Kennett High School in New Hampshire found a unique way to hold a socially distanced graduation: Seniors rode a ski lift to the top of a mountain, where they received their diplomas. Source
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U.S. names Air Force pilot killed in fighter jet crash off U.K. coast
The pilot of a fighter jet that crashed into the North Sea, off the coast of northern England, has been found dead, the U.S. Air Force said Monday. Source
Tyler Perry to pay for Rayshard Brooks’ funeral
Perry, who lives and works in Atlanta, has repeatedly stepped up to help members of the community. Source
What we know about events leading to Rayshard Brooks’ death in Atlanta
A medical examiner has ruled the death of Rayshard Brooks a homicide, caused by “gunshot wounds of the back.” Video released yesterday by Atlanta police shows officers performing a sobriety check on Brooks Friday night before the situation escalated. Marlon Walker, a reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joined CBSN with more on the case. Source
China warns “very high” risk of new Beijing COVID cluster spreading
“Beijing will not turn into a second Wuhan,” one city official has vowed amid fears of a possible 2nd wave of coronavirus infections. Source
FDA ends emergency use authorization for hydroxychloroquine
President Trump touted the drug and also took it himself. Source
Maria Ressa to 60 Minutes last fall: Reporting in Philippines worse than a war zone
Last fall, Bill Whitaker profiled the acclaimed Filipino journalist, who is known for her critical coverage of President Rodrigo Duterte. Source
Barbra Streisand gives Disney shares to George Floyd’s daughter
George Floyd’s 6-year-old daughter received a surprise gift from Barbra Streisand. “I am now a Disney stockholder, thanks to you,” Gianna Floyd wrote on Instagram. Streisand also sent Gianna copies of two of her albums. Source
Renters face eviction despite coronavirus moratoriums
More than 1 in 5 households is at risk of eviction, according to one real estate industry analysis. Source
Supreme Court rules LGBTQ workers protected under civil rights law
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that it is illegal for an employer to fire someone because of their sexual orientation or gender identity, delivering a major victory in the fight for civil rights for LGBTQ people. The court’s 6-3 ruling extends the scope of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, which bars discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin and religion, to include LGBTQ people. CBSN’s Vlad Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green have the breaking news. Source