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Unpacking the Supreme Court’s affirmative action decision

The Supreme Court ended the systemic use of race as a factor in college admissions on Thursday. Jess Bravin, Supreme Court correspondent for the Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News to break down the decision. Plus, Andrew Brennen, a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill graduate who testified in the case, shares his thoughts on the outcome. Source

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Biden, Democrats plan for end of affirmative action

The Supreme Court upended decades of legal precedent Thursday — this time dissolving affirmative action in colleges. In response, the Biden administration announced a plan to promote diversity measures within colleges and universities. CBS News’ Major Garrett and Nikole Killion report. Source

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Washington, D.C. among worst air quality in world

Washington, D.C. on Thursday had some of the most polluted air in the world. More than 100 million Americans are under air quality alerts as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to grip the U.S. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest on the thick haze in the nation’s capital. Source

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6/29: Prime Time with John Dickerson

John Dickerson reports on the Supreme Court’s decision on affirmative action, an alleged threat near former President Barack Obama’s home, and what to expect at airports this July 4th weekend. Source

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Thousands of flights delayed or canceled ahead of July 4th holiday

The TSA says Thursday is the busiest day of air travel since the pandemic began in early 2020. As of Thursday evening, more than 5,000 flights were delayed nationwide. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports on the potential obstacles people could see this holiday weekend. Source

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