Citing a CDC order, border officials have expelled tens of thousands of migrants, including children and those seeking asylum. Source
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Unilever’s skin-lightening brand in India faces renewed questions
Owner of Dove soap faces renewed pressure to shelve Fair & Lovely brand over criticism that it promotes racism. Source
Tucson police chief resigns after man dies in custody
Three police officers previously resigned over the incident. Source
How nuisance abatement laws played a role in George Floyd’s death
A grocery store worker called police to report a man used a counterfeit $20 bill, leading to the confrontation that ended in George Floyd’s death. As Moustafa Bayoumi, a professor at Brooklyn College, explains, nuisance abatement laws force shop owners to act as “third party police.” He joined CBSN to discuss how these laws disproportionately impact minority communities. Source
3 men indicted on murder charges in Ahmaud Arbery killing
Though Georgia passed a hate crimes bill Tuesday, it can’t be applied retroactively to Arbery’s case, a DA said. Source
Man convicted in Portland train murders gets life in prison
Jeremy Christian was found guilty earlier this year on 12 counts, including the murders of Taliesin Namkai-Meche, 23, and Ricky Best, 53. Source
Trump and Duda discuss U.S. troop presence in Europe
Polish President Andrzej Duda is the first foreign leader to travel to the White House since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Source
Embattled CrossFit founder Greg Glassman to sell company
His comments alluding to George Floyd and the coronavirus drew criticism on social media and alienated sponsors. Source
People of color exempt from Oregon county’s mask order
“People of color who have heightened concerns about racial profiling and harassment due to wearing face coverings in public” are exempt from the rule, according to the county website. Source
Clive Davis on Aretha Franklin’s voice leading a new movement
The legendary music exec talks about the late singer’s never-before-released solo version of “Never Gonna Break My Faith” Source