The Food and Drug Administration has revoked its emergency use authorization for the drug hydroxycholoroquine as a potential treatment for coronavirus, after multiple studies found it provided no benefit. President Trump touted the drug and said he even took it himself. CBSN has details. Source
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Eliot Engel faces potential upset from progressive primary challenger
The perception that Engel is an absentee congressman is the crux of Bowman’s campaign is similar to the playbook run by Ocasio-Cortez’s successful campaign in Brooklyn. Source
Couple gets surprise serenade on 67th anniversary
For their 67th wedding anniversary, Lois and Marv’s family surprised them with a viola serenade outside their home. The musician played Elvis’ “Can’t Help Falling In Love” — the very song Marv always sings to Lois — and it brought her to tears. Source
Woman challenged to shoot a basket sinks it on first try
Fifty-year-old Auburn professor Dr. Chantel Tremitiere was challenged to shoot a basket in a sporting goods store. She just so happens to be a former WNBA player, who has gone viral for her hoop skills. Source
Biden campaign and DNC raise more than $80 million in May
It’s the most the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee has raised to date during the 2020 presidential election cycle. Source
Next year’s Oscars delayed due to the coronavirus
The Academy Awards will be postponed for the fourth time in its history. Source
Amy McGrath faces surprise primary showdown in Kentucky Senate race
Amy McGrath is suddenly fending off an insurgent challenger: State Representative Charles Booker with just about a week to go before the primary. Source
At least 7 Minneapolis police officers quit after George Floyd’s death
Several Minneapolis Police Department officers have decided to leave their jobs in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death. They also cite a lack of support from the department. Source
NABJ President Dorothy Tucker: “Hire more black managers”
A Pittsburgh Post Gazette reporter was removed from covering protests after she posted a controversial tweet on looting. Dorothy Tucker, the president of the National Association of Black Journalists, joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss. Source
24 Hour Fitness declares bankruptcy, citing coronavirus hit
Gym chain also closing 100 locations nationwide, but plans to keep other facilities running while in Chapter 11. Source