Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
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Richmond police chief resigns after weeks of protests
“It boils down to whether the leadership of RPD embraces the change or stands in the way,” said Mayor Levar Stoney. Source
Civil rights groups sue U.S government over PPP loans
Paycheck program wrongly bars business owners with a criminal record from applying for aid, ACLU and others argue. Source
FedEx “saddened and outraged” after driver reports racist abuse
In an emotional video, FedEx worker Brandon Brackins said a driver used a racial epithet and spat on him. Source
As states reopen, black workers’ lives are on the line
The concentration of African Americans in “essential” jobs — along with racism — makes them more likely to get sick. Source
“The Takeout” — CBS News’ Margaret Brennan & Ben Tracy
“Face the Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan and CBS News Asia correspondent Ben Tracy discuss President Trump’s second summit with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un on this week’s edition of “The Takeout with Major Garrett.” Source
Journalist Jason Rezaian on “The Takeout” — 2/15/19
Iranian-American journalist and Global Opinions writer at the Washington Post Jason Rezaian talks about his experience as a prisoner in Iran on this week’s episode of “The Takeout with Major Garrett.” Source
FBI says suspected shooter “came to Oakland to kill cops”
The FBI said Steven Carrillo and an accomplice traveled to the Oakland federal courthouse on May 29 amid protests over the death of George Floyd to kill law enforcement officers. Carrillo also faces charges in an ambush on officers in the Santa Cruz Mountains on June 6. Officials said they found evidence linking him to the extremist “boogaloo” movement. CBS San Francisco’s Anne Makovec reports. Source
Trump to sign executive order on police reform, meet with families affected by violence
President Trump is set to sign an executive order on police reform aimed at improving training, tracking complaints and addressing mental health. He will separately meet with families members of those killed by police and in racially motivated attacks. It’s unclear, however, if the president plans to address racial bias in law enforcement. Paula Reid reports. Source
Irish ambassador to the U.S. Daniel Mulhalll on “The Takeout” — 9/13/19
On this week’s episode of “The Takeout with Major Garrett,” Irish ambassador to the United States Daniel Mulhall explains why breaking up with the U.K. is hard to do. Source