A relative of the alleged mastermind in the shooting of former Boston Red Sox star David Ortiz is speaking out about the investigation in the Dominican Republic. The relative of Víctor Hugo Gómez Vasquez spoke to CBS Boston station WBZ-TV on the condition of anonymity. WBZ’s Anaridis Rodriguez reports from Boston. Source
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Trump wants tanks and more for July 4th spectacular
President Trump is set to have tanks, military flyovers and a Marine One helicopter play a part in Thursday’s July 4th celebrations dubbed a “Salute to America.” Washington Post reporter Juliet Eilperin has more on the developments of the events. Source
Nike pulls 4th of July flag shoe, reportedly over racial concerns
The sports apparel giant pulled the limited-edition shoe after the Wall Street Journal reported that former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick pointed out the 18th-century Betsy Ross flag design harkened back to an era of slavery. Source
How student journalists discovered a school district used prison labor
18-year-old Spencer Cliche wrote an article for “The Graphic” that documented a prison labor program Source
Nike “Betsy Ross” sneakers sell for $2,500 on StockX
Shoe was pulled from stores after Colin Kaepernick reportedly objected to 18th century flag design from slavery era Source
Blind Dance Company brings talent into the light
One dancer credits the company with “helping me with evolving my stage swag, presence and confidence” Source
Five actors reportedly in the running to play Elvis
Who do you think is best to play the King of Rock and Roll? Source
New Yorker culture critic Emily Nussbaum talks new book “I Like To Watch”
The New Yorker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning culture critic Emily Nussbaum joins “CBS This Morning” co-host Tony Dokoupil to discuss her new book “I Like To Watch: Arguing My Way Through the TV Revolution.” Source
Arizona governor pulls incentives state offered Nike to build plant
“Shameful retreat,” Gov. Doug Ducey said of Nike while yanking incentives to build 500-job Nike Air plant near Pheonix Source
First conviction made using genetic genealogy
Last October, 60 Minutes reported on how the new tool that uses a mixture of DNA analysis and family genealogy has been helping law enforcement crack cold cases Source