El Al flight attendant Rotem Amitai was diagnosed with measles after flying from New York to Israel Source
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El Paso memorial service mourns mass shooting victims
Wednesday’s service was a “gathering for our region to unite in support of those injured and mourn those who have lost their lives” Source
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Dow Jones Industrial Average dips 800 points; Plastic pollution reaches far and wide. Source
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Hickenlooper reportedly considering an end to presidential bid
Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper is reportedly considering an end to his presidential campaign. CBS News 2020 campaign reporters Bo Erickson and Stephanie Ramirez join CBSN to discuss the latest developments in the race for the White House. Source
Scientists find microscopic plastic particles in Arctic snow
An alarming new study published Wednesday says scientists discovered microscopic particles of plastic in snow from the Alps to the remote regions of the Arctic. The lead scientist of that study, Dr. Melanie Bergman, joins CBSN to discuss her team’s findings. Source
Sunrise Movement pushes DNC to hold climate debate
The Democratic National Committee will reportedly hold a vote on whether to host a presidential debate focused solely on climate change later this month. Varshini Prakash, co-founder and executive director of the Sunrise Movement, spoke to CBSN’s “Red & Blue” about the pressure her organization is placing on the DNC. Source
427 lawsuits filed by sexual abuse victims on first day of Child Victims Act
At least 427 lawsuits were filed on the first day of a one-year window extending the statute of limitations to victims of sexual abuse in New York. CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste joins CBSN to explain the significance of the Child Victims Act. Source
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces domestic terrorism task force
New York Times national political reporter Shane Goldmacher and USA Today Network Austin Bureau correspondent John Moritz join CBSN’s “Red & Blue” to discuss how presidential candidates are discussing gun control on the campaign trail and the changing attitude toward guns in Texas. Source
Epstein accuser files lawsuit naming his former girlfriend
New lawsuits were filed in New York as the state opened a one year window for victims of child sexual abuse to seek justice, no matter how long ago the abuse took place. Mola Lenghi reports. Source
Multiple officers shot near Philadelphia’s Temple University
Multiple police officers were shot near Temple University in Philadelphia. Witnesses reported hearing hundreds of shots near the university’s Health Sciences Center, which has been placed on lockdown. Jericka Duncan reports. Source