Before a judge sentenced him to 22 and 1/2 years in prison for the murder of George Floyd, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin made a brief statement in court. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman called his comments “bizarre.” Source
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Investigators search for cause of condo collapse near Miami
A resident of the Surfside condo building that collapsed said the building’s garage was often wet, even if it was dry outside. The son of another resident said she heard creaking noises. Mark Strassmann shares more. Source
Kamala Harris visits southern border for first time as vice president
Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to El Paso, Texas, as she leads the White House’s response to rising migration. Her trip was criticized by Republicans. Nancy Cordes has more. Source
At least 4 dead, 159 unaccounted for after condo collapse
Search and rescue teams are continuing to work around the clock in hopes of finding any survivors. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Friday, June 25, 2021
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News,” hosted by Major Garrett Source
Teacher says new Tennessee law on teaching about racism is “an assault on the craft of teaching”
A growing number of states are introducing legislation to limit how public school teachers can teach about issues of race and sexism in the classroom. So far 25 states have taken steps to limit discussions on racism and sexism, or introduced bills recently to restrict teaching on critical race theory. Jericka Duncan spoke to a teacher in Tennessee about how a new law there could impact how she teaches, and she spoke to a Republican lawmaker who co-sponsored the bill. Source
Derek Chauvin sentenced to 22.5 years in prison for Floyd’s murder
The punishment came after the former Minneapolis police officer broke his more than yearlong silence in court. Source
Justice Department sues Georgia over voter restrictions
The Biden administration is suing the state of Georgia over its new voting law. The Justice Department argues the restrictions were designed to limit Black residents’ ability to vote. Source
Steve Hartman on the importance of hope
The condo building collapse near Miami is another gut punch amid the loss from the pandemic. Grief lies ahead for many. Steve Hartman reflects on the uncertainty in “On the Road.” Source
U.S. government releases long-awaited UFO report
A long-awaited Pentagon report on UFOs was released, revealing there have been more than 140 unexplained sightings since 2003. The report found no evidence that the objects came from outer space. Source