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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
Legendary sprinter dies of COVID-19 days after his wife
Popularly known as “the Flying Sikh,” Singh was the first Indian athlete to win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games. Source
Ryan Crouser breaks 31-year-old shot put world record
Ryan Crouser broke a 31-year-old world record in the shot put at U.S. Olympic trials with a heave of 76 feet, 8 1/4 inches (23.37 meters) that also qualified him for the Tokyo Games. Source
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
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
Police shoot driver who allegedly drove into cyclists in Arizona
Police said that Saturday at approximately 7:25 a.m., a black Super Duty Ford F150 struck multiple bicyclists during a “Bike the Bluff” race event. Source
Tropical Storm Claudette lashes Gulf Coast with heavy rain, floods
The storm was expected to dump anywhere from 5 inches to 10 inches of rain along parts of the Gulf Coast – even 15 inches in isolated areas, Source
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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
3 killed, “dangerous” suspect sought after crime spree in Oregon
A suspect is believed to have killed three people in wave of violence that included a hit-and-run crash and a shooting at a pot shop. Source