A Pittsburgh Post Gazette reporter was removed from covering protests after she posted a controversial tweet on looting. Dorothy Tucker, the president of the National Association of Black Journalists, joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss. Source
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24 Hour Fitness declares bankruptcy, citing coronavirus hit
Gym chain also closing 100 locations nationwide, but plans to keep other facilities running while in Chapter 11. Source
New Hampshire high school holds ski lift graduation
Kennett High School in New Hampshire found a unique way to hold a socially distanced graduation: Seniors rode a ski lift to the top of a mountain, where they received their diplomas. Source
U.S. names Air Force pilot killed in fighter jet crash off U.K. coast
The pilot of a fighter jet that crashed into the North Sea, off the coast of northern England, has been found dead, the U.S. Air Force said Monday. Source
Tyler Perry to pay for Rayshard Brooks’ funeral
Perry, who lives and works in Atlanta, has repeatedly stepped up to help members of the community. Source
What we know about events leading to Rayshard Brooks’ death in Atlanta
A medical examiner has ruled the death of Rayshard Brooks a homicide, caused by “gunshot wounds of the back.” Video released yesterday by Atlanta police shows officers performing a sobriety check on Brooks Friday night before the situation escalated. Marlon Walker, a reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joined CBSN with more on the case. Source
China warns “very high” risk of new Beijing COVID cluster spreading
“Beijing will not turn into a second Wuhan,” one city official has vowed amid fears of a possible 2nd wave of coronavirus infections. Source
FDA ends emergency use authorization for hydroxychloroquine
President Trump touted the drug and also took it himself. Source
Maria Ressa to 60 Minutes last fall: Reporting in Philippines worse than a war zone
Last fall, Bill Whitaker profiled the acclaimed Filipino journalist, who is known for her critical coverage of President Rodrigo Duterte. Source
Barbra Streisand gives Disney shares to George Floyd’s daughter
George Floyd’s 6-year-old daughter received a surprise gift from Barbra Streisand. “I am now a Disney stockholder, thanks to you,” Gianna Floyd wrote on Instagram. Streisand also sent Gianna copies of two of her albums. Source