The Supreme Court was unanimous in its ruling against so-called faithless electors. Source
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Judge orders shutdown of controversial Dakota Access pipeline
The pipeline was the subject of months of protests, sometimes violent, during its construction near the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation Source
U.S. is an “outlier” in global virus fight, ex-CDC director says
Dr. Tom Frieden said that it was a mistake to reopen public spaces, like bars, early, and that the country is paying for that mistake. Source
Rayshard Brooks’ widow and George Floyd’s former partner meet for the first time
“CBS This Morning” invited Rayshard Brooks’ widow and George Floyd’s former partner to meet for the first time. They shared the pain of losing their loved ones with Mark Strassmann. Source
Unemployment benefits: Do you have to pay taxes on them?
Almost 1 in 3 jobless workers mistakenly believe their unemployment benefits are tax-free. Source
Miami Mayor Suarez on Florida’s coronavirus outbreak and whether his city will see another shutdown
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the worsening coronavirus outbreak in Florida and what he’s doing in Miami to slow the spread. Plus, Suarez responds to President Trump’s comment that “99%” of coronavirus cases are “totally harmless.” Source
Washington Redskins consider name change after decades of controversy
Washington’s pro football team has been using what some consider a racially offensive phrase as its team name. As pressure mounts, the historic NFL franchise is thoroughly reviewing the name. Chip Reid reports. Source
Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s ex-girlfriend and longtime confidante, expected in court this week
Ghislaine Maxwell is expected in court on Friday after federal authorities detailed several charges against her pertaining to her alleged role in Jeffrey Epstein’s purported sex trafficking ring. Mola Lenghi reports on what we know about Maxwell and what her potential cooperation with prosecutors could mean for Epstein’s alleged victims. Source
Analysis of President Trump’s rhetoric in his 4th of July weekend speeches
CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett analyzes President Trump’s rhetoric in his holiday weekend speeches. Source
Broadway star Nick Cordero dies after a monthslong battle with coronavirus
Tributes are pouring in for Nick Cordero, the Broadway star who has lost a three-month battle with the coronavirus. Cordero was just 41 when he died Sunday at a Los Angeles hospital. His wife, Amanda Kloots, wrote on Instagram, “He was surrounded in love by his family, singing and praying as he gently left this earth.” Gayle King reports. Source