George Floyd U.S. protests: Live updates from May 31, 2020
George Floyd's death in police custody has roiled not just Minneapolis but the nation, sparking days of protests.
NHL commissioner outlines plan to resume play
Commissioner Gary Bettman announced that the 2019-2020 regular season is over and play resume with the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Trump imposes travel restrictions on Brazil
Brazil has the second-most confirmed cases of the coronavirus of any country, with more than 347,000. Only the U.S. has more.
Outbreak at Washington food plant puts halt to reopening plan
According to Clark County Public Health, 38 workers at Firestone Pacific Foods in Vancouver have tested positive for COVID-19 so far.
New Jersey gym reopens in violation of stay-at-home order
Co-owners Ian Smith and Frank Trumbetti were issued a court summons for violating Governor Phil Murphy's stay-at-home order, but the business remained open throughout the day.
NFL players DeAndre Baker and Quinton Dunbar granted bond
According to police, Baker and Dunbar were both at a party Wednesday night where they and at least one other person allegedly robbed other attendees of thousands of dollars in cash and valuables.
Georgia AG asks DOJ to investigate handling of Ahmaud Arbery case
The case has gone through three different prosecutors due to conflicts of interest.
Sioux tribe rejects governor's request to remove checkpoints
"I absolutely agree that we need to work together during this time of crisis, however you continuing to interfere in our efforts to do what science and facts dictate seriously undermine our ability to protect everyone on the reservation," Chairman Harold Frazier said in a statement.
Ginsburg hospitalized with "benign gallbladder condition"
Ginsburg underwent treatment for a "benign gallbladder condition" and is "resting comfortably," according to the Supreme Court.
MLB suspends Red Sox replay operator, strips team of draft pick
Former manager Alex Cora will be suspended through the end of the 2020 postseason for his role in the Astros sign-stealing scheme in 2017.
Acting Navy secretary apologizes for criticism of ousted captain
"Let me be clear, I do not think Captain Brett Crozier is naïve nor stupid. I think, and always believed him to be the opposite," Modly said.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson hospitalized due to coronavirus
The 55-year-old had tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus, late last month.
Tornado rips through Arkansas city, leaving at least 6 hurt
The mayor of Jonesboro said the more people may could have been harmed by the tornado had the mall not been closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
NFL releases gun violence PSA honoring slain Chicago teen
"We lost all her children, her children's children. We lost generations," said Pendleton's mother, Cleopatra Cowley-Pendleton.
LeBron reverses stance on refusing to play in empty arenas
James initially indicated he wouldn't play if the NBA wouldn't allow fans to see games in person over coronavirus fears.