A new push for permanent storage for the nation’s nuclear waste is creating a fight over the massive radioactive stockpile. The U.S. is the world’s largest producer of nuclear power and the dangerous spent fuel is currently in about 80 sites around the country. They contain an estimated 88,000 tons. CBS News’ Jonathan Vigliotti gets a rare tour of the leading potential storage site, outside Las Vegas. Source
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“Hadestown” triumphs at Tony Awards with 8 wins
Sunday night’s Tony Awards on CBS made history and sent an inspiring message about inclusion. The musical “Hadestown” was most honored on a night when 12 shows won Tonys. Jamie Wax reports. Source
Outrage after investigative journalist beaten, detained in Russia
In a show of rare solidarity, Russia’s three major newspapers put out nearly identical front pages to support detained journalist Ivan Golunov Source
Eye Opener: A deadly crane collapse during storms in Texas
A powerful storm causes a deadly crane collapse on a Dallas apartment building. Also, retired Red Sox star David Ortiz is wounded in an apparent ambush in the Dominican Republic. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Wildfire forces hundreds to flee California Six Flags
Crews are battling at least six fires burning across California this morning Source
Red Sox legend David Ortiz shot in Dominican Republic
Former Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz was hospitalized following surgery for a gunshot wound after being ambushed by a man in a bar in his native Dominican Republic. Ortiz’s father said his son is out of danger and that the bullet had not hit any major organ. Source
California clears way to provide health care to some immigrants
Low-income adults between the ages of 19 and 25 living in California illegally would be eligible for California’s Medicaid program, Source
Six convicted in gang rape, murder of girl, 8, in India
Crime sparked outrage in nation where sexual violence – including against children – is widespread Source
Bushwick Bill, one-eyed Geto Boys rapper, has died at 52
Succumbs to pancreatic cancer, publicist says; Houston-based Geto Boys helped South make mark on rap Source
David Ortiz shot in Dominican Republic nightclub
Former Boston Red Sox slugger is out of surgery and in stable condition and may have been targeted, authorities said Source