today thousands will descend on the city of houston to pay their lst respects to joj floyd while the officer charged will face the judge for the first time. the demand from protesters to defund police is getting traction in minneapolis, new york city and elsewhere. and a state of emergency as the gulf coast is pounded by tropical storm cristobal widespread flooding, tornadoes and what's ahead today coming to, how a community outpouring of kindness is helping one man overcome a crisis some good news as we start this

pivotal week "early today" starts right now >> good morning, crisis as the coronavirus pandemic and racial tensions sweep through the nation it has been two weeks since the death of george floyd on a minneapolis street by a minneapolis police officer and today friends and the public will say final good-byes to the 46-year-old at a memorial service in houston before he's laid to rest on tuesday. in the big apple, some 400,000 workers will return to new york city the u.s. epicenter of the coronavirus as it begins phase one of reopening today after more than three months under lockdown it makes way for are retail curbside pickup, construction and outdoor graduations. speak iing of graduations, youtb held a special online celebration for the class of 2020 the virtual ceremony featured addresses from president obama and former first lady michelle obama.

beyonce, alicia keys, taylor swift and more made appearances. it comes mass people young and ohm continue to protest for police reform. like this scene in portland where police shout down a large crowd of demonstrators calling it an unlawful assembly. erin mcluf lint haughlin has moe >> reporter: thousands of people have gathered here people of all ages and races to send the message that black lives matter similar scenes have played out a across the united states calls for change spreading across the united states anden around the world >> think about a new beginning in a new tomorrow. >> reporter: in washington, d.c., for 8 minutes, 46 seconds, thousands of protesters lying down across the plaza in memory of george floyd. in new york city, demonstrators swarmed times square yasmin is there. >> reporter: i'm standing below times square below 42nd street

thousands of folks gathered here protesting peacefully here, demanding racial justice >> reporter: in denver, proit'sers marched across the capital. in austin thousands cried "no justice, no peace. in green bay, demonstrators closing down a bridge. at a moment of silence at nas r nascar protests in rome, madrid and japan. in germany, soccer players take a knee and in london protesters gathered near the u.s. embassy sarah harmon is talking to demonstrators. >> we need to dismantd tle the system and rebuild it. >> reporter: shocking incidents come to light including this video out of virginia. it shows a police officer on friday tasing an african-american man >> roll over, roll over.

>> reporter: striking him in the head the officer now faces three charges of assault and in alameda, california, another controversial takedown police release this video of an arrest in late may after four officers responded to a call of a man danceing in the street the incident now under investigation. but for protesters this weekend investigati investigations are not enough. in seattle, flash bangs and pepper spray fired after police say several officers were injured after improvised explosives and police dispersed protesters in portland protests in new york interrupted when a car drove through a small crowd. the driver was later aersed to cheers richmond, virginia, a statue pulled from its pedestal yet near the white house, sights of a presidential photo opt, people gathered for sunday service.

protesters stood in solidarity capping off a weekend full of symbolism for a nation perhaps forever changed. so far, we have seen minimal security presence at this protest. in fact, the national guard is expected to leave los angeles overnight. so far, things here looking peaceful >> all right, erin, thank you. utah senator mitt romney joined the chorus calling for racial equality marching in d.c. with protesters this weekend >> we need a voice against racism we need many voices against racism and brutality we need to stand up and say that black lives matter >> he joined a large group that included hundreds of evangelicals breaking from other republican law mmakers who back president trump's stance against the protests >> the new fence surround iing h

white house is now a memorial wall protesters plastered it with artwork and signs supporting the black lives matter movement. crowds have continue ed d to swl in d.c. calling for change tracie potts joins us with the latest the president prepares to meet with law enforcement officials later today. >> that meeting today a roundtable of law enforcement officers from what been able to gather, the president will talk to them about the challenges of dealing with racial inequality on the job. this as president trump continues to be criticized for calling out active duty troops to deal with some of those demonstrations in d.c. now a group of democrats wants a list of all the law enforcement officers that were called out. the attorney general bill barr is saying in an interview over the weekend that many of these troops were called out, but they were not used. they were called, but they didn't actually clash with protesters even though some were seen clearing peaceful proprotesters

near the white house there's a new poll our nbc news "wall street journal" poll where 80% believe the country is out of control and the majority say they don't feel comfortable going out into crowds despite what we're seeing with these demonstrations. also happening today, president trump contender joe biden, former vice president, going down to houston, texas, to meet with the family of george floyd as they prepare final memorials there. that funeral happening in houston. biden is expected to tape a message for the service after he meets with the family. >> tracie potts for us, thank you. tropical storm cristobal has made landfall in the u.s. hitting southeastern louisiana just hours ago moving along the gulf coast the eye of the storm came with powerful winds and driving rain causing flooding in some areas >> many roads in new orleans have been swamped and low lying areas were evacuated louisiana declared a state of

emergency. kerry sand ertz hers has more >> reporter: new orleans was ready for tropical storm cristobal, if nothing else, this was a warm-up for what's expected to be a very busy hurricane season if new orleans extensive flooding along the lake front. the flood control system much of it rebuilt after hurricane katrina now being tested >> i've got a feeling for new orleanians, the hurricane season is always on our mind once june rolls around >> you don't need cristobal to remiend you what you're up against? >> no, absolutely not. >> reporter: a third named storm this early ithe system season only seven days old. the impact spread wide stretching from tampa to new orleans. in orlando, cleanup after a an f-1 tornado spawned by tropical storm cristobal ripped through a neighborhood

the twister began as a water spout saturday evening once over land, the tornado packing winds up to 105 miles per hour ripped roofs, downed power lines, smashed cars. 50 people displaced, but fortunately, no one seriously injured. >> that's hard to see in the morning. that's for sure. very hard. >> reporter: despite wind gusts up to 50 miles per hour, the real threat from the rain and those clouds up to a foot forecast in some low lying areas of louisiana with the nation's attention consumed by the economy, the pandemic and nationwide protests, emergency officials say tropical storm cristobal is a good remieare now in hurricane season in new orleans, most residents told us they have holed up a home electric company crews remain on alert. >> we're ready to restore power

as soon as it's safe to do so. >> reporter: you sheet seethe the shutters up, but they are not up for weather you might think they were put up because of protests. but they actually went up in march when coronavirus hit here and the city essentially shut down >> kerry, thank you. who would have thought boarding up for three different reasons coronavirus, protests, weather >> 2020, this is the weather we were expecting meteorologist janessa webb has been tracking cristobal for us good morning >> good morning, everyone. we have been talking about cristobal for about a week now and it's going to be another seven days we're talking a about this storm system. it's going to be well traveled to the north right now, it's losing some of its energy as it interacting with land. we're seeing winds about 40 miles per hour i do think the storm system will decrease to a tropical depression possibility of even a surface low before it really starts to

gain steam going into the midwest. so wind gusts by thursday afternoon up to at least 45 miles per hour a ton of rain we continue to see with this storm system from a thn enjoy that i'm watching severe weather for the northern tier. upper 80 toz lower 90s >> going to be watching upper midwest for possible tornadoes more coming up >> keep an eye on that coming up, a tell-all book from an insider a that the the white house tried to stop could be coming to stores soon some hospital workers are joining a different type of front line why they say it's worth the health risks

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working in a hospital, he's wearing his white coat on minneapolis streets. >> this isn't just a black issue. this is a human rights issue it's also a public health crisis >> reporter: providing protesters with band-aids for blisters, water to stay hydrated >> i carry an epipen i carry gloves because of the pandemic, i carried a mask >> reporter: health experts warn protests could be the perfect recipe for spreading the deadly virus. a lack of social distancing, many without masks could spark a second wave. it's a risk registered nurses are willing to take. she's treating covid-19 patients in austin, texas, and says marching is an essential job too for saving future lives. >> everybody needs to take part and participate. because that's what it's going to take. it's going to take every single the person to bring about this

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her eldest daughter diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and says her youngest has breathing problems >> i feel sad because i can't provide for my kids like i normally would >> reporter: she says she filed for unemployment first check -- >> it's been really stressful. it's been plenty of nights i cried. >> reporter: some small business owners hit first by the virus and then by looters. >> to be honest, that was a long night. >> reporter: in tampa, florida, this co-owner says his shoe store lost over $100,000 in damages and stolen merchandise security footage showing not even a locked gate could stop looters. >> being a black-owned business in our community, we help everybody.

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30 years folks from all over come for the best cuts and conversation in town >> he's a great barber as far as coming here, it's an excellent community. >> reporter: business was boom, but then came the pandemic >> when covid hit, i was frustrated because my landlord was asking for the money i didn't know where help was going to come from i had to be honest i lost faith >> reporter: closing your doors for two months because they were deemed nonessential, he's getting back on his feet with fewer customers. >> the reality of our business is does more than just cut hair. we have been a hub for people's lives. >> reporter: he worried he wouldn't be able to make the rent or pay his staff. many of whom are former felons giving them their first job out of prison. >> when he offered me a job, i was surprised. it gave me a little bit of inspiration. >> reporter: amid-a pile of unpaid bills, a message of hope.

>> your sepp tans of all people and your overwhelming personal tragedy make you the person i want my stimulus check to go to. >> reporter: a retired schoolteacher read about woods in the local paper >> when i got my check from the government, i knew that i didn't need it. my income had not changed at a all. and i wanted to give it to someone. he was looking for a miracle i wanted to help him have that miracle. >> it didn't stop there. thousands pouring in from a gofundme page. >> when it was $10 to $5,000, it was something that people have done from their heart to say you mean something to me sgln an outpouring of support from the community he helped build. >> not only is he a great ba a great person. >> reporter: one trip at a time. >> i appreciate money, but much more i appreciate the heart of people because that is really what lasts. >> our thanks for that report.

that's a beautiful story >> yeah, we're hearing everybody's hearts opening up during this time when we need it more than ever to see those gestures. >> people appreciate their barbers and stylists now more than ever. >> if you had a chance to get to them which we have not in some parts. >> we're getting there

it's devastating. it's scary. it's not our quiet town. >> right now at 4:30, a santa cruz community is mourning after a deputy is shot and killed in the line of duty. next in a live report on what we're learning about the suspect and who is in custody. plus, as calls for defunding police departments grows louder, the mayor of the bay area's largest city, san jose, says he won't do that. we're going to tell you why coming up in a live report. and here we go again. those temperatures set to soar in parts of the bay area firefighters already battling multiple fires.

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