Carol Barr and Representative Andy Barr married in 2008. Her cause of death wasn’t disclosed. The couple had two daughters. Source
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Oklahoma State football coach apologizes for wearing OAN T-shirt
OAN, considered far-right network, has criticized Black Lives Matter movement, and Mike Gundy’s shirt angered star running back Chuba Hubbard, among others. Source
Texas governor says young people are driving coronavirus surge
Texas Governor Greg Abbott said Tuesday that the state is seeing a surge in coronavirus cases from people under 30. The state hit new highs Tuesday in the number of new infections and the number of new hospitalizations since the outbreak began. Source
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Steroid hailed as “major breakthrough” in fight against coronavirus; Little library transforms into mini pantry of essential needs Source
6/16/20: Red and Blue
Senate holds hearing on police reforms; Virginia Rep. Riggleman loses Republican primary. Source
NYPD to release bodycam footage of shootings, mayor says
“Body-worn cameras are only as powerful as the transparency that comes with them,” New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said. Source
Virginia governor making Juneteenth an official holiday
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam said June 19 is a day that commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. and made it an official holiday in a state that was once home to the capital of the Confederacy. Source
Justice Department sues to halt release of Bolton’s book
The former national security adviser’s book is set to be published June 23. Source
Jay Pharoah tells Gayle King about being stopped by police and an officer kneeling on his neck
On CBS This Morning, comedian Jay Pharoah opens up to Gayle King about being stopped by police and the moment an officer kneeled on his neck. Source
Senate Judiciary Committee held hearing on police use of force, qualified immunity
The Senate Judiciary Committee held its first hearing on police reform Tuesday, in light of the recent in-custody killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. It came after President Trump signed an executive order designed to incentivize police to update their training. CBSN political contributor Molly Hooper takes a look at the major takeaways from the hearing. Source