Texas Governor Greg Abbott said he will sign a bill allowing adults to carry concealed handguns without a permit. Source
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Secretary of State Blinken visits Middle East to solidify cease-fire
Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Israeli and Palestinian leaders after days of fighting left Gaza in ruins. Holly Williams reports. Source
Idaho couple charged with murder in deaths of 2 children
Chad and Lori Daybell have been charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of Tylee Ryan and Joshua “JJ” Vallow. They are also facing charges in the death of Tammy Daybell. Jamie Yuccas has more. Source
Donor creates scholarship for straight-A athletes
An anonymous donor created a scholarship to motivate one high school’s Black football players to get straight As. They can earn $25,000 each high school semester they get perfect grades. Mark Strassmann shares more. Source
Scholars excavate scene of Tulsa Race Massacre to “reconstruct a suppressed history”
A team of scholars is in the process of excavating grounds in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in hopes of better documenting the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. Phoebe Stubblefield, Ph.D., a University of Florida forensic anthropologist leading the excavation project, joins CBSN’s Tanya Rivero to discuss the significance of the project and what it means for the victims’ families. Source
House GOP leaders condemn Marjorie Taylor Greene for Holocaust comparison
The GOP leader did not say whether Greene will face any repercussions for her comments. Source
Seized big cats from Tiger King Park taken in by sanctuaries
The sanctuaries are promising that the seized animals will receive proper veterinary care, food, and housing while the government seeks permanent forfeiture. Source
Anonymous donor promises college tuition to athletes with straight A’s
Some of the students have earned between $50,000 to $200,000 for their good grades. Source
George Floyd’s family meets with Biden and Pelosi on anniversary of death
Members of George Floyd’s family met with President Biden, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Representative Karen Bass on Tuesday. Source
Families, activists, artists celebrate George Floyd’s life
The event caps days of marches, rallies and panel discussions to mark a year since Floyd was killed by police. Source