“The truth is this: Police reform is long overdue,” he said Source
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Media companies face reckoning with racism
The death of George Floyd has prompted a racial reckoning at top news outlets, forcing top editors to resign. One media critic compared the resignations to “trying to put a bandaid on an amputation.” Source
Minnesota pardons black man in 1920 case that led to lynchings
Monday will mark 100 years since the Duluth lynchings, a dark stain on Minnesota’s history. Source
Trayvon Martin’s mom is “officially qualified” in run for office
Since her son’s death, Sybrina Fulton has become one of the nation’s prominent voices against gun violence. Source
How to stay safe as states see spike in COVID-19 cases
More than a dozen states across the U.S. are seeing an increase in confirmed coronavirus cases, and some are reporting record spikes. Dr. Bob Lahita joined CBSN to discuss how we can stay safe as states open up. Source
Trump addresses controversial tweet about Minneapolis protests
In an interview on Fox News, President Trump talked about the controversial tweet he posted late last month about “looting” and “shooting” amid the protests in Minneapolis. CBS News’ Nikole Killion joins CBSN with more. Source
L.A. County’s homeless population rose nearly 13% before pandemic
More than 66,000 people were recorded living on the streets of L.A. County in January. Source
Doctor explains spike in COVID-19 cases and how masks can make a difference
At least 19 states in the U.S. have seen an increase in daily new coronavirus cases over the past two weeks, and 14 states have seen spikes in hospitalizations since Memorial Day. CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus explains why states may be seeing a spike in coronavirus cases, and the importance of wearing masks and social distancing. Source
Beijing closes 2 food markets as more COVID cases confirmed
China’s capital went 56 days without a new coronavirus transmission, but now a meat and seafood market are closed and many school kids’ return has been delayed. Source
Matt James named first black lead on “The Bachelor”
The franchise has been on for 18 years and never had a black male lead – until now. Source