Over the Fourth of July weekend, cities across the country saw widespread outbursts of violence. Dozens of people were shot, and at least five children died. Mark Strassmann reports. Source
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239 scientists warn World Health Organization of airborne transmission risks from coronavirus
A group of scientists have sounded the alarm, telling the World Health Organization that there is increasing evidence the coronavirus can stay in the air longer and be more harmful indoors than previously thought. Dr. Jon LaPook takes a look. Source
Doctors push back against racial discrimination in the health care system
The coronavirus pandemic is just the latest example of how people of color often fare worse in the American health care system. A growing number of medical students and doctors are pushing to change that. Dr. Cameron Webb, an internal medicine physician and a Democratic candidate for Congress in Virginia, joined CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Monday, July 6, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
American detained for 486 days in Egyptian prison returns home
Mohamed Amashah, a dual Egyptian-American citizen was arrested in 2019 after holding a sign in Cairo’s Tahrir Square that read: “Freedom for all the political prisoners.” Source
Bubba Wallace hits back after Trump calls noose a “HOAX”
The president said the noose found in Bubba Wallace’s garage stall was a “hoax” and demanded the driver apologize. Source
Amy Cooper charged after calling police on Black bird watcher
Amy Cooper, the White woman who called the police on a Black man who asked her to leash her dog in New York’s Central Park, is being prosecuted for falsely reporting the incident. Errol Barnett reports. Source
7/6: Red and Blue
White House defending Pres. Trump’s comments on COVID19; Congress takes recess as states wait for relief. Source
Army confirms remains found near Fort Hood are Vanessa Guillén
Vanessa Guillén, who had been missing since April, was killed and dismembered by a fellow soldier who took his own life last week, investigators have said. Source
White House defends Trump for saying 99% of coronavirus cases are “totally harmless”
The White House is defending President Trump after he said the vast majority of coronavirus cases are “totally harmless.” CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion and Boston Globe deputy Washington bureau chief Liz Goodwin join “Red and Blue” to discuss the administration’s coronavirus response, President Trump’s messaging, the economy and where the 2020 presidential race stands now. Source