In a now deleted online video, Oregon Republican Senate candidate Jo Rae Perkins touted QAnon, an online conspiracy theory group, on the night she won the primary. Other candidates also have ties to the group and new director of national intelligence, John Ratcliffe, also shares a link. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joined CBSN to discuss. Source
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Musician Mikel Jollett on escaping notorious Synanon cult, finding success and revealing new memoir
Only on “CBS This Morning,” frontman of the indie rock band “The Airborne Toxic Event,” Mikel Jollett, is talking for the first time at length about being born into an infamous cult and how he’s still coming to terms with the repercussions today. His revealing new memoir “Hollywood Park” and new album of the same name are out now. Source
Spike in COVID and rare illness in kids as South Korea reopens schools
As millions of kids return to class, South Korean parents learn of the possible first cases of the rare, COVID-19-linked illness in Asia. Source
Black man speaks out after “Central Park Karen” video
“If our goal is to change the underlying factors, I am not sure that this young woman having her life completely torn apart serves that goal,” he said in an interview. Source
Spike in COVID and possible MIS-C cases as South Korea reopens schools
As millions of kids return to class, South Korean parents learn of the possible first cases of the rare, COVID-19-linked illness in Asia. Source
House to vote on reauthorizing expired surveillance powers
In a tweet Tuesday, President Trump urged House Republicans to vote against the bill. Source
Coronavirus cases surge in Alabama capital
One of the latest coronavirus hotspots is in central Alabama. Montgomery saw its highest spike in COVID-19 cases last week. CBS News digital journalist Jessi Mitchell reports for CBSN. Source
Minneapolis police clash with protesters demanding justice for George Floyd
Thousand of protesters gathered in Minneapolis demanding justice for George Floyd after he died in police custody. The protest reached its boiling point when police fired tear gas at demonstrators. CBS News chief justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues spoke to Floyd’s family. He joined CBSN to share what they said and what’s next for the officers involved. Source
Football great Rob Gronkowski and tennis legend Venus Williams go head-to-head in new CBS game show
The new CBS show “Game On!” features three-time Super Bowl winner Rob Gronkowski and seven-time Grand Slam winner Venus Williams facing off in a series of challenges. Gayle King spoke to them about the good-natured fun and laughs on the show, their competitive spirit on set and Gronk’s upcoming return to the NFL. Source
Retailer Tuesday Morning goes bankrupt, citing coronavirus
Discount chain joins J.C. Penney, Neiman Marcus and other large retailers to collapse during the pandemic. Source