In an interview with CBS News’ Catherine Herridge, President Trump said George Floyd’s death was “terrible,” but noted that White people are also killed by law enforcement. Watch more of the interview with the president on the “CBS Evening News” at 6:30 p.m. ET, and on “CBS This Morning” from 7 to 9 a.m. ET. Source
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“Glee” creators to establish college fund for Naya Rivera’s son
In an emotional statement, the creators said they are “heartbroken over the loss” of Rivera. Source
Graham warns efforts to undercut Fauci are “not going to be productive”
Graham said during a press conference in South Carolina he has “all the respect in the world” for Fauci. Source
Ghislane Maxwell pleads not guilty in Epstein-related sex abuse case
She appeared in a video court hearing in Manhattan. Source
Teachers union leader says listening to Trump “not good for children”
“I represent 3 million teachers, support staff, secretaries, bus drivers, and any one of us is more qualified than Donald Trump and Betsy DeVos to talk about what we need to reopen schools safely,” Lily Eskelsen García said. Source
City nicknamed “Hangtown” debates removing noose from logo
The image can be seen on buildings and city vehicles, CBS Sacramento reports. Source
Are the U.S. and Israel behind recent explosions in Iran?
There is growing speculation that the U.S. and Israel may be behind a series of unexplained explosions at Iranian facilites in recent weeks. The most notable of these blasts came at a uranium enrichment plant about 150 miles south of Tehran. Behnam Ben Taleblu, with the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, joins CBSN for a closer look. Source
U.S. schools face pressure to reopen as coronavirus cases soar
Dr. Dyan Hes, a pediatrician in New York City, joined CBSN to discuss how important it is to have a clear, unified message from the Trump administration on how to safely get kids back in the classroom, plus a new study that suggests nearly 1.5 million teachers are at high risk of contracting a serious coronavirus infection. Source
Israeli police killing sparks protests across country
Protesters in Israel are drawing parallels between the killing of an unarmed, autistic Palestinian man by officers and police violence in the U.S. The man’s caregiver says she repeatedly warned officers the 32-year-old was disabled, and begged them not to shoot. CBS News’ Imtiaz Tyab reports from London. Source
Zappos tries selling 1 shoe instead of pair
Customers can buy a single shoe, or a pair in two different sizes, in response to feedback from shoppers. Source