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Theo Ponchaveli paints a mural of the likeness of Ahmaud Arbery in Dallas earlier this month. Arbery's killing in February in Georgia ignited anger and protests. Tony Gutierrez/AP hide caption

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Georgia Authorities Arrest 3rd Man In Ahmaud Arbery Killing

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested a third person in connection with the killing of Ahmaud Arbery. Authorities arrested William "Roddie" Bryan Jr., the man who filmed the altercation.

Theo Ponchaveli paints a mural of the likeness of Ahmaud Arbery in Dallas earlier this month. Arbery's killing in February in Georgia ignited anger and protests. Tony Gutierrez/AP hide caption

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Georgia Authorities Arrest 3rd Man In Ahmaud Arbery Killing

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The original military courtroom at the U.S. Navy base at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, is seen in this photo approved for release by the U.S. military. Walter Michot/Miami Herald/Tribune News Service via Getty Images hide caption

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As Pandemic Halts The Military Court At Guantánamo, Critics Call For Its Closure

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Damien Jurado released What's New, Tomboy? at the start of May, and says he's already written three new albums while stuck at home over the past two months. Cary Norton/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Stuck At Home, Damien Jurado Says He's Written 3 New Albums

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Delegates, shown here at the opening session of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference on Thursday in Beijing, are expected to discuss legislation regarding Hong Kong this week. Andy Wong/AP hide caption

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China Poised To Expand Control Over Hong Kong

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President Trump listens as Scott Turner, executive director of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council, speaks during a meeting with African American leaders in Michigan on Thursday. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption

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White House Looks At 'Opportunity Zone' Extension In Wake Of COVID-19

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Staff Sgt. Emilio DiPalma (right) stands on guard at the Nuremberg Trials in 1945. Courtesy Emily Aho hide caption

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Remembering Her Father, A WWII Veteran Who Stood Guard At The Nuremberg Trials

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Fish Tales Bar & Grill, a restaurant in Ocean City, Md., tries out "bumper tables." Designed by an event production company, they're meant to allow diners to practice social distancing. Katie Kirby/Revolution Event Design & Production/AP hide caption

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Maryland Restaurant Floats Social Distancing Dining Plan: Inner Tube Tables

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