George Floyd’s death and the protests that followed have forced Americans to confront some uncomfortable truths. Kris Van Cleave reports on a chance encounter between strangers that might give us a clue on how to turn conversation into action. Source
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One year later: Looking back at Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protest
It’s been a year since pro-democracy protesters took to the streets of Hong Kong, calling for China’s communist government to “back off.” Exactly the opposite has happened. Ramy Inocencio reports. Source
Coronavirus cases surge in more than 20 states
Coronavirus infections are on the rise in more than 20 states across the South and West. More than 2 million COVID-19 cases have been reported in the U.S. since the pandemic started. Meg Oliver reports. Source
California’s attorney general asked to investigate death of a black man found hanging from a tree
California’s Attorney General is being asked to investigate the death of Robert Fuller, a 24-year-old black man who was found hanging from a tree. It happened early Wednesday in the city of Palmdale, 60 miles north of Los Angeles. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source
Trump says he’s working on executive order on policing
President Trump says his administration is working on an executive order on policing, while top Senate Republicans plan to unveil their reform package this week. This comes as Mr. Trump prepares to resume campaign rallies later this month. Nikole Killion has the latest. Source
Tensions rise as Atlanta braces for more protests following the death of Rayshard Brooks
Atlanta, already tense over earlier accusations of police brutality, is bracing for more protests after police fatally shot Rayshard Brooks. Officials said he resisted arrest and stole an officer’s stun gun. Mark Strassmann has the latest. Source
Joe Biden facing pressure to pick a woman of color as his VP
Joe Biden continues to face enormous pressure to pick a woman of color as his running mate. Ed O’Keefe joins Major Garrett to discuss the former vice president’s options and when a decision could be made. Source
Veepstakes: Handicapping Biden’s pick for running mate
The presumptive Democratic nominee for president has already made one promise: to pick a female running mate; political observers, blue and red, discuss who is in the running. Source
60 in 6: A new era in storytelling for 60 Minutes
Now available on Quibi, 60 in 6. This week, we kick off with Pulitzer Prize winning correspondent Wesley Lowery reporting from Minneapolis with a view from that city you haven’t seen before, including an interview with George Floyd’s brother Philonise. Source
Beyoncé wants justice for EMT worker killed by police in her own home
“Three months have passed — and zero arrests have been made, and no officers have been fired,” she wrote. Source