More than 140 U.S. Marines based on the island of Okinawa, Japan, have tested positive for the coronavirus, prompting the nation’s officials to say they’re “extremely concerned.” Ramy Inocencio reports. Source
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“Critical shortage” of glass vials could be disastrous for pandemic response
As the race to find a coronavirus vaccine continues across the world, a shortage of medical supplies, including glass vials, is raising concerns. Imtiaz Tyab reports. Source
Trump incorrectly claims U.S. has “one of the lowest mortality rates” for coronavirus
President Trump said things were under control as two new polls showed a majority disapprove of his handling of the pandemic. Nikole Killion reports. Source
Nation remembers civil rights activist John Lewis
The nation continues to honor and mourn the passing of legendary civil rights activist and congressman John Lewis, who died Saturday at the age of 80. Michelle Miller reports. Source
Refrigerated trucks requested in some states as morgues fill up
“The hospital system as a whole, as we said, is under severe stress,” said San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Sunday, July 19, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” with Major Garrett. Source
Some ICUs in Florida have run out of beds
The number of new coronavirus cases in Florida topped 10,000 for the fifth day in a row, with 12,523 reported on Sunday. Source
When 60 Minutes met the Nobel Peace Prize winners
Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad have been awarded for their work combating sexual violence as a weapon of war. 60 Minutes has spoken with them both. Source
Nobel laureate Nadia Murad’s fight to bring ISIS to court
The 2018 Nobel Peace Prize recipient tells 60 Minutes why she and her lawyer, Amal Clooney, want ISIS tried for war crimes and genocide. Scott Pelley reports. Source
UAE launches ambitious Mars mission
UAE’s Hope Mars mission is intended to collect world-class science while inspiring the youth of the Middle East. Source