Walter Wallace Jr., 27, was killed by police on Monday afternoon after he waved a knife at police. The shooting sparked unrest throughout the city. Source
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Examining the legacy of George Floyd, five months after his death
The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody on Memorial Day sparked nationwide protests that continue to this day and drew widespread attention to issues of systemic racism. Robert Samuels, national political reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBSN to talk about his recent in-depth article, “Racism’s hidden toll,” which looks at the mark that discrimination made on George Floyd’s life before his fateful encounter with police. Source
Pfizer to seek OK for COVID-19 vaccine as soon as next month
Nearly all planned 44,000 participants enrolled in final-stage trial. If found safe, vaccine could see use in November. Source
Pfizer to seek OK for COVID-19 vaccine in November
Nearly all planned 44,000 participants enrolled in final-stage trial. If found safe, vaccine could see use in November. Source
Putin orders national mask mandate as COVID cases spike in Russia
The Russian government previously said last week that the pandemic is “under control.” Source
Kazakhstan uses Borat’s “very nice” catchphrase in tourism ad
Rather than ignore the satirical movie, Kazakhstan embraced it, using the catchphrase as its slogan and filmed an ad with it. Source
How losing Obamacare could cost you and your family
Health law’s impacts are so pervasive, nearly every American could be affected if it were struck down by Supreme Court. Source
How to keep kids safe on Halloween, according to a pediatrician
“Just avoid indoor activities — no bobbing for apples, no biting the dangling donut,” Dr. Dyan Hes said on CBSN. Source
Supreme Court rules on Wisconsin ballots, as it adds Amy Coney Barrett to bench
Amy Coney Barrett was sworn in as the Supreme Court’s newest justice Monday night, shortly after the Republican-led Senate confirmed her nomination. It comes as the high court made a consequential ruling that could impact the upcoming election. Kim Wehle, a law professor at the University of Baltimore, joined CBSN to discuss. Source
Teen fatally shot while watching sunset at lake with girlfriend
Jason Kutt’s girlfriend reported seeing a hunter in the area but it is unclear if he was involved in the shooting. Source