In an unanimous ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court rules against the NCAA in a case involving certain education-related benefits for student-athletes. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss how this ruling may affect the debate over student-athletes receiving direct compensation for use of the name, image and likeness. Source
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“CBS Evening News” headlines for Monday, June 21, 2021
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Raiders’ Carl Nassib becomes first active NFL player to come out as gay
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib came out as gay on Monday, becoming the first active player in the National Football League to do so. “Just want to take a quick moment to say that I’m gay,” Nassib said in an Instagram video. “I’ve been meaning to do this for a while now, but I finally feel comfortable enough to get it off my chest.” CBS Los Angeles’ Jim Hill reports. Source
Iran’s hard-line president-elect refuses to meet with Biden
The White House is saying President Biden has no interest in meeting Ebrahim Raisi, the newly elected president of Iran — and the feeling is mutual. Elizabeth Palmer reports. Source
Experts warn U.S. needs to “work harder” to reach unvaccinated people and avoid another COVID-19 surge
As CBS News’ Manuel Bojorquez reports, the U.S. remains divided over coronavirus vaccines as experts worry this could trigger another surge. Then, Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease expert and senior scholar at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss how to overcome the lag in shots and other coronavirus news headlines. Source
Family celebrates legacy of service as WWII hero passes the torch
Graduation marks a crowning achievement for young Marines who’ve conquered boot camp, including 350 young men and women who are on the final leg of a life-changing journey at Marine boot camp at Parris Island, South Carolina. In attendance at the ceremony will be legendary Marine Hershel “Woody” Williams. At 97, he is the last living Medal of Honor recipient from World War II. Among the new Marines passing in review is his great-grandson, Cedar Ross. David Martin shares their story. Source
Supreme Court paves way for college athletes to get paid
The Supreme Court said the NCAA cannot strictly limit certain benefits for student-athletes as a means of protecting their amateur status, delivering a blow to the organization as it confronts efforts to allow collegiate athletes to receive some financial compensation. Jan Crawford has the story. Source
A-list celebrities helping launch film and TV school in Los Angeles
George Clooney, Kerry Washington, Don Cheadle, Mindy Kaling and other stars are coming together to help launch a public film school in Los Angeles in an effort to increase diversity in Hollywood. CBS Los Angeles’ Hermela Aregawi has the details. Source
#MoneyTok: How the expanded child tax credit will put more money in your bank account soon
President Biden’s expansion of the child tax credit will put cash in the accounts of qualifying families every month, starting July 15. Here are the details. Source
Watch: U.S. Navy sets off giant explosion to test USS Gerald R. Ford
The U.S. Navy set off an explosion near the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier off the Florida coast Friday. The explosion, viewed from several locations, was part of a “full ship shock trial,” which is done near warships to check whether they can withstand harsh conditions. Read more here. Source