The Navy has launched an investigation into a devastating fire aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard. At least 40 sailors and 23 civilians were hurt, and questions remain if the ship will survive the damage. David Martin reports. Source
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Several states imposing stricter coronavirus restrictions as infections continue to spike
As many states are seeing a rise in coronavirus infections, authorities are now enforcing tougher restrictions, such as mandatory mask wearing. Danya Bacchus reports. Source
Martin Luther King III looks back at the legacy of John Lewis
“Our nation is at a great loss,” King III said of Lewis’ death. Source
Americans mourn the death of Congressman John Lewis
Tributes honoring the late Congressman John Lewis have poured in from around the country– and also across the political spectrum. Nikole Killion reports. Source
Congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis has died at age 80
Civil rights icon and longtime Congressman from Georgia John Lewis died Friday at the age of 80. Lewis is remembered as a key figure in the civil rights movement who took part in some of the most pivotal moments for racial equality in U.S. history. Nancy Cordes reports. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Saturday, July 18, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News with Major Garrett.” Source
White House roundup: Trump tweets condolences for John Lewis
President Trump tweeted condolences for.Congressman John Lewis and ordered flags to be lowered at half-staff at official buildings after the civil rights legend died on Friday. Meanwhile, the president had harsh words for his niece Mary, whose tell-all book about the President has already sold almost a million copies. CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion joins Lana Zak from the White House with the latest. Source
85 infants in one Texas county test positive for coronavirus
“These babies have not even had their first birthday yet,” the county’s director of public health said Friday. Source
Sweltering summer heat wave hits the Eastern U.S.
A heat wave is sweeping across the U.S., as some 75 million Americans are under heat advisories. Many heat records as expected to fall as temperatures approach triple digits. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli discusses what people can expect in the coming days. Source
Tributes pour in memory of Congressman John Lewis
Countless tributes are pouring in to memorialize the life and legacy of civil rights leader and longtime Georgia Democratic Congressman John Lewis. Representative Marcia Fudge of Ohio and CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright joined CBSN to discuss Lewis’ legacy. Source