The driver of a semi-truck died after the truck crashed through a barrier and plunged 150 feet off a bridge in Houston. Police said he initially survived, but later died. Source
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Boeing to pay $100 million to victims of 737 Max crash
The fund, which will be paid out over several years, is separate from any legal settlements negotiated over the crashes Source
Supreme Court’s Ruth Bader Ginsburg praises Brett Kavanaugh for having all-female staff
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg praised fellow Justice Brett Kavanaugh for having an all-female staff. Ginsburg’s comments came a year after Kavanaugh faced accusations of sexual assault from the 1980s during his confirmation process. Anne-Marie Green has more. Source
Pharrell Williams promises 114 Harlem grads internships
The award-winning artist promised internships to Harlem Children’s Zone Promise Academy’s entire graduating class Source
National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman performs July 4th poem
The poem, “Believer’s Hymn for the Republic,” is set to music performed by the Boston Pops Orchestra Source
Trump video ads appear to use stock models
It’s not entirely unusual for stock footage to make its way into political ads Source
Thousands of barrels of Jim Beam bourbon burn in warehouse fire
Crews were able to put one warehouse fire out, but the other kept burning for hours Source
Funeral underway for 9/11 responder who fought for health benefits
Funeral is underway for Luis Alvarez, a former New York City police detective who fought until his final days for the extension of health benefits for Sept. 11 first responders Source
Sneak peek: Operation Murder
“48 Hours” Presents: Two doctors who hired a hit man to kill find out he wasn’t a killer at all. “48 Hours” correspondent Peter Van Sant has the final chapter in the twisted tale Saturday, July 6 at 10/9c on CBS. Source
Report reveals “dangerous overcrowding” at border detention facilities in Texas
A disturbing new report revealed just how grim conditions are inside border detention facilities in South Texas. Democratic lawmakers are demanding to hear from top immigration officials about the mistreatment of migrants. CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal joined CBSN from outside one of the facilities in the report with more. Source