“I want justice, I want to know why my son didn’t receive medical care in time,” the father of one of the children said in a letter obtained by CBS News. Source
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1 in 3 small businesses worldwide cut jobs during pandemic
Disease outbreak has been a calamity for smaller employers around the globe, new survey finds. Source
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos threatens to withhold school funding
President Trump and Education Secretary Betsy DeVos have threatened to withhold federal funding from schools that don’t fully reopen with in-person classes this fall. But Alexandra Hudson, a former special assistant to DeVos, says she does not have the power to do this. Hudson joined CBSN to discuss the controversy. Source
Trump defends coronavirus response, heads to Georgia to talk infrastructure
In an exclusive interview with CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge, President Trump insisted his response to the coronavirus pandemic is working, and he says he wants schools to reopen as scheduled. CBS News’ Skyler Henry joined CBSN from the White House with more on that plus the president’s visit to Georgia. Source
Titans, RB Derrick Henry Agree to Terms on Multi-Year Contract
Henry turned in the best year of his NFL career in 2019, when he was named the FedEx Ground Player of the Year and a Pro Bowler for the first time. Henry was also named second-team All-Pro by the Associated Press after leading the NFL with a career-best 1,540 rushing yards on 303 carries. Source
ACLU director says police should live in the cities that they protect
Yusuf Abdul-Qadir is the director of Central New York’s ACLU chapter. He strongly believes that police should be required to live in the same cities that they protect and serve. He joins CBSN for a closer look at his proposal and how he believes it could help reform police and communities nationwide. Source
Foie gras legal to serve in California restaurants after judge’s ruling
Foie gras could make a comeback in California restaurants after a judge ruled the delicacy, which was banned over concerns about animal cruelty, can be brought in from out of state. CBS Los Angeles reports. Source
George Floyd’s family sues Minneapolis and 4 cops charged in his death
Attorneys for the family of George Floyd announced a lawsuit against the city of Minneapolis and the four police officers charged in his death. Attorney Ben Crump and co-counsel Antonio Romanucci made the announcement about the civil lawsuit on Wednesday. CBSN Los Angeles has details. Source
Republican National Convention may move outside amid coronavirus surge
Organizers are hoping to move the Republican National Convention to an outdoor venue as coronavirus cases surge in Florida. CBS News campaign reporters Nicole Sganga and Bo Erickson have the latest from the campaign trail. Source
Sneak peek: FindJodi
More than two decades after an Iowa TV anchor disappeared, “48 Hours” reveals new information into the investigation. Correspondent Jim Axelrod investigates Saturday, July 18 at 9/8c on CBS. Source