In the wake of Derek Chauvin’s guilty verdict, calls for police reform grow louder. So far this year, at least 319 people have been killed by police, according to the monitoring group “Mapping Police Violence.” CBS News chief justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins “CBSN AM” to discuss. Source
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Attorney general announces investigation into Minneapolis police practices
Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Wednesday the Justice Department has opened a civil investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department’s policing practices following the conviction of former officer Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd. Watch his remarks, followed by analysis from CBS News chief Justice and Homeland Security correspondent Jeff Pegues on CBSN. Source
Zika mosquitoes found in Florida
For the first time in the U.S., mosquitoes in South Florida have tested positive for the Zika virus. The Florida Department of Agriculture announced Thursday that three mosquito samples taken out of 19 from Miami Beach had the virus. Source
Fat Joe and Remy Ma reunite for new album and video
Hip hop legends Fat Joe and Remy Ma are teaming up again. The superstar duo sit down with CBSNews.com’s Andrea Park to discuss music, their relationship and why — despite his weight loss — he’s still called “Fat Joe.” Source
Zika funding running on empty
Health officials say they are nearing the end of the $222 million that was allocated for domestic Zika control. If Congress doesn’t act, it could mean difficult decisions for those fighting the virus. Dr. Jon LaPook reports. Source
Watch Live: Biden delivers remarks on COVID-19 response and vaccines
The nation is nearing Mr. Biden’s goal of 200 million vaccine doses in his first 100 days in office. Source
A look at U.S. policing following guilty verdict in Derek Chauvin murder trial
Across the country, the demand for police reform continues to grow louder. CBS News chief justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues spoke with Miami Police Chief Art Acevedo about the impact of the Chauvin trial on policing in the U.S. Source
22 COVID patients die in Indian hospital as leak cuts oxygen supply
Damage to the large external supply tank at a hospital for COVID patients took only 35 minutes to repair, but it was a deadly failure in a system already strained by shortages. Source
Ohio police release bodycam video in shooting death of 16-year-old girl
Makiyah Bryant, a Black teenager, was shot and killed by Columbus, Ohio, police who were responding to reports of an attempted stabbing. Police are not saying whether the victim was the person who placed the initial call. CBS News’ Laura Podesta joins “CBSN AM” with more details. Source
Hillary Clinton slams Trump, promises VA reform in American Legion speech
Hillary Clinton spoke to the American Legion’s national convention in Cincinnati. She explained her view of America’s place in the world and talked about her plans to strengthen the VA and strengthen cyber security. She took quite a few shots at Donald Trump – suggesting that his trip to Mexico is a “photo op”. Source