Archeologists discovered the long-sought-after tiles just one week after returning from coronavirus closures. Source
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Ava DuVernay launches learning companion for anniversary of “When They See Us”
Award-winning director Ava DuVernay is turning her powerful productions into a resource for classrooms and independent study. She’s launching a new initiative, through her production company ARRAY, offering learning companions for her TV and film projects. DuVernay speaks with Gayle King about the initiative. Source
CBS News documentary explores the impact of El Salvador’s abortion ban
For more than 20 years, abortion has been banned in El Salvador and scores of women have been jailed. Now, advocacy groups are calling for those women to be released from prison due to the coronavirus. CBS News reporter Kate Smith traveled to the Central American country to explore the issue for the CBS News Digital documentary “Jailed for Abortion in El Salvador,” and she joins CBSN with more. Source
George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis sparks nationwide protests
Chaos and anger have erupted across the country over the death of George Floyd, the black man who died after being pinned down by the neck by Minneapolis police officers. WCCO reporter Christiane Cordero has the latest from the scene in Minneapolis. Source
U.S. jobless claims exceed 40 million amid pandemic
Another 2.1 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, pushing the total past 40 million since the coronavirus lockdowns began in mid-March. The director of portfolio strategy at Optimal Capital, Frances Stacy, joined CBSN with a look at the latest numbers. Source
7-year-old creates prom for his babysitter
He even invited her with a special “promposal.” Source
China approves controversial national security bill for Hong Kong
Beijing has approved a controversial national security bill impacting Hong Kong, and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced that the U.S. no longer considers Hong Kong to be autonomous from China. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio joins CBSN to talk about the latest. Source
House pulls foreign surveillance bill amid Republican opposition
President Trump had threatened to veto the bill in a tweet on Wednesday. Source
Ava DuVernay has a new initiative to connect film and social justice
ARRAY 101 will offer free learning guides to accompany TV and film productions, and the first will be for “When They See Us.” Source
COVID pandemic forces millions of working women into “impossible” roles
Dr. Nicole Mason, President of the Institute for Women’s Policy Research says COVID has forced many women to choose between going back to work and staying home to care for their families Source