Wednesday, September 2, 2020

Barr says no systemic racism in policing, blames 'Antifa' movement for inciting violence

GLOBAL-RACE/BARR-POLICE

U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr on Wednesday said the Justice Department was monitoring the 'Antifa' protest movement, saying that it is at the heart of violence in cities across the country.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/barr-attorney-general-racism-antifa-1.5710304?cmp=rss

Police body cam video shows officers hooded, pressed Daniel Prude's face to ground before he died: family

Rochester Police Death

A Black man who had run naked through the streets of a western New York city died of asphyxiation after a group of police officers put a hood over his head, then pressed his face into the pavement for two minutes, according to video and records released Wednesday by the man's family.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/daniel-prude-rochester-police-video-1.5710187?cmp=rss

'Long road' ahead to rebuild after Hurricane Laura, Louisiana governor says

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Crews are working to restore electricity and clear debris in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura, which killed 21 people and left hundreds of thousands without power and access to safe water.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/hurricane-laura-louisiana-rebuild-1.5709973?cmp=rss

Airline pilots report person on jetpack near LAX

Airline pilots report person on jetpack near LAX

At least two pilots say they flew past a person on a jetpack about 900 metres up, while on final approach into Los Angeles.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/airline-pilots-report-person-on-jetpack-near-lax-1.5710047?cmp=rss

Belize, Honduras on guard for Nana, a potential hurricane

Tropical Weather

Tropical Storm Nana is barrelling westward just off the coast of Honduras on a collision course with the tiny nation of Belize.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/storms-nana-omar-1.5709438?cmp=rss