The House will vote to remove Confederate statues and a bust of Chief Justice Roger Taney, who wrote the Dred Scott decision. Source
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Colleges to lose $150 million playing “conference-only” games
For smaller schools, missing out on a chance to face powerhouse programs this year means losing a lucrative payday. Source
GOP lawmaker apologizes for “abrupt manner” of exchange with AOC
A reporter who witnessed the exchange claimed Yoho called Ocasio-Cortez an obscenity, which the congressman denies. Source
Top epidemiologist on continuing challenges of COVID-19
On “Intelligence Matters,” Mike Morell discusses the latest data on infection and transmission rates with epidemiologist Michael Osterholm. Source
Shortage of key COVID drug remdesivir fuels black market in India
The U.S. government’s deal to buy up most of the world’s remdesivir has left many countries short, forcing families to pay up to 10 times the market price, if they can. Source
Study finds sharks are vanishing, and that’s a “crisis” for humans
Unprecedented global research project uses a simple tool to paint a grim picture of the vital ocean predators’ numbers. Source
COVID-19 leads to major nationwide disruptions in supply and demand on surprising items
With Americans in quarantine for months on end, demand has spiked for some unexpected items. Vladimir Duthiers explains the shortages and talks to some DIYers who had to travel across state lines to find lumber. Source
Music stars The Chicks are back with a new album after dropping “Dixie” from their name
The superstars formerly known as “The Dixie Chicks” have renamed themselves “The Chicks.” The Grammy-winning band talk with Gayle King about their new album and returning to the recording studio after a 14-year break. Source
Biden unveils $775 billion plan for child care, elder care and care for people with disabilities
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on Tuesday unveiled a $775 billion plan to expand care for children, the elderly and people with disabilities, and create 3 million new jobs. The proposal comes as the former vice president continues to weigh potential running mates, including four Black women. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source
At least 15 wounded during exchange of gunfire at funeral for Chicago gun violence victim
A funeral for a victim of gun violence in Chicago became a scene of gun violence Tuesday, leaving at least 15 people wounded. It’s the latest in more than 1,600 shooting incidents there this year and comes as President Trump considers sending federal law enforcement agents to intervene. Adriana Diaz reports. Source