New York City, the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S., is on track to slowly reopen. However, other states throughout the country are still experiencing increases in coronavirus cases. Tom Hanson reports. Source

Federal and local authorities suspect some of the violent clashes during recent protests were instigated by white supremacist groups and far-left extremists. Protests have erupted across the country following the death of George Floyd. Jeff Pegues reports. Source

Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” anchored by CBS St. Louis, Missouri, affiliate KMOV-TV’s Samantha Jones. Source

According to the governor, about 80% of the people causing havoc are from outside the state. Source

Attorney General William Barr claimed Saturday that “in many places” protests are being led by “far-left extremists.” He said federal authorities will be helping local authorities enforce enforcement. Source

Police declared the violent protests in downtown Portland, Oregon, on Friday night as “a riot” after demonstrators took part in various shootings, fires, and an attack on the city’s Justice Center. Source

In a historic first for the U.S. space program, a spacecraft designed, built, owned and operated by a private company — SpaceX — blasted off Saturday with two NASA astronauts aboard. Watch CBS News coverage of the liftoff. Source

Astronauts launched to the International Space Station in a historic first for NASA and SpaceX. Source

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg explained Friday why the social media network left up President Trump’s posts about Minneapolis protests. Twitter put a disclaimer on the president’s tweet on the subject. Source

President Trump said protesters at the White House would have been met with “vicious dogs” if they breached the fence. Source