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6/11: George Floyd's brother shares pain and grief on Capitol Hill. The coronavirus pandemic is far from over. Jun 11, 2020

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Across the country, multiple confederate statues were damaged or torn down, while NASCAR announced a ban on confederate flags. As Congress considers national police reforms, local police chiefs are also under pressure to make changes. The White House has yet to announced a single policing reform it supports, but says President Trump is considering ideas. America's COVID-19 pandemic has passed another terrible milestone as more than two million Americans have tested positive for the coronavirus. Family members of a brother and sister, missing since September, say the mystery is sadly over.

How the TV Series "Trying" Uses Comedy to Explore a Tough Topic Jun 11, 2020

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Esther Smith, who stars in the new Apple TV+ series, "Trying," joins CBS News' Jamie Wax to discuss the show's use of humor to address the ups and downs of navigating infertility and adoption. Smith plays one half of a London couple who turns to adoption after struggling to conceive. She explains how comedy can illuminate difficult subjects and why she thinks audiences are drawn to the show, which has already been renewed for a second season.

6/10: George Floyd was laid to rest in Houston. Hear the heartfelt tributes from family members. Jun 10, 2020

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George Floyd, the man whose death awakened a movement to upend our nation's legacy of racism, was laid to rest yesterday after a powerful ceremony in Houston. CBS News is learning more about a possible connection between Floyd and the former police officer charged with second degree murder. This morning, we're hearing from the family of a black man who died in a struggle with sheriff's deputies more than a year ago in Austin, Texas. President Trump said nothing yesterday about Floyd's funeral, but he did take the time to spread a right-wing conspiracy theory on Twitter about a 75-year-old protester who was shoved to the ground by Buffalo police and severely injured.

Tackling Systemic Inequality in Corporate America Jun 10, 2020

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Mellody Hobson, president and co-CEO of Ariel Investments, joins co-host Tony Dokoupil to discuss how corporations can go beyond social media posts condemning racism and address the systemic inequality within their organizations. Hobson, who has been pushing for diversity and change in corporate America for years, explains the importance of remaining color brave instead of color blind. She also explains why simply working toward diversity is not good enough, and shares steps companies can take to make this vision a reality.

6/9: Thousands turn out to pay their respects to George Floyd. Joe Biden tells CBS News about his meeting with Floyd's family. Jun 09, 2020

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Today, the family of George Floyd will get their chance to say a final goodbye. Former Vice President Joe Biden met with Floyd's family in Houston. The former Minneapolis police officer charged in Floyd's death made his first court appearance yesterday. Congressional Democrats are pushing a new bill, requiring big changes in police procedures throughout the U.S. The National Bureau of Economic Research declared yesterday that the U.S. is now in recession.

6/8: Minneapolis council members hope to dismantle police department. A growing number of retired military generals are criticizing the president. Jun 08, 2020

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A majority of Minneapolis city council members promised to dismantle the city's police department and replace it with a new system of public safety. The nationwide movement against racism led to protests in cities large and small over the weekend. A public viewing for George Floyd will be held this afternoon in Houston, where he grew up. Retired General Colin Powell, who is backing Joe Biden for president, is one of a growing number of retired military leaders criticizing President Trump. The remains of Tropical Storm Cristobal are dumping heavy rain this morning on a wide area near the Gulf Coast.

Lessons from D-Day, 76 Years Later Jun 05, 2020

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On the eve of the 76th anniversary of D-Day, Robert Citino, historian at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, joins "CBS This Morning" co-host Anthony Mason to discuss lessons gleaned from history as thousands of people take to the streets to protest police brutality and systemic racism amid the global coronavirus pandemic. Citino says Americans have the ability to come together in difficult and trying times, despite the nation's rugged individualism.

6/5: George Floyd honored in series of memorials. Protesters cry out his name for justice and change. Jun 05, 2020

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Thursday was a day of mourning and a celebration of life in Minneapolis as the community honored the man whose death ignited a movement toward racial equality. As George Floyd is honored with multiple ceremonies, protesters are preparing for a new wave of peaceful demonstrations this weekend. The nationwide protests are drawing new attention to the death of a black man in Tacoma, Washington, caught on camera three months ago. The man who shot Ahmaud Arbery is February is now accused of using a racial slur, as Arbery lay on the ground. President Trump is rejecting the newest criticism from former advisers and fellow Republicans, who say his threat of military action against demonstrators was out of line.

6/4: All four ex-policemen linked to George Floyd's death are in custody. Police clash with peaceful protesters. Jun 04, 2020

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New charges were announced against all four ex-police officers connected to George Floyd's death, which was a major demand of protesters. There are new questions this morning over law enforcement's response to the demonstrations against police brutality. Former defense secretary Jim Mattis, who had said he would never criticize a sitting president, is blasting President Trump's call for the military to "dominate" protesters. All four of our living ex-presidents say the killing of George Floyd shows how America has failed to overcome its racial divide.

Grappling with Racism, White Privilege and Police Brutality in America Jun 03, 2020

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As protests continue across the country in the wake of the police killing of George Floyd last week in Minneapolis, "CBS This Morning Saturday" co-host Michelle Miller speaks with authors and educators Ibram X. Kendi and Tim Wise about the calls for justice and an end to police brutality. They discuss the history that led to this point, the white privilege that has delayed progress and how protesters can inspire real change. They also explain what a reformed policing system could look like and offer suggestions for people who want to help the movement but don't know where to begin.

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