The Black Lives Matter campaign has resonated in former colonial powers, like Britain, which are now struggling to come to terms with a racist past and the stain of slavery Source
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Hong Kong police raid pro-democracy media group, arrest founder
Tycoon Jimmy Lai’s arrest was highest-profile use so far of new security law. One senior journalist said it could mark end of press freedom in Hong Kong. Source
Azar in highest-level visit to Taiwan by U.S. official in decades
China adamantly opposes Washington-Taipei ties and, Taiwan said, sent fighter jets on provocative path as U.S. HHS secretary began his visit. Source
Apparent drive-by shooting wounds 9 at family gathering in park
Victims all appeared to be young and all are expected to survive, Denver police say. Source
Hong Kong protests: “60 Minutes” is on the streets of Hong Kong with pro-democracy demonstrators
“When you lose freedom, you lose everything,” a successful Hong Kong businessman says, explaining why he is part of the pro-democracy street protests. Holly Williams reports Source
Know My Name, Giant Panda
Chanel Miller: The full 60 Minutes report; And, how China and the U.S. are saving giant pandas from extinction Source
Georgia school temporarily closes after positive COVID-19 tests
The school will be closed to in-person learning Monday and Tuesday; extracurricular activities will also be canceled. Source
Collin Morikawa, 23, wins first major at PGA Championship
Collin Morikawa joins Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus as 23-year-olds to win the PGA. Source
17-year-old killed, 20 injured in Washington D.C. shooting
Metro police chief said that judging from gunshots being fired in multiple locations simultaneously, it appeared there were at least three shooters. Source
Study shows multi-layer face masks work better to stop coronavirus
Experts say cloth face coverings can help stop the spread of COVID-19, and new research suggests masks with two layers of fabric are more effective than those with a single layer. CBS News’ Naomi Ruchim has details. Source