Author Ibram X. Kendi says parents should start talking to their kids about racism and injustice as early as possible. He gives “CBS This Morning” a look inside his new book, “Antiracist Baby.” Jericka Duncan reports. Source
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Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto announces task force on police reform
Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto has announced the formation of a task force to review policing and deliver recommendations in the coming months. Earlier this week a group of black activists proposed a dozen police reforms they want city officials to consider. Mayor Peduto joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss the details. Source
Kristen Stewart to play Princess Diana in new movie “Spencer”
“I think she’s going to do something stunning and intriguing at the same time. She is this force of nature,” director Pablo Larraín said. Source
Titans Season Ticket Member Spotlight: Sheri Thompson
Meet Titans season ticket member Sheri Thompson, a native of South Carolina whose fan power was boosted by Tennessee’s AFC Wild Card victory over the New England Patriots. Source
1.5 million applied for unemployment aid last week
1 in 6 Americans in the workforce is now receiving jobless benefits, with tens of millions unemployed. Source
Jean Kennedy Smith, JFK’s last surviving sibling, has died
As ambassador to Ireland she played a role in the Northern Ireland peace process. Source
Former Atlanta officer charged with murder of Rayshard Brooks
The Atlanta police officers involved in the death of Rayshard Brooks have until 6 p.m. Thursday to turn themselves in. Fired officer Garrett Rolfe, who shot Brooks twice in the back, faces 11 charges in all, including felony murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Mark Strassmann reports. Source
Dame Vera Lynn, iconic voice of WWII Britain, has died at 103
Known as the “Forces’ Sweetheart,” Lynn serenaded troops and a war-weary nation with sentimental favorites “We’ll Meet Again” and “The White Cliffs of Dover.” Source
Blood types may play role in which COVID patients get sickest
Study in Europe found patients with Type A were more likely to get severely ill and those with Type O less likely, but more research needed, scientists agree. Source
Comedian Jay Pharoah describes scary brush with LAPD
Newly released security video shows LAPD officers rushing comedian Jay Pharoah with guns drawn in what turns out to be a case of mistaken identity. Pharoah talks to Gayle King about his harrowing experience, and how he thinks the police should have handled the situation. Source