Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has signed into law legislation that would require certain sex offenders to be chemically castrated before their parole Source
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Iran says accused U.S. spy to be released to Lebanon
Internet freedom advocate Nizar Zakka, a U.S. resident, has been held for years in Tehran; his family and associates strongly deny espionage charges Source
In 1990s, Biden said Barr was “one of the best” attorneys general
“You were one of the best I have ever worked with, and there have been a lot of attorneys general since I have been here, and I mean that sincerely” Source
Possible Alzheimer’s prevention breakthrough reported
University of New Mexico researchers say they’ve apparently found way to prevent formation of brain protein instrumental in disease’s development Source
New documentary explores the state of gay pride in America
Raymond Braun traveled across the country to explore the state of gay pride in America for the documentary, “State of Pride.” He joined CBSN to discuss it the day after the NYPD apologized for its behavior during the Stonewall riots of 1969, which sparked the modern gay rights movement. Source
2020 Democratic candidates descend on Iowa
An Iowa Democratic Party fundraiser drew the largest gathering of presidential candidates so far. Joe Biden was the most notable absentee last night, though a new poll shows him leading the race among Iowa Democrats. Nancy Cordes reports. Source
CNN’s Jim Acosta on covering the Trump White House
Candidate and then President Trump has repeatedly attacked the news media, calling stories he dislikes “fake news,” while also spreading false statements from the lectern and via Twitter. CNN’s chief White House correspondent Jim Acosta, who has been called the “enemy of the people” by the president, says the press corps’ responsibility these days is not just to call balls and strikes, but also fouls. He talks with his colleague, CBS News’ White House correspondent Chip Reid, about the role of the press corps today, and about his new book, “The Enemy of the People: A Dangerous Time to Tell the Truth in America.” Source
Warriors stay alive in NBA Finals – barely, beat Raptors 106-105
Toronto still needs one more win to grab title from Golden State and set off coast-to-coast celebration in Canada; Kevin Durant hurt anew in return from injury Source
Bullock tries to make up for not qualifying for first debate
The Montana governor says he’ll compensate “by traveling, by talking to people, by getting out, and I think we’ve got a long way to go” Source
The Philippines has an excess of 10 million mangoes
The agriculture secretary announced measures to resolve the surplus of fruit before it rots Source