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Protests Swell Across America as George Floyd Is Mourned Near His Birthplace

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Top News How Police Unions Became Such Powerful Opponents to Reform Efforts By NOAM SCHEIBER, FARAH STOCKMAN and J. DAVID GOODMAN Half a decade after a spate of officer-involved deaths inspired widespread protest, many police unions are digging in to defend members. Protests Swell Across America as George Floyd Is Mourned Near His Birthplace By DIONNE SEARCEY and DAVID ZUCCHINO People lined up for hours before a viewing and a memorial service in a small North Carolina town, while demonstrations across the country grew larger and more organized. Vote for Trump? These Republican Leaders Aren't on the Bandwagon By JONATHAN MARTIN Former President George W. Bush and Senator Mitt Romney won't support Mr. Trump's re-election, and other G.O.P. officials are mulling a vote for Joe Biden. For more top news, go to NYTimes.com »

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