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New book examines the origins of Juneteenth in Texas

While Juneteenth is now a national holiday, Texas has recognized it as a state holiday since 1980. Pulitzer prize-winning historian Annette Gordon-Reed’s book “On Juneteenth” looks at the origins of the holiday and its importance in Texas and across the country. She joined CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss. Source

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U.S. commemorates Juneteenth on Saturday

This weekend, the nation is commemorating Juneteenth, which marks the end of slavery in Texas in 1865. President Biden signed legislation this week to make it the first new federal holiday in 36 years. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini reports from the White House. Then, CBS News contributor Antjuan Seawright joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss why some advocates say making the day a federal holiday is only a small step towards achieving racial justice and equality. Source

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Severe droughts in Western U.S. force farmers to forgo or swap crops

The historic drought across the Western U.S. is forcing farmers and ranchers to downsize. Growers are being asked not to water their crops, or to plant crops that use less water. Meanwhile, ranchers are selling off herds because they can’t afford to feed them. The vice president of PRICE Futures Group, Jack Scoville, spoke with CBSN’s Lana Zak about what this means for our nation’s food supply chain. Source

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6/19: CBS This Morning Saturday

Millions in U.S. are under tropical storm warnings as Claudette hits Gulf; Message in a bottle travels from Rhode Island to Portugal, connecting two teenagers. Source

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