The president’s visit isn’t welcome by all Source
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Mayor rips Ivanka Trump’s “nonsense tweet” about Chicago violence
Mayor Lori Lightfoot fired back Tuesday after Ivanka Trump issued a factually incorrect tweet about gun violence this weekend in Chicago Source
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Family of alleged El Paso gunman releases statement; Summer camp turns kids into YouTube stars Source
Motorcycle backfiring sparks “shooter” panic in New York’s Times Square
Times Square was packed with thousands of people Tuesday night when a loud backfire from a motorcycle sent the crowd running in panic, believing they heard gunshots. WCBS-TV’s Jenna DeAngelis reports. Source
CBS News investigates police reforms including implicit-bias training
It’s been five years since Michael Brown’s death at the hands of a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri, sparked protests nationwide. CBS News is investigating changes that have been put in place at police departments across the country, including changes in training and seminars on implicit bias. CBS News chief justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joined CBSN AM to talk about what he found. Source
Greg Kinnear on preparing to play California Innocence Project attorney for “Brian Banks”
Academy Award nominee Greg Kinnear is known for portraying real people on the big screen. He’s played Philadelphia Eagles coach Dick Vermeil and President John F. Kennedy. Now he’s taking on the role of California Innocence Project attorney Justin Brooks in the new movie, “Brian Banks.” The film is based on the true story of a teenage NFL prospect who was convicted of a crime he did not commit. After spending five years in prison and more time on parole, Banks sought out Justin Brooks to prove his innocence. Source
St. Louis sergeant: There are white supremacists on the police force
Although the department says implicit bias training is mandatory, two members of the department said they’ve never received it Source
Arizona police say racial bias training is “absolute worst” they’ve ever had
“You don’t care about me and you don’t care about the citizens,” one officer said. “You care about putting on this little show.” Source
Booker speaks on rise in gun violence and white nationalism
The 2020 candidate is speaking at the historic Mother Emanuel AME Church in South Carolina Source
Trump heads to grieving communities after mass shootings — live stream
The president told reporters there’s a strong appetite in Congress for expanded background checks Source