The United States women’s national team opened its World Cup campaign with a tournament-record 13-0 win over Thailand on Tuesday. Roger Gonzalez of CBS Sports, joined CBSN to discuss USWNT’s impressive performance, and the team’s battle for equal pay. Source
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Pilot in helicopter crash wasn’t authorized to fly in poor weather
Tim McCormack, 58, was killed Monday when his helicopter slammed into the roof of a New York City skyscraper Source
6/11/19: Red and Blue
House to vote on holding Barr & McGahn in contempt; Amtrak to introduce new Acela trains in 2021 Source
Congressional investigation into big tech companies focus on effect digital platforms have on journalism
Lawmakers launched their investigation into big tech companies. As CBS News’ Natalie Brand reports, Congress held its first hearing Tuesday which focused on the effect that digital platforms have on journalism. CNET editor-in-chief Connie Guglielmo joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” with analysis. Source
House votes to enforce subpoenas for Barr and McGahn
The full House of Representatives voted Tuesday on a civil contempt resolution to enforce the congressional subpoenas of Attorney General William Barr and former White House counsel Don McGahn. CBS News’ Nikole Killion and CBSN political contributor and AP White House reporter Zeke Miller join CBSN’s “Red & Blue” with more on the significance. Source
Mexico eager to crack down on flow of migrants to the U.S.
Mexican officials said they’ve begun their crackdown on Central Americans heading to the U.S. That includes a plan to send 6,000 members of their National Guard to areas known to be migrant routes. Manuel Bojorquez reports from Mexico. Source
Trump speaks in Iowa after calling Biden “weak mentally”
President Trump’s trip to Iowa comes as his trade war with China is threatening farmers Source
Uganda confirms first Ebola case outside outbreak in Congo
A child in Uganda has tested positive for Ebola in the first cross-border case of the deadly virus since an outbreak started in neighboring Congo last year Source
“Zombie snake” found in U.S. can roll over and play dead
To deter predators, the snake goes belly up and opens its mouth to “play dead,” but it’s all just a very dramatic act Source
Southern Baptist leaders address sex abuse at annual convention
Leaders of the Southern Baptist Convention are gathered in Alabama this week, addressing sexual abuse in their church. A recent investigation found more than 700 people have been assaulted over the past 20 years. Mireya Villarreal reports. Source