Seven airlines are implementing new policies – and they may implement consequences for violators. Source
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Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates on concerns about military politicization
Former Defense Secretary and “Exercise of Power” author Robert Gates joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss concerns about military politicization amid the response to the protests over George Floyd’s death. He also weighs in on diversity and racism in the military and what he sees as “a turning point” in attitudes. Source
DA mulls charges against Atlanta cops in Rayshard Brooks shooting
The Fulton County district attorney is weighing whether to charge two officers with murder for the shooting death of Rayshard Brooks in Atlanta. Jeff Pegues reports. Source
Steroid drug reduces death risk in severe COVID-19 cases
Among those who could only breathe with the help of a ventilator, dexamethasone reduced deaths by 35%. Source
Trump to sign police reform executive order today
President Trump will sign an executive order focused on police reform today. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN to talk about what it will include. Source
Several states continue to see rises in COVID-19 cases
In several states, coronavirus cases are on the rise. Manuel Bojorquez reports. Source
As gyms reopen, the coronavirus pandemic continues to change the way Americans exercise
As states move forward with reopening plans, gyms and fitness centers are adopting unprecedented safety measures to welcome members back. But many people are still not comfortable with the potential risk from the coronavirus. Vladimir Duthiers looks into changes in how people are choosing to work out. Source
Man shot as protesters clash with civilian militia over Spanish conquistador statue in New Mexico
A man was shot Monday night at a protest in Albuquerque, New Mexico, over a statue of a Spanish conquistador. Demonstrators were trying to tear down the statue, while clashing with members of a self-appointed armed civilian militia who had vowed to protect it. The victim is in critical, but stable condition. Several people, believed to be militia members involved in the shooting, are now in custody while police investigate. Source
Oprah Winfrey reveals “Deacon King Kong” as her latest book club pick
Only on “CBS This Morning,” Oprah Winfrey announced “Deacon King Kong” by New York Times best-selling author James McBride as her new book club pick. The book takes place in 1969 and follows the life of a community in a Brooklyn housing project. Author James McBride joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the book and the power of forgiveness. Source
Retail sales surged in May, pointing to economic rebound
Spending jump suggests consumers are opening their wallets, but purchases are still down from a year ago. Source