Nation aims to join an exclusive club with its first interplanetary launch. China and the U.S. also have Mars missions set to launch this month. Source
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Washington NFL team officially drops “Redskins” name
A new name must still be selected for one of the oldest and most storied teams in the National Football League. Source
Changes to a Justice Department police reform program leave community fighting for transparency
Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions significantly altered a Justice Department program meant to bring law enforcement and local communities together on a voluntary basis. Catherine Herridge takes a closer look at a program called the Collaborative Reform Initiative and one town’s fight for data. Source
Kelly Preston dies after 2-year battle with breast cancer
Actress Kelly Preston has died after a two-year battle with breast cancer. Her husband of nearly 29 years, actor John Travolta, broke the news to fans on Instagram. Preston began her career in the 1980s and went on to appear in popular movies, like “Jerry Maguire.” She and Travolta last starred together in the 2018 film “Gotti.” Preston was 57 years old. Source
Countries abroad allow kids back to class and have mixed results
Some countries in Europe and Asia have allowed kids back to the classroom with new restrictions and safety measures, but as Holly Williams reports, looking for lessons abroad is tricky. Israel saw a spike in cases after allowing kids back to school, but Taiwan, enforcing strict new measures, has managed to keep cases low, and with summer break in session, it’s too soon to tell what infection rates will look like when autumn sessions return. Source
Schools prepare to reopen as COVID-19 surge continues
An Arizona teacher lost her life to the coronavirus. Now, schools in the state and across the country plan to reopen. Mola Lenghi speaks to the teacher’s children. Source
Trump and advisers attempt to discredit Fauci amid top doctor’s blunt warnings about coronavirus
President Trump and top advisers are apparently attempting to discredit Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease doctor. It comes as coronavirus cases continue to surge in the U.S., and Dr. Fauci has spoken bluntly about the pandemic in public comments. Weijia Jiang reports. Source
Eye Opener: Florida breaks U.S. record for single-day COVID-19 cases
Coronavirus cases are surging nationwide, but Florida has shattered the record for new single-day COVID-19 infections. Also, at least 21 people were hurt after a Navy ship caught fire while under maintenance at Naval Base San Diego. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
U.S. global media chief plows ahead with changes
Michael Pack, the new head of the U.S. Agency for Global Media, has initiated personnel changes and has begun a review of visas for foreign employees. Source
China bans 3 U.S. lawmakers in row over religious persecution
Ambassador for Religious Freedom Sam Brownback also barred over criticism of ruling Communist Party’s treatment of minorities. Source