The FBI found that the noose had been there since October 2019. Source
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Minneapolis police union leaders on “horrific” video of George Floyd’s death, racism in policing
First on “CBS This Morning,” leaders from the Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis spoke to Gayle King about the death of George Floyd and calls for reform. They called the video “horrific,” but cautioned there could be “more to the story,” urging the release of more video from the incident by city officials. Source
Trump says visa halt could open up 500,000 jobs. Really?
The H-1B and H-2B visa debate raises questions about the U.S. workforce and how companies use the system to fill jobs. Source
Kentucky on track for historic primary turnout
Primary results aren’t expected Tuesday night. The full results, including absentee ballots, aren’t required to be reported to the secretary of state’s office until June 30. Source
Bill Cosby appeal will test scope of #MeToo-era prosecutions
Cosby, 82, has been imprisoned in suburban Philadelphia for nearly two years after a jury convicted him of drugging and sexually assaulting a woman at his home in 2004. He’s serving a three- to 10-year sentence. Source
“A historic moment”: Georgia Legislature passes hate crimes bill
Georgia is one of four states without a hate crime law, but efforts to change that ramped up after Ahmaud Arbery’s killing. Source
Tornado season 2020 in the US
Though tornados have been documented throughout the year, the traditional tornado season lasts from March through June. Source
Suspect in Atlanta Wendy’s fire arrested
Natalie White is being charged with first degree arson. Source
Fauci says he knows of no order to slow down coronavirus testing
This hearing is a hybrid of in-person and remote testimony by top health officials on the coronavirus pandemic. Source
Jimmy Kimmel apologizes for wearing blackface in past sketches
“I apologize to those who were genuinely hurt or offended by the makeup I wore or the words I spoke,” the late-night star said in a statement. Source