President Trump has been tweeting his support for Republican Ed Gillespie ahead of the gubernatorial race in Virginia, but Democrat Ralph Northam has a slight edge in the polls. CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist Lynda Tran breaks down the national implications of the race in Virginia. Source
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Rock star’s family and doctor agree to settle suit over his death
Chris Cornell’s family alleged that medication prescribed by a doctor led to erratic behavior from the singer before his death in 2017 at age 52. Source
New allegation of sexual misconduct against actor Kevin Spacey
Actor Kevin Spacey is facing new allegations of sexual misconduct. The latest accusations come from the son of a celebrity. Jamie Yuccas reports. Source
Federal civil rights charges filed against ex-cops in George Floyd’s death
The new charges come as Derek Chauvin awaits sentencing on his murder and manslaughter convictions. Source
Missing New York college student apparently died by suicide
Officials have not discovered the body of 19-year-old Saniyya Dennis but said “evidence suggests” she took her own life. Source
Inside Trump administration’s effort to staff the government
Author Michael Lewis discusses his reporting on how the Trump administration is filling positions in federal agencies. Source
4 ex-cops indicted on federal civil rights charges in George Floyd’s death
A federal grand jury in Minnesota has indicted Derek Chauvin, the fired Minneapolis officer convicted in the death of George Floyd, and three other former officers on civil rights charges. CBSN’s Vladimir Duthiers has more on the breaking news. Source
Analysis: Trump in Asia, Russia probe, Democratic divisions
Susan Page, Gerald Seib, Jamelle Bouie and Ramesh Ponnuru discuss the president’s trip to Asia, the Virginia gubernatorial election and more. Source
Paul Newman’s record-breaking watch
Serena Altschul has the tale of a Rolex wristwatch once owned by Paul Newman, and recently auctioned in New York City for a record amount. Source
Ta-Nehisi Coates on the writing process
In this web exclusive, author Ta-Nehisi Coates (“We Were Eight Years in Power: An American Tragedy”) talks with correspondent Martha Teichner about his calling, how the music of Marvin Gaye influences the language of his writing, and how he chooses the words to characterize President Donald Trump’s rise to power. Source