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Trump's Response To Unrest Raises Questions, Criticisms

President Trump's tough "law and order" response to the protests over George Floyd's death has unleashed criticism from top military brass, and may even be dividing his own party.

Prehistoric Road Trip

In The Moment … June 5, 2020 Show 832 Hour 1A new three-part natural history series exploring prehistoric life in the Western U.S. called Prehistoric Road…

Clint Smith Reflects On This Moment

The killing of George Floyd by a police officer in 2020 sparked massive protests nationwide. This hour, writer Clint Smith reflects on this moment, through conversation, letters, and poetry.

People attend a rally in front of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin on Monday to commemorate George Floyd and protest against racism and police violence.

Berlin Passes Sweeping Anti-Discrimination Law

The measure bars police and other public authorities from discriminating against anyone based on factors including skin color, religion, disabilities, worldview, age and sexual identity.

Garment workers were deemed essential employees during Bangladesh's lockdown and some resumed work in Dhaka last month.

For Bangladesh's Struggling Garment Workers, Hunger Is A Bigger Worry Than Pandemic

Many garment factories have reopened, but the coronavirus still affects global demand and orders remain canceled. "I need to work," says one employee. "I'll die of hunger before I die of this virus."

Protesters gather in front of Dallas City Hall on Tuesday. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and local officials were inside to discuss the response to protests in Texas over the death of George Floyd.

Dallas Police Adopts 'Duty To Intervene' Policy To Prevent Abuse

The rule requires police to act to prevent officers from using excessive force. The order comes after widespread outrage over the killing of George Floyd while being restrained by Minneapolis Police.

A person stands next to a fence as demonstrators protest Thursday near the White House over the death of George Floyd. The security perimeter is being extended several blocks.

Security Perimeter Around White House Expanded By Several Blocks

The fencing is being put in place to protect the White House in the face of protests, the Secret Service says. The mayor of Washington, D.C., has criticized the increased federal security in the area.

State Awards $350,000 Contract For Rushmore Fireworks

The state of South Dakota has selected a company to produce the July 3 fireworks show at Mount Rushmore for up to $350,000. The company is Pyro…

Palestinians lift banners protesting the killing of Eyad Hallaq, a Palestinian man with autism shot dead by Israeli police, and the case of George Floyd, an unarmed black man killed by policeman in the U.S., during a rally by supporters of the Fatah movement in the West Bank city of Hebron.

Israeli Police Killing Of Palestinian Leads To Apologies And Echoes Of The U.S.

A fatal police shooting of an unarmed Palestinian man with autism in Jerusalem last weekend has stirred protests.

Billy Dume says he has focused his public activism primarily on LGBTQ issues. He says George Floyd's death led him to march for racial justice in New York City.

Why One Black Man Decided To March

One protester in New York City said George Floyd's death moved him to action. "As a black person, I've actually been relatively passive."

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