President Trump has commuted the sentence of longtime friend and political adviser Roger Stone. Mr. Trump’s decision late Friday came days before Stone was to begin serving more than three years in federal prison on charges stemming from former special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into the 2016 election. Nikole Killion reports on the fallout. Source
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Southern states grapple with coronavirus spike as U.S. surges past 3.1 million cases
The U.S. has recorded more than 3.1 million confirmed coronavirus cases, with numbers surging to new highs in some states that have rolled back lockdown restrictions. In South Carolina, Governor Henry McMaster signed an executive order prohibiting the sale of alcohol after 11 p.m. In Tennessee’s Shelby County, restaurants require customers to leave their contact information before being seated, so owners are able to contact them if someone there tests positive for the virus. Michael George reports from New York, which has just sent hard-hit Florida enough Remdesivir to treat 280 patients. Source
Trump visits Florida as state’s coronavirus cases climb
President Trump visited Florida on Friday, where he focused his remarks on November’s election, Joe Biden, Democratic mayors, and protesters. His trip comes as the state is experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases. CBS News’ Skyler Henry reports. Source
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Coronavirus rips through the South as U.S. death toll hits record high; Pennsylvania man saves cop despite history with police Source
Texas gov. warns of potential lockdown if Texans don’t wear masks
“The worst is yet to come,” Governor Greg Abbott warned. Source
NHL, players agree to resume season on August 1
Coronavirus cases in the U.S. have pushed the league into Canada for the summer and fall. Source
Coronavirus rips through the South as U.S. death toll hits record high
The South is facing a dire situation, as coronavirus cases across the country hit a record high. Janet Shamlian reports. Source
Pennsylvania man saves cop despite history with police
After a year spent in jail over a false accusation, Daylan Mclee developed resentment toward the police. But in one heroic moment, Mclee saved a police officer from a burning vehicle. Steve Hartman reports in this week’s “On The Road.” Source
Man saves cop from burning vehicle despite his history with police
“It’s amazing when there’s true love in people and they can get you out of something like that — no matter who you are or where you come from,” Jay Hanley said. Source
Inmates are 5 times more likely to get virus than others, study says
“Prisoners have a right to adequate protection of their health while incarcerated,” said the lead author of the study, which was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Source