The victory raises Nadal’s Grand Slam title count to 18, within two of Roger Federer’s record for a man Source
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U.S. weaponry dependent on China?
Did the United States fail to understand the strategic importance of “rare earth elements” when it sold this technology to China? Watch Lesley Stahl’s report “Rare Earth Elements.” Source
Samuel L. Jackson: A long career still in full stride
At age 70, when most actors find it hard to get work, Samuel L. Jackson is much in demand. Jackson creates memorable characters: strong, raw, credible, and sometimes scary Source
Couple wins millions using lottery loophole
It was completely legal and it won them millions. Jon Wertheim reports on how Jerry Selbee and his wife Marge used “basic arithmetic” to crack the code on certain lottery games Source
Trade war threatens U.S. access to rare metals
From smartphones to cars and defense missiles, modern U.S. life depends on rare earth elements, but China dominates the industry and may end U.S. access to the unusual metals Source
Senators hope to force vote on arms sales to Saudi Arabia
Senators have been introducing legislation aimed at blocking the sale of weapons to the kingdom, in opposition of the Trump administration’s Saudi policy Source
Western U.S. faces evacuations amid scorching temperatures
A heatwave in the west marked an early start to the wildfire season. Evacuations are already underway in some communities. Janet Shamlian reports. Source
Rare earth elements: Not so rare after all
Look around you– rare earth elements are everywhere. Lesley Stahl gets a demo Source
2019 Tony Awards: Full list of nominees
“Hadestown” earned 14 nominations — the most of any production this year — followed by The Temptations bio musical “Ain’t Too Proud” with 12 nods Source
UK police make 5th arrest in connection with bus assault of lesbian couple
A fifth teenager has been arrested in connection with the brutal attack of a lesbian couple in London. One of the victims shares her story for the first time with Imtiaz Tyab. Source