Billionaire activist Tom Steyer is officially running for president. This week, he became the newest Democrat to fight for the nomination after initially saying he wouldn’t run. Steyer spoke to CBSN about immigration reform, racial injustices, reparations and health care. Source
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Tom Steyer responds to criticism for being a billionaire, past ties to fossil fuel industry
Tom Steyer is the newest Democrat to enter the 2020 presidential race. However, he’s already facing tough criticism for being a billionaire and spending his own money to launch his campaign. Steyer is also being slammed for his past ties to the fossil fuel industry. He’s now a climate change activist, and he joined CBSN to respond to the criticism. Source
Vatican opens tomb for cold case
The Vatican has opened up two tombs inside a cemetery in the hopes of solving the disappearance of a teenage girl. The girl disappeared in 1983 when she was just 15 years old. Source
Billionaire Tom Steyer announces 2020 run
The crowded field of 2020 Democratic candidates is getting a shakeup with the announcement that billionaire Tom Steyer is entering the fray. Steyer will join “CBS This Morning” on Thursday for his first TV interview since announcing his candidacy. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source
Passing Grade: Mt. Juliet Takes Home 7 on 7 Tournament Trophy as Titans Open Doors to High School Players, Coaches
Over 500 high school athletes and 120 coaches were on hand Wednesday for the fifth annual Titans 7 on 7 Passing Tournament, which also included a Linemen Challenge for the first time. Mt. Juliet captured this year’s 7 on 7 Passing Tournament. Source
Trump to announce executive action on citizenship question
President Trump is expected to take executive action to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census. CBS News White House correspondents Ben Tracy and Paula Reid joined CBSN with what to expect from the Rose Garden announcement today. Source
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Iran denies blocking UK vessel in Strait of Hormuz; U.S. Women’s soccer team honored at ESPY Awards Source
Trump to announce executive action on census citizenship question
The president announced a White House Rose Garden press conference on the topic for Thursday afternoon Source
Amazon to spend $700 million to train 100,000 workers for digital age
Jeff Wilke, Amazon’s worldwide consumer CEO, likened the program to grad school Source
Bizarre twist in hunt for missing teen as Vatican tombs unsealed
Emanuela Orlandi vanished without a trace 36 years ago, but a mysterious letter suggested she might have be buried in 19th century tombs inside Vatican City Source