Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News with Major Garrett.” Source
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White House roundup: Trump tweets condolences for John Lewis
President Trump tweeted condolences for.Congressman John Lewis and ordered flags to be lowered at half-staff at official buildings after the civil rights legend died on Friday. Meanwhile, the president had harsh words for his niece Mary, whose tell-all book about the President has already sold almost a million copies. CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion joins Lana Zak from the White House with the latest. Source
85 infants in one Texas county test positive for coronavirus
“These babies have not even had their first birthday yet,” the county’s director of public health said Friday. Source
Sweltering summer heat wave hits the Eastern U.S.
A heat wave is sweeping across the U.S., as some 75 million Americans are under heat advisories. Many heat records as expected to fall as temperatures approach triple digits. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli discusses what people can expect in the coming days. Source
Tributes pour in memory of Congressman John Lewis
Countless tributes are pouring in to memorialize the life and legacy of civil rights leader and longtime Georgia Democratic Congressman John Lewis. Representative Marcia Fudge of Ohio and CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright joined CBSN to discuss Lewis’ legacy. Source
Remembering the life of civil rights icon John Lewis
The legendary civil rights leader and longtime Georgia Democratic Representative John Lewis has died at age 80. CBS News chief Congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN to pay tribute to the man known as the “conscience of Congress.” Source
Black CEO on the “rocket fuel” needed to close racial wealth gap
According to Eddie C. Brown, company decision-making begins in the boardroom, and that is where the push for representation has to start. Source
Oregon officials call for federal authorities to leave protests
Governor Kate Brown said “having federal troops here is like pouring gasoline on a fire.” Source
Remembering John Lewis
Congressman John Lewis, a civil rights icon who served in Congress for decades, died Friday at 80. Source
Ex-CDC chief calls for “consistent messaging” amid pandemic
“We need consistent messaging: masks are important, contact tracing is important, testing is important, staying home is important,” he said. Source