“Critical race theory” is not taught in American public grade schools, but as opponents attempt to ban it, local school board meetings are becoming battlegrounds in the debate. In a recent article, USA Today NOW reporter Ryan Miller detailed how protests and arrests have become common at these once poorly-attended meetings. He joined CBSN to discuss. Source
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Haiti’s president assassinated, wife wounded at their home
Government confirms assassination of Jovenel Moïse in a “well-coordinated attack by a highly trained and heavily armed group.” Source
FBI orders new look at autopsy of Black motorist Ronald Greene
Federal prosecutors also met with his family last month, and made clear they plan to present the case to a grand jury by the summer’s end. Source
More victims discovered in Florida condo building collapse
Four more victims have been recovered in the Surfside condo collapse, bringing the confirmed death toll to 32, officials said at a press conference Tuesday. Crews are continuing to work through wind and rain from Tropical Storm Elsa. Source
Haitian President Jovenel Moïse assassinated at his home
Government confirms assassination of Jovenel Moïse in a “well-coordinated attack by a highly trained and heavily armed group.” Source
New and used car prices spike due to pandemic-related computer chip shortage
New and used car prices are reaching record levels because of computer chip shortages due to the pandemic and experts say it’ll take several months before prices drop. Carter Evans takes a first-hand look at how much more potential buyers will need to fork over to drive their car off the lot. Source
Mother-daughter duo open lemonade stand to raise money
9-year-old Declyn Beals dreams big. So, when she dreamt up a mother-daughter trip, she came up with a creative way to raise money for it – a lemonade stand. Source
American Airlines flight disrupted by teens who refused masks
Flight crew were forced to reschedule the flight after high school students flouted federal mask rules. Source
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Elsa weakens to tropical storm as it reaches Florida; Man gets second chance after COVID-19 battle Source
Some Missouri hospitals overwhelmed by COVID cases as Delta variant spreads
Hospitals in parts of Missouri are struggling to cope with a spike by COVID-19 cases as the Delta variant spreads among unvaccinated people. CBS News’ Nancy Chen joined “CBSN AM” to bring us an update on the situation. Source