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Best practices to take action against COVID-19 | ABC News
Medical experts Dr. Jen Ashton and Dr. Nahid Bhadelia join ABC News Prime to discuss preventative actions you can take to protect yourself from the…
US forces launch airstrike on Taliban days after agreement
U.S. forces conducted an airstrike against Taliban fighters in Helmand, Afghanistan, Wednesday, the first such strike since the two sides signed a historic peace deal….
Botched Venezuela coup fallout
ABC News’ Martha Raddatz speaks to the family of two ex-special forces soldiers captured after a failed raid against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. ABC News…
George Floyd’s death reopens old wounds of similar police-involved incidents | Nightline
Protests erupted after video was released of the incident. Those who knew Floyd best speak about the person he was. WATCH NIGHTLINE EPISODES: https://abc.go.com/shows/nightline ALSO…
Protests erupt in violence after George Floyd’s killing | Nightline
The Minnesota governor activated the National Guard after Wednesday night’s protests in Minneapolis over Floyd’s death in police custody led to looting and multiple fires…
A history of civil unrest in the US: Frustrations over injustice, slow pace of change | Nightline
For decades, black Americans have fought injustices to their community. Martin Luther King III speaks to ABC News about why riots occur amid protests and…
Citizen journalism on the frontlines
ABC News’ Mona Kosar Abdi speaks with assistant professor of journalism, Dr. Alissa Richardson, about the ongoing protests and the critical role that people documenting…
Trump addresses US amid protests, George Floyd’s brother reflects on his life | Nightline
Trump spoke about George Floyd and the widespread protests moments after police tear-gassed protesters outside the White House and hours after he told governors to…
Major cities impose curfews to prevent looters, violence
Peaceful protesters are distancing themselves from counter-protesters who they say are overshadowing their cause. ABC News’ Kenneth Moton reports. READ MORE: https://abcn.ws/374QzYt SUBSCRIBE to ABC…
Why a police chief joined forces with Black Lives Matter at George Floyd protest
Camden, New Jersey Police Chief Joseph Wysocki and protest organizer Yolanda Deaver speak to “Nightline” about coming together in a demonstration of respect over the…
George Floyd protests spread across the US, pushing back against violence | America In Pain
It’s been one full week of protests. Thousands across the country are demanding justice and equality while Trump has again called to meet demonstrators with…
A long history of violence, civil unrest against people of color in the US | America In Pain
This country has seen the 1921 Tulsa race massacre, the 1968 riots after Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination, the 1992 Rodney King riots and countless…
Friends reflect on George Floyd’s life in Houston as protests in the city continue
Floyd’s old friend, rapper Trae the Truth, shows “Nightline” Houston’s Third Ward, where Floyd was raised. Chi Osee, a young protester in New York City,…
Being black in America
ABC News correspondents and anchors share their experiences and discuss the many ways black individuals have learned to deal with racism throughout their lives, from…
George Floyd’s family reacts to charges against all 4 officers involved in his death | Nightline
Derek Chauvin, who knelt on Floyd’s neck, is now charged with second-degree murder. The other former officers involved are charged with aiding and abetting. “We…
Former Defense Secretary Mattis slams Trump l ABC News
James Mattis blasted President Donald Trump’s handling of the protests, saying “enough is enough.” ABC News’ Kenneth Moton reports. READ MORE: https://abcn.ws/2AFXn2g #ABCNews #Mattis #MattisSpeaks…
Drew Brees facing backlash
The quarterback’s teammates and other athletes like LeBron James are reacting. ABC News’ Will Ganss reports. source
Keeping the faith, dealing with grief and taking action after George Floyd’s death | Nightline
“The voice of this generation has risen to such a pitch that it cannot be ignored,” Pastor T.D. Jakes tells “Nightline.” But he says that…
George Floyd memorial follows calls to defund police as protests enter third week | Nightline
Thousands came to Floyd’s hometown of Houston to pay respects. “Nightline” speaks to Rep. Ilhan Omar, who represents Minneapolis, where the city council has voted…
Trump and Biden reject calls to defund police
House Democrats unveiled a proposal on police reform that does not include defunding police. ABC News’ Ines de La Cuetara reports. source
