Comedy legend Carl Reiner has died at the age of 98. The famous writer, actor and director created “The Dick Van Dyke Show” and influenced generations of performers with a career that spanned decades. Chris Martinez reports. Source
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Contract workers for summer festivals look for job options amid COVID
In California, artists and builders would usually be producing floats for events like the San Francisco Pride parade or July 4th celebrations. Source
House Democrats frustrated by White House briefing on Russia intel
A group of House Democrats attended a briefing at the White House on Tuesday morning. Source
Health experts testify on airline crowding and why mask wearing is so important
At a Senate committee hearing on the coronavirus pandemic, Senator Bernie Sanders asked federal health officials about the risks of overcrowding on planes and buses. Dr. Anthony Fauci and FDA Director Dr. Robert Redfield also spoke about the importance of wearing face masks to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Watch their remarks. Source
White House says Trump was not told about alleged Russian bounties
The White House says President Trump was never told about possible intel that Russia offered money to Taliban-linked fighters to kill U.S. troops in Afghanistan. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joins CBSN to talk about the latest. Source
NBA reportedly to paint “Black Lives Matter” on courts
The NBA will keep the spotlight on the social justice movement when the season restarts in late July. Source
Koalas are on track to go extinct in a part of Australia before 2050
Even before New South Wales was hit by devastating fires, koalas were threatened. Source
Carl Reiner, driving force in American comedy, dies at 98
Reiner rose to comedy’s front ranks as creator of “The Dick Van Dyke Show” and straight man to Mel Brooks’ “2000 Year Old Man.” Source
Getting back to school and work safely amid COVID-19 pandemic
Dr. Dyan Hes, a pediatrician in New York City, joined CBSN to discuss how to move safely towards getting back to work and school as states across the U.S. see spikes in new COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations. Source
BIPOC: What does it mean and where does it come from?
The acronym stands for Black, Indigenous, People of Color and is being used to acknowledge that not all people of color face equal levels of injustice. Source