Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announced he’s making Juneteenth — a day that commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. — an official holiday in a state that was once home to the capital of the Confederacy. CBSN’s Tanya Rivero reports. Source
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“Acting Trump Cabinet member Chad Wolf denies systemic racism exists in police departments “
Chad Wolf, the acting Homeland Security secretary, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss President Trump’s executive order on police reform. He said he does not believe there is systemic racism in the country’s law enforcement communities. Source
Ex-Bumble Bee CEO going to prison for fixing tuna prices
Christopher Lischewski sentenced to more than three years behind bars for his role in a conspiracy to rig tuna costs. Source
Watch live: District attorney to announce decision in Rayshard Brooks shooting
The district attorney in Fulton County, Georgia, is announcing his decision on whether to bring charges against the former police officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks. Source
Cuomo: U.S. government making “historic mistake” on virus advice
He announced Tuesday the U.S. Open will be held in New York City this summer, without fans. Source
There may be 36 intelligent alien civilizations in the Milky Way
Scientists say there may be dozens of civilizations in our galaxy that are advanced enough to communicate with us. Source
Rare “super” antibodies could be key in COVID-19 vaccine race
“These neutralizing antibodies effectively keep the virus from entering human cells and could essentially knock out the infection,” Dr. Neeta Ogden explained. Source
A major retailer is increasing its minimum wage
The retail giant remained open during the first wave of coronavirus and saw its online sales increase more than 275%. Source
Tensions high between India and China following border clash
Tensions are running high between India and China after a deadly clash at the border earlier this week. CBS News’ Arshad Zargar reports on the latest. Source
Amazon’s “disinfectant fog” wasn’t EPA-approved
Amazon tells 60 Minutes it has stopped using the fogged disinfectant that the company originally said would help control the spread of COVID-19. Source