The ancient Irish game of hurling combines the skills of baseball, hockey, lacrosse and rugby in what some have termed a cross between “sport and murder.” Source
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Sport of the Modern Gladiator
60 Minutes Sports covers the modern-day gladiators of Florence, Italy, whose sport is so intense and chaotic that even its most ardent fans have trouble explaining it. Dive into the honor, glory and passion of Florentine Football. Source
Trump threatens to move Republican National Convention from North Carolina
President Trump is threatening to move the Republican National Convention from North Carolina, and both Florida’s and Georgia’s governors have offered to take over hosting on short notice. Steve Contorno, political editor for the Tampa Bay Times, spoke to CBSN’s Tanya Rivero about where the convention could end up. Source
Democrat claims GOP lawmakers covered up their COVID exposure
“I never ever, ever knew that the Republican leadership of this state would put so many of us at risk for partisanship to cover up a lie,” said Pennsylvania state Representative Brian Sims. Source
13-year-old graduates college with 4 associate’s degrees
Jack Rico finished with four associate degrees and aims for more on the horizon. Source
YouTuber places adopted son with autism with another family
“They dragged this poor little boy all the way from China, making him start all over again, then giving up on him,” one Twitter user said. Source
Executive order takes aim at social media companies
The president and attorney general said the administration is working on legislation, too. Source
Protests over George Floyd’s death intensify
The second night of protests erupted in Minneapolis on Wednesday, as new body camera video was released from one of the officers who arrested George Floyd. CBS News chief justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues reports. Source
Trump shares video of supporter’s “dead Democrat” comment
The supporter in the video is a New Mexico politician who faced calls to resign for his comment. Source
Boston Marathon canceled for first time in its 124-year history
The race will instead be held virtually in September. Source