A teen with Down Syndrome completed a mini-triathlon after befriending a trailblazing athlete. Steve Hartman shares more in “On the Road.” Source
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Iran set to elect hardliner facing U.S. sanctions as president
Iran is expected to elect Ebrahim Raisi, a hardliner and protege of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as its next president. Elizabeth Palmer has the latest on the election. Source
Biden unlikely to achieve July COVID vaccination goal
President Biden announced Friday that the U.S. reached a new milestone in administering 300 million shots in 150 days. However, the president’s goal of getting 70% of Americans vaccinated by July 4 will likely fall short. Nancy Cordes has more. Source
Alleged motive behind fatal road rage shooting revealed in court
A California couple charged in the road rage shooting that killed a 6-year-old boy pleaded not guilty on Friday. New court documents revealed the alleged motive behind the deadly incident. Carter Evans has more. Source
Professor and author Ibram X. Kendi on “The Takeout” – 6/18/2021
Professor and author Ibram X. Kendi, who holds a doctorate in African American studies, joined Major Garrett to talk about the history of Juneteenth, the political debate over teaching critical race theory in schools and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Black Americans on this week’s episode of “The Takeout.” Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Friday, June 18, 2021
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on “CBS Evening News” anchored by Tony Dokoupil. Source
Record heat scorches southwestern U.S.
Extreme heat warnings were issued in five states on Friday as temperatures continue to shatter record highs. Meanwhile, extreme drought conditions are fueling wildfires in the West. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest. Source
Gulf Coast braces for flooding from tropical system
CBS New York chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn has the latest on the tropical system that expected to bring heavy rain to the Gulf Coast. Source
Kim Jong Un’s recent public appearance leads to questions about his health
North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un’s recent weight loss is leading to new questions about his health. David Martin has more. Source
Role model inspires boy with Down Syndrome to complete mini-triathalon
A teen with Down Syndrome completed a mini-triathalon after befriending a trailblazing athlete. Steve Hartman shares more in “On the Road.” Source