Fauci said in an interview for the Aspen Ideas Festival he would “settle” for a coronavirus vaccine that is between 70% and 75% effective. Source
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Protests did not lead to spike in COVID-19 cases, study finds
New research suggests the massive Black Lives Matter protests across the country have not led to a jump in coronavirus cases. Dr. Ron Elfenbein joined CBSN to discuss why researchers believe the there’s been no surge tied to large groups of demonstrators, even while cases spike in a number of states that reopened early. Source
Immunology researcher says it’s uncertain if COVID-19 antibodies mean immunity
“We want to have a test that will tell us… ‘can we go back into society and be safe?’ The truth is, we don’t yet have that information,” Dr. Alex Marson says. 60 Minutes reports, Sunday. Source
Amnesty International finds 125 cases of police violence at protests across U.S.
Human rights organization Amnesty International analyzed more than 500 social media videos from protests against police brutality in recent weeks, and found 125 incidents of police violence. Ernest Coverson, the “End Gun Violence” campaign manager for Amnesty International, spoke to CBSN’s Tanya Rivero about how the organization tracked police violence and what they think should be done about it. Source
Beyoncé: “Vote like our life depends on it, because it does”
The superstar received the prestigious Humanitarian Award at the BET Awards on Sunday. Source
Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana abortion law
In a 5-4 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Louisiana restrictions that could have forced many abortion clinics to close by requiring doctors have hospital admitting privileges. Ilya Shapiro, director of the Robert A. Levy Center for Constitutional Studies at the Cato Institute, joins CBSN to discuss the impact. Source
Boaters save swimming bear after removing jar from its head
A family in Wisconsin rescued a bear after spotting it struggling to swim with a plastic jar stuck on its head. Source
Fracking pioneer Chesapeake Energy declares bankruptcy
Energy company that helped develop vertical well drilling lost more than $8 billion in the three months of the year. Source
Supreme Court rules structure of consumer watchdog unconstitutional
“The agency may therefore continue to operate, but its director, in light of our decision, must be removable by the president at will,” Roberts wrote. Source
Nick Cordero’s wife says he’s in a “vicious ICU dance circle”
Kloots, whose husband has been hospitalized for almost 90 days, says it seems when one thing goes right, another goes wrong Source