On May 13, 1985, a years-long confrontation between the city and a Black liberation organization known as MOVE ended with a bombing, killing nearly a dozen people – including children. Now, it’s emerged that the remains of some of the victims were never returned to their families and may have been mistreated. Family members speak about their initial loss and the pain that’s followed 36 years later. Source
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The story behind one of baseball’s most legendary contracts
The Mets are sitting atop National League East and enjoying a good return so far on the team’s $196 million payroll. But included in that figure is nearly $1.2 million for a player that hasn’t stepped to the plate in more than 20 years, and one the team will continue to pay for another 14 years. Here’s more on the now-infamous arrangement between an athlete and an owner, and the most notorious Ponzi scheme in history. Source
Vice President Harris visits U.S.-Mexico border
Vice President Kamala Harris made her first visit to the southern border on Friday since taking office. She toured immigration facilities and said the Biden administration is making what she described as “extreme progress” in addressing the surge in migrants from Central America. Republicans criticized her for not visiting sooner and for the timing of her trip. Christina Ruffini reports. Source
Pacific Northwest to swelter in “oppressive and unprecedented” heat wave
An “extreme” and dangerous heat wave is expected to begin in the northwestern U.S. on Saturday with the potential to smash multiple records, say forecasters. Source
Rescue crews continue to search for dozens missing in Surfside building collapse
Overnight, crews continued to search through the rubble in hopes of finding survivors after the Champlain Tower South condominium came crashing down. At least four people are confirmed dead and more than 150 are unaccounted for. Mark Strassmann is in Surfside with the latest on the rescue efforts and the possible warning signs this building may have been in danger of collapsing. Source
Lucy Dacus on music, songwriting and going home
In the two years since Lucy Dacus was last on “Saturday Sessions,” she released two acclaimed albums, built a devoted following, and even formed an indie supergroup. Her third and latest album, “Home Video,” was released on Friday. “CBS This Morning” co-host Anthony Mason spoke to Dacus about her music, her songwriting, and going home. Source
“CBS Sunday Morning” wins Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Morning Show
Jane Pauley accepts the award from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Source
Eye Opener: Families search for missing after deadly high-rise condo collapse in South Florida
A devastating building collapse in South Florida. Also, a Minnesota judge sentenced former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin to 22 and 1/2 years in prison for the murder of George Floyd. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Officer asks McCarthy to condemn GOP comments on Capitol attack
Metropolitan Police officer Michael Fanone, who was injured on January 6, met with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy Friday. Source
Live Updates: Report warned of “major structural damage” before building collapse
It’s unclear if the issues noted in the 2018 report caused the condo to collapse early Thursday. Source