In an exclusive interview with “CBS This Morning,” former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton comment on how Americans can honor his memory. They told Gayle King that Congress should pass a new voting rights bill, named after Lewis, and they exhorted Americans to get out and vote in November. Source
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U.S. national parks are drastically reducing free days
Free admission days will be cut from 10 to four, a move criticized as making the parks “a playground of the rich” Source
Teen and her instructor die in skydiving accident
Her grandmother went first and landed perfectly – but during Jeanna’s jump, there was a parachute malfunction Source
The Clintons remember the “joy” of knowing John Lewis
Lewis worked closely with both Bill and Hillary Clinton through the Clinton, Bush and Obama administrations. Source
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi remembers the life and legacy of civil rights icon John Lewis
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi calls John Lewis “a titan of the civil rights movement whose goodness, faith and bravery transformed our nation.” She joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss how to honor the legacy of Congressman Lewis. Source
Democrats push to restore key part of Voting Rights Act as tribute to Congressman John Lewis
As a tribute to the late Congressman John Lewis, Democrats are pushing to restore federal oversight of elections, a key part of the Voting Rights Act that was struck down by the Supreme Court in 2013. They say they’ll increase pressure on Senate Republicans, who have refused to take up the issue, saying it should be left to states. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source
Monsoon flooding kills over 80 people and 9 endangered rhinos in India
Assam state is taking a direct hit as the entire region is inundated by heavy rains, displacing millions of people, and wild animals Source
CBS New York reporter dies after moped crash
Nina Kapur joined CBS New York in June 2019 and was known for her contagious smile and love for storytelling. Source
3 friends “massacred” on fishing trip at Florida lake
They were found by the father of one of the men who managed to call for help just before he died. Source
Jack Nicklaus and wife had coronavirus
She had no symptoms. He had sore throat and cough. He fist-bumped Memorial winner Jon Rahm but said he’d have shaken his hand had Rahm wanted a handshake. Source