Recent protests over racial injustice are leading to a renewed focus on some the key principles outlined in The Declaration of Independence. CBS News political analyst and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright writes in Real Clear Politics the U.S. has not lived up to its promise of equality. He joined CBSN to discuss. Source
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CBS Evening News, July 6, 2020
New virus cases rising in 40 states as U.S. death toll surpasses 130,000; Texas woman gives birth to triplets after coronavirus diagnosis Source
MLB releases shortened schedule amid COVID-19 testing delays
The schedule was a bright spot on an otherwise shaky day in baseball’s reboot following a monthslong shut down. Opening night on July 23 will feature the Yankees visiting the Nationals. Source
Breonna Taylor’s family lawyers claim warrant linked to gentrification
“Connecting the dots, it’s clear that these officers should never have been at Breonna Taylor’s home in the first place,” her family’s lawyers say. Source
239 scientists warn World Health Organization of airborne transmission risks from coronavirus
A group of scientists have sounded the alarm, telling the World Health Organization that there is increasing evidence the coronavirus can stay in the air longer and be more harmful indoors than previously thought. Dr. Jon LaPook takes a look. Source
Trump stirs new controversy with Twitter attack on NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace
President Trump tweeted Monday that the noose found in NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace’s garage was a “hoax,” even though that was not the conclusion of investigators. Meanwhile, the administration continues to push back on the toppling statues. CBS News’ Natalie Brand joins CBSN with the latest from the White House. Source
American detained for 486 days in Egyptian prison returns home
Mohamed Amashah, a dual Egyptian-American citizen was arrested in 2019 after holding a sign in Cairo’s Tahrir Square that read: “Freedom for all the political prisoners.” Source
Bubba Wallace hits back after Trump calls noose a “HOAX”
The president said the noose found in Bubba Wallace’s garage stall was a “hoax” and demanded the driver apologize. Source
Amy Cooper charged after calling police on Black bird watcher
Amy Cooper, the White woman who called the police on a Black man who asked her to leash her dog in New York’s Central Park, is being prosecuted for falsely reporting the incident. Errol Barnett reports. Source
Atlanta mayor tests positive for coronavirus
Bottoms, 50, said she has not experienced any symptoms of the virus. Source