The U.S. continues to break records with the rising number of coronavirus cases. Former CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden joined CBSN to discuss what the country needs to do to get the upper hand against the pandemic. Source
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Website helps connect people looking for a friend during the pandemic
While the pandemic is forcing many of us to stay apart, two college students started a website called Quarantine Buddy to bring people together. Errol Barnett spoke to 21-year-old Sheldon Brown and 77-year-old Pam Silverstein, who got more from the website than they ever could have imagined. Source
A Black writer’s message to White allies looking to fight racism
White people need to examine their past actions and recognize patterns, race and culture writer Tre Johnson said. Source
Dr. Agus on whether schools will be able to safely reopen in the fall
CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the Trump administration’s push to reopen schools in the fall. Plus, the government’s latest $2 billion investment in possible drugs to treat or prevent COVID-19. Source
Impeachment inquiry witness Alexander Vindman to retire from Army
Vindman, who was the top Ukraine expert on the National Security Council, was a key witness in President Trump’s impeachment inquiry. Source
U.S. hits 3 million virus cases as some states see surge of infections
The virus has killed more than 131,000 people in the United States. Source
Florida man fired after mask meltdown at Costco
Man’s videotaped tirade after being asked to follow public health requirement at store ultimately costs him his job. Source
New rule would deny asylum to migrants on public health grounds
The U.S. has already been expelling most border-crossers, including unaccompanied children, under a separate CDC order. Source
NYC schools will reopen in fall with “blended learning” model, mayor says
Families who aren’t comfortable having their children return to school can choose to stay remote. Source
Supreme Court upholds exemptions to Obamacare contraceptive mandate
The dispute before the court was the latest in a long-running dispute over a provision stemming from the Obama-era health care law. Source