Sunday: George Floyd protests spread nationwide

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Demonstrators carry signs as they gather in a street during a march in Pittsburgh, Saturday, May 30, 2020 to protest the death of George Floyd, who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on Memorial Day, May 25. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

What to know

  • Protests erupt for a sixth day across the US over the death of unarmed black man George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
  • Nearly 40 cities have imposed curfews and National Guard members have been activated in 15 states and Washington, DC.
  • Protesters say they want to see charges for all four police officers involved in the death of Floyd.
  • One former officer, who was seen in a video with his knee on Floyd’s neck, was charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter — but protesters and critics believe the charge isn’t harsh enough.

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