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Separating the Truth from the Myth about Andy Warhol Jun 30, 2020

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Art historian Blake Gopnik discusses his new biography of American artist Andy Warhol with "CBS This Morning" co-host Anthony Mason. In "Warhol," Gopnik tracks the 20th century pop artist's journey from growing up in Pittsburgh to trying to make a name for himself in the art scene to his lasting impact on the art world.

6/29: Seven states see record new coronavirus cases. Trump faces backlash over reports on an alleged Russian plot to kill U.S. troops. Jun 29, 2020

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The last four days have seen the largest increases in cases since the start of the pandemic. Since Friday, at least seven states have reported record numbers of new daily coronavirus cases and at least 13 states have halted their plans to re-open. The latest CBS News poll finds Republicans are less likely to wear a mask in public than Democrats. The president denies reports that he was briefed on an alleged Russian plot to pay bounties to Taliban-linked fighters who kill U.S. troops in Afghanistan.

6/26: The number of reported daily coronavirus cases hits new high across the U.S. Trump once again moves to get rid of Obamacare. Jun 26, 2020

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After a period of decline, we've hti another daily record of coronavirus cases, with nearly 40,000 reported new new cases. In Houston, Texas, officials warn hospitals may soon be overwhelmed as they were in New York earlier this year. In Florida, cases are up more than 140 percent since the state began re-opening on May 18. California, one of the first states to suffer an outbreak of the coronavirus, saw numbers go down during lockdown — but they're now back up, along with hospitalizations. While the number of new coronavirus cases is at a historic high, the Trump administration is moving again to get rid of Obamacare. NASCAR heads into another weekend of racing with no end to the controversy involving the only full-time black driver at its top level.

Why Mail-In Voting Should Be Expanded This Year, Despite False Criticism from Trump Jun 26, 2020

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With an ongoing global pandemic and a national election five months away, many state election officials are looking to expand mail-in voting as an alternative to waiting in line at polling locations. As co-chair of the new bipartisan group called VoteSafe, Tom Ridge, a former Republican governor and the nation's first Secretary of Homeland Security, is advocating for safe in-person voting and the expansion of voting by mail. This week, President Donald Trump and Attorney General William Barr made unverified claims that foreign actors could tamper with mail-in ballots. Ridge tells CBS News' political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns why the president's claims are simply false and why Trump should be encouraging absentee ballots if he wants to win re-election. Ridge says he's confident in this November's election, despite efforts of foreign interference.

6/25: U.S. reports largest single-day rise in coronavirus cases. New testimony accuses the attorney general of abusing his position. Jun 25, 2020

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Yesterday, the U.S. reported the largest single-day increase in coronavirus cases since the outbreak began, with more than 38,000 across the country. CBS News has confirmed that more than 54,000 people living and working in long-term care facilities have died from the coronavirus. With the COVID-19 caseload surging, a new poll this morning shows President Trump trailing in several key states that he won in 2016. The House judiciary committee chairman is talking about impeaching the attorney general, who's accused of interfering in cases on President Trump's behalf.

6/24: Dr.Fauci says coronavirus is not going away as Trump holds packed rally. FBI says Bubba Wallace was not the victim of a hate crime. Jun 24, 2020

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Dr. Anthony Fauci told Congress yesterday the coronavirus is not going to disappear. But at a rally in Arizona, President Trump, once again incorrectly claimed the virus is going away. Over the last two weeks, coronavirus hospitalizations have trended upward in at least 14 states. The FBI now says a noose found in a garage used by NASCAR's Bubba Wallace had been there for several months and Wallace is not the victim of a hate crime. Former national security adviser John Bolton is hitting back at President Trump, who accuses Bolton of publishing classified information for profit. Progressive Democratic candidates say they're optimistic about the outcome of key primary elections held yesterday.

A Transgender Woman and her Sister on Acceptance and Transitioning Jun 24, 2020

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Actress Selenis Leyva, known for her roles in "Orange is the New Black" and "Diary of a Future President," has co-written a book with her sister, Marizol, called "My Sister: How One Sibling's Transition Changed Us Both." Marizol, a model, cook, and activist, explains how writing the book was therapeutic while processing the trauma of her transition, and Selenis shares what it was like to watch her sister live her true identity. Plus, they discuss J.K. Rowling's controversial comments about transgender women, the recent Supreme Court ruling protecting LGBTQ employees, and how to be an ally for the trans community.

6/23: Police union officials in Minneapolis discuss allegations of racism. Frustration grows with America's failure to contain the coronavirus. Jun 23, 2020

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Police in Washington D.C. clashed with protesters who tried to knock over a statue of President Andrew Jackson last night as protests continue against racial injustice in America and target public monuments that many judge to be symbols of white domination. We may get a wakeup call about the grim persistence of the coronavirus today when Dr. Anthony Fauci testifies to Congress. President Trump will speak at an indoor event in Arizona today, one of the most dangerous states for the virus. First on "CBS This Morning," the head of the Minneapolis Police Union is repeating his condemnation of the Black Lives Matter movement. The Justice Department is investigating a racist message targeting the only full-time Black driver in NASCAR's top circuit.

6/22: Bolton accused the president of a pattern of illegal behavior. U.S. reported largest coronavirus increases since May 1. Jun 22, 2020

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President Trump's former national security adviser John Bolton is sounding the alarm on his presidency, while Trump appears to face new challenges in his re-election campaign. The U.S. reported its largest increase in coronavirus cases since May 1 over the weekend. Democrats in Congress say they want an investigation of the sudden firing of a prosecutor whose office is pursuing cases connected to President Trump. A two-day final farewell to Rayshard Brooks will begin this afternoon in Atlanta. A New York City police officer is suspended without pay this morning after a video showed him using an apparent chokehold.

GoFundMe CEO on 'Unprecedented' Giving Amid Coronavirus and Social Movements Jun 22, 2020

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Tim Cadogan took over as CEO of GoFundMe at the beginning of March, just as the coronavirus pandemic was ramping up in the United States. He joins CBS News' Errol Barnett to discuss his adjustment to the role, how GoFundMe campaigns are assisting people in the midst of the pandemic and how the company serves as a partial social safety net. Cadogan also explains how people are using the platform to support social causes in the wake of nationwide anti-racism protests.

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