Mueller defended his two-year investigation into ties between Russia and President Trump’s 2016 campaign in an op-ed. Source
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Georgia boy plays trumpet as a tribute to front-line workers
While most 12-year-old boys are busy watching TV or playing video games at night, there’s a kid in Georgia who never misses a performance for his heroes. Mark Strassmann reports. Source
Shortage of coins in circulation causes concerns for small businesses and consumers
There is a shortage of coins in circulation as many businesses are no longer accepting cash as payment. But some experts warn that the emerging trend can be harmful for smaller businesses and low-income consumers who rely on coin transactions. Michael George reports. Source
Turkey’s Erdogan formally designates Hagia Sophia as a mosque
Turkey’s President Erdogan issued a decree on Friday formally changing the status of the Hagia Sophia from a museum to a mosque. The decision was met with controversy as the historical landmark has roots in both Christianity and Islam. Holly Williams reports. Source
New records released in Flynn case as appeals court issues stay of dismissal
A federal appeals court on Friday delayed a decision to dismiss charges against President Trump’s former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge join Elaine Quijano to discuss. Source
World Council of Churches “dismayed” by Hagia Sophia decision
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan formally converted the former museum back into a mosque Friday and declared it open for Muslim worship. Source
Trump wears mask for the first time in public
President Trump was seen wearing a mask in public on Saturday while he toured the Walter Reed Military Medical Center. Meanwhile, the president is receiving backlash for his decision to commutate the sentencing of his longtime advisor Roger Stone. Nikole Killion reports. Source
More Americans choose to vacation locally than abroad amid coronavirus pandemic
As the coronavirus pandemic puts a damper on air travel and vacationing abroad, many Americans are satisfying their travel needs by taking vacations in their local areas. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source
Some low population density areas in the U.S. report zero coronavirus cases
While most parts of Texas are struggling with surging coronavirus infections, some of its counties are miraculously reporting zero cases. Janet Shamlian has more. Source
Trump seen wearing face mask in public for first time
“I’ve never been against masks, but I do believe they have a time and a place,” Trump told reporters. Source