The country is honoring the life of civil rights hero and Congressman John Lewis with a six-day memorial tour. That starts in Troy, Alabama, where he grew up, and in Selma, where he led the 1965 Voting Rights March across the Edmund Pettus Bridge. “CBS This Morning: Saturday” co-host Michelle Miller and Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence of Michigan joined CBSN to relay what his legacy means and how his fight for voting rights will continue. Source
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TV legend Regis Philbin dead at 88
TV legend Regis Philbin has died at the age of 88. His family says he died Friday from natural causes. Kevin Frazier, co-host of Entertainment Tonight, joined CBSN to discuss the star’s long and iconic career. Source
Federal agents use tear gas to clear out demonstrators during clashes in Portland
It was another night of high tensions Friday in Portland, as federal agents used tear gas to disperse protesters near a courthouse. Clashes between the groups have been ongoing since the agents were deployed by the Trump administration to protect federal buildings and monuments, but there’s been pushback from local leaders who call the situation an abuse of power. Rebecca Ellis, a City Hall reporter for Oregon Public Broadcasting, joined CBSN to discuss. Source
Hurricane Hanna makes landfall on Padre Island, Texas
Hanna was upgraded from a tropical storm to a hurricane while it still churned off the coast of Texas on Saturday. Source
Florida surpasses New York in confirmed COVID-19 cases
With over 414,000 coronavirus cases, Florida trails only California in total cases in the U.S. Source
At least 15 wounded during exchange of gunfire at funeral for Chicago gun violence victim
A funeral for a victim of gun violence in Chicago became a scene of gun violence Tuesday, leaving at least 15 people wounded. It’s the latest in more than 1,600 shooting incidents there this year and comes as President Trump considers sending federal law enforcement agents to intervene. Adriana Diaz reports. Source
Tear gas deployed as thousands join Portland’s 57th night of protests
One person was stabbed as the crowds dispersed several hours later, Portland police said in a statement. Source
Regis Philbin, beloved longtime TV host, dies at 88, family says
“His family and friends are forever grateful for the time we got to spend with him,” his family said in a statement. Source
Minority athletes seek more diversity in their sports
Colin Kaepernick and the recently energized social justice movement have inspired a new push for equality in the world of sports. Source
Peter Green, Fleetwood Mac co-founder, has died at 73
“When we lost Peter Green, we were devastated as people, and our music was — what are we going to do?” Mick Fleetwood told CBS News’ Anthony Mason. Source