Officer on trial for the death of george floyd. Two Police Officers taking the stand this morning, including the Minneapolis Police departments senior most officer, its chief Homicide Detective Richard Zimmerman testifying about Department Policy, repeatedly saying that what happened on the scene in his view was inconsistent with the training Police Officers routinely receive about how to treat suspects in their custody. If somebody who is handcuffed becomes less combative, does that change the amount of force that an officer is to use under policy . Yes. If they are not a threat to you at that point you try to you know, to help them so that theyre not as upset. Zimmerman also testifying that officers are trained not to kneel on someones neck unless it is absolutely necessary because he testified the officers are trained they are told kneeling on someones neck can kill them. More on that dramatic testimony ahead and again well take you back to the trial when it resumes momentarily. Big
The Brookings Institution hosted a virtual discussions on u. S. Russia relations with russias ambassador to the u. S. He talked about terrorism, arms control and the incoming biden administration. Is john allen. Im the president of the Brookings Institution. It is a great pleasure to welcome you all this afternoon to the event entitled u. S. Russia relations, a conversation with the russian ambassador, anatoly antonov. Throughout the 20th century, the United States and russia have had a long and storied relationships, which has had at various points balanced elements of cooperation, competition and even conflict. Differences, from world war ii to the aftermath of 9 11, the United States and russia have indeed found common cause throughout some of the greatest challenges in our recent history. It is worth stating that america as a nation of immigrants has benefited from russian blood that runs thickly in the veins of our people. Our country is better and our people are better for the em
The Brookings Institution hosted a virtual discussion on u. S. Russia relations with russias ambassador to the u. S. He talked about terrorism, arms control, and the incoming biden administration. My name is john allen, president of the Brookings Institution and it is a great pleasure to welcome you to the u. S. Russia relations, a conversation with the Russian Ambassador anatoly antonov. V. Throughout the 20th throughout the 20th century, the United States and russia has had hasng relationship which balanced cooperation, competition, and even conflict and despite our differences, from world war ii to the aftermath of 9 11, the united std russia have indeed found common cause throughout some of the greatest challenges in our recent history. It is worth stating that america as a nation of immigrants has benefited from russian blood that runs thickly in the veins of our people. Our country is better and our people are better for the emigration of russians to america. Today, these, even u
Reckoning for companies around the world. Google is now the target of multiple lawsuits at the u. S. States and federal governments. Experts say that the burdens of truth are high. What are the chances that the Worlds Largest Search Engine could be broken up . The popular dating app bumble joins the ipo craze. First, lawmakers are still wrangling over a stimulus bill and talks are likely to continue into the weekend. Cases of covid19 are spiking across the country. Anifornia has just issued emergency alert, urging bay area residents to stay at home. This has triggered a mandatory shelterinplace. I went to get straight to bloombergs Abigail Doolittle to marcus through the market moves of the day. Rbc, all eyes are on the stimulus. Abigail all eyes are on the stimulus. A technical, from standpoint, today, is something called a quadruple witching day. The expiration of a lot of different futures and options creates extra volatility. This creates a ton of volatility. Most of the major aver
Everybody im grant lotus and im tahernia in for Vicki Liviakis tonight. During an online briefing today, mayor breed and Health Director doctor grant colfax said the daily case averages now 4 times what it was a month ago and hospitalizations have doubled in the last 10 days to stop the surge of city Officials Say theyll be putting forth additional rollbacks as early as tomorrow. Were going to further reduce the number of people who can gather, especially from multiple hospitals and well be analyzing the capacity restrictions for shopping and other indoor services. We are reviewing the Santa Clara County health order requiring those who travel more than a 115 miles to quarantine for 14 days. Some of this new guidance will be issued this week. And if this continues the city will run out of hospital beds by christmas. Where sections could mean more trouble for restaurants in San Francisco, many are now bracing for a possible ban on Outdoor Dining. Now in person dining is already restrict