In an interview with Norah O’Donnell, Ava DuVernay reflected on the life of civil rights leader and Congressman John Lewis, whom she met while directing her film “Selma.” Source
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Does extra jobless aid keep people from returning to work?
Republican lawmakers want to cut unemployment benefits, fearing some workers may decide against returning to work. Source
Trump targets Reagan Foundation after issues over ex-president’s likeness
RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said the party has used President Reagan’s image for “decades.” Source
Another recall of potentially toxic hand sanitizers sold nationwide
Mexican company warns of methanol in four brands sold by Walmart and Target; FDA alert involves nearly 80 products. Source
John Lewis lies in state at the U.S. Capitol
An invitation-only ceremony took place place Monday afternoon, after which members of the public are paying respects to the civil rights icon. Source
NASA’s helicopter flight over Mars a “Wright brothers’ moment”
The helicopter, Ingenuity, will travel to Mars clutching the rover’s belly and, a few months after touchdown, attempt to fly solo. Source
100 federal inmates have died from coronavirus
Among the dead are fathers and mothers, daughters and sons and brothers and sisters — none of whom were sentenced to death. Source
National security adviser Robert O’Brien tests positive for COVID-19
A White House official said the “work of the National Security Council continues uninterrupted.” Source
Deadline for ICE to release over 100 migrant children from detention
ICE officials have reached the deadline to release at least 100 migrant children from three separate detention centers. But the California federal judge in the case warns the children may not be released immediately. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joined CBSN to explain where those children would go and why the deadline may not be enforced. He also has an update on the children held in a Texas Hampton Inn. Source
Senate Republicans to unveil details of economic relief plan
Senate Republicans are expected to release details of their economic relief proposal after negotiating with the White House. The package includes some items Democrats also agree on, but there are still several sticking points. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joined CBSN with the latest. Source