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California reopens after being first to close due to pandemic

U.S. coronavirus deaths topped 600,000 on Tuesday, but states continue to lift restrictions as the infection and death rates slow. California is the latest state to reopen after being the first to close due to the pandemic. Dr. Jessica Shepherd, the chief medical officer at Verywell Health joined CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss. Source

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Historically Black colleges fight back after decades of underfunding

There is a growing list of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) that are suing states for decades of underfunding. Four HBCUs in Maryland won a lawsuit against the state for $577 million, and Tennessee State University claims it is owed $544 million after being underfunded dating back to the 1950s. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Khristopher Brooks explains to CBSN’s Tanya Rivero the impact the Maryland decision could have on the other 100 HBCUs. Source

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White House unveils new strategy to tackle rising domestic terrorism threat

Biden administration officials are outlining plans to tackle the threat of domestic terrorism. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion, USA Today White House correspondent Courtney Subramanian, and Stephanie Murray, author of Politico’s “Morning Score” newsletter, join CBSN’s “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with more on what law enforcement officials said during a hearing on the Capitol riot, and details on the upcoming talks between President Biden and Vladimir Putin. Source

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