As Black Lives Matter posts have spread on social media, so have responses featuring the phrase, “all lives matter.” But prominent members of the Black community tell CBS News this popular rebuttal is not as harmless or inclusive as it seems. Source
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Dr. Fauci warns of complacency over COVID19; U.S. mulling ban on social media app TikTok Source
2 face hate crime charge after allegedly vandalizing BLM mural
Two residents from Martinez, California, also face three misdemeanors for their involvement in using black paint to destroy a portion of a mural in front of the city’s courthouse. Source
NASA, Boeing work to resume Starliner flights
Some 80 recommendations are being implemented to prevent a repeat of problems marring the previous Starliner test flight. Source
Trump and top administration officials discuss reopening schools this fall
President Trump met with health officials, educators and students at the White House on Tuesday to urge schools reopen this fall amid the coronavirus pandemic. CBS News’ Skyler Henry joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss the steps the nation’s top health experts are saying schools need to consider. Source
Fauci warns of complacency, not to “take comfort” in declining coronavirus death rate
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, is contradicting the president and warning Americans that a declining coronavirus death rate is not an indicator of success. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano on “Red and Blue” to discuss the latest pandemic response. Source
Senator Tammy Duckworth emerges as potential Biden running mate
CBSN political contributor and Washington Post national political reporter Sean Sullivan joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” to discuss why Senator Tammy Duckworth of Illinois is emerging as one of the leading vice presidential contenders. Source
WNBA to honor women killed by police and racial violence
Teams will wear the uniforms in an effort to “seek justice” for Breonna Taylor, Sandra Bland and others. Source
Hospitalizations rising in 22 states as coronavirus cases surge
Intensive care units in more than 50 hospitals across Florida have reached capacity, as public schools will begin reopening next month. Other states are also seeing a spike in infections. David Begnaud has the latest. Source
Black man pinned against tree, threatened by White men in video
Indiana authorities are asking the FBI to investigate a confrontation as a possible hate crime, which was all caught on camera. A Black man says he was assaulted and threatened with a noose as he walked with friends last weekend. Jericka Duncan reports. (Viewers may find the video and audio offensive and disturbing.) Source