With a digital tracing system in place to try and catch outbreaks early, restaurants can welcome diners again and schools are ramping back up. Source
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Trump and defense chief at odds over deploying troops amid protests
Most demonstrations Tuesday stood in stark contrast to the violence-marred protests of previous nights. Source
Trump facing backlash from D.C. religious leaders after church and shrine visits
President Trump is facing backlash from local religious leaders for his visits to a historic church and national shrine amid the protests this week over George Floyd’s death. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN to break down the latest developments. Source
Concern that nationwide protests could lead to another wave of COVID-19
Some government leaders and health officials are expressing concerns that the massive protests sweeping the country could lead to a surge of COVID-19 cases. Dr. Ron Elfenbein, an emergency care physician, joined CBSN with more on the risks and some advice for how to stay safe. Source
After staff walkout, Zuckerberg backs no action on Trump posts
Employees and civil-rights leaders are denouncing the Facebook CEO’s decision to leave Trump’s posts alone. Source
Watch live: Cuomo gives update on pandemic and protests
New York City spent its second night under curfew on Tuesday. Source
D.C. National Guard opens probe into low-flying helicopter over protest
Video emerged Monday of a military helicopter hovering low over protesters in Washington, D.C., after the district’s 7 p.m. curfew. Source
Watch live: NYC mayor gives update on response to protests
A nightly curfew starting at 8 p.m. will be in effect the rest of the week. Source
Pope Francis condemns the death of George Floyd
The Pope lead a prayer for Floyd “and of all those others who have lost their lives as a result of the sin of racism.” Source
Activist who confronted vandals in viral video appeals for peaceful protest
A video of Los Angeles protester Courtney Nichole Gardner made national news after she demanded that two vandals, who appear to be white, stop tagging a local Starbucks. In an interview with Vladimir Duthiers, Gardner appealed for protest “that is representative of what we are wanting and asking for — peace.” Source