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Alondra Cano, Minneapolis City Council Ward 9 representative, spoke to community members at "The Path Forward" meeting at Powderhorn Park, where she joined eight of her colleagues in announcing plans to disband the city police department.

Minneapolis City Council Members Announce Intent To 'Dismantle' Police Department

Nine of the 13 council members, a veto-proof majority, pledged to "rebuild with our community a new model of public safety that actually keeps our community safe," in the words of one council member.

More than 6.9 million people worldwide have been infected since the first reported case of the coronavirus late last year.

Global COVID-19 Deaths Surpass 400,000

The United States — at more than 109,000 — accounts for more than a quarter of global deaths from COVID-19. More than 6.9 million worldwide have been infected with the coronavirus.

At the American Athletic Conference tournament semifinals earlier this month in Uncasville, Conn., Cincinnati's Andeija Puckett, left, looks to pass to Sam Rodgers, right, under pressure from Connecticut's Kia Nurse. Connecticut is the first overall seed in the NCAA women's basketball tournament that begins on Saturday.

UConn Is First Overall Seed In NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament

The Huskies are the only unbeaten team in the tournament and are aiming for their 12th national championship. The other No. 1 seeds are Notre Dame, Louisville and Mississippi State.

The casket of George Floyd arrives Saturday in Raeford, N.C. Floyd was called a gentle giant.

George Floyd, Who 'Sparked The Fuse,' Honored In North Carolina Service

The Floyd family gathered near his birthplace for a stirring memorial on Saturday. Public officials joined family and clergy in remembering Floyd.

The Maryland-National Capital Park Police say that Anthony Brennan III was arrested Friday, after a video appeared to show him violently grab an object from a young adult who was posting signs protesting the death of George Floyd.

Maryland Man Charged In Assault On Activists For Racial Justice Along D.C. Area Trail

Police in Maryland say Anthony Brennan III is suspected in the attack on a group of young people who were hanging flyers about the killing of George Floyd. Video of the incident circulated online.

The reforms in Minneapolis follow the widespread and sometimes violent protests after the police killing of George Floyd.

Minneapolis Agrees To Ban Chokeholds And Neck Restraints By Police

The agreement between the city and state human rights authorities promises several reforms. It comes after the state opened a civil rights investigation into the city's police department.

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.

Members of Beyonce's Coachella marching band talk about Bey's commitment to authenticity and the show's historic legacy.

'Homecoming,' From The Bleachers: Members Of Beyoncé's Marching Band Look Back

Beyoncé's historic 2018 Coachella performance has been immortalized thanks to the Netflix film Homecoming. Three members of Beyoncé's Coachella marching band talk about the show's prolonged legacy.

Rep. Joyce Beatty, who was pepper-sprayed at a demonstration Saturday, said she understands sentiments that attempting to have a "healthy dialogue" haven't worked, but that "violence doesn't work — violence either way."

Ohio Congresswoman Pepper-Sprayed While Demonstrating Against Death Of George Floyd

Rep. Joyce Beatty, an Ohio Democrat, was demonstrating in Columbus when she got caught in an altercation between a protester and police.

Rep. Joyce Beatty, (D-Ohio), who was pepper-sprayed at a demonstration Saturday, said she understands sentiments that attempting to have a "healthy dialogue" haven't worked, but that "violence doesn't work — violence either way."

Ohio Congresswoman Pepper Sprayed While Demonstrating Against Death Of George Floyd

Rep. Joyce Beatty, an Ohio Democrat, was demonstrating in Columbus when she got caught in an altercation between a protester and police.

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