Even during the coronavirus pandemic, there is no shortage of visitors coming to Lake Tahoe for its clear, blue waters. But scientists warn that climate change and pollution are damaging the lake. Anna Werner reports. Source
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Alabama honors the life and legacy of Congressman John Lewis
The country is honoring the life of civil rights hero and Congressman John Lewis with a six-day memorial tour. That starts in Troy, Alabama, where he grew up, and in Selma, where he led the 1965 Voting Rights March across the Edmund Pettus Bridge. “CBS This Morning: Saturday” co-host Michelle Miller and Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence of Michigan joined CBSN to relay what his legacy means and how his fight for voting rights will continue. Source
Oxford coronavirus vaccine shows strong immune response in early trial
Sunday marked the 41st straight day that the seven-day average for new daily coronavirus infections in the U.S. trended upward. CBS News’ Laura Podesta reports on the latest developments and Dr. Ron Elfenbein joins CBSN to discuss a new study on the vaccine being developed by Oxford University, plus how face masks helped protect dozens of clients from getting infected at a hair salon in Missouri. Source
Hurricane Hanna makes landfall in South Texas
Hanna was upgraded from a tropical storm to a hurricane while it still churned off the coast of Texas on Saturday. Source
Regis makes small talk fun
Philbin must be doing something right after 40 years on the air Source
TV icon Regis Philbin dies at 88
Legendary television host Regis Philbin died from natural causes at his home in Manhattan, New York. Philbin was 88 years old. Source
Famously clear Lake Tahoe has been polluted by climate change
When it was measured last year, the clarity of the lake was about 80 feet — 20 years ago, it was 100 feet. Source
Protesters in Portland, Oregon, continue to clash with federal officers
Protesters in Portland, Oregon, once again clashed with federal officers who have been deployed to the city. Meanwhile, officials in Seattle are worried the presence of federal officers could increase tensions. Danya Bacchus reports. Source
John Lewis honored in Troy and Selma, Alabama
The civil rights icon was also honored in his hometown of Troy, Alabama on Saturday. Source
Coronavirus relief bill negotiations continue as benefits set to expire
The federal jobless benefits Congress approved in April — an extra $600 per person each week– are about to expire as COVID-19 cases surge throughout the country. Details of a followup bill have yet to be worked out, but Congress did not meet on Saturday, and the president spent the afternoon golfing. Paula Reid reports. Source