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6/3: Peaceful protests continue nationwide. Minnesota files civil rights charge against Minneapolis Police Department. Jun 03, 2020

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More than a week after the police killing of George Floyd, peaceful protests continue across the country amid unrelenting public outrage. Thousands of military personnel are working with D.C. police to keep demonstrators in line, as President Trump continues to push for more widespread use of the military to put down protests around the country. The state of Minnesota has filed a civil rights charge against the Minneapolis Police Department over the death of George Floyd. In the middle of these nationwide protests and the coronavirus pandemic, seven states and Washington D.C. held primary elections yesterday.

6/2: Peaceful demonstrators teargassed ahead of a presidential photo op. Trump threatens widespread military action to control protests. Jun 02, 2020

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The president of the United States is threatening widespread military action to control protests over the police killing of George Floyd. Peaceful protesters outside the White House were teargassed and pushed away to allow President Trump to have a photo op. Police in Oakland, California fired tear gas at protesters who were out after curfew and there was more looting overnight in other cities, including New York. The medical examiner covering Minneapolis is now ruling that George Floyd's death was a homicide.

6/1: Protests over police brutality against black people reach all 50 states. Former AG Loretta Lynch reacts to policing tactics. Jun 01, 2020

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Protests calling for an end to police brutality against black people are spreading across the country. President Trump is calling for a crackdown on protesters, and he's slamming local leaders for not being tough enough. An independent autopsy requested by George Floyd's family will be released today, according to the family's attorney. The Minneapolis Police Department has been criticized many times for alleged racial bias and misconduct by its officers. It was investigated by the Justice Department in 2015, the year that Loretta Lynch became President Obama's attorney general. Lynch joins "CBS This Morning" and says the video of Floyd being held down by an officer with his knee on Floyd's neck shows an "abject failure of police culture."

Officer Clemmons Reflects on Lessons Learned from Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood Jun 01, 2020

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Francois Clemmons made history as one of the first African American actors to have a recurring role on a children's television program when he was cast as "Officer Clemmons" on "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood." Clemmons joins CBS News' Jamie Wax to discuss his new book "Officer Clemmons: A Memoir" and the lessons he learned from Fred Rogers. Plus, Clemmons shares how racism and homophobia have impacted his life.

5/29: Demonstrators burn a Minneapolis police station in third night of protests. Minnesota's attorney general shares what justice for George Floyd should look like. May 29, 2020

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Three days of rage over the death of a black man in an encounter with Minneapolis police have left parts of that city in ruins. We speak with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison. President Trump tweeted overnight accusing the Minneapolis mayor of, "a total lack of leadership," and followed with another tweet that Twitter flagged for violating its "rules about glorifying violence."

5/28: New protests erupt in Minneapolis. U.S. coronavirus death toll passes 100,000. May 28, 2020

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People set fire to buildings and stores were looted during protests in Minneapolis following the death of a black man after an arrest. It took 16 weeks for the number of Americans killed by the coronavirus pandemic to reach 100,000. President Trump has threatened to rein in social media companies, claiming they are interfering with free speech. Tensions between the U.S. and China may increase after Chinese lawmakers rubber stamped a controversial bill aimed at curbing dissent in Hong Kong. A historic trip into space will have to wait until Saturday.

Director Ava DuVernay launches education initiative on social justice May 28, 2020

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Award-winning director Ava DuVernay spoke with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King about her new initiative - Array 101. It will offer free learning companions for students to accompany TV and film productions. The first one is for her mini-series, "When They See Us," released almost one year ago. It documents the wrongful conviction of the Exonerated Five. DuVernay also discusses the impact of the coronavirus on Hollywood.

5/27: Protests turn violent over the death of a Minnesota man. Twitter fact checks some of Pres. Trump's tweets. May 27, 2020

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A protest in Minnesota over the death of a black man who appeared to be suffocated during an attempted arrest turned violent as officers in riot gear fired tear gas and protesters threw rocks. The number of coronavirus cases in New York City has been going down for weeks, even as cases continue to rise in several other parts of the country. For the first time, Twitter is fact checking some of President Trump's tweets. A New York City woman has lost a high-level job in finance after a video of her racially-charged confrontation with a black man went viral.

'Little Fires Everywhere' Author Celeste Ng on Hulu Adaptation and Diversity in Publishing May 27, 2020

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May is Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month, a time to reflect on how these communities have shaped the history of the U.S. while also examining the struggles and discrimination they have faced in America. Author Celeste Ng joins CBS News' Elaine Quijano to discuss her best-seller turned Hulu series "Little Fires Everywhere,” as well as her journey as a writer and her efforts to bring more diversity to the publishing industry. “One of the things we need to do is to create a space where that writing about being 'other' and different experiences is valued and people can advocate for that kind of work," Ng said, adding, "But we also need people to open the gates for those stories and to champion them and bring them out."

5/26: WHO offers warning to countries reopening during pandemic. SpaceX rocket prepares to blast off tomorrow. May 26, 2020

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The World Health Organization issued an urgent warning for countries reopening during the pandemic, saying moving too fast could lead to an, "immediate second peak" of illness and death. President Trump and Joe Biden both paid public tributes to our nation's fallen on Memorial Day. An important clinical trial of the drug hydroxychloroquine is on hold because of concerns that it may be harmful to some patients. This morning, the FBI is looking into the death of a black man after he was stopped by police in Minneapolis. We are just one day away from the dawn of a new era in space flight as the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is ready to blast off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

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