The new standards for middle school includes a line on how “slaves developed skills” that could be used for “personal benefit.” Source
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Bronny James, son of LeBron James, released from hospital after suffering cardiac arrest
Bronny James, the son of NBA superstar LeBron James, is recovering at home after he was released from a Los Angeles hospital Thursday, where he was being treated after suffering a cardiac arrest Monday during a basketball practice at USC. Source
7/27: Prime Time with John Dickerson
John Dickerson reports on new charges against Donald Trump in the Mar-a-Lago documents case, what the FTC Chair Lina Khan says about efforts to encourage competition, and how the U.S. is pushing to militarize space. Source
Suspected trafficking victims found at black market marijuana operation
About 60 suspected human trafficking victims had been smuggled across the border “with the promise that they would have a good-paying job and a place to stay,” officials said. Source
FTC chair Lina Khan discusses need for regulations on big business
Lina Khan is the youngest chair of the Federal Trade Commission ever. CBS News’ John Dickerson spoke with Khan about the FTC’s role in protecting consumers, fighting monopolies and the strong reaction her efforts have sparked from judges, Republicans and businesses. Source
Allegiant Air flight avoids mid-air collision, FAA investigating
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a near mid-air collision involving an Allegiant Air flight and a business jet over the Miami area on July 23. According to the FAA, the Allegiant pilot took “evasive action” to avoid the collision. Source
Katie Spikes, longtime “60 Minutes” producer, dies at 53
Katie Spikes, a talented producer for CBS News and “60 Minutes,” has died following a battle with cancer. She was 53. Source
What continued GDP growth means for the U.S. economy
The nation’s GDP grew at an annual rate of 2.4% from April to June 2023 — a faster rate than many economists predicted. Lori Bettinger, president of Bancalliance, joined CBS News to discuss what the new figure means for the state of the economy. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Thursday, July 27, 2023
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News” with James Brown. Source
How the U.S. seeks to militarize outer space
Space, once the final frontier, could one day become the next battlefield. Through DARPA, the Pentagon’s defense research agency, Lockheed Martin has secured a contract to develop a nuclear-powered spacecraft named “Draco.” Jaganath Sankaran, assistant professor at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin, joined CBS News to discuss the future of armed conflict. Source