With the country starting to open for business, CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus takes a look at prevention, vaccines and the recent stop in funding to the World Health Organization. Source
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Historic SpaceX launch set for Saturday, weather permitting
SpaceX and NASA’s joint effort to fly U.S. astronauts to the International Space Station is expected to happen Saturday, weather permitting. The initial launch date, Wednesday, was scrubbed due to poor outside conditions. Mark Strassmann takes a look at Saturday’s outlook, and the work leading up to the historic moment. Source
Eye Opener: Officer charged with murder in George Floyd’s death
Fired Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin has been charged with murder in the death of George Floyd as a fourth night of protests swept the country. Also, President Trump was criticized for encouraging violence when he tweeted, “when the looting starts, the shooting starts” in response to the Minneapolis protests. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Iowa’s Steve King faces toughest primary fight in years
Several prominent Republicans are remaining silent or backing King’s challengers in the June 2 primary. Source
GOP eyes flipping Michigan senate seat
As Republicans work to maintain their control of the Senate in November, they’re looking to flip seats in some key battleground states. That includes Michigan, where two challengers are looking to unseat incumbent Democratic Senator Gary Peters. Riley Beggin, a political reporter for Bridge Magazine, spoke with CBS News about the contest. Source
Protests erupt nationwide over George Floyd’s death
Protests rage across the country over the death of Floyd, a black man who died in police custody. Source
Transcripts of calls between Michael Flynn and former Russian ambassador released
Transcripts of calls between former national security adviser Michael Flynn and Russia’s former ambassador to the U.S Sergey Kislyak were released Friday. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge join CBSN to discuss their significance. Source
Killer Mike urges people to “burn” systemic racism, not the city
“We don’t want to see one officer charged,” Killer Mike said. “We want to see four officers prosecuted and sentenced.” Source
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George Floyd protests spread coast to coast; SpaceX rocket launch signals hope for the future during difficult times Source
Rapper Killer Mike urges calm amid violence in Atlanta
Rapper Killer Mike joined Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms on Friday night in an attempt to stem the violent protests raging through the city. The rapper gave an emotional plea for protesters to organize and vote for more progressive leaders to fight systemic racism — but he urged them not to destroy the city. Source