NASA launched its Perseverance rover on a seven-month journey to Mars, where it will search for signs of past life on the red planet. CBS News’ Chris Martinez has more on the mission. Source
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Obama: Lewis brought country “a little bit closer to our highest ideals”
The civil rights icon who helped organize the March on Washington and served in the House of Representatives for 33 years died earlier this month at the age of 80. Source
John Lewis remembered at funeral service in Atlanta
Former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton came together to honor Congressman John Lewis at his funeral in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday, completing a week of memorial services for the longtime lawmaker and civil rights icon. CBSN’s Lana Zak has some of the highlights. Source
Obama urges Americans to honor John Lewis’ legacy by voting
“When we do form a more perfect union… John Lewis will be a founding father of that fuller, fairer, better America,” Mr. Obama said on Thursday. Source
Florida breaks state’s single-day death record, again
At least 6,333 people in Florida have now died from the disease caused by the coronavirus. Source
Herman Cain, former presidential candidate, dies from coronavirus at 74
Former Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain has died from COVID-19. The businessman and conservative media personality was 74 years old. CBS Los Angeles reports. Source
NASA launches mission to Mars
This is the first NASA mission explicitly designed to search for signs of life on another planet. Source
A Year Later, Everything Has Changed for QB Ryan Tannehill at the Start of Titans Training Camp
Tannehill earned a new contract earlier this offseason after guiding the Titans to an AFC Championship Game in January, and now he’s one of the leaders on a team trying to take the next step. Instead of fading out, Tannehill’s career is taking off, and he wants to take the Titans with him. Source
Ebenezer Baptist Church senior pastor on Congressman John Lewis’ life and legacy
Ahead of Thursday morning’s funeral services for Congressman John Lewis at Ebenezer Baptist Church, the church’s senior pastor, Rev. Raphael Warnock, talks to “CBS This Morning” about the late civil rights icon’s life and legacy. Source
Pastor speaks at John Lewis’ funeral: “Here lies a true American patriot”
Rev. Raphael Warnock, the senior pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, spoke at the funeral for the late civil rights leader and Congressman John Lewis. “He loved America until America learned to love him back,” Warnock said. Watch his full remarks. Source