U.K. Ambassador to the United States Karen Pierce talks protests, COVID and the importance of diplomacy with “Face the Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan. Source
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NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams on George Floyd protests
The second night of New York City’s curfew was quieter amid the ongoing protests over George Floyd’s death. New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams joined CBSN to discuss what actions elected officials could take to help lessen tensions with police. Source
D.C. National Guard opens probe into low-flying helicopter over protest
Video emerged Monday of a military helicopter hovering low over protesters in Washington, D.C., after the district’s 7 p.m. curfew. Source
Watch live: Obama to discuss death of George Floyd, police reforms
Mr. Obama is participating in a virtual town hall hosted by the Obama Foundation’s My Brother’s Keeper Alliance. Source
Policing in America amid national protests against police brutality
George Floyd’s killing is the latest in a series of incidents highlighting tensions between the black community and police. CBS News spent a year looking into policing in America and surveyed more than 150 police departments across the country. Jeff Pegues is in Minneapolis with why law enforcement professionals feel there’s much more work to be done. Source
Defense chief opposes sending troops to quell protests
Esper’s words contradict President Trump, who threatened to deploy the military to quell protests on Monday. Source
Watch live: NYC mayor gives update on response to protests
A nightly curfew starting at 8 p.m. will be in effect the rest of the week. Source
Concerns raised about two major studies on drug for COVID-19
The drug, hydroxychloroquine, has been mired in controversy since President Trump repeatedly promoted it and even took it himself. Source
Activist who confronted vandals in viral video appeals for peaceful protest
A video of Los Angeles protester Courtney Nichole Gardner made national news after she demanded that two vandals, who appear to be white, stop tagging a local Starbucks. In an interview with Vladimir Duthiers, Gardner appealed for protest “that is representative of what we are wanting and asking for — peace.” Source
How to raise kids to be anti-racist and talk to them about racism
Protests across the nation over the death of George Floyd are forcing parents to have tough conversations with their kids about racism. CBS News contributor Ibram X. Kendi’s upcoming book “Antiracist Baby” is about raising anti-racist kids. He shares how to talk to your kids about racism amid the protests over police brutality. Source