On display was the first major demonstration since Russian President Vladimir Putin said last week that he would send in security forces “if necessary.” Source
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Portland mayor says to Trump: “It’s you who have created the hate and division”
After a person was shot and killed amid dueling protests in Portland on Saturday, the city’s mayor, Ted Wheeler, pleaded for an end to the violence and slammed President Trump for his rhetoric. Do you seriously wonder why this is the first time in decades America has seen this level of violence? It’s you who have created the hate and division,” Wheeler said to Mr. Trump. Watch his remarks. Source
Portland protests turn deadly as National Guard heads to Kenosha, Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Senate plans to meet in a special session this week to discuss police reform in wake of the police shooting of Jacob Blake. This comes after a deadly clash broke out in Portland between President Trump supporters and counter-protesters. Mola Lenghi reports. Source
Trump blasts mayor of Portland, Oregon, over protests
President Trump took to Twitter to criticize the Portland mayor over the rising unrest and protests, demanding “law and order.” Nikole Killion has the latest. Source
Detroit displays faces of COVID-19 victims in public memorial
The photos line a bridge where on Monday, 15 funeral processions will be driving past to pay tribute to the 1,500 who died. Source
Thousands homeless after Hurricane Laura as COVID-19 concerns grow
In Louisiana, more than 350,000 people remain without power in the wake of Hurricane Laura. Downed power lines are also blocking roads across the state, making recovery efforts difficult. Omar Villafranca takes a look. Source
New protocols for students riding school buses during coronavirus pandemic
In a normal year, an estimated 26 million children take the bus to get to school every day. As the coronavirus pandemic continues, schools are scrambling to create a plan that will help bring kids to and from class safely. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source
Protests keep pressure on Belarus President Lukashenko to resign
Sunday marked 21 days of non-stop protests in Belarus, as people continue to demand the resignation of the country’s leader. But Alexander Lukashenko says he’s not going anywhere. Chris Livesay reports. Source
Michigan pays tribute to coronavirus victims
There was a powerful sight in Detroit over the weekend where more than 900 faces of those killed by COVID-19 were displayed on billboards for a citywide public memorial. This comes as other states still face struggles combating the pandemic. Lilia Luciano reports. Source
Portland mayor says deadly shooting could be a “flashpoint”
Mayor Ted Wheeler slammed President Trump’s rhetoric, saying “what America needs is for you to be stopped so we can come together as one America.” Source