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VERIFY: What do 'antifa' and 'boogaloo' mean?

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VERIFY: Fact-checking photos and claims from the nationwide protests

Photos, videos and claims about the protests in Minneapolis have spread online, but not all of it is true.
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VERIFY: Tear gas is banned from war, but not banned for use by law enforcement internationally

Is it legal for police officers to use tear gas on protesters? We break down when the chemical irritant can and can't be used.
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VERIFY: Were protesters tear-gassed to clear the way for Trump's walk to church?

What counts as tear gas? The president's campaign is demanding retractions amid outrage over how demonstrators were dispersed in Washington.
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VERIFY: Were protesters tear-gassed to clear the way for Trump's walk to church?

What counts as tear gas? The president's campaign is demanding retractions amid outrage over how demonstrators were dispersed.
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VERIFY: Fact-checking claims about pallets of bricks in protest spots

People have taken photos and videos of bricks near protest sites across the country, but at least some have been there since before protests began.
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VERIFY: Some rubber bullets have metal inside, are classified 'less lethal'

Rubber bullets sound like they would be safe. They're actually considered "less lethal" and there are calls to restrict them.
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VERIFY: Yes, tear gas can help spread COVID-19

The VERIFY team spoke with one of our medical correspondents who explained how tear gas actually helps spread the virus.
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VERIFY: Why you should worry about water in pipes before buildings reopen

As buildings start to reopen from quarantines, the CDC and EPA are raising health concerns about stagnant water when pipes are not flushed.
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VERIFY: It’s unlikely to get COVID-19 from wastewater

The VERIFY team spoke to the experts to see how high the risks are.
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VERIFY: Misinformation surrounding nationwide protests making rounds online

People are sharing false documentation and false social media posts regarding nationwide protests of police brutality.
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VERIFY: Even with precautions, can grocery bags carry COVID-19?

Since the CDC believes the coronavirus can spread on surfaces, some have asked our VERIFY team if grocery bags pose a risk.

First Coast Weather: Saturday afternoon showers; Sunday morning rain

Tropical Storm Cristobal headed north toward the U.S.

First Coast Weather: Saturday afternoon showers; Sunday morning rain

Weekend Weather: 6/6/20

Roger Goodell: NFL wrong for not listening to players; encourages peaceful protest

Jacksonville Jaguars players, coaching staff march against racial injustice

Good Morning Jacksonville Saturday 8:00

Tropical Storm Cristobal headed north toward the U.S.

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VERIFY: What do 'antifa' and 'boogaloo' mean?

VERIFY: Fact-checking photos and claims from the nationwide protests

VERIFY: Tear gas is banned from war, but not banned for use by law enforcement internationally

VERIFY: Were protesters tear-gassed to clear the way for Trump's walk to church?

VERIFY: Were protesters tear-gassed to clear the way for Trump's walk to church?

VERIFY: Fact-checking claims about pallets of bricks in protest spots

VERIFY: Some rubber bullets have metal inside, are classified 'less lethal'

VERIFY: Yes, tear gas can help spread COVID-19

VERIFY: Why you should worry about water in pipes before buildings reopen

VERIFY: It’s unlikely to get COVID-19 from wastewater

VERIFY: Misinformation surrounding nationwide protests making rounds online

VERIFY: Even with precautions, can grocery bags carry COVID-19?

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