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Texas braces for record-breaking floods
As the death toll continues to rise, Texas is bracing for more storms and flooding. CBS News correspondent Don Champion joins CBSN from Texas with the latest. Source
Hillary Clinton campaigns for California primary
Hillary Clinton is heading back to California ahead of the June 7th primary to campaign against Bernie Sanders. What would a loss in California mean for Clinton? CBS News senior political editor Steve Chaggaris and Washington Post political reporter Philip Bump join CBSN with more. Source
Trump blasts media, reveals veteran donations
Donald Trump has detailed donations he’s made to veterans after facing pressure from the media. The billionaire businessman says he raised $5.6 million. CBS News senior political editor Steve Chaggaris and Washington Post political reporter Philip Bump join CBSN to discuss. Source
“We Need To Talk” takes on Olympic Zika fears
A growing number of athletes are expressing concern about this summer’s Olympic games in Rio as the Zika virus continues to spread. Former Olympic swimmer Dara Torres, co-host of the CBS Sports Network’s all-female sports show “We Need To Talk,” joins CBSN’s Josh Elliott with more. Source
Nacho Figueras on polo, new book series and Prince Harry
Nacho Figueras is one of the most recognizable men in the world. The international heartthrob is the captain of the Argentinean Black Watch polo team and the global face of Ralph Lauren’s Polo brand. Now, he’s launching a new book series called “The Polo Season.” The Romance novels follow a glamorous Argentine family living in Florida, set against the backdrop of the polo scene. Figueras joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss his new romance novels, the sport of polo and playing with Prince Harry. Source
U.S. racing to vaccinate as coronavirus cases climb
Health officials are worried about yet another coronavirus wave as nearly a quarter million infections have been reported in the U.S. just this past week. Tom Hanson has more. Source
American, Japanese families joined by war and remembrance
An Oregon couple is providing closure to the descendants of Japanese soldiers killed in World War II by repatriating the “good luck” flags they carried into battle, which were acquired by American GIs. Lee Cowan talks to veterans and their families about a respectful and emotional return – and of a bond born of war and strengthened in peace. Source
Off-roading ban in Oceano Dunes creates community friction
Off-road driving on the beaches of Oceano Dunes, California, is set to be phased out in the next three years over environmental concerns. But those who flock to the beach every year to drive on the sands aren’t giving up without a fight. Lilia Luciano has more. Source
Rattling foreign friends: How would a Donald Trump presidency fare with U.S. allies?
How would Trump’s foreign policy stack up to our overseas allies? Source