“This is the same city that George Floyd grew up in, and his body will be returning to this city,” Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said. Source
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Truck driver arrested after appearing to drive into protesters
Footage shows a tanker truck approaching at a high speed as George Floyd protesters in Minneapolis try to frantically get out of the way. Source
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Police in Twin Cities clash with protesters in another violent night; Ontario photographer uses squirrels as stars of backyard photo sessions. Source
Bill Whitaker on George Floyd, racism in U.S.
“This past week, Americans made their first, tentative steps from beneath the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic, only to be confronted by a much older toxic threat to life in this country – racial injustice.” Source
Semi-truck appears to try to drive through protesters on Minneapolis interstate
As thousands of people were on the bridge of Minneapolis Interstate 35W protesting the death of George Floyd, a large tanker truck driving at a high speed appears to try hitting protesters. CBSN Minnesota reports. Source
COVID-19 plasma donation: What you need to know
Most people with COVID-19 produce antibodies that help fight the disease. Their blood plasma could help patients still struggling to survive. Source
Seven minutes of terror for NASA Mars rover
For seven minutes NASA’s $2.5 billion rover Perseverance will attempt to land itself on an unexplored section of Mars. Source
Inside the plasma therapy used to treat COVID-19
With no vaccine, doctors have turned to plasma therapy to treat patients ill with the coronavirus. Bill Whitaker reports on one hospital’s program to infuse those who are sick with antibody-rich plasma from people who’ve recovered from the virus. Source
SpaceX drops off two astronauts at the International Space Station
SpaceX made history once again on Sunday, when the “Dragon Endeavour” dropped off two NASA astronauts at the International Space Station as part of a historic mission on board a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. Mark Strassmann has the latest from the Kennedy Space Center. Source
Unlawful assembly declared at California’s Huntington Beach after protesters block street
A demonstration that drew crowds of more than 500 people to Huntington Beach has been declared by police as an unlawful assembly. CBS Los Angeles’ Greg Mills has the latest. Source