Two former aides of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman are among them. The suspects, all Saudis, fled to the kingdom and some were tried there. Source
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NFL to play “Black anthem” before all Week 1 games, reports say
“Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing” would be played before national anthem; players might also wear uniform patches or decals honoring systemic racism victims. Source
Supreme Court blocks curbside voting in Alabama during pandemic
The 5-4 decision also prevents waiving of some absentee ballot requirements. Source
Missing soldier murdered by Army specialist, woman alleges in complaint
The complaint says Guillen was killed after she was hit multiple times in the head with a hammer. Source
Intelligence chiefs brief lawmakers on alleged Russian bounties
U.S. intelligence chiefs briefed lawmakers on alleged bounties offered by Russia to kill U.S. troops in Afghanistan. Skyler Henry and CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joined CBSN to discuss the briefing. Source
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States slow reopening measures as coronavirus cases spike; Baseball’s Negro Leagues celebrate 100th anniversary Source
FedEx asks Washington Redskins to change their name
The request to the NFL team comes amid weeks of pressure for companies and cities to cut ties with brands, monuments and emblems linked to racism. Source
7/2: Red and Blue
Controversy growing over Russian bounty intel; Pres. Trump to visit Mt. Rushmore for July 4th Source
White couple arrested after gun pulled on Black family
The video, which has been viewed nearly 13 million times, shows a White woman shouting “Get the f*** back” while pointing her gun at the Black woman filming the incident. Source
New film on Rep. John Lewis’ 50+ years of fighting for equal rights
Dawn Porter, director of “John Lewis: Good Trouble,” joined CBSN’s “Red and Blue” to discuss her new film and how looking back at the civil rights icon’s life provides lessons for people still pushing for equality today. Source