NASA’s Hubble telescope captured NGC 2985, a spiral galaxy 70 million light-years away. It has a lot of similarities to our own galaxy, the Milky Way. Source
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Rep. Ted Lieu says it’s not “unreasonable” to think impeachment inquiry could begin in the fall
On “The Takeout” this week, Major Garrett talks with Rep. Ted Lieu, who questioned former special counsel Robert Mueller during his testimony this week. Source
Democrats regroup after Mueller testimony
Nearly 13 million people watched the Mueller hearings. By comparison, that’s far fewer than the more than 20 million who watched the Kavanaugh hearings last year. It also wasn’t the drama Democrats were hoping for. Nancy Cordes reports. Source
Jeffrey Epstein on suicide watch at New York City jail
Jeffrey Epstein is on suicide watch at a New York City jail after being found on the floor of his cell. The once powerful financial manager is awaiting trial on new sex trafficking charges. Mola Lenghi reports. Source
Paris hits 109 degrees in record-breaking heat wave
Europe is in the middle of a life-threatening heat wave. Temperatures hit 99 degrees in London and Paris hit 109 degrees, the highest temperature ever recorded there. But the French capital is not prepared for the extreme heat. Ian Lee reports from Paris. Source
SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket with cargo — and slime — bound for space station
Thursday’s launch marks SpaceX’s 18th cargo run to the International Space Station. The Dragon supply ship atop the Falcon 9 was making its third trip to the lab complex, this time loaded with 5,000 pounds of crew supplies, equipment and high-tech science gear, including a low-tech container of bright green Nickelodeon “slime” for educational outreach. Watch the rocket launch here. Source
Mike Wallace grills Donald Trump about future in politics in 1985
More than 30 years before Donald Trump would run for the White House, legendary “60 Minutes” newsman Mike Wallace grilled him about his criticism of Washington politicians and whether he had a future in politics. Watch a clip from the interview as seen in the new documentary, “Mike Wallace Is Here.” Source
Los Angeles shooting spree leaves at least 4 dead
A suspect was arrested Thursday in a shooting spree that left at least four people dead. The suspect is believed to have killed his father and brother. He’s also accused of killing a woman and a man at a gas station. Source
16 Marines arrested amid human smuggling investigation
More than a dozen Marines are under arrest on charges that include human smuggling. The Marines are based at Camp Pendleton, about 55 miles north of the Mexican border. David Martin reports. Source
Blind piano prodigy plays duet with Billy Joel at Madison Square Garden
Get ready to meet Logan Riman. He’s a talented 14-year-old pianist and he got to play with Billy Joel at New York City’s Madison Square Garden. CBS New York’s Cindy Hsu reports. Source