“You’re never going to solve this problem by demonizing the police,” a senior administration official said. Source
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March on Georgia calls for racial justice
Thousands of protesters gathered outside the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta Monday, demanding that lawmakers address criminal justice reforms, police brutality and voter suppression. Willoughby Mariano, an investigative reporter for the Atlanta Journal Constitution, joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest. Source
CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge on “The Takeout” — 5/22/2020
CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins Major to talk about the events surrounding Michael Flynn and the FBI’s work investigating Trump campaign officials’ ties to Russia on this week’s episode of “The Takeout with Major Garrett.” Source
FDA ends hydroxychloroquine authorization for coronavirus
The Food and Drug Administration has revoked its emergency use authorization for the drug hydroxycholoroquine as a potential treatment for coronavirus, after multiple studies found it provided no benefit. President Trump touted the drug and said he even took it himself. CBSN has details. Source
Austin Mayor Steve Adler and Provo Mayor Michelle Kaufusi on “The Takeout” — 5/15/2020
Austin, Texas Mayor Steve Adler and Provo, Utah Mayor Michelle Kaufusi join Major to talk about how they have dealt with the coronavirus crisis on the homefront and finding the safest way to reopen, on this week”s episode of “The Takeout with Major Garrett.” Source
Ex-eBay employees charged with mailing spiders, pig mask to critics
Six former workers at the tech giant allegedly harassed publishers of a blog that criticized senior executives. Source
Dr. Agus explains how to stay safe this summer and assess the risk of activities
CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus explains how to stay safe this summer and assess the risk of different activities. Source
Hollywood reopens for production as Academy boosts diversity efforts
As movie studios reopen, there will be strict guidelines for film production to prevent the spread of COVID-19. This comes as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announces a new initiative to ensure that Oscar-eligible movies meet diversity and inclusion requirements. Anousha Sakoui, an entertainment industry reporter for the LA Times, joins CBSN to discuss. Source
Next year’s Oscars delayed due to the coronavirus
The Academy Awards will be postponed for the fourth time in its history. Source
U.N. to examine systemic racism and police brutality
“The death of George Floyd is unfortunately not an isolated incident,” a Burkina Faso official wrote in a letter asking the U.N. to debate the issues. Source