Attorneys for the family of George Floyd, who was killed on Memorial Day in police custody, announced a lawsuit Wednesday against the city of Minneapolis and police officers. Source
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Texas teacher writes will ahead of new school year amid COVID-19 pandemic
While President Trump is pushing schools to reopen this fall, one teacher in Texas is fearing for her life. Janet Shamlian reports. Source
Appeals court upholds delay of federal execution
Prosecutors said Wesley Ira Purkey raped and stabbed 16-year-old Jennifer Long and dismembered her with a chainsaw. Source
Moderna advances potential coronavirus vaccine as U.S. cases surge
As states continue to shatter daily records for new coronavirus cases, Moderna said it’s moving forward with a potential vaccine. Dr. James Curran, dean of Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health, joins CBSN’s Tanya Rivero to discuss the news surrounding the potential vaccine and the Trump administration’s order for hospitals to bypass reporting information to the CDC. Source
High-profile Twitter accounts hacked in Bitcoin scam
Scammers took over the accounts of moguls, politicians and celebrities, telling millions of followers to send money to a Bitcoin address. Source
07/15: Red and Blue
Pres. Trump taking shots at fmr. VP Joe Biden; Justice Ginsburg discharged from hospital Source
Sneak peek: Find Jodi
More than two decades after an Iowa TV anchor disappeared, “48 Hours” reveals new information into the investigation. Correspondent Jim Axelrod investigates Saturday, July 18 at 9/8c on CBS. Source
Candace Valenzuela could become first Afro-Latina in congress
She defeated retired Air Force Colonel Kim Olson, setting up a showdown with former Irving mayor Beth Van Duyne in the general election. Source
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg released from the hospital
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was discharged from the hospital Wednesday after treatment for a possible infection. A spokeswoman said Ginsburg is “home and doing well.” CBSN’s Lana Zak has more. Source
Fauci says he doesn’t like “to be pitted against the president”
“It’s pretty tough walking a tightrope while trying to get your message out and people are trying to pit you against the president,” he said. “It’s very stressful.” Source