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6/6: CBS Evening News

Fallen heroes remembered on 75th anniversary of D-Day; D-Day veteran returns to Normandy for his final years. Source

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Dr. John, legendary New Orleans musician, dies at 77

Dr. John, New Orleans’ legendary six-time Grammy Award winning pianist, performer and 2011 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, has died, his family said. He was 77. Eric Paulsen of CBS New Orleans affiliate WWL-TV reports on Dr. John’s life and legacy. Source

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4 climbers rescued near Mount Rainier

A helicopter crew has rescued four climbers from near the summit of Mount Rainier after they had been stranded on the Cascade Mountain peak in Washington for several days. The National Park Service said in a statement the climbers were suffering from exposure and being taken to local hospitals. Source

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NYC council speaker talks NYPD apology, 2021 race

New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson, who is gay, joins CBSN to discuss NYPD Commissioner James O’Neill’s apology for the department’s reaction to the 1969 Stonewall Inn riots. Johnson also discussed current Mayor Bill de Blasio and his plans for New York City’s 2021 mayoral race. Source

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Uber to offer helicopter rides in New York City

Ride-hail service Uber is about to go airborne: The company said Thursday it’s readying its first helicopters for takeoff in New York City starting July 9. Uber is rolling out Uber Copter service for its Uber Reward Platinum and Diamond cardholders, offering the top-tier members an 8-minute helicopter ride to or from the Downtown Manhattan Heliport near Wall Street and John F. Kennedy International Airport. Source

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