After the Civil War, African Americans played a key role in settling the West, and their heritage is honored by black cowboys and rodeo riders today Source
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Small businesses, big problems in a time of pandemic
Economists estimate more than 100,000 small businesses have already shut permanently since the COVID-19 outbreak began, while others are fighting to survive amid staggering losses Source
New York enters second phase of reopening amid pandemic
Children are allowed back on playgrounds, restaurants are opening outdoor seating and barbershops are cutting hair again. Source
Coronavirus cases rising in Florida and Texas amid reopening
“Closing down Texas again will always be the last option,” said Governor Greg Abbott. Source
Governor: “Closing down Texas again will always be the last option”
But he said that if the spike continues, “further action will be necessary.” Source
3 dead, 11 injured in shooting at North Carolina block party
At least three of those hit by gunfire were killed, police said. Hundreds of people were at the scene. Source
As coronavirus surges, restaurants struggle to stay open
Jacksonville, Florida, is among many areas where reopened bars and eateries are closing again as the virus spreads. Source
Removal of top federal prosecutor looking into cases tied to Trump sparks calls for investigations
Democrats are calling for an investigation into the sudden firing of New York federal prosecutor Geoffrey Berman. His office is pursuing cases connected to President Trump. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge reports on the latest, and CBSN legal contributor Keir Dougall, a former assistant U.S. attorney for New York’s Eastern District, joins CBSN to discuss. Source
Questions over teen’s fatal shooting by L.A. deputy during chase
Protesters are demanding answers in the fatal shooting Thursday of 18-year-old Andres Guardado in Gardena, California. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department says two deputies saw Guardado with a gun and gave chase when he fled, but investigators don’t believe the teen fired the weapon. Jeff Nguyen reports for CBS Los Angeles. Source
Titans Agree to Terms With QB Cole McDonald
A seventh-round pick (224th overall) in the 2020 NFL Draft by the Titans, McDonald finished his career at Hawaii fourth on the school’s passing yards (8,032) and passing touchdowns (70) lists. Source