Civil rights icon John Lewis was laid to rest in Atlanta on Thursday, after an emotional funeral service attended by three former presidents. Michelle Miller takes a look at Lewis’ final journey. Source
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The story of how John Lewis and wife Lillian met
Xernona Clayton, a fellow civil rights activist, told the story of how she set the couple up — and even planned their wedding. Source
John Lewis, Lillian Miles Lewis and the power of love
On a night that we honor a man who taught us so much about the power of love, we take a look at the relationship between John Lewis and his wife Lillian Miles Lewis that gave the congressman the strength to bring his message to the world. Norah O’Donnell reports. Source
More MLB games postponed after Phillies staffers test positive
Weekend series between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Toronto Blue Jays has been postponed, Major League Baseball announced Thursday. Source
Former Presidents Clinton, Bush, and Obama honor John Lewis at his funeral
Former Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama paid tribute to civil rights icon and Congressman John Lewis at his funeral in Atlanta. Boston Globe political reporter James Pindell joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” for a closer look at why President Trump was not in attendance, plus a look at the other political news of day. Source
Trump continues to question voting by mail
Meanwhile, the Senate adjourned Thursday, with Republicans and Democrats far from a deal on unemployment benefits. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Thursday, July 30, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Portland protesters barred from “public gatherings” as condition for jail release
A new report by ProPublica says about a dozen protesters arrested in Portland, Oregon, were only released from jail on condition that they agreed not to participate in “public gatherings.” But is that actually legal? ProPublica’s Dara Lind joins CBSN’s “Red and Blue” to discuss her reporting. Source
Sea level rise could destroy 20% of the world’s GDP by 2100
Nearly 300 million people around the world are likely to face repeat flooding, new study concludes. Source
This week on “Sunday Morning” (August 2)
A look at the features for this week’s broadcast of the #1 Sunday morning news program Source