From smartphones to cars and defense missiles, modern U.S. life depends on rare earth elements, but China dominates the industry and may end U.S. access to the unusual metals Source
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Senators hope to force vote on arms sales to Saudi Arabia
Senators have been introducing legislation aimed at blocking the sale of weapons to the kingdom, in opposition of the Trump administration’s Saudi policy Source
Western U.S. faces evacuations amid scorching temperatures
A heatwave in the west marked an early start to the wildfire season. Evacuations are already underway in some communities. Janet Shamlian reports. Source
Rare earth elements: Not so rare after all
Look around you– rare earth elements are everywhere. Lesley Stahl gets a demo Source
2019 Tony Awards: Full list of nominees
“Hadestown” earned 14 nominations — the most of any production this year — followed by The Temptations bio musical “Ain’t Too Proud” with 12 nods Source
UK police make 5th arrest in connection with bus assault of lesbian couple
A fifth teenager has been arrested in connection with the brutal attack of a lesbian couple in London. One of the victims shares her story for the first time with Imtiaz Tyab. Source
Trump suspends tariff plan on Mexican goods
Donald Trump is praising a deal with Mexico that promises a crackdown on illegal immigration. The president suspended his plan to impose tariffs on Mexican goods amid growing fears those tariffs could raise prices for American consumers. But not everyone in Washington is happy about the deal. Weijia Jiang reports. Source
4 teens save 90-year-old from fire
They didn’t know the woman, but they did not hesitate to run into her burning house to rescue her Source
6/9: Karen Tumulty, David Nakamura, Mark Sandler, Kelsey Snell
Missed the second half of the show? Mexican Ambassador Martha Bárcena Coqui discusses the tariffs Trump has held over Mexico. A panel of experts discuss the U.S. and Mexico negotiations. Source
Questions and confusion surround Trump’s immigration deal with Mexico
On Face The Nation, Mexican Ambassador to the U.S. Martha Bárcena Coqui would not confirm President Trump’s claim that the Mexican government will buy agricultural products from the U.S. as part of the neighboring nations’ new deal. This comes after the New York Times reported that in March, Mexico had agreed to deploy forces to its southern border. Washington Post reporter David Nakamura joined CBSN to discuss lingering questions surrounding the deal. Source