A statue of the late astronaut Sally Ride was unveiled Tuesday at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Southern California. Forty years ago, Ride made history when she became the first American woman to travel to space. Elise Preston has more. Source
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Teen among 5 killed in Philadelphia shooting; suspect arrested
A suspect wearing a bulletproof vest and armed with an AR-style rifle and a handgun was arrested following a shooting in Philadelphia Monday which left five people dead, including a 15-year-old boy, authorities said. Another three people were killed and eight wounded when gunfire erupted at a holiday gathering in Fort Worth, Texas. Ryan Hughes has the latest. Source
Army utilizes a different kind of boot camp to bolster recruiting numbers
The prep camp at Fort Jackson is for young men and women who want to join the Army, but cannot meet the body fat limits. Source
Fireworks explosion in Michigan home leaves 1 dead, 9 hurt
A woman was killed and nine others were injured when fireworks exploded Monday in a home in Park Township, Michigan, officials said. Source
Young adults turn to apps and websites to make new friends
As people of all ages navigate a post-pandemic world, many are dealing with unprecedented levels of loneliness. As of 2021, 36% of U.S. adults reported increased feelings of isolation. Tatum Hunter, consumer technology reporter for the Washington Post, joins CBS News to discuss the dramatic rise in the number of people seeking companionship online. Source
Safety tips for Fourth of July sparklers
Fireworks are a Fourth of July staple, as well as sparklers. But while those sparks may be alluring to children, they do involve some real danger. Bradley Blackburn explains. Source
U.S. sees multiple mass shootings during holiday weekend
Authorities say one man is in custody in connection with a shooting in Philadelphia last night that killed at least five people. But Philadelphia wasn’t the only city to see gun violence this long holiday weekend — in Fort Worth, Texas, at least three people were killed and six others wounded. CBS News’ Jessica Kartalija reports. Source
2024 GOP candidates hit campaign trail on Fourth of July
Despite the holiday, 2024 Republican presidential candidates are not taking a break from the campaign trail this Independence Day. Multiple presidential hopefuls attended parades in New Hampshire today, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro has the latest from the campaign trail. Source
Shark bite puts New York beachgoers on high alert
Long Island beaches are on high alert after a teen was bitten by a shark. Officials say two teens were injured in the water on Monday, but only one of the injuries has been confirmed as a shark bite. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports from New York. Source
Judge limits Biden administration’s contact with social media companies
A lawsuit alleged the federal government overstepped in its efforts to convince social media companies to address postings that could result in vaccine hesitancy or affect elections. Source