George Floyd protesters dispersed so Trump can walk to church

Reporters said law enforcement dispersed a peaceful protest with chemical irritant and rubber bullets at a park next to the White House, as the president vowed to deploy troops, if necessary, to "dominate the streets".

Moments later Donald Trump walked out of the executive mansion to a nearby historic church, where he held up a Bible.

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Video shows people damaging ancient rock formations

A hiker recorded two men pushing rocks from the ancient formation in a Nevada park.

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Huge fires blaze along Miami highway

Stubborn brush fires in Miami, Florida, have been burning for several days.

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A view from inside court for Trump's blockbuster trial

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Pro-Palestinian protest blocks Golden Gate Bridge

San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge was blocked for hours during a pro-Palestinian demonstration.

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Endangered California condor chicks hatched in LA

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Yelling broke out as Republican lawmakers shut down a plan to repeal a state law criminalising abortion.

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Skydivers witness total solar eclipse mid-air

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