In 1992, two friends from Wisconsin made a promise to each other: If one of them won the Powerball jackpot, they’d split the winnings, no matter what. Nearly 30 years later, one of those pals won $22 million – and made good on his promise. Source
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Chicago removes Christopher Columbus statues “until further notice”
Two statues were removed after protests, demonstrations and violent clashes with police. Source
Eye Opener: Trump cancels Jacksonville portion of Republican National Convention
President Trump called off the Jacksonville, Florida component of the Republican National Convention amid the state’s surge in COVID-19 cases. Also, the United States surpassed 4 million reported coronavirus cases. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Rep. John Lewis to lie in state at U.S. Capitol after stop at site of “Bloody Sunday” in Selma
“CBS This Morning” is remembering the lives of two civil rights leaders: C.T. Vivian, who was laid to rest in Atlanta on Thursday, and Rep. John Lewis, who will be laid to rest at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church there next week. Michelle Miller reports from Selma, Alabama, where Lewis famously was beaten by state troopers on the Edmund Pettus Bridge during a 1965 march to Montgomery. His body will be carried across the bridge in a procession over the weekend as it makes its way to the U.S. Capitol, where he will lie in state. Source
Trump cancels Jacksonville convention over COVID-19 fears, but still urges schools to reopen
President Trump cancelled the Jacksonville, Florida portion of the Republican National Convention over rising coronavirus fears, but he’s still urging schools to reopen in the fall. The president has softened his demands for places where the virus is surging, but the latest CDC guidance strongly encourages schools to open up. Ben Tracy reports. Source
U.S. F-15 flies close to Iranian jetliner; Iran claims passengers hurt
Iranian state television aired amateur footage of passengers on board screaming as the Mahan Air jetliner appeared to change course suddenly. Source
Walmart shopper charged with pulling gun during mask dispute
Things got heated after a fellow shopper told him he should wear a mask and he cursed in front of the other shopper’s young daughter. Source
Congressman says federal forces coming to Chicago could be “deeply disturbing”
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi said he hoped federal forces would work with local law enforcement while in Chicago. Source
Migrant mom detained by ICE fears being separated from her son
“Nothing assures me that I would be able to see my son again,” one asylum-seeking mother detained by ICE told CBS News. Source
“Limited number” of federal agents sent to Seattle, Inslee says
Washington governor blasts Trump administration for not being forthright about its intentions for Seattle but says the federal agents will only be on standby. Source