Mississippi lawmakers are considering erasing the Confederate battle emblem from the state flag. Mississippi is the last state to have a flag that includes the emblem. Source
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Princeton University to remove Woodrow Wilson’s name from school
Princeton University announced Saturday that it will remove former President Woodrow Wilson’s name from its Public and International Affairs School, citing the former president’s “racist thinking and policies. Source
Americans excluded from first federal stimulus payments speak out
As President Trump promised a second round of stimulus payments in an interview earlier this week, some Americans say they’re still suffering from being excluded from the first round of payments. Adriana Diaz reports. Source
“Godzilla” dust cloud descends upon the South
A dust cloud 700 miles wider than the entire United States named “Godzilla” reached the shores of the South. While the dust cloud is expected to dissolve by Monday, a second one is reported to follow. Michael George reports. Source
Italians struggle with how to maintain relics from colonial and fascist past
Italy is facing a reckoning over monuments and other relics that display its history of colonialism and fascism. Chris Livesay reports. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Saturday, June 27, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News with Jamie Yuccas.” Source
CA officers on leave amid probe into alleged racist Facebook posts
“The San Jose Police Department will be seeking assistance from the FBI regarding this matter,” the SJPD said in a statement. Source
Trump administration touts success in COVID-19 response despite increasing infections
President Trump and Vice President Pence are continuing to insist that the coronavirus infection curve is flattening, even as some states across the country are seeing record highs in infections. Nikole Killion reports. Source
West Coast faces spike in coronavirus cases
California is mulling another statewide lockdown as parts of the state are experiencing unprecedented surges in coronavirus infections. Danya Bacchus reports. Source
Milton Glaser, designer of “I Love NY” logo, has died at age 91
In posters, logos, advertisements and book covers, Glaser’s ideas captured the spirit of the 1960s with a few simple colors and shapes. Source