From Selma to the U.S. Capitol, as a Freedom Rider and a congressman, John Lewis spent his life fighting for equality. “CBS Evening News” anchor and managing editor Norah O’Donnell takes a look at how he has inspired generations. Source
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Georgia Dems select state senator to replace John Lewis on ballot
Georgia’s 5th Congressional District leans heavily Democratic, and Lewis ran unopposed for the seat in 2018. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Monday, July 20, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Lawmakers at odds on next coronavirus stimulus package
Congress hasn’t agreed on what should be included on the next stimulus package. President Trump wants a payroll tax cut included but many Democrats and some Republicans oppose that. Wall Street Journal congressional reporter Siobhan Hughes joins CBSN to discuss what would happen if Congress doesn’t act. Source
Trump briefings to return as he calls wearing a mask “patriotic”
After months of downplaying the importance of face coverings, Mr. Trump tweeted a photo of himself wearing a mask. Source
“A generation of we”: How Gen Z is revolutionizing activism
With platforms like Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok, Generation Z — defined by the Pew Research Center as those born after 1996 — has been able to use the digital world they were born into to revolutionize activism. Source
Members of the House remember civil rights icon John Lewis
Members of the House of Representatives took a moment of silence in honor of the man known as “the conscience of Congress.” It was part of an outpouring of tributes for John Lewis, who died over the weekend. Michelle Miller reports. Source
Fox News anchors and former reporter accused of sexual misconduct
Two of Fox News Channel’s most prominent hosts are accused of sexual harassment, and a former reporter is accused of rape. Jericka Duncan reports. (Warning: Some of the allegations are graphic in nature). Source
Trump preparing to send federal officers to Chicago
CBS News has obtained a memo that outlines the Trump administration’s plans to send federal officers to Chicago in response to growing gun violence there. This comes after fierce clashes between federal officers and protesters in Portland. Carter Evans has the latest. Source
Trump to resume coronavirus briefings as infections rise
After months of downplaying the coronavirus and the importance of face coverings, President Trump will resume his coronavirus briefings this week. Weijia Jiang reports. Source