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1. Unrest overshadows peaceful U.S. protests against police killings of black people

   

   Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets across America again Sunday, with peaceful demonstrations against police killings of black people overshadowed by unrest that quickly ravaged parts of cities from Pennsylvania to California.

2. U.S. cities fear protests may fuel new wave of outbreaks

   

   The massive protests sweeping across U.S. cities following the police killing of a black man in Minnesota have sent shudders through the health community and elevated fears that the huge crowds will lead to a new surge in cases of the coronavirus.

3. Christo, creator of ambitious public art projects, dies at age 84

   

   Christo was known for his public art projects that often involved wrapping large objects and buildings in fabric. The projects would usually disappear soon after they were installed.

4. Jets' player and Minnesota native Blake Wheeler says 'America is not OK' amid protests

   

   Winnipeg Jets forward and Minnesota native Blake Wheeler joined a growing list of athletes speaking out following the death of George Floyd in the U.S., writing "we need to stand with the black community and fundamentally change how the leadership in this country has dealt with racism."

5. Minibus in Somalia hits roadside bomb, 8 killed

   

   At least eight people were killed on Sunday when a minibus struck a roadside bomb near the Somali capital Mogadishu, police and witnesses said.