The FBI is investigating an incident aboard a Delta flight where a passenger attempted to force his way in to the cabin. Quick action from the flight crew thwarted the attempt and the plane made a safe emergency landing. Michael George reports. Source
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Reflecting on the AIDS epidemic, 40 years since its first reported cases
This Saturday marks the 40th anniversary since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention first published a report on what would come to be known as HIV/AIDS. John Blackstone reports on the legacy of the epidemic since that monumental discovery. Source
Trump to speak at Republican event in North Carolina
Former President Donald Trump is set to make a rare public appearance at a Republican event held in North Carolina this Saturday night, where conservatives are expected to plan for their party’s future. Christina Ruffini has more. Source
Hong Kong commemorates Tiananmen Square Massacre despite crackdown
Hong Kong authorities banned vigils commemorating the 32nd anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre — the official reason, the COVID-19 pandemic. Still, protesters gathered in smaller groups in a show of defiance. Ramy Inocencio reports. Source
U.S. experiencing dangerous nationwide heatwave
Millions of Americans across the U.S. are facing scorching temperatures that are not just uncomfortable, but can also be dangerous. CBS meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli has more. Source
TikTok accused of promoting anti-LBGTQ videos
The popular social media app TikTok is accused of promoting homophobia and anti-transgender violence. The watchdog group Media Matters for America claims the app’s algorithm is identifying users as homophobic and recommending anti-LGBTQ videos. CBSN reached out to TikTok about the report but has not heard back. CBSN’s Lana Zak spoke with Media Matters CEO Angelo Carusone about the accusations. Source
San Francisco using special teams to respond to mental health calls
The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last year has led some cities to reexamine their policing methods and look for alternatives to law enforcement. In San Francisco, Street Crisis Response teams have been assigned to handle nonviolent 911 calls that involve people dealing with mental health crises. The teams have been concentrated in areas known for their homeless populations and for people suffering from mental and behavioral issues. CBS News correspondent John Blackstone joined CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss the initiative. Source
What’s at stake in Virginia’s gubernatorial primary election
Voters in Virginia head to the polls next week to decide which Democratic candidate will win the party’s nomination in the state’s gubernatorial race. CBS News political associate producer Aaron Navarro has been covering the race. He spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about what to expect and what this race could tell us about the 2022 midterms and beyond. Source
Nigeria says it suspended Twitter “indefinitely”
Twitter’s Public Policy team said Saturday they are “deeply concerned” by the suspension. Source
Trump to deliver speech at North Carolina GOP convention
The former president has continued to repeat falsehoods about the 2020 election, sowing divisions in his own party. Source