Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
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SpaceX identifies cause of Crew Dragon explosion
The company has been searching for the cause of a catastrophic explosion that destroyed an unmanned Crew Dragon spacecraft in April Source
Democratic congresswomen denounce racist Trump attacks
The four freshmen members of Congress who were the target of President Trump’s tweets telling them to “go back” to their countries held a press conference to respond to the president on Monday. Reps. Ayanna Pressley, Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez spoke to reporters on Capitol Hill. Source
Video shows moment carnival ride snaps in half, killing 2 people
The circular pendulum ride started off smoothly until part of the ride broke off minutes later Source
Americans pack Florida beach for Apollo 11 launch: “This is a dramatic point in history”
“I just hope they make it successfully and have no problem,” said a man who’d traveled from California to see Apollo 11 launch to the moon on July 16, 1969. Source
Hawaiian activists block road to protest giant telescope
Some Native Hawaiians consider the land holy, as a realm of gods and a place of worship Source
Walter Cronkite kicks off CBS News report on Apollo 11, the “most dangerous, but most thrilling” mission
CBS News anchor Walter Cronkite reported early Tuesday morning, July 16, 1969, that the astronauts were pronounced “fit as a fiddle” and ready to fly. Source
Apollo 11 launches, beginning epic journey to the moon
“Oh boy,” Walter Cronkite said, “Oh boy it looks good,” as the Saturn 5 rocket lifted off into the sky on July 16, 1969. Source
Titans to Host Free Kickoff Party at Nissan Stadium on August 3, Which Will Include a Practice, and Jake Owen Concert
The event will be free and open to the public, with no tickets required. Parking at Nissan Stadium will also be free. Source
Juul CEO to parents of kids who vape: “I’m sorry”
CEO says e-cigarettes aren’t intended for young people, but researchers say its marketing targets teens Source