LGBTQ representation in 2020 films increased, as well as their screen time, according to a study by GLAAD. Source
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CBS Evening News, July 16, 2021
Biden accuses social media platforms of “killing people” through COVID-19 misinformation; Florida residents look to man on bench for advice. Source
New children’s show aims to combat prejudice
A new animated series is focusing on teaching lessons of diversity, equity, inclusion and cultural humility. “Everybody’s Garden” launched on Age of Learning’s ABC Mouse platform. Dr. Cynthia Tyson is an Age of Learning board member and professor of multicultural equity studies in education at The Ohio State University. She joined CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss the new series. Source
Documents show Secret Service underestimated January 6 threat
Newly released documents show the Secret Service underestimated potential threats on the day of the deadly assault on the U.S. Capitol. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports. Then Nicholas Wu, a congressional reporter for Politico, joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss the insurrection and more. Source
Arizona election audit has come up with few potential cases of voter fraud in 2020 election, AP investigation finds
An investigation by the Associated Press has found that out of 3 million ballots cast in Arizona in the 2020 presidential election, only 182 cases of potential voter fraud have been discovered. Meanwhile, in Washington, rising inflation and COVID misinformation are taking center stage on the Biden Administration’s agenda. 60 Minutes correspondent John Dickerson is moderating this Sunday’s Face The Nation. He joined CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss these topics and what to look forward to on Face the Nation. Source
Texas patient becomes U.S.’ first monkeypox case since 2003
Officials said the public should not be concerned. Source
National Guard seeks reimbursement from Congress for Capitol protection
About 26,000 National Guard troops were sent to Washington, D.C., for President Biden’s inauguration after the January 6 attack on the Capitol. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Friday, July 16, 2021
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
2 charged in bomb plot at Democratic headquarters in California
Federal prosecutors allege two suspects used encrypted messaging apps to plan a series of attacks to avenge President Trump’s defeat in the 2020 election. Source
Biz Markie, “Just a Friend” rapper, has died at 57
Markie, whose real name is Marcel Theo Hall, “peacefully passed away” with his wife at his side, his manager said in a statement. Source