Rayshard Brooks, 27, was fatally shot by police at a Wendy’s drive-thru after officials said he resisted arrest and stole an officer’s Taser. Source
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Protests in Atlanta continue after officer shoots and kills black man
A 27-year-old man was shot and killed by police in Atlanta, Georgia, on Friday after resisting arrest, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigations. Source
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Atlanta police chief resigns after officer fatally shoots man; Black police officers struggle with their racial and professional identity Source
Atlanta police chief resigns after officer shoots and kills man
A 27-year-old man was shot and killed by police in Atlanta, Georgia, on Friday after resisting arrest, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigations. Source
SpaceX rocket successfully carries new satellites into orbit
On Saturday, a new SpaceX rocket blasted off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, carrying some 60 new satellites into orbit. Satellites are instrumental in gathering intelligence, and that includes about the global coronavirus pandemic. Catherine Herridge reports. Source
Black police officers struggle with their racial and professional identity
As protests against police brutality and racism continue, black police officers are often caught between the crossfires of their racial identity and profession. Jamie Yuccas reports. Source
Portrayals of police on television face scrutiny amid protests
“Cops” and “Live PD” have both been canceled amid global protests against police brutality. And many are now criticizing how law enforcement is portrayed on television. Vulture’s Kathryn VanArendonk joined CBSN to discuss the issue. Source
Coronavirus cases continue to rise nationwide with 20,000 new cases daily
There’s a notable rise in new coronavirus cases in several states, particularly in populous states like California, Texas and Florida. More than 2 million Americans have been infected thus far and the national death toll is now at 115,000. Janet Shamlian reports. Source
Federal Reserve expects a long road to economic recovery
The Federal Reserve says it does not expect unemployment to reach pre-coronavirus lows until 2022 at the earliest. The Central Bank is predicting a 9.3% unemployment rate at year’s end and a 6.5% unemployment rate at the end of 2021. The Washington Post’s economic correspondent Heather Long joined CBSN to discuss the Fed’s expectations. Source
Trump at West Point commencement: “We will vanquish this virus”
President Trump on Saturday spoke to West Point graduates, thanking them for battling “the invisible enemy, the new virus, that came to our shores from a distant land called China.” He also thanked the National Guard for deploying during recent unrest. Source