The House will remove the portraits from the Capitol on Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. Source
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Study: 1 in 4 people killed by police have severe mental illness
A study by the Treatment Advocacy Center shows about a quarter of all fatal encounters with law enforcement involve a person with severe mental illnesses. Dr. Ashwin Vasan of Fountain House joined CBSN to discuss possible solutions. Source
Key revelations in John Bolton’s new book
The former national security adviser makes some startling claims about the president’s words and actions in his book, which is expected to be published next week. Source
Returning to work led to dad’s COVID-19 death, daughter says
When Robert Washington’s employer reopened for business, he went back on the job — his family says it cost him his life. Source
Not all black people are African American. Here’s the difference.
In most cases, it’s OK to just say “black.” Source
Company plans space tourism flights in high-altitude balloon
Want an out-of-this-world wedding? Space Perspective plans to offer “gentle” flights to the edge of Earth’s atmosphere. Source
Dr. Anthony Fauci says “football may not happen this year”
“Unless players are essentially in a bubble – insulated from the community and they are tested nearly every day – it would be very hard to see how football is able to be played this fall,” he said. Source
Muslim celebrities
In the aftermath of Donald Trump’s controversial executive action, a look at the major athletes, musicians and public figures who follow the religion of Islam Source
Cuomo warns of virus resurgence in N.Y. as cases rise elsewhere
He said “you now have a tale of two countries going on” as some states see declining COVID-19 cases and others see rising numbers. Source
Criminal law expert calls for “dismantling” of policing in America
“The entire police function in this country has been built on this model of using force unnecessarily,” Professor Angela Davis told “Face the Nation”s Margaret Brennan in an interview Source