the City…
Portland protesters rally as arrest of activist draws ire
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August 11, 2020
Portland protesters rally as arrest of activist draws ire
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The arrest during protests in Portland, Oregon, of a Black woman who became a leading activist…
Riot declared as fire burns in Portland police union offices
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August 9, 2020
Riot declared as fire burns in Portland police union offices
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A fire inside a police union building led authorities in Portland, Oregon, to declare a riot…
States race to pass policing reforms after Floyd’s death
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August 8, 2020
States race to pass policing reforms after Floyd’s death
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The death of George Floyd and widespread protests over racial injustice have prompted several states to…
Portland police declare unlawful assembly during protest
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August 2, 2020
Portland police declare unlawful assembly during protest
The Portland Police Bureau declared an unlawful assembly Saturday night when people gathered outside a police precinct in Oregon’s largest…
Oregon hopes for changes from ongoing Portland protests
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August 1, 2020
Oregon hopes for changes from ongoing Portland protests
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Hundreds peacefully protested in downtown Portland Friday, two days after the announcement that the presence of…
George Floyd’s family gathers in Virginia to unveil hologram
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July 29, 2020
George Floyd’s family gathers in Virginia to unveil hologram
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The family of George Floyd witnessed the unveiling of a hologram in Virginia Tuesday night, where…
Officer challenges account of violent clearing of protesters
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July 28, 2020
Officer challenges account of violent clearing of protesters
The US Park Police and Secret Service violently routed protesters from Lafayette Square last month without apparent provocation or adequate…
US agents use gas, flash bangs to clear Portland protesters
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July 27, 2020
US agents use gas, flash bangs to clear Portland protesters
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A night that started with a reported shooting and a bag containing loaded rifle magazines and…
Oakland protesters set fire to courthouse, smash windows
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July 27, 2020
Oakland protesters set fire to courthouse, smash windows
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A protest in Oakland, California, in support of racial justice and police reform turned violent when…