Family prepares for George Floyd's funeral; Joe Biden to pay final tributes

Floyd's death has triggered nationwide violent protests with a section of the protesters resorting to looting and rioting across the country, leaving behind a trail of destruction

Family and friends have started preparing to pay their final tribute and goodbyes to African-American George Floyd in funeral service, weeks after he was killed by a white police officer in Minneapolis on May 25 that has triggered wide spread marches and protests across major US cities.

The 46-year-old victim, a native of Houston, was handcuffed and pinned to the ground on May 25 by a white police officer who kneeled on his neck as he gasped for breath.

Floyd's death has triggered nationwide violent protests with a section of the protesters resorting to looting and rioting across the country,