When restaurants and schools closed at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, dairy farmers had to dump tens of thousands of gallons of surplus milk as demand plummeted. Now, they are donating that surplus to food banks instead. Carter Evans reports. Source
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Los Angeles mayor declares citywide curfew starting at 8 p.m.
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced a citywide curfew from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. after four nights of violent protests. Garcetti said the National Guard would not be deployed. “This is not 1992,” he said, referring to the Rodney King riots. Source
Trump says “the memory of George Floyd is being dishonored” by violence
Speaking at the Kennedy Space Center after the successful launch of the first piloted mission launched from U.S. soil since 2011, President Trump addressed nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd. “My administration will stand against violence, mayhem and disorder,” Mr. Trump said. Source
Authorities nationwide brace for another night of potentially violent protests
As the death of George Floyd continues to fuel protests nationwide, authorities and community leaders are preparing for another night of protests that could potentially turn violent. Danya Bacchus reports. Source
President Trump responds to George Floyd protests
President Trump addressed the ongoing protests that have cropped up across the U.S. following the death of George Floyd. Mr. Trump suggested Saturday on Twitter that the protesters were “professionally managed.” Nikole Killion reports. Source
SpaceX makes history with successful rocket launch
SpaceX made history Saturday with a successful rocket launch from the Kennedy Space Center. The Falcon 9 launch was the first to carry American astronauts launched from American soil in nearly a decade, and the first time a private company has sent people to space. Mark Strassman reports. Source
Reopening process continues throughout the U.S.
New York City, the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S., is on track to slowly reopen. However, other states throughout the country are still experiencing increases in coronavirus cases. Tom Hanson reports. Source
Authorities suspect white supremacists and far-left extremists are behind violence at protests
Federal and local authorities suspect some of the violent clashes during recent protests were instigated by white supremacist groups and far-left extremists. Protests have erupted across the country following the death of George Floyd. Jeff Pegues reports. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Saturday, May 30, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” anchored by CBS St. Louis, Missouri, affiliate KMOV-TV’s Samantha Jones. Source
Minnesota officials: Violent actors at protests not residents
According to the governor, about 80% of the people causing havoc are from outside the state. Source