Nearly half the U.S. is struggling with a rise in COVID-19 cases, including Florida, which recorded the highest number of new infections since the pandemic began. Also, President Trump signed an executive order on law enforcement, though the debate over police reform continues. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
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Jim Bakker sued by second state for selling fake coronavirus cure
Arkansas’s attorney general says the TV pastor says consumers in his state spent some $60,000 on colloidal silver. Bakker’s also been sued by Missouri. Source
Execution halted after chaplain barred; Kardashian thanks court
The justices blocked Ruben Gutierrez’s execution about an hour before he could have been put to death. Source
The CIA’s most important artifacts
In this episode of “Intelligence Matters,” host Michael Morell speaks with former CIA museum curator Toni Hiley. Source
Wife of Kentucky congressman dies suddenly in their home at 39
Carol Barr and Representative Andy Barr married in 2008. Her cause of death wasn’t disclosed. The couple had two daughters. Source
Oklahoma State football coach apologizes for wearing OAN T-shirt
OAN, considered far-right network, has criticized Black Lives Matter movement, and Mike Gundy’s shirt angered star running back Chuba Hubbard, among others. Source
CBS Evening News, June 16, 2020
Steroid hailed as “major breakthrough” in fight against coronavirus; Little library transforms into mini pantry of essential needs Source
6/16/20: Red and Blue
Senate holds hearing on police reforms; Virginia Rep. Riggleman loses Republican primary. Source
Texas governor says young people are driving coronavirus surge
The state had 2,518 new hospitalizations on Tuesday, the fifth straight day of record highs. Source
NYPD to release bodycam footage of shootings, mayor says
“Body-worn cameras are only as powerful as the transparency that comes with them,” New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said. Source