The award-winning writer’s latest collection of stories catches family members in ordinary moments, with the real action always taking place far beneath the surface. Source
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Book excerpt: “My Name Is Iris” by Brando Skyhorse
A Mexican-American woman faces anti-immigrant stigma in this dystopian social satire from the award-winning author of “The Madonnas of Echo Park.” Source
Book excerpt: “President Garfield: From Radical to Unifier” by C.W. Goodyear
This sweeping biography of the 20th president, assassinated in 1881, illuminates the life of a remarkable Civil War general and politician and his surprisingly consequential influence on the United States. Source
U.S. eliminated from Women’s World Cup in heartbreaking loss to Sweden
The U.S. has been eliminated from the Women’s World Cup after losing to Sweden on penalty kicks. Source
Pence disputes Trump team’s characterization of lead-up to Jan. 6
Pence refuted the notion that Trump only asked him to delay the counting of 2020 electoral votes to allow states to audit the results. Source
Transcript: Mike Pence on “Face the Nation,” Aug. 6, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with former Vice President Mike Pence that will air on “Face the Nation” on Aug. 6, 2023. Source
8/5: CBS Weekend News
DOJ asks judge to issue protective order in Trump election interference case; Amid World Cup struggles, U.S. hopes to return to form against Sweden Source
Simone Biles wins U.S. Classic, her first gymnastics competition in 2 years
Biles soared to victory Saturday night in her return following a two-year layoff after the Tokyo Olympics. Source
At least 3 killed in shooting on D.C. street
The circumstances that precipitated the shooting and the number of suspects involved was unclear. There was also no word on a motive. Source
Teen charged with hate crime in stabbing death of O’Shae Sibley
Police said the suspect was part of a group that yelled homophobic and racist comments at O’Shae Sibley while he was dancing with friends. Source