Swimmers were forced out of the water at several beaches in New England on Friday. The problem is an increase in shark sightings. Don Dahler reports. Source
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Cop suspended over Eric Garner’s death
The 2014 death of Eric Garner put a national spotlight on the treatment of black men by white officers.The officer at the center of the confrontation was never charged. But now he’s been suspended. Jeff Pegues reports. Source
Kennedy family mourns 22-year-old Saoirse Kennedy Hill
An autopsy found no signs of trauma to the body of Saoirse Kennedy Hill. She died at 22 and was found at the Kennedy compound on Cape Cod. David Begnaud has the latest. Source
North Korea confirms test-firing of rocket launcher system
Experts say the North’s increased testing activity is aimed at ramping up pressure on Washington and Seoul over stalled nuclear negotiations Source
John Ratcliffe out as Trump’s DNI pick
Donald Trump’s choice to be America’s top spy didn’t make it to the end of the week. In a tweet, the president announced his intention to nominate Texas Rep. John Ratcliffe as director of national intelligence. But questions were quickly raised about his qualifications. Paula Reid has the latest. Source
Majority of House Democrats favor impeachment proceedings
Just over half of the Democrats in the House now favor impeaching the president. That’s a big increase in the past week, but still 100 votes shy of what would be needed to send the president to trial in the Senate. Nancy Cordes explains. Source
At least 3 dead and several others injured in bluff collapse
Authorities called the bluff collapse a natural occurrence, which happens four to eight times per year Source
Puerto Rico governor resigns and successor sworn in
Rosselló said he is resigning Friday as planned Source
House sees wave of Republican retirements, DCCC experiences staffing shakeup
Rep. Will Hurd, the only African American Republican in the House of Representatives, says he’s done with Congress. Danny Weiss, the former chief of staff to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and a senior fellow at the Century Foundation, and Leslie Sanchez, a CBS News political contributor and Republican strategist join CBSN to discuss. Source
Federal judge strikes down Trump asylum ban
Another judge temporarily blocked the rule last week Source