President Trump kicked off the holiday weekend with an Independence Day celebration at Mount Rushmore Friday, after protesters were arrested earlier in the day after they blocked a road leading to the monument. Despite the advice of doctors and the White House coronavirus task force, Mr. Trump and the First Lady did not wear masks at the event. Nikole Killion reports on the president’s divisive remarks. Source
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Doctor shares safety concerns amid surging U.S. coronavirus cases
Many Americans are looking for ways to stay safe this holiday weekend as coronavirus cases rise to record levels in some states. The total number of confirmed cases in the U.S. is nearly 3 million. Johns Hopkins University’s Dr. Amesh Adalja joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the latest numbers and what that means for the millions of Americans hoping to celebrate Independence Day. Source
London reopens pubs, hair salons after coronavirus lockdown
England is lifting some of its coronavirus restrictions Saturday, as the global tally for confirmed cases exceeds 11 million. People who are eager to get their hair cut can return to salons and barber shops, while those in need of a pint can go back to their favorite pubs. Roxana Saberi is in London to explain how the lifting of restrictions, nicknamed “Super Saturday,” is playing out. Source
Donald Trump Jr.’s girlfriend tests positive for coronavirus
Kimberly Guilfoyle had traveled to South Dakota to see the president’s Fourth of July speech and celebration fireworks at Mount Rushmore. Source
20-year-old scuba diver killed in shark attack
The attack happened not far from where 23-year-old Queensland wildlife ranger Zachary Robba was fatally mauled by a great white shark in April. Source
Independence Day Mailbag: Jim Wyatt Answers Questions From Titans Fans
Titans Senior Writer/Editor Jim Wyatt answers questions from Titans fans in the latest edition of the mailbag. Source
Trump announces plans to create national garden honoring “greatest Americans to ever live”
During his remarks at Mount Rushmore on Friday evening, President Trump said he plans to establish, via executive order, a “National Garden of American Heroes,” which he described as “a vast outdoor park that will feature the statues of the greatest Americans to ever live.” Source
Trump announces plan to create “National Garden of American Heroes”
Speaking at the event, Mr. Trump announced that he will sign an executive order to create a “vast outdoor park that will feature the statues of the greatest Americans to ever live.” Source
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Americans stay home for July 4 weekend as coronavirus cases skyrocket; Drive-thru ceremonies for new American citizens amid pandemic. Source
Cleveland Indians “to determine the best path forward” for name
“The recent social unrest in our community and our country has only underscored the need for us to keep improving as an organization on issues of social justice,” the team said. Source