“CBS This Morning” spoke with a number of African American civil rights activists, spanning generations, including activist DeRay McKesson, Pastor Calvin Butts of Abyssinian Baptist Church, 19-year-old activist Winter BreeAnne, and former NYPD captain and current Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, for their wide-ranging perspectives on the national civil rights movement following the death of George Floyd. Source
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Man accused of killing elephant with explosive-stuffed pineapple
“Bait bombs” made from food stuffed with explosives are common in India, and are used mostly to hunt wild boars for meat. Source
President Trump fires back after stinging criticism from GOP senator and former top advisers
President Trump fired back at growing criticism over his handling of protests after his former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis released a scathing statement accusing the president of dividing the country. The president’s former chief of staff, John Kelly, and Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski both came to Mattis’ defense on Thursday. Source
Concerns grow over possible spike in coronavirus cases as states open and protests continue
As states continue to reopen their economies, experts urge Americans to remain vigilant and continue to follow public health guidelines. But relaxed attitudes and massive civic demonstrations in major U.S. cities could cause a resurgence of the virus. Manuel Bojorquez reports. Source
Twitter blocks Trump campaign’s George Floyd video tribute
Social media company disabled the video over a copyright claim. The Trump campaign claims it is being censored. Source
Man who shot Ahmaud Arbery accused of using racial slur as he died
During a hearing for the three defendants in the death of Ahmaud Arbery, a state investigator said he believes racial bias played a part in the shooting. A judge ruled there is enough evidence to move to trial. Omar Villafranca reports. Source
Peaceful protests held same day as George Floyd memorials
An emotional Brooklyn memorial to George Floyd led to a peaceful march, echoing other demonstrations around the country. Jericka Duncan reports. Source
Tacoma mayor calls for police officers involved in death of black man to be fired
Protests are drawing new attention to the death of a black man in Tacoma, Washington, caught on camera three months ago. Manuel Ellis died from oxygen deprivation after police physically restrained him. Ellis was heard on a police scanner saying, “I can’t breathe.” The medical examiner ruled his death a homicide. Ellis’ family wants the officers to be arrested. Police say he threw an officer to the ground. Carter Evans reports on the investigation and the video that shows the confrontation. Source
Eye Opener: Nationwide memorials held for George Floyd
The country mourned George Floyd on Thursday as memorials and peaceful protests were held in his name across major U.S. cities. Also, the family of Manuel Ellis is seeking justice after the black man died in Tacoma police custody three months ago. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Federal inmate dies after being pepper sprayed by guards
Jamel Floyd’s mother said her son suffered from asthma and diabetes and that jail officials were aware of his health conditions. Source