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Derek Chauvin sentenced to 22.5 years in prison for murder of George Floyd

Judge Peter Cahill sentenced former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin to 22.5 years in prison for the murder of George Floyd. The sentencing followed emotional statements from members of George Floyd’s family, along with Chauvin’s mother. CBS News’ Jamie Yuccas reports on the latest from Minneapolis. Then, Rebecca Roiphe, a legal contributor for CBS News and a former Manhattan prosecutor, explains how the judge reached his decision, and what’s next in Chauvin’s legal battle. Source

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Steve Hartman on the importance of hope

The condo building collapse near Miami is another gut punch amid the loss from the pandemic. Grief lies ahead for many. Steve Hartman reflects on the uncertainty in “On the Road.” Source

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Teacher says new Tennessee law on teaching about racism is “an assault on the craft of teaching”

A growing number of states are introducing legislation to limit how public school teachers can teach about issues of race and sexism in the classroom. So far 25 states have taken steps to limit discussions on racism and sexism, or introduced bills recently to restrict teaching on critical race theory. Jericka Duncan spoke to a teacher in Tennessee about how a new law there could impact how she teaches, and she spoke to a Republican lawmaker who co-sponsored the bill. Source

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