A statue of Lucille Ball in her hometown of Celeron, New York caused many to gasp when it was first unveiled in 2009. After an online outcry, Celereon’s mayor launched a nationwide search to build a new likeness of Lucy. The new statue by artist Carolyn Palmer will be revealed Saturday afternoon on what would have been Lucille Ball’s 105th birthday. Vinita Nair reports. Source
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Rio Olympics opening ceremonies: What to expect
CBS Sports Network’s Dana Jacobson joins CBSN with expectations for tonight’s Olympics opening ceremonies in Rio de Janeiro. There will be some historic moments, including the world’s first refugee team. Source
Brazil’s Olympic-size economic woes, and other MoneyWatch headlines
Deep recession and high inflation greet 2016 Rio Olympics opening ceremony. The latest news and more headlines from CBS MoneyWatch. Source
Tim Kaine: Donald Trump is confused
CBS News’ Norah O’Donnell sat down with Hillary Clinton’s running mate, Tim Kaine, for an interview on the 2016 election. O’Donnell joins CBSN to discuss Kaine’s remarks about Donald Trump and his own potential role as vice president. Source
Meet the world’s first vegan, carbon-neutral pro sports team
The Forest Green Rovers’ uniforms are made out of bamboo. Next year’s uniforms will be made out of used coffee grounds. Source
Some Republicans support Hillary Clinton as she extends her lead in the polls
Donald Trump’s volatile comments have prompted some Republicans to abandon their party’s candidate for president. CBS News’ Nancy Cordes explains what Hillary Clinton’s campaign is doing to take advantage of this opportunity. Source
25 Years Ago Today: Eddie George’s Draft Day Experience
On April 20, 1996, the Houston Oilers selected George in the first round of the NFL Draft. George became an NFL legend with the Tennessee Titans after the franchise moved to Tennessee. Earlier this month, George was named head coach at Tennessee State University. Source
Metro cop accused of supporting ISIS
Nicholas Young, a transit cop in Washington, D.C., was arrested on charges of providing material support to ISIS. CBS News Homeland Security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN with the latest details on the FBI investigation. Source
Donald Trump won’t endorse Paul Ryan or John McCain
Republican nominee Donald Trump is at odds with his own party and is saying that he is not ready to endorse House Speaker Paul Ryan and Arizona Sen. John McCain in their re-election efforts. Republican strategist Kevin Sheridan and national political reporter for The Hill Jonathan Swan join CBSN to discuss the GOP war of words. Source
Is ISIS recruiting U.S. police officers?
A Washington, D.C. metro officer has been arrested for allegedly supporting ISIS. Former counter-terrorism adviser Seamus Hughes joins CBSN to discuss the investigation, and how ISIS is recruiting Americans. Source