Sean Williams and his group of black fathers come together as a stroller squad sharing tips and advice. Source
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Cuomo says Juneteenth will be a holiday for New York State employees
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo issued an executive order recognizing Juneteenth — a day that commemorates the end of slavery in America — as a holiday for state employees. The holiday is celebrated each year on June 19. Source
Atlanta police shooting of Rayshard Brooks sparks second night of protests
Protests in Atlanta continued for a second night over the fatal police shooting of Rayshard Brooks, a 27-year-old black man, at a Wendy’s parking lot on Friday night. The Fulton County district attorney said he’s weighing potential criminal charges, including murder or felony murder, against the officer who shot Brooks. Mark Strassmann reports. Source
Former SNL cast member Jay Pharoah recalls LAPD officer drawing gun, placing knee on his neck
Former “Saturday Night Live” comedian Jay Pharoah says LAPD officers drew their guns and knelt on his neck while detaining him when he was out jogging. Michelle Miller reports. Source
Danny Masterson charged with raping three women
The alleged separate incidents occurred between 2001 and 2003. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Rayshard Brooks’ widow reacts after officer is charged with felony murder
Tomika Miller spoke Wednesday after a fired Atlanta police officer was charged with murder for the shooting death of her husband, Rashard Brooks. “I’m really hurt. Father’s Day is coming up and all I can do is think about what if my husband was still here,” she said. Watch the remarks by Miller and family attorneys L. Chris Stewart and Justin Miller. Source
Half of American workers afraid to return to the office
One in five workers say there is nothing about going back to the office that excites them. Source
What past presidents have taught us about handling crises
Whether or not President Trump wins reelection this fall, he or the next commander in chief will have to confront multiple crises plaguing the nation. “60 Minutes” correspondent John Dickerson joined CBSN to discuss this and his new book, “The Hardest Job in the World: The American Presidency.” Source
Transgender advocates on “unspeakable cruelty” of health care rule
The move erases Obama-era rules amid a pandemic, leaving a patchwork of state laws in place Source