US Soccer said it would now allow its players to protest as they see fit.
Elsewhere around the globe, clusters of infection were growing as governments relaxed restrictions.
The bad weather has wreaked havoc on popular tourist areas that had already been battered by months of travel restrictions during the coronavirus outbreak.
Floyd, who wore an anti-virus mask bearing an image of his brother, fought back tears as he implored lawmakers to 'listen to the call' for justice.
The threat comes just a day before the two-year anniversary of the landmark summit in Singapore where Kim Jong Un shook hands with Donald Trump.
The sportswear giant announced the new measure, among several others, the same day as the funeral of George Floyd.
President Jair Bolsonaro's government had stopped publishing the total number of deaths from the new coronavirus Friday.
The latest development comes just three days before the two-year anniversary of a landmark summit between Kim and US President Donald Trump in Singapore.
Andrew's lawyers, Blackfords, said in a statement that claims he had stonewalled investigators were untrue, and accused the US DoJ of chasing headlines.
The president is scheduled to host a roundtable with law enforcement on Monday.
New Zealand has won praise for its handling of the pandemic, which involved a strict seven-week lockdown that ended last month.
Durant will not play for the remainder of the season as a form of silent protest.
Civil rights protests shaking the United States have resonated with many in Australia.
The United States remains the hardest-hit nation in the world.
The current trickle could become an exodus after Beijing announced plans to impose a sweeping national security law on Hong Kong in response to the protests.
Washington's message has been overshadowed by what critics describe as Trump's heavy-handed response to nationwide protests against police brutality.
The child was stung around 65 times after she got stuck on a fence.
The US action, which takes effect June 16 but could be implemented sooner if President Donald Trump orders it.
Looting and brawls have raged across tourist hotspot Hollywood and affluent areas such as Beverly Hills and Santa Monica.
The developers say the change was prompted by users who called for racial equality.
Biden has been stepping up his digital presence and is getting a boost from a handful of outside organisations seeking to counter Trump's messaging.
About 350,000 people in Hong Kong currently hold British National (Overseas) passports, which allow visa-free access to Britain for up to six months.
Britain is expected to ask for any extension to the post-Brexit transition and so is on track to leave the single market and EU customs union on December 31.
Trump said he would postpone the planned June summit of leaders after Angela Merkel said she would not be coming, citing the coronavirus pandemic.
She expressed her sympathy with marchers but was concerned about large crowds that could undermine New Zealand's success in fighting the virus.
Sony's decision to postpone the PS5 games broadcast is getting mixed reactions from consumers and journalists.
On Monday, Donald Trump threatened protesters to send armed soldiers, military personnel and law enforcement officers to stop the 'vandalism.'
According to health experts, since the virus is primarily distributed via respiratory droplets, those with and without masks are exposed in crowded situations.
Hamilton, the six-time world champion, said he supported only peaceful protesters.
Other tech giants, including Google and Twitter, as well as rights groups have expressed concerns about the law.