The Pan-Mass Challenge, America’s most successful athletic fundraiser, celebrates its 45th anniversary and surpasses $1 billion raised for cancer research. Nancy Chen sits down with founder Billy Starr to explore his personal connection to cancer, the inspiration behind the event and the legacy of the bikeathon that has inspired participants worldwide for over four decades. Source
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John Cena talks new action comedy “Jackpot!” and retirement from WWE
John Cena stars alongside Awkwafina in the new comedy action film “Jackpot!” on Amazon Prime. As he announces his retirement from WWE after over two decades, Cena discusses his varied career — from acting and rapping to being a best-selling author and Mandarin speaker. Source
Biden, Kamala Harris to make first joint campaign appearance since Biden dropped out of race
Vice President Kamala Harris and President Biden will speak Thursday in Maryland in their first joint campaign appearance since Harris took Biden’s spot at the top of the Democratic presidential ticket. CBS News political reporter Allison Novelo has more. Source
Details emerge after doctor raped, killed in India as thousands protest
The discovery of the 31-year-old doctor’s brutalized body at a state-run hospital has sparked nationwide protests. Source
Russian-American Ksenia Karelina sentenced to 12 years in Russian prison
Russian-American Ksenia Karelina was sentenced by a Russian court to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to treason earlier this month. Source
Oklahoma city to pay over $7 million to cleared former death row inmate
Edmund, Oklahoma has agreed to pay more than $7 million to a former death row inmate who was exonerated after nearly 50 years in prison, making him the longest-serving inmate to be declared innocent of a crime. Source
RFK Jr. attempted to arrange meeting with Harris, sources say
Vice President Kamala Harris and her advisers have not responded to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. with an offer to meet or shown interest in the proposal, according to one source. Source
Gena Rowlands, acting legend and star “The Notebook,” dies at 94
Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft, died at 94 on Wednesday, her representatives confirmed. Source
Gena Rowlands, acting legend and star of “The Notebook,” dies at 94
Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft, died at 94 on Wednesday, her representatives confirmed. Source
Frustration grows in Israel, Gaza ahead of cease-fire talks
CIA Director William Burns is headed to the Middle East for negotiations over a possible cease-fire and hostage deal in Gaza scheduled for Thursday. However, it comes as Hamas has said it won’t take part in the talks. Ramy Inocencio has the latest from Tel Aviv. Source