A big parenting debate has begun online after a Texas mom began blogging about her 6-year-old playing outside by himself. She described her shock and frustration when Child Protection Services knocked on her door after a neighbor called the cops on her. Manuel Bojorquez reports. Source
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Saint Andrews Golf Club to welcome women members
For the first time, the royal and ancient golf club of Saint Andrews is welcoming female members. The club’s 2,500 members voted overwhelmingly to allow women to join. Source
Headlines at 8:30: Clemson University halts controversial questionnaire that students say invades privacy
“CBS This Morning” takes a look at some of today’s headlines from around the globe. Source
“SNL” names new announcer
Following the death of longtime announcer Don Pardo, “Saturday Night Live” named former cast member Darrell Hammond to fill that role starting this upcoming season. Also, Christoph Waltz stars in Terry Gilliam’s “The Zero Theorem.” Suzanne Marques reports on the day’s top entertainment headlines. Source
Chrissy Teigen quits Twitter, citing negativity
Model and cookbook author said, “It’s time to say goodbye. … “This no longer serves me as positively as it serves me negatively.” Source
“Easy Rider” motorcycle up for sale
The motorcycle Peter Fonda rode in “Easy Rider” is up for auction in Los Angeles. Also, Bill Hader stars alongside Kristen Wiig in the new film “Skeleton Twins.” Suzanne Marques reports on the day’s top entertainment stories. Source
Nationals vs. Orioles? Harry Reid hoping for a Beltway battle World Series
The Senate majority leader celebrated Nevada natives who helped the Washington Nationals clinch the MLB National League East title. Source
Delayed Tokyo Olympics torch relay kicks off amid COVID fears
Official run-up to the COVID-postponed Summer Games gets underway in the beleaguered Fukushima region, under a shroud of uncertainty. Source
Obama: No “combat mission” for U.S. troops in Iraq
President Obama reiterates his opposition to deploying U.S. troops in combat roles against ISIS in Iraq. Source
Buddha fights crime in Oakland
When a blocked off street in Oakland became a magnet for drug sales and illegal dumping, one neighbor bought a small Buddha statue and placed it in the median. Now, the site has become a full-fledged miniature temple, drawing dozens of Chinese and Vietnamese neighbors to the site every day. KPIX’s John Ramos reports. Source