While the exit velocity of the swing was not made public, Statcast reported that it traveled 160 feet in 1.2 seconds – meaning it was going at least 90 mph Source
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New Hampshire repeals its death penalty
The state hasn’t executed anyone since 1939, and there is only one inmate on death row Source
Lil Nas X surprises Ohio elementary school
He visited after seeing a video of the entire school singing his hit song during a talent show Source
Kushner meets with Netanyahu after prime minister calls for new elections
Trump son-in-law and top adviser meets with Israeli prime minister soon after Netanyahu Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, having failed to form a governing coalition, dissolved parliament and called new elections Source
NYT: Trump administration’s “new assault” on climate science
The White House is gearing up to complete a sweeping rollback of Obama-era policies regulating greenhouse gas emissions. Coral Davenport, who covers energy and environmental policy for The New York Times, joined CBSN to explain the consequences these new policies could have. Source
Report: Deforestation up 20% in the Amazon in last nine months
A new study from a environmental watchdog in Brazil says deforestation has increased by 20% in the last nine months. Deforestation can increase the pace of climate change. André Guimarães, executive director of IPAM, the Amazon Environmental Research Institute, joined CBSN with more on the risk. Source
Emergency summit on Iran held in Saudi Arabia
Several Middle East countries held an emergency summit to discuss escalating tensions with Iran. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports from Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Source
Saudis urge “all means of force” to confront Iran
With tension soaring between the U.S. and Iran, CBS News Imtiaz Tyab reports from Mecca, where key U.S. ally Saudi Arabia is pushing the world to confront it’s arch-rival Iran with “force and firmness.” Source
Chemistry Building Continues Today For Titans QB Marcus Mariota, Receivers
This offseason, the Titans added veteran Adam Humphries and second-round draft pick A.J. Brown to the team’s receiving corps. Source
Star Wars: Galaxy Edge to open at Disneyland on Friday
New Disneyland attraction will offer 14 acres of Star Wars-themed rides and activities, including building droids Source