State and county officials have already begun blaming each other for the multiple mishaps. Source
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Grammy Awards rename controversial “urban” category
After winning a Grammy in January, Tyler, the Creator said the word is “just a politically correct way to say the n-word.” Source
Titans, RB Derrick Henry Continue to Discuss Long-Term Deal
Per NFL rules, the Titans are allowed to negotiate a long-term deal to replace the franchise tag until July 15th, and after which time Henry would have to play the 2020 season under the one-year franchise tag. Source
New Trump rule would redefine who qualifies for refuge in U.S.
The rule would make it more difficult for foreigners to seek refuge from certain forms of persecution, including gender-based violence, gang threats and torture at the hands of “rogue” government officials. Source
Stocks fall on COVID-19’s spread, Fed’s cautious comments
Investors are worried that an increase in infections in some U.S. states could threaten the nation’s economic recovery. Source
The U.S. Army wants to buy riot control gear
A posting on a government contracting website indicates the U.S. Army wants 500 riot control face shields Source
Walmart ends policy of locking up products for black customers
Retailing giant says controversial practice was in place in about a dozen of its 4,700 stores nationwide. Source
Trump travels to Dallas for roundtable discussion and campaign fundraiser
President Trump is spending the day in Dallas where he’s attending a roundtable discussion, as well as a campaign fundraiser. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joins CBSN’s Tanya Rivero with how the White House is evaluating possible police reforms. Source
Controversial statues toppled in cities around the world
Statutes of Confederate leaders and colonizers like Christopher Columbus have been painted over, beheaded, toppled and thrown in rivers. Protesters in the U.S., England and Belgium have torn down the monuments amid global protests for racial justice. Source
Amazon banning police use of facial recognition software
Amazon said it will pause police use of its facial recognition technology for a year. The company did not offer specifics in its announcement, nor give a reason. However, civil rights and immigration advocacy groups, as well as Amazon’s own employees, have long criticized the company for selling the technology to government agencies. Source