Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin will be in court today for sentencing. In April, he was convicted in the murder of George Floyd. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas joined “CBSN AM” with the latest. Source
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San Francisco workers must get vaccinated — or risk getting fired
California city’s new policy requires workers to be fully vaccinated — or else risk losing their job. Source
These ancient humans were “some of the last survivors” of their kind
Bones found in an Israeli quarry are up to 140,000 years old and appear closely related to Neanderthals. Source
Justice Department suing Georgia over voting law
Georgia passed a new election law in March that Democrats and voting rights groups say will make it more difficult for minorities and poorer voters to cast a ballot. Source
Derek Chauvin faces sentencing for murder of George Floyd
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin faces sentencing Friday afternoon for the murder of George Floyd. Correspondent Michael George covered Chauvin’s trial, and he spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about what to expect from the hearing. Source
At least 4 people confirmed dead in Florida building collapse
Search and rescue efforts continue more than 24 hours after part of a residential high-rise building collapsed in Surfside, Florida. So far at least 4 people are confirmed dead and over 150 are still unaccounted for. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments. Source
Search and rescue efforts continue after Florida building collapse
Search and rescue efforts continue more than 24 hours after part of a residential building collapsed in Surfside, Florida. So far at least 4 people are confirmed dead and over 150 are still unaccounted for. CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports from a family reunification center where loved ones are waiting for work, and then CBS Miami reporter Austin Carter joins “CBSN AM” with the latest on search efforts. Source
Tensions rise over the future of Puerto Rico statehood and economic inequality
CBSN Originals takes a look at the growing economic inequality and the divide over whether statehood is the solution in its new documentary, “Fighting for Paradise: Puerto Rico’s Future.” Manuel Natal Albelo, leader of the Movimiento Victoria Ciudadana political party in Puerto Rico, joins “CBSN AM” with more. Source
Parents of LGBTQ+ children share why they are proud
Pride celebrations have been popping up all over the country during the month of June—commemorating the fight for LGBTQ+ equality. In their own words, parents of LGBTQ+ kids and adults tell “CBS This Morning” about their own acceptance journeys and why they are proud of their children. Source
Death toll climbs to four in Surfside building collapse
Four people are now reported dead after an apartment building partially collapsed in Surfside, Florida. Rescuers have been searching for survivors for more than a day, and more than 100 people are still missing. David Begnaud speaks to the fire marshal leading rescue efforts. Source