Vice President Mike Pence and Dr. Deborah Birx, White House coronavirus response coordinator, spoke with governors Monday. Source
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Friends share a beer with neighbors to open a dialogue
Benjamin Smith and Marcus Ellis held a chat on the front lawn — and it attracted a famous country singer. Source
Bolton’s lawyer says White House believes upcoming book has classified info
The book by former national security adviser John Bolton is scheduled to be published in two weeks. Source
Trump shoots down renaming Army posts named for Confederate leaders
The president’s tweets come one day after an Army spokesperson said military leaders were “open to a bipartisan discussion on the topic.” Source
Black Lives Matter protests extend into America’s suburbs and towns
People in hundreds of small suburban and rural towns across the U.S. are marching in Black Lives Matter protests against police brutality and systemic racism. Many are in communities that are mostly white, with some in towns with a history of racism. CBS News’ Caitlin Huey-Burns and Kate Smith join CBSN with a look at why these protesters are deciding to speak out. Source
N.J. governor condemns video showing white men mocking George Floyd’s death
A New Jersey corrections officer who took part in a counter-protest reenacting the death of George Floyd was suspended Tuesday after videos of the incident were widely shared on social media. Governor Phil Murphy condemned the act. CBSN Philly reports. Source
George Floyd’s brother asks Congress to “stop the pain”
George Floyd’s brother, civil rights leaders and law enforcement officials are among those testifying on racial profiling, police brutality and community trust. Source
Retired judge says court should reject DOJ move to drop Flynn case
“The Government has engaged in highly irregular conduct to benefit a political ally of the President,” retired Judge John Gleeson wrote. Source
Children’s remains found at home of man tied to missing Idaho kids
The case has drawn global attention for its ties to two other mysterious deaths and the couple’s doomsday beliefs. Source
First woman to walk in space visits ocean’s deepest point
Over 570 people have gone to space. Only eight have gone to Challenger Deep. Kathy Sullivan has done both. Source