President Trump calls gun violence a “public health emergency”; Titanic ship wreck deteriorating rapidly Source
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Trump doubles down on his comments about Jewish Americans
President Trump is getting bashed again for repeating a comment about Jewish Americans. He told White House reporters Wednesday that any Jewish person who votes Democratic is being “disloyal.” it was the second day in a row Mr. Trump questioned the “loyalty” of Jews, a type of attack that anti-Semites often use. Source
Rocket launches GPS satellite into orbit for Air Force
The new satellite is the second in a new generation of advanced navigation beacons Source
FDA investigating spike in severe lung illnesses among vape users
Federal health officials are investigating a sharp new increase in the number of severe lung illnesses possibly linked to vaping. They’re now looking into 153 cases, most involving adolescents and young adults who used e-cigarettes. Anna Werner reports. Source
NYPD commissioner opens up about “difficult” decision to fire Daniel Pantaleo
“I have to make decisions that are good for the whole city,” James O’Neill said. “Not just for the police department” Source
China trade war costing billions in U.S. tourism spending
Chinese tourists spend more on travel to the U.S. than any other group, but their numbers are waning amid tensions Source
“The 1619 Project”: Nikole Hannah-Jones on confronting the truth about slavery
In a special new issue, the New York Times magazine is launching a series called “The 1619 Project.” It marks the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first enslaved Africans in the colony of Virginia. The series examines the ways the legacy of slavery continues to shape America and “aims to reframe American history” to place “the consequences of slavery and the contributions of black Americans at the very center of the story we tell ourselves about who we are.” The journalist behind the project, Nikole Hannah-Jones, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the project and why she hopes it will help Americans confront the truth about our own history. Source
The Titanic could disappear in the next 20 years
Stunning new video shows the world’s most famous shipwreck may soon be lost at sea. Scientists who took the pictures say the Titanic is disappearing. They estimate it could be completely gone within 20 years, eaten away by bacteria, marine life and sea currents. Ian Lee reports. Source
Connecticut man who killed resort worker to appear in court
A Connecticut man charged with killing a hotel worker in the Caribbean is scheduled to appear in court Thursday morning. Scott Hapgood is charged in the April death of Kenny Mitchel. Errol Barnett reports. Source
Watch: Rocket launching GPS satellite into orbit for Air Force
Liftoff from pad 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida targeted for 9 a.m. ET Source