Demonstrators are angry and exhausted over a grand jury’s decision not to charge officers in Breonna Taylor’s death. Source
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Castles, fairytales and superhero worlds await guests at one New York hotel
While months of shutdowns have made it difficult for many small businesses within the tourism industry to stay open, one couple managed to save their hotel by offering a one-of-a-kind, immersive experience for guests. Dana Jacobson reports on how they are using their creativity to transport guests into a fantastical world full of princesses, castle walls and even superheroes. Source
Empty cruise liner “ghost ships” attract tourists during pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has hit the cruise industry hard with the collapse of international travel. However, some ocean liners sitting empty on the water are fueling a different kind of tourism industry along the English coast. Holly Williams speaks to one man whose ingenious idea is getting tourists back on the water, up close to the massive ships. Source
California braces for power shutoffs and weather that could fan wildfire flames
Pacific Gas & Electric warned it may cut power from Sunday morning to Monday, potentially affecting 97,000 customers in 16 counties. Source
Who are Trump’s potential Supreme Court nominees?
President Trump is set to announce his pick to fill the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Supreme Court seat Saturday, just over a week since the icon’s death. While he is expected to announce Federal Judge Amy Coney Barrett as his nominee, fellow federal judge, Florida Judge Barbara Lagoa, is also being considered. Jan Crawford joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to break down who President Trump’s possible nominees are, and what their road ahead looks like. Source
Louisville sees third straight night of Breonna Taylor protests despite curfew
Several demonstrators were arrested. Source
Aviation industry rocked by furloughs amid COVID-19 pandemic
The aviation industry was among the hardest-hit by the coronavirus pandemic. For months, government support has kept many airlines from furloughing or laying off their employees. But that support is coming to an end, and with it, the reprieve that thousands of workers relied on. Kris Van Cleave has the story. Source
Louisville protesters defy curfew in third night of Breonna Taylor demonstrations
In Louisville, hundreds of people protested for a third straight night demanding justice for Breonna Taylor. Police fired flash bangs to break up crowds on Friday evening. Several protesters were arrested for being out past the city’s 9 p.m. curfew as other protests broke out nationwide. Adriana Diaz speaks to some of the demonstrators, young and old, to hear what brings them out into the streets. Source
Trump expected to nominate Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court
President Trump is set to announce his pick to fill the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Supreme Court seat Saturday, just over a week since the icon’s death. The president is expected to nominate Judge Amy Coney Barrett, a federal judge who currently sits on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals. Ben Tracy reports on who Barrett is and the road to her expected nomination. Source
U.S. surpasses 7 million COVID-19 cases as states relax restrictions
There are now more than 7 million coronavirus infections in the U.S., with a death toll climbing above 203,000. While the CDC is warning 90% of the population remains vulnerable to the virus, Florida is lifting all restrictions on bars and restaurants and New York is making outdoor dining a permanent fixture. Michael George reports on how some states are handling the pandemic. Source