But the president also says he doesn’t think he’ll need to do so. Source
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Amid the racial justice movement, artists wield their art as a tool for change
From murals to portraits to photographs, a new wave of protest art is emerging across the country. Anthony Mason spoke to artists Nikkolas Smith and Georgie Nakima who are trying to awaken the social consciousness and seek solidarity through creativity. Source
Tech tanks again; Tesla dives after S&P 500 rebuff
Wall Street rout gains traction as stocks of the electric-car maker plummet 15% following its exclusion from benchmark index. Source
$300,000 raised for salon owner accused of “setting up” Pelosi
Salon owner Erica Kious received support after saying she is thinking of relocating her business due to threats following the viral video. Source
Titans GM Jon Robinson Wraps Up Busy, Productive Stretch
On Monday night, while appearing on Mike Vrabel’s weekly radio show on 104.5-FM, Robinson discussed the flurry of activity, including landing prized pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney and kicker Stephen Gostkowski, in an interview with Titans play-by-play man Mike Keith. Source
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson sets Brexit trade negotiations deadline
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says that if the U.K. and the EU cannot reach a Brexit trade agreement, he will “move on” and work to secure individual deals with each EU member state. As the latest round of negotiations gets underway, the government is reported to be planning a new law which could affect special arrangements for Northern Ireland. BBC News political editor Laura Kuenssberg has this special report for CBSN. Source
Trump and Biden spar over coronavirus vaccine push
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden says he would want to hear from scientists, not just President Trump, about the safety of any potential coronavirus vaccine. President Trump says Biden’s comments “undermine science.” CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN with more on that plus the latest pushback over a report in “The Atlantic” that the president disparaged soldiers killed in combat, and the president’s plans to release a list of potential Supreme Court nominees. Source
How South African schools reopened amid COVID-19
South Africa has more coronavirus cases than any other country in Africa, but students there have been back in the classroom for weeks. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta shows us how several schools are adapting new ways of teaching to keep students safe amid the pandemic. Source
The impact of social atrophy during the coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has forced shutdowns and event cancellations worldwide, and health experts worry a lack of social interactions could lead to lasting difficulties for many people. Psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Bober joins CBSN to discuss the impacts the pandemic is having on mental health. Source
Crews struggle to contain record-breaking wildfires in California
Massive wildfires continued to ravage California over the holiday weekend, forcing thousands from their homes and leaving many others without power. This year’s fire season has officially set a devastating record: more than 2 million acres have burned. CBS News’ Elise Preston rounds up the latest, and KCBS-TV’s Kara Finnstrom joins CBSN with more on the Bobcat Fire in Southern California. Source