The inmate’s lawyer argued it was cruel and unusual punishment to deny the surgery — a violation of the U.S. Constitution Source

The Starhopper is testing propulsion systems that will be used in SpaceX’s planned heavy lift Starship spacecraft Source

Two children are dead and at least 10 people were injured in a crash involving a stolen police SUV that collided with several parked cars. The police cruiser crashed near the Dayton Metro Library, hitting at least three other vehicles. CBS News’ Hilary Lane reports. Source

Rapper Meek Mill pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor gun charge in Philadelphia court Tuesday and won’t serve additional time in prison — bringing an end to a case that’s kept him on probation for most of his adult life and turned him into a high-profile activist for criminal justice reform. Source

A division of the Department of Homeland Security is reportedly designing a program aimed at preventing ransomware attacks ahead of the 2020 presidential election. The program will focus on protecting voter registration databases and systems. Reuters cybersecurity reporter Christopher Bing joins CBSN to discuss. Source

Each time there’s another mass shooting it’s a painful reminder for families who have lost loved ones to gun violence. Gayle King speaks with four people who’ve lost loved ones and who have a message for lawmakers, the 2020 presidential candidates, and fellow Americans. Source

As the school year kicks off, presidential candidates are looking to students to help them win the White House. This week, South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg and former Vice President Joe Biden both announced new campus outreach programs aimed at mobilizing young voters in America. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Jack Turman joins CBSN for this edition of 2020 Daily Trail Markers. Source

The question of forgiveness often comes up in the aftermath of a mass shooting. “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King speaks with four people who have lost loved ones to find out if forgiveness is possible for them – or even something they are striving for. Source

Thousands of families are forever changed by mass shootings in the United States every year. Four people who are among that unfortunate group sat down with “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King to discuss their experiences, with the hope of changing the national conversation around gun control. Source

According to the Gun Violence Archive, there have been more than 270 mass shootings in the United States in 2019 alone. The loss for families who have been touched by this gun violence is impossible to quantify. To begin to understand the impact, “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King sat down with four people working through different stages of grief. Source