Oberlin College president Carmen Twillie Ambar says the school shouldn’t be held responsible for student speech after it was ordered by a jury to pay $44 million to a local bakery in Oberlin, Ohio. The lawsuit was filed by the bakery after student protesters accused the shop of racial profiling. Source
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2 more Broward sheriff’s deputies fired over Parkland shooting
Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony said two additional deputies have been fired as a result of an internal affairs investigation into the agency’s response to the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland that killed 17 people in February 2018. Deputies Edward Eason and Josh Stambaugh were fired Tuesday for their inaction. Source
The Black Keys on why they took a break from touring: “It can become ‘Groundhog Day'”
The multi-Grammy Award-winning Black Keys are releasing their first new music in five years on Friday with their new album, “Let’s Rock.” In this excerpt of their only TV interview, Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney open up to “CBS This Morning” co-host Anthony Mason about the pressures of touring. For more of their conversation, tune in to “CBS This Morning” on June 27. Source
79-year-old with dementia remembers song he wrote decades ago, plays it on piano for son
A 79-year-old man’s son captured video of him playing a song he composed decades ago. He remembered it all these years later even though he has dementia. Source
Democrats want to know why Mueller didn’t clear Trump of obstruction of justice
When former special counsel Robert Mueller testifies before Congress in July, Democrats are expected to ask why he did not clear President Trump of obstruction of justice. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN with what else Mueller could be asked. Source
Attorney General William Barr hits the bagpipes at DOJ event
Attorney General William Barr showed off his hidden talent by crushing a rendition of “Scotland the Brave.” Source
Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs dies at 27
Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs died suddenly Monday. The team announced the 27-year-old’s death and canceled its game against the Texas Rangers. Nikki Battiste reports. Source
Sanders campaign: Buttigieg likely raised more money last quarter
Sanders’ campaign said the Vermont senator — unlike Buttigieg — is not soliciting “money from corporate executives at their homes” Source
7/1/19: Red and Blue
Mayor Pete Buttigieg’s fundraising success; Trump’s July 4th celebration plans Source
Trump makes history with visit to North Korea
Donald Trump made history Sunday when he became the first sitting president to set foot in North Korea. He’s now back at the White House, amid questions about what was accomplished on his trip. Paula Reid reports. Source