Congressman Louie Gohmert has tested positive for coronavirus. The Texas Republican has not been wearing a mask inside the U.S. Capitol, flouting safety guidelines. Ben Tracy reports. Source
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Remembering John Lewis’ early activism in civil rights movement
Hundreds of mourners in Georgia are paying their final respects to civil rights icon John Lewis. Chip Reid spoke to one of Lewis’ oldest friends, his then college roommate Bernard Lafayette. Source
7 classic Black sitcoms are coming to Netflix this year
Netflix tweeted a video featuring some of the shows’ biggest stars as they announced the news and reminisced over iconic moments from the hit programs. Source
Federal agents to begin leaving downtown Portland
Oregon Governor Kate Brown said the federal government agreed to a “phased withdrawal” of officers. Source
3 Georgia inmates praised for saving deputy’s life
Three inmates are being hailed as heroes for helping a deputy in a medical emergency. The deputy lost consciousness and the inmates rushed from their cells to help him. Source
Tropical Storm Isaias forms near Puerto Rico
“I don’t want people to lower their guards, because this system is quite dangerous,” said Ernesto Morales with the U.S. National Weather Service in San Juan. Source
Federal officers to withdraw from Portland
Oregon Governor Kate Brown said the federal agents who have clashed with protesters in Portland will soon withdraw from the city. Errol Barnett reports. Source
Big tech CEOs testify before Congress
The leaders of Google, Amazon, Apple and Facebook testified before Congress and were confronted with charges of stifling competition and political bias. Nancy Cordes has the latest from Capitol Hill. Source
U.S. Navy’s first Black female fighter pilot to receive her wings
Lieutenant Madeline Swegle is about to become a U.S. Navy fighter pilot, making history as the first Black female to do so. CBS News has her inspiring story in our series: “Profiles in Service.” Source
SpaceX crew prepares for splashdown
The Crew Dragon capsule carrying two NASA astronauts is headed for the agency’s first ocean splashdown in 45 years. Source