Wilmington, North Carolina’s police department has fired three veteran officers for what it said was racist and “hate-filled speech” that was caught on a patrol car camera. An internal investigation accused Officers Kevin Piner, James “Brian” Gilmore and Corporal Jessie Moore of violating standards of conduct and using inappropriate slurs, including the n-word. David Begnaud interviewed new Police Chief Donny Williams. Source
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Eye Opener: CDC estimates COVID-19 infections may be 10 times higher than known
The CDC estimates that U.S. coronavirus cases may be 10 times higher than reported. Also, a massive cloud of Saharan dust has blanketed the Caribbean and is heading for the U.S. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Experts say Indian capital’s plan to stop COVID is “a waste of time”
Delhi is preparing thousands of makeshift hospital beds ahead of an expected surge in COVID-19 cases, which disease experts say could have been avoided. Source
N.C. cops fired over racist slurs have 89 incidents under review
“These individuals do not deserve to be in law enforcement,” Chief Donny Williams told CBS News’ David Begnaud. Source
Texas pauses reopening as coronavirus cases mount
Texas Medical Center, the largest cluster of hospitals in the world, is reporting its ICU beds are at 100% capacity. The state is pausing its move into phase two of reopening as COVID-19 cases mount at record levels. Janet Shamlian reports. Source
Nearly 30 members of one California family test positive for coronavirus
Coronavirus cases continue to climb in California. One family shares a warning after the death of a patriarch and nearly 30 members test positive for COVID-19. Carter Evans reports. Source
Coronavirus cases continue to rise in Florida
Coronavirus cases set a single-day record high Thursday as Florida’s infections continue to rise. The state has no plans to move into the next phase of its reopening process. Manuel Bojorquez reports. Source
Chinese city to let people screen future partners for domestic abuse
“The marriage partner can know whether the other party has domestic violence records before marriage, and consider whether to enter a marriage,” official says. Source
Manchin explains vote to move forward on GOP police reform bill
Manchin was one of three senators in his caucus who voted in favor of debating a Republican police reform bill that ultimately failed. He joins Major Garrett on “The Takeout” podcast this week. Source
Minneapolis taking first step toward disbanding police department
City Council members introducing proposed charter amendment that would replace it with “department of community safety and violence prevention” Source