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Historic SpaceX launch set for Saturday, weather permitting

SpaceX and NASA’s joint effort to fly U.S. astronauts to the International Space Station is expected to happen Saturday, weather permitting. The initial launch date, Wednesday, was scrubbed due to poor outside conditions. Mark Strassmann takes a look at Saturday’s outlook, and the work leading up to the historic moment. Source

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Eye Opener: Officer charged with murder in George Floyd’s death

Fired Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin has been charged with murder in the death of George Floyd as a fourth night of protests swept the country. Also, President Trump was criticized for encouraging violence when he tweeted, “when the looting starts, the shooting starts” in response to the Minneapolis protests. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source

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GOP eyes flipping Michigan senate seat

As Republicans work to maintain their control of the Senate in November, they’re looking to flip seats in some key battleground states. That includes Michigan, where two challengers are looking to unseat incumbent Democratic Senator Gary Peters. Riley Beggin, a political reporter for Bridge Magazine, spoke with CBS News about the contest. Source

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Rapper Killer Mike urges calm amid violence in Atlanta

Rapper Killer Mike joined Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms on Friday night in an attempt to stem the violent protests raging through the city. The rapper gave an emotional plea for protesters to organize and vote for more progressive leaders to fight systemic racism — but he urged them not to destroy the city. Source

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