Over 570 people have gone to space. Only eight have gone to Challenger Deep. Kathy Sullivan has done both. Source
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White House task force warns protests may cause virus spike
Vice President Mike Pence and Dr. Deborah Birx, White House coronavirus response coordinator, spoke with governors Monday. Source
NAACP president on George Floyd’s death: “We are at a juncture in this country”
More than two weeks after his death, George Floyd was laid to rest in his hometown of Houston on Tuesday. NAACP president and CEO Derrick Johnson joins CBSN’s Tanya Rivero to give his reaction to the ceremony. Source
Video shows white men mocking George Floyd’s death at protest
One counter-demonstrator fired by FedEx, another suspended from prison guard job after videos show man kneeling on neck of man on ground. Source
Trump promotes conspiracy about Buffalo protester, offers no strategy for police reform
Republican lawmakers were reluctant to comment on President Trump’s claim, fueled by right-wing outlets, that a Buffalo protester shoved by police could be part of an Antifa set-up. The president’s claims sparked widespread backlash and come as Republicans plan their own police reform legislation. Ben Tracy reports. Source
N.J. governor condemns video showing white men mocking George Floyd’s death
A New Jersey corrections officer who took part in a counter-protest reenacting the death of George Floyd was suspended Tuesday after videos of the incident were widely shared on social media. Governor Phil Murphy condemned the act. CBSN Philly reports. Source
Christopher Columbus statue in Boston beheaded
Across the country, there is a movement to remove statues of slave owners and colonizers, as well as Confederate symbols Source
“Vanderpump Rules” stars won’t return to show after racist actions resurface
Stassi Schroeder, Kristen Doute, Max Boyens and Brett Caprioni will not be returning. Source
How American police compare to other countries
As America continues to deal with the fallout after a string of high profile police-involved killings, questions are being raised about how officers in the U.S. compare to those in other countries. Ryan Heath, a senior editor for Politico, joined CBSN to discuss his article, “Are U.S. Cops Different?” Source
Lawmakers hold hearing on police brutality and racism in America
George Floyd’s brother, civil rights leaders and law enforcement officials are among those who testified Wednesday before the House Judiciary Committee at a hearing on race and policing. That comes as Minneapolis officials announced they were breaking off negotiations with the police union. CBS News political reporter Grace Segers joins CBSN’s Tanya Rivero with more from Washington. Source