The New York governor repeated what he announced Saturday, that Attorney General Letitia James would be overseeing an investigation into police behavior. Source
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The death of George Floyd, and calls for justice
The death of a Minneapolis man in police custody last Monday has spurred a nationwide explosion of grief and anger. Jeff Pegues looks at the events of the past week and talks to the family and girlfriend of George Floyd, whose arrest and detention was recorded on video for the world to watch in horror; with civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump; and with the mayor of Minneapolis, Jacob Frey, whose city was the first to erupt in street protests and unrest. Source
“Sunday Morning” Matinee: “The 24 Hour Plays — Viral Monologues”
An experiment in theatre — to present plays written, rehearsed and performed in the span of just 24 hours — has resulted in works shown on stages around the world. But with theatres shut, writer Christopher Oscar Peña and actors Evan Jonigkeit and Zosia Mamet have taken the blackly comic “The Story of Us” on the road, to an isolated lake — the perfect place to dispose of a murder weapon! This short play was recorded especially for “CBS Sunday Morning.” Source
Firefighters battle massive blaze at San Francisco’s Fisherman Wharf
About 150 firefighters battled a four-alarm fire at a warehouse at San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf and and saved a historic World War II-era ship from the fire. Michael George reports. Source
“Sunday Morning” Matinee: “The 24 Hour Plays – Viral Monologues”
An experiment in theatre – to present plays written, rehearsed and performed in the span of just 24 hours – has resulted in works shown on stages around the world. But with theatres shut, writer Christopher Oscar Peña and actors Evan Jonigkeit and Zosia Mamet have taken the blackly comic “The Story of Us” on the road, to an isolated lake – the perfect place to dispose of a murder weapon! This short play was recorded especially for “CBS Sunday Morning.” Source
5/31: Melvin Carter, Benjamin Crump, Keisha Bottoms, Wesley Lowery, Scott Gottlieb
This week on “Face the Nation”, pain and anger following the death of George Floyd explodes into violence across a bitter and divided nation already reeling from the impact of the coronavirus. Source
Jewel on her new song “Grateful”
In this web exclusive, singer-songwriter Jewel talks with correspondent Lee Cowan about her new single, “Grateful,” and why she chose to release it early during the COVID-19 pandemic. Source
Face The Nation: Lowery, Palmer, Gottlieb
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the death of George Floyd, racial tensions in America, coronavirus cases worldwide, and the potential spread of coronavirus as thousands protest. Source
Gottlieb warns of uptick in coronavirus infections after protests
Tens of thousands of Americans have protested the death of George Floyd in cities from coast to coast. Source
Twin Cities see 5th straight night of violence after George Floyd’s death
CBS News chief justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues has the latest on the developments in Minnesota. Source