A dozen bills that would reform the way police are trained in Washington state are under consideration by lawmakers. Kris Van Cleave visited the state’s Criminal Justice Training Center to see how that new training is encouraging officers to slow down and take a step back. Source
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Harry Potter fans celebrate new book based on play
The book “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” debuted hours after its play version in London. Some fans in New York City waited after midnight Sunday for a chance to get a copy. The play, which lasts more than five hours, is sold out through May. Author J. K. Rowling described how she felt being there opening night. Source
Fans rejoice as Harry Potter returns
It’s been almost a decade since J.K. Rowling released the last Harry Potter novel. Now, a new script of a Harry Potter play running in London will hit the shelves. CBSN’s Elaine Quijano has the details. Source
Remembering Marni Nixon, Hollywood’s unsung performer
Marni Nixon was known as a incredible performer who mainly worked and sang behind the scenes. She was the voice behind songs in many iconic films, including My Fair Lady and was considered America’s most unsung singer. Source
Clinton hits the road in key states to try to block Trump
Hillary Clinton campaigned enthusiastically as she faces challenges on two fronts, a fight for votes on the road and a security threat online. Errol Barnett has more from Washington. Source
Why you should update your iPhone software today
New mobile platform has privacy controls to limit how advertisers and companies like Facebook can track you online. Source
Donald Trump goes after fallen soldier’s parents
In recent interviews, Donald Trump fired back at the father of a fallen U.S. soldier after his critical speech against the GOP presidential nominee at the Democratic National Convention. Source
Green New Deal set to be reintroduced by Markey and Ocasio-Cortez
The last iteration of the joint resolution was a climate protection wish list for progressives and became a prime point of attack for conservatives. Source
Joe Biden slams GOP senators for stalled Merrick Garland hearing
Vice President Joe Biden appears in this week’s weekly White House address to discuss the importance of giving Merrick Garland, the president’s Supreme Court nominee, a hearing before the Senate. Retired federal judge Tim Lewis joins him. Source
Bradley Cooper’s DNC blowback
Some people were not happy about seeing Bradley Cooper at the Democratic convention. CBSN’s Vladimir Duthiers has more on the backlash online. Source