John Lewis, a Democratic congressman from Georgia and a longtime civil rights activist, died after a monthslong battle with pancreatic cancer on Friday. Michelle Miller takes a look back at the life of one of the most ardent champions for racial justice and equality in America. Source
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Olympic skater dies by apparent suicide at age 20
The 20-year-old fell out of the window of her 6th-floor apartment in Moscow, police sources told Russian news agencies. Source
Tests on Yosemite sewage reveal presence of coronavirus
It was believed the famous national park had escaped the virus but the tests showed otherwise. It was estimated 170 people at the park had it. Source
Monsoon flooding kills over 80 people and 9 endangered rhinos in India
Assam state is taking a direct hit as the entire region is inundated by heavy rains, displacing millions of people, and wild animals Source
CBS New York reporter dies after moped crash
Nina Kapur joined CBS New York in June 2019 and was known for her contagious smile and love for storytelling. Source
Hackers with “direct link” to Russian state targeting vaccine work
“These aren’t common criminals,” former U.K. spy agency chief says of “Cosy Bear” hackers accused of going after COVID-19 research. Source
Federal officers again tear-gas protesters in Portland
They aimed it at demonstrators outside the federal courthouse for the second night in a row – the 52nd straight night of protests against police violence and for racial justice in the Oregon city. Source
Iran executes man it says spied on top general U.S. later killed
Tehran says he gave info to CIA and Israel’s spy agency about Qassem Soleimani, who was targeted by a U.S. drone strike in Baghdad in January. Source
Titans 2020 Training Camp Preview: A Look at the Tight Ends
Titans Online senior writer and editor Jim Wyatt is taking a position-by-position look at the Titans as training camp approaches. Today, it’s time to look at the tight ends. Source
Gunman kills son, wounds husband of federal judge in New Jersey
Source tells CBS News the judge is believed to be unharmed. Source