Protests rage across the country over the death of Floyd, a black man who died in police custody. Source
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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
CBS Evening News, May 29, 2020
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
Atlanta mayor makes impassioned plea to calm violent protests
“If you want change in America, go and register to vote,” she said. “Show up at the polls on June 9th. Do it in November. That is the change we need in this country.” Source
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms tells protesters: “Go home”
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms told protesters to “go home” after demonstrators set fire to a police car and vandalized a sign at the CNN center. “What I see happening on the streets of Atlanta is not Atlanta,” she said. Source
Kaepernick creates fund to pay legal fees for Minneapolis protesters
“In fighting for liberation there’s always retaliation. We must protect our Freedom Fighters,” Kaepernick said. Source
Mark Zuckerberg explains why Facebook left up Trump posts
The Facebook founder said he has a “visceral negative reaction to this kind of divisive and inflammatory rhetoric.” Source
Live updates: 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