Amazon said it adjusted routes and suspended some deliveries to keep drivers safe in cities such as Minneapolis and Seattle. Source
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NBA Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar defends nationwide protests in op-ed
In a powerful op-ed in Saturday’s Los Angeles Times, former NBA star and social activist Kareem Abdul-Jabbar writes about racism and being black in America. In it, he says what the country is seeing is people pushed to the edge and he urges everyone to rush to justice rather than judgment. Abdul-Jabbar joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss. Source
One week after George Floyd’s death, protests continue to escalate
It’s been one week since George Floyd was killed in police custody in Minneapolis and nationwide protests demanding justice for Floyd are escalating by the day. Jeff Pegues reports. Source
Independent autopsy in George Floyd’s death to be released Monday, family attorney says
As protests continue around the country, there are new details about the investigation in George Floyd’s death and the officer now charged. Jamie Yuccas reports from St. Paul, Minnesota with the latest. Source
Sheriff takes off riot gear and walks with protesters in Flint, Michigan
Sheriff Chris Swanson is gaining attention after he removed his riot gear and walked with protesters in Flint, Michigan. He said he wanted demonstrators to know he supports them. Source
Former AG Loretta Lynch on the case against officer charged with murder for George Floyd’s death
Obama administration Attorney General Loretta Lynch joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the issue of police accountability and the case against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who is charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter for the death of George Floyd. Source
NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea discusses his officers’ response to protests
New York City Police Commissioner Dermot Shea joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss his view on how officers responded to protests across the city over the weekend. He also weighs in on policing of communities of color and de-escalation tactics used by police departments across the nation. Source
A nation braces for more unrest in wake of George Floyd’s death
The days since Floyd died during an arrest in Minneapolis have seen protests nationwide, many marked by clashes with police. Source
Eye Opener: George Floyd protests from coast to coast
Protests have spread to all 50 states as people speak out against police brutality and the killing of black men, a week after George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis. Also, the first American astronauts to launch from U.S. soil in nearly a decade are now onboard the International Space Station. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
George Floyd U.S. protests: Live updates from May 31, 2020
George Floyd’s death in police custody has roiled not just Minneapolis but the nation, sparking days of protests. Source