President Trump signed a long-delayed disaster aid bill into law Thursday, authorizing billions of dollars of assistance to communities in the mainland U.S. and Puerto Rico recovering from devastating storms, floods and wildfires. Source
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West Point cadet killed, 22 others injured in training accident
President Trump expressed his condolences after learning of a deadly accident at West Point. A cadet was killed and several others injured during a training exercise. Mola Lenghi reports. Source
Trump pushes for tariffs as talks with Mexico continue
Mexican officials said the government is cracking down on illegal immigration, but President Trump says more needs to be done or the U.S. will slap tariffs on Mexican exports. Weijia Jiang reports. Source
Severe storms and flooding hammer parts of the Gulf Coast
Cities along the Gulf Coast have been getting hammered by rain – up to a month’s worth in some places over the past 24 hours. In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, a man drowned in his car after it stalled and sank on a flooded road. Mireya Villarreal reports from Louisiana. Source
FBI investigating deaths of 3 Americans at Dominican resort
A Maryland couple was found dead in their room at a resort in the Dominican Republic just days after a Pennsylvania woman died at the same resort. Now the FBI is investigating their deaths. Janet Shamlian reports. Source
How to watch the Tony Awards
James Corden of “The Late Late Show” will host the Tony Awards for a second time on CBS this Sunday Source
Widow fights for husband’s recognition as D-Day war hero
For years, a widow has been fighting for recognition of her late husband’s heroism during the D-Day invasion of Normandy. He was one of an estimated 1 million African Americans who served in World War II and their contributions were often overlooked. David Begnaud reports. Source
Rape conviction overturned, West Point cadet returns to campus
Judges’ decision “is victim-blaming,” said a former military chief prosecutor. “It reads like something from decades ago.” Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Thursday, June 6, 2019
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News.” Source
Fallen heroes remembered on 75th anniversary of D-Day
The D-Day invasion 75 years ago was the largest military operation by sea and air in history. Now, D-Day veterans are being honored for their heroism. Anthony Mason reports from Normandy. Source