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George Floyd and the toll of racism

The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody on Memorial Day sparked nationwide protests that continue to this day and drew widespread attention to issues of systemic racism. Robert Samuels, national political reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBSN to talk about his recent in-depth article, "Racism's hidden toll," which looks at the mark that discrimination made on George Floyd's life before his fateful encounter with police.

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The temperature in Minnesota dropped to 16 below zero overnight, and the deep winter freeze has driven demand for natural gas to record levels in the Minneapolis area

The temperature in Minnesota dropped to 16 below zero overnight, and the deep winter freeze has driven demand for natural gas to record levels in the Minneapolis area. A Meals on Wheels volunteer said he was making sure his clients had food and heat, while one family is monitoring how much it spends on fuel. Jamie Yuccas from CBS Minneapolis station WCCO-TV reports.

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