Parts of New York began slowly reopening last month after successfully “flattening the curve” during lockdown. Source
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Billy Porter on new role in Twilight Zone series
Emmy, Grammy and Tony Award-winning performer Billy Porter joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss his new role in an episode of season two of the Twilight Zone. He also talks about self-doubt and whether Hollywood is doing enough to expand its diversity. Source
President Trump hosts Polish leader at the White House
President Trump on Wednesday met with President Andrzej Duda of Poland at the White House. It was the first time a foreign leader has made a visit since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. CBS News Washington correspondent Natalie Brand joined CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss that and more. Source
Eiffel Tower reopens today after its longest closure since WWII
After three months, visitors may now go inside the Eiffel Tower – but there still some limitations Source
U.S. couple “angry” after barely surviving deadly volcano eruption
Matt and Lauren Urey suffered severe burns and were both put in medically induced comas. Source
Chuck E. Cheese parent files for bankruptcy
The parent company of the family restaurant chain blamed the “financial strain” from shutdowns due to the pandemic. Source
North Carolina cops fired for racist slurs and threats caught on video
“I was shocked, saddened and disgusted,” Wilmington Police Chief Donny Williams said. “There is no place for this behavior in our agency or our city.” Source
Titans Add Trio to Front Office, Including Nashville Native Adolpho Birch III as Senior Vice President/Business Affairs and Chief Legal Officer
Birch most recently served as Senior Vice President – Labor Policy & League Affairs for the National Football League. The Titans have also hired Surf Melendez as the team’s Creative Director, and Dan Werly as the team’s new General Counsel. Source
Tina Knowles-Lawson and Breonna Taylor’s mom want to make voting more accessible
Tina Knowles-Lawson, mother of Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and Solange Knowles, wrote an open letter urging Congress to pass the HEROES Act to make voting more accessible. Breonna Taylor’s mother, Tamika Palmer, is among those who signed in support of the open letter. Gayle King spoke with Knowles-Lawson and Palmer about justice for Breonna Taylor and why now is the time for action. Source
Prosecutor alleges Justice Department officials wanted his team to give Roger Stone a break
Aaron Zelinsky testfied remotely before lawmakers to address pressures from the Department of Justice to give longtime Trump associate Roger Stone a break. Meanwhile, Attorney General William Barr faces scrutiny amid Lt. General Michael Flynn’s dismissed charges. Nancy Cordes reports. Source