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Protests have erupted all over the country after Politico released a leaked initial draft majority opinion indicating the U.S. Supreme Court would overturn two abortion-related cases, which would end federal protection of abortion rights.

A woman with a placard reading 'no war' appeared behind a newsreader on Russian state-controlled TV.

A group is protesting Friday over the mask mandate at Houston Independent School District.

Property owners should start receiving their property tax appraisals at the beginning of April. Many property owners will then have to decide whether they agree with the appraisal, and if not, whether they will file a protest.

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday morning.

Several airport workers are planning to protest over compensation ahead of holiday travel.

The streets of Haiti’s capital are quiet and largely empty as thousands of workers angry about the nation’s lack of security go on strike.

As counting concludes, United Russia looks set to maintain its supermajority in the Duma. It’s had to pull every lever.

There’s a lot of controversy over the use of the drug Ivermectin to treat COVID-19.

Demonstrations in Cap-Haitien have turned violent as gunshots rang out while supporters of slain President Jovenel Moïse blocked some roads and demanded justice while threatening to disrupt his upcoming funeral.

A group of protesters blocked the Southwest Freeway during rush hour Tuesday afternoon.

Several dozen Orthodox Christian faithful and clergy members have staged another protest against the island nation’s entry in the Eurovision Song Contest, which they contend promotes Satan worship

Six officers were injured in the "violent disorder" at Old Trafford on Sunday, police say.

By now, most homeowners have received property tax appraisals in the mail. If your jaw hit the floor when you opened yours, you should protest your home’s market value with your county appraisal district. Here are some ideas to get your appraisal and your property taxes lowered.

Supporters of President Donald Trump climb the west wall of the the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)(Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

His victory came after more than three days of uncertainty as election officials sorted through a surge of mail-in votes that delayed the processing of some ballots. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)(AP) – Jubilant crowds celebrated the election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as the nation’s next president and vice president Saturday, honking horns, cheering and dancing in the streets across the country. Supporters of President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence turned out to express their disapproval and to back the president, who has not conceded and vowed a legal fight. Outside Vaughn’s Lounge in New Orleans, revelers bathed in a champagne shower. The latter, like some other cities, saw people from opposite camps come face-to-face, leading to some shouting and jawing back and forth.

(Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) (2020 Getty Images)Trump supporters gather for a demonstration outside the TCF Center on Nov. 6, 2020 in Detroit. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) (2020 Getty Images)Trump supporters gather for a demonstration outside the TCF Center on Nov. 6, 2020 in Detroit. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) (2020 Getty Images)Supporters of President Trump hold signs and chant slogans during a protest outside the Philadelphia Convention Center. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) (2020 Getty Images)Supporters of President Trump yell at a counter protester at the Maricopa County Elections Department office on Nov. 6, 2020 in Phoenix. (Photo by Megan Varner/Getty Images) (2020 Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA – Police shot and killed a 27-year-old Black man on a Philadelphia street after yelling at him to drop his knife, sparking violent protests that police said injured 30 officers and led to dozens of arrests. Officers were called to the Cobbs Creek neighborhood and encountered the man, later identified as Walter Wallace, who was holding a knife, Little said. Hundreds of people took to the streets to protest the shooting late Monday into early Tuesday, with interactions between protesters and police turning violent at times, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported. One officer was hospitalized in stable condition with a broken leg and other injuries after she was struck by a pickup truck, police said, while the other injured officers were treated and released. The shooting occurred in a predominantly Black neighborhood in west Philadelphia.

Nigeria's president says 51 civilians have been killed in unrest following days of peaceful protests over police abuses, and he blames "hooliganism" for the violence while asserting that security forces have used "extreme restraint. The police order could further heighten tensions in Africa’s most populous country after its worst turmoil in years. Adamu, ordered colleagues to “dominate the public space” while announcing that enough is enough, a statement said. By not taking action against security forces, some Nigerians have warned, the president could inspire further abuses. We are part of the system, we are part of this governance.”___Bashir Adigun in Abuja, Nigeria contributed.

The violence erupted during peaceful protests that were meant to bring to light rampant abuses at the hands of police. Mayor Sylvester Turner, several community leaders and people gathered Friday night at Houston’s city hall to remember the young lives lost during the peaceful protest in Nigeria. Peter Uwalaka and Elizabeth Opara are members of the UIU chapter in Houston and are first-generation Nigerian Americans. People tired of the violence against peaceful protest and police brutality. On Saturday, the Houston UIU Chapter will have a protest march to bring awareness to the atrocities in Nigeria.

Houston teachers aren't pleased with the conditions they're expected to teach in amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and they staged a "sick-out" protest Thursday to demand a safer environment for themselves and their students. The planned sick-out happened on the same day that 16 Houston Independent School District schools reopened after being temporarily closed due to positive or presumed cases of COVID-19 on campus. Instead, they're openly "going into the building on a wish and a prayer that we are negative," she said. “That’s simply frightening to me,” said Latson, as reported by Isensee. Protest organizers urged teachers who called in sick to take the time to get tested for COVID-19.

Houston teachers aren't pleased with the conditions they're expected to teach in amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and they staged a "sick-out" protest Thursday to demand a safer environment for themselves and their students. The planned sick-out happened on the same day that 16 Houston Independent School District schools reopened after being temporarily closed due to positive or presumed cases of COVID-19 on campus. Instead, they're openly "going into the building on a wish and a prayer that we are negative," she said. “That’s simply frightening to me,” said Latson, as reported by Isensee. Protest organizers urged teachers who called in sick to take the time to get tested for COVID-19.

“It starts small,” Love said about the number of people who showed up at the protest outside the acclaimed restaurant in the heart of Chicago’s Michigan Avenue business district. Others voiced their support in private but were hesitant to attend the protest out of fear of losing their jobs, Love said. Another employee, who also called for the protest, did not attend because she says she thinks she is sick with the coronavirus. A third employee emailed a statement to the Tribune, detailing the last seven months of his employment and echoing many of the grievances raised by Love.

HOUSTON Several dozens gathered at Emancipation Park for a Black Lives More Than Matter rally Saturday. The gathering was one of several across Houston, part a growing movement to demand change. We want to reimagine policing and reallocating things, such as having maybe a mental health team, said organizer Dav Lewis. Were just trying to raise awareness and show people how voting can enact change and affect change in their community, said organizer Carl Ward. That is our message: Its really not just vote but be an informed voter.Organizers said a march to city hall will take place in the coming days.

HOUSTON – The Harris County Appraisal Review Board (ARB) needs new members to preside over property tax protest hearings. Three board members serve at each hearing but there are 190 board members in any given year. Currently, they need 40 new board members. Board members are paid per diem. Members serve one or two years, as appointed by the state administrative judge.

HOUSTON A caravan from Houston is headed to the nations capitol to demand justice for Vanessa Guillen. Andrew Rodriguez and others who are part of the No Mas Movement started their 22-hour drive to D.C. early Wednesday morning. Rodriguez plans to peacefully march with thousands of people from the Capitol to the White House Thursday. Rodriguez said he wants the Guillen family to know that they arent alone and that they will keep pushing for justice. Houston is here for you guys, said Rodriguez, We wont let you do this by yourself.

Protesters gathered in Beverly Hills, Michigan Thursday to show their support for a teenage girl jailed after failing to complete her homework. A judge decided the teen, named Grace, violated her probation by not completing online schoolwork and sent her to juvenile detention. “I know if Grace was a 15-year-old White girl she would not be sitting in juvenile detention right now,” said Sheri Crawley. She said her heart sank when she heard Grace was in the juvenile justice system for fighting and stealing. Then she broke down when she heard Oakland County Family Court presiding judge Mary Ellen Brennan sent Grace to juvenile detention for violating her probation by not finishing her online school work.

As a part of a protest, anti-maskers are covering up by wearing non-protective masks to make a political statement. The protesters argument is that mask mandates are about compliance, not safety. To prove this, protesters are visiting stores that have a mask requirement while wearing a one made of a breathable material such as mesh. I wore a mask that is designed for protecting your face in a paintball battle. It was almost like not wearing a mask at all.

SEATTLE – A 27-year-old man drove a car onto a closed freeway in Seattle early Saturday and barreled through a panicked crowd of protesters, critically injuring two women, officials said. The car swerves around the other vehicles and slams into the two women, sending them flying into the air. Troopers arrived, and the driver was put in custody, Washington State Patrol Capt. He is listed in public records as a student who attended Washington State University between 2011 and 2017 majoring in business and commerce. The state patrol tweeted out two pictures of the driver’s car with significant damage to its bumper and windshield.

HOUSTON – Hundreds of people marched from Discovery Green to Houston’s city hall in honor of 20-year-old Vanessa Guillen. The Houston native, who was missing since April, is believed to have been bludgeoned to death on the Fort Hood army base in Kileen. Lupe Guillen, Vanessa’s sister, choked back tears as she addressed the large crowd. Other protesters, like Yvette Villegas, were at the event demanding those responsible for Guillen’s death be held accountable. “I don’t think any woman or anybody should have to go through this whether she’s in uniform or not,” Villegas said.

Starbucks is reversing its position that had prohibited employees from wearing paraphernalia, such as T-shirts or pins, supporting the "Black Lives Matter" movement. But on Friday, Starbucks reversed its stance, saying they can wear a “Black Lives Matter” T-shirt or pin until new branded shirts are delivered to 200,000 employees that include the phrase. In an earlier memo, Starbucks said it won't allow employees to wear "Black Lives Matter" material because "there are agitators who misconstrue the fundamental principals of the 'Black Lives Matter' movement -- and in certain circumstances, intentionally repurpose them to amplify divisiveness." Starbucks encourages employees to wear apparel celebrating LGBTQ rights for Pride Month: The company hands out those items to baristas. They noted that pride paraphernalia is allowed because it's company-sanctioned, and Starbucks hasn't handed out "Black Lives Matter" pins or T-shirts.

RICHMOND, Virginia A crowd of protesters in Richmond, Virginia, brought down the statue of Jefferson Davis, the president of the Confederacy, CNN affiliate WRIC reported. But protesters vandalized a statue of Christopher Columbus, tore it down using ropes and threw it in the park. Ahead of the rally, the Richmond Indigenous Society tweeted "we are gathering at Byrd Park to protest yet another racist monument. Christopher Columbus was a murderer of Indigenous people, mainstreaming the genocidal culture against Indigenous people that we still see today. The state's governor has also announced plans to remove another statue honoring Confederate General Robert R. Lee from Richmond's historic Monument Avenue.

So let’s take a look at all of the wild things that happened so far this year that you probably already forgot about, shall we? (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images) (2020 Getty Images)Jan. 3: Iranian general Qasem Soleimani was killed in a drone strike by the U.S. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (2020 Getty Images)Feb. 5: After months of investigations, hearings and lots of tweets from Trump, the president was acquitted by the Senate on both articles of impeachment. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) (2020 Getty Images)And now we’re in June. It’s hard to believe that all of those things happened during a pandemic, so who knows what else is next?

HOUSTON – On the day Houston-native George Floyd was laid to rest, Texas Southern University sought to honor his memory by granting his daughter, Gianna with a full scholarship to study at the university. “The Board (of Regents), in conjunction with the TSU Foundation Board, has approved a fund to provide a full scholarship to Floyd’s beloved daughter, Gianna,” the university announced in a press release. “TSU’s executive and academic staff will prepare a place for Miss Floyd if she wishes to attend the University." Albert H. Myres, the chairman of the TSU Board of Regents said that Floyd’s legacy would be strengthened by the offer of an educational pathway for his daughter. “We know the value of an education in the pursuit of solutions and generational progress,” Smith said in the release.

HOUSTON – An emotional video montage was shown of George Floyd’s life during funeral service. Photos and videos showed Floyd with family and friends while he was alive. The montage also showed murals of Floyd, marches where thousands of protesters demonstrated their frustrations with police brutality against black people and the outrage surrounding Floyd’s death. Warning: One of the images in this montage features a person making an obscene gesture. Viewer discretion is advised.

ST. PAUL, Minnesota – Deveonte Joseph stood out among the protesters in St. Paul, Minnesota, calling for justice after the death of George Floyd. Instead of a mask or protective gear, the 17-year-old wore his cap and gown -- which he hasn't gotten to wear because the Covid-19 pandemic delayed in-person graduations across the US. Joseph said he decided to wear his commencement garb on Thursday night because he wanted to do something "to put positivity in the world." At first, he and his friends were just taking pictures around the neighborhood, but they saw the smoke from the nearby protest and decided to join in. Brit Lee, the sister of one of Joseph's friends, was also taking pictures and said police officers and protesters were congratulating him.

His statue had stood in the city since 1895, but its presence in the multicultural city had become increasingly controversial. Many have celebrated the act, and video of the statue falling has gone viral in the UK. "But many people feel the Colston statue represented a sense of Bristol, so we as a city now need to have a conversation." The UK's Home Secretary, Priti Patel, was less amenable, telling Sky News it was "utterly disgraceful" that the statue was taken down. In the UK capital, largely peaceful protests turned heated in the evening on Sunday as activists and police clashed near Downing Street.

McALLEN, Texas A man who was seen in a viral twitter video brandishing a chainsaw and yelling racial slurs at protesters is now in custody by police, NBC News and the McAllen Monitor reported. The video of a man with a long-sleeved shirt and jeans carrying a large chainsaw quickly gained over a million views on Twitter. He wielded the chainsaw and yelled racial slurs and profanity at protesters outside a store, McAllen Monitor reported. The tirade continued as he walked towards protesters with the chainsaw as they fled, NBC News reported. McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez told McAllen Monitor that they were able to confirm the identity of the man in the Twitter video.

But in several cases, the country has also witnessed what appears to be excessive police force against protesters, reporters and bystanders. Video shows the officers breaking the windows of a vehicle and yanking a woman out of the car. In one 27-second video posted to Twitter, a New York Police Department vehicle plows through a crowd of protesters. And a third video shows an officer pushing a woman to the ground during protests. De Blasio has set up an independent review by the Corporation Counsel, the city's law department, and Department of Investigation commissioner.

HOUSTON – The men behind the viral “praytest” video, where white Christians knelt and asked black Christians for forgiveness in Third Ward, are reconnecting for another gathering in northeast Houston. Rapper Bobby “Tre9” Herring and Johnny Gentry III are hosting the “praytest” Sunday at 3 p.m. at 9929 Homestead Road. The event will honor the life of George Floyd, a Houston native who was killed when a white police officer kneeled on his neck for more than eight minutes in Minneapolis. “Praytest in Honor of George Floyd” in northeast Houston The men behind the viral “praytest” video, where white Christians asked black Christians for forgiveness in Third Ward, are reconnecting for another gathering in northeast Houston. Rapper Bobby “Tre9” Herring and Johnny Gentry III are hosting the “praytest” Sunday at 3 p.m. at 9929 Homestead Road.

Buffalo police initially said in a statement that a person was injured when he tripped & fell, WIVB-TV reported, but Capt. (Mike Desmond/WBFO via AP)(AP) – Two Buffalo police officers were charged with assault Saturday, prosecutors said, after a video showed them shoving a 75-year-old protester in recent demonstrations over the death of George Floyd. One officer leans down to check on the injured man before another officer urges the colleague to keep walking. But dozens of Buffalo police officers who were angered over their fellow officers’ suspensions stepped down from the department’s crowd control unit Friday. “It was tremendous, tremendous to see,” John Evans, president of the Buffalo Police Benevolent Association, told WIVB-TV.

WASHINGTON – Washington, D.C. is painting a message in giant, yellow letters down a busy DC street ahead of a planned protest this weekend: BLACK LIVES MATTER. The massive banner-like project spans two blocks of 16th Street, a central axis that leads southward straight to the White House. Each of the 16 bold, yellow letters spans the width of the two-lane street, creating an unmistakable visual easily spotted by aerial cameras and virtually anyone within a few blocks. The painters were contacted by DC Mayor Muriel Bowser and began work early Friday morning, the mayor's office told CNN. Bowser has officially deemed the section of 16th Street bearing the mural "Black Lives Matter Plaza," complete with a new street sign.

Netflix‘13th’Directed by Ava DuVernay (she’ll come up again in this list), the documentary shows you how America changed after the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery, but also kickstarted the prison boom in America. ‘Moonlight’This Oscar-winning picture tells the story of a young black gay man living in Miami. chronicles the Central Park Five, a group of young black teenagers who were wrongfully convicted of a crime they didn’t commit. The documentary tells the story of the days of protests, unrest and riots that followed. It’s a great film that shows how two different groups of people can react to fatal police shootings.

Color of Change is the largest online racial injustice organization. It’s a great place to donate to help fight racial injustices. If there is any organization that has been fighting for social justice and change for years and years, it’s the ACLU. Not only does it fight for racial justice, it fights for women’s rights, LGBTQ+ rights and so much more. This is pretty simple: The petition is asking for justice for George Floyd’s death.

The question: Why are loads of bricks being delivered around Texas? The city of Houston removed bricks and rocks left on roadsides, which may have been intended to be used during Tuesday’s protests to cause damage and destruction. The Houston Public Works is asking residents to report any suspicious activity after removing several piles of bricks and rocks in Houston. AlertHouston: HPW has removed several piles of bricks and rocks from several locations in Houston this afternoon. Please call 311 (or HPD's non-emergency line, 713.884.3131), to report any suspicious activity or if you see someone leaving these items in th https://t.co/Ccqex1DY0Q — AlertHouston (@AlertHouston) June 2, 2020

Houston rapper Bun B along with fellow rapper Trae tha Truth helped organize the event alongside Floyds family members. Bun B was one the first speakers to address the crowd. #justiceforgeorgefloyd Posted by Bun B on Wednesday, June 3, 2020Houston is unified. Houston stands together in solidarity against racism, against police brutality, against racial injustice, said Bun B. Say His Name... #GeorgeFloyd Posted by Bun B on Wednesday, June 3, 2020To connect with Bun B, click here.

(Photo by Dave Einsel/Getty Images) (2006 Getty Images)2011: Occupy Houston movementOn December 11, 2011, several protesters associated with Occupy movements across Texas were arrested near the Port of Houston on Monday. A month prior, several Occupy Houston protesters were arrested in downtown Houston blocking traffic in the intersection of Commerce and Travis streets. Occupy Houston was a collaboration that has included occupation protests that stand in solidarity with Occupy Wall Street. 2017: Womens MarchOn January 21, 2017, more than 20,000 people walked through downtown Houston, one of the hundreds of Womens Marches taking place across the country. 2018: March for Our LivesOn March 24, 2018, nearly 15,000 Houstonians marched through downtown Houston.

HOUSTON – Several members of George Floyd’s family spoke in front of thousands of people about what the death of their loved one represents not only for them but for the nation. Floyd’s brother spoke about having love for the community and called for non-violent protests because that will shed a negative light on George Floyd’s name and the Black community. The march, organized by Bun B and Trae tha Truth, brought out around 60,000 people who peacefully marched through the streets of downtown from Discovery Green to City Hall in protest of George Floyd’s death. Others who spoke included Mayor Sylvester Turner, civil rights pioneer Rev. See the full speech in the video above.

HOUSTON – The Houston Public Works is asking residents to report any suspicious activity after removing several piles of bricks and rocks in Houston. Officials said the bricks and rocks may have been intended to cause destruction during Tuesday’s demonstrations in the city. Houston Public Works asks residents to call 311 or the Houston Police Department non-emergency line at 713-884-3131 to report any suspicious activity or if you see someone leaving these items in the community. Officials will dispatch a crew to immediately remove the piles of items that may be used to threaten the safety and security of the citizens of Houston.

HOUSTON – People marched for several hours through downtown Houston Tuesday in protest of the death of George Floyd, who died while being detained by police in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Police said they were willing to remain at the scene all night as long as the protest remained peaceful. Organizers called for the event, which included a march from Discovery Green to Houston City Hall, to remain peaceful. Watch the KPRC 2 team coverage of the protest in the live blog below. Tap here to view the live blog.

HOUSTON – Rappers Trae tha Truth and Bun B announced a march Tuesday with the family of George Floyd in Houston. We will do it right for the homie,” Bun B wrote on his Instagram Sunday. We want to honor Mr. Floyd’s memory in a respectful way.#JusticeforGeorgeFloyd pic.twitter.com/Db9WwTlRni — Sylvester Turner (@SylvesterTurner) June 1, 2020Trae tha Truth said the goal is to make this biggest march ever. Bun B is demanding action. “We just want to stand as unified front right now and send a message to the world of how Houston, Texas gets down,” said Bun B.

HOUSTON – Hundreds of people attended a Black Lives Matter protest in downtown demanding justice for Houston-native George Floyd, who was killed after an officer kneeled on his neck for more than eight minutes. Throughout the march, protestors chanted: “Hands up, don’t shoot," “I can’t breathe,” and “No justice. She said the black community has been fighting for years against systemic racism. “It can no longer (only) be black people out here stomping the ground for black people,” she said. ‘Enough is enough.’Reporter Hannah Mackenzie gives details on downtown Houston protestReporter Brandon Walker gives inside look at Houston protest for George Floyd

Published: May 29, 2020, 4:43 pm Updated: May 29, 2020, 6:39 pmHundreds gathered in downtown Houston to protest the death of George Floyd. HOUSTON – The Houston Black Lives Matter organization hosted a “Justice 4 George Floyd” protest Friday. Hundreds of people gathered in downtown Houston where they marched with signs in protest of the death of George Floyd. Click here to read more.

HOUSTON – Hundreds of Houstonians took to the streets to protest police brutality after the death of native-Houstonian George Floyd. WATCH PROTESTERS IN DOWNTOWN:WATCH LIVE: Houston police making apparent attempts to disperse crowds in downtown. MORE: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2020/05/29/justice-4-george-floyd-protest-will-be-held-at-discovery-green-friday/ Posted by KPRC2 / Click2Houston on Friday, May 29, 2020WATCH ANOTHER ANGLE BELOW:ANOTHER ANGLE: Protesters in downtown Houston. WATCH BOTH LIVES: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2020/05/29/justice-4-george-floyd-protest-will-be-held-at-discovery-green-friday/ Posted by KPRC2 / Click2Houston on Friday, May 29, 2020The protest that began at 2 p.m. at Discovery Green and continued through the evening. Follow our live blog of the protest below:App users click here to see live blog.

Running for Ahmaud Arbery had evolved to riding for him. More than 50 slab riders took to the Houston streets Saturday afternoon to ride for justice for Arbery’s death. Organizers said the ‘Slab Ride’ was to protest hate and violence against Black people. Riders completed two loops around 610, commemorating the 2-mile run Arbery made before being killed. and Real Beauty Real Women.

Now, some homeowners are calling on the Harris County Appraisal District to cut taxpayers some slack. Taxpayers’ plea for relief“Here’s your stimulus check for $1,200; and here’s your bill for $4,000 for your property tax,” quipped retired southwest Houston homeowner Ed Hobson. “We have to follow the state tax code.”Barnett said the tax code requires that properties in Harris County be appraised on Jan. 1 of every year. Rather than changing the tax code and laws, he said taxing and other government agencies will have to be flexible. What you can do if your property appraisal increasedLike every year, you can protest your appraisal online using iSettle or iFile.