When COVID halted live performances, the dance company turned its creative energy to a unique program that trains seniors in a skill critical to their choreography: the art of balance. Source
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One person killed on ride at Iowa amusement park
One of the rafts on the Raging River ride at Adventureland Park flipped when six people were on it. Source
Gunmen kidnap 140 high school students in Nigeria
It’s the fourth mass school kidnap to hit Nigeria’s northwest Kaduna state since December. Source
Biden reflects on U.S. pandemic progress at Independence Day event
President Biden offered a message of celebration at a White House Independence day event but also issued a warning that the US fight against the coronavirus pandemic is far from over. Nancy Cordes reports on the president’s July 4th message. Source
Modern dance company Pilobolus keeps seniors moving during pandemic shutdowns
Known as the “rebellious dance company,” Pilobolus has been performing worldwide for the past 50 years. When the pandemic halted their live performances, the troupe found a way to keep themselves and others dancing. CBS News’ Nikki Battiste reports. Source
Yankees great CC Sabathia shares “ugly” details about drinking, message of resilience in new memoir
Former New York Yankees star CC Sabathia is opening up about his experience with addiction and alcoholism like never before. First, on “CBS This Morning,” he shares why he decided to share the “ugly” details of his alcoholism and how he hopes to break the stigma around addiction and mental illness. Source
A new team of female rangers are proving to be very successful at protecting Kenya’s wildlife
Debora Patta met with Team Lioness, a group of trailblazing young women who despite being met with derision, have fought against tradition and custom to prove themselves as more than worthy of the role. Source
Author Brad Stone on Jeff Bezos’ exit as Amazon CEO as Andy Jassy takes the reins
Brad Stone, author of “Amazon Unbound: Jeff Bezos and the Invention of a Global Empire,” joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss what he calls Jeff Bezos’ “historic” run as Amazon CEO. Stone reflects on Amazon’s complicated public image as Andy Jassy takes the reigns. Source
Kate Middleton self-isolating after COVID-19 exposure
The Duchess of Cambridge attended two sports events – but after Wimbledon, she had to start self-isolating. Source
Terry Donahue, winningest UCLA football coach, dies at 77
Donahue was the first to appear in a Rose Bowl game as a player, assistant coach and head coach. Source