Roughly 84% of the continental U.S. population will see highs above 90 degrees at least one day this week, and for most, it will be multiple days. Source
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CBS Evening News, July 5, 2020
COVID-19 cases spike 41% in 3 weeks; Men convicted of killing U.S. journalist Daniel Pearl could soon walk free. Source
Pandemic takes toll on seasonal workers, small businesses
Large outdoor events across the country have been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. Those hardest hit by these cancellations include small businesses and seasonal workers. CBS News campaign reporters Musadiq Bidar and Nicole Sganga joined CBSN to discuss the economic impact for businesses, workers and states. Source
Trump to hold next rally outdoors in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
In a survey of New Hampshire voters released last month, the president trails Joe Biden. Source
Three officers charged in George Floyd’s death are now out on bail
Tou Thao posted $750,000 bond on the Fourth of July. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Sunday, July 5, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News with Major Garrett.” Source
Columbus statue in Baltimore torn down and thrown in harbor
Governor Larry Hogan on Sunday called tearing down the statue the “antithesis of democracy.” Source
Trump claims great progress in fight against the coronavirus despite cases skyrocketing
President Trump took to the podium of the South Lawn of the White House on Saturday and in his second speech of the weekend, he claimed great progress in the fight against the coronavirus. Nikole Killion reports from the White House. Source
Men convicted of killing U.S. journalist Daniel Pearl could soon walk free
The men convicted of the murder of Wall Street journal reporter Daniel Pearl could soon walk free. Pakistan’s highest court supported an April lower court ruling that acquitted the men of the 2002 killing, citing a lack of evidence. Imtiaz Tyab reports. Source
Maryland Governor calls Christopher Columbus statue removal “the antithesis of democracy”
On the same day that President Trump was condemning the removal of controversial monuments, cheering protesters took aim at more statues in Connecticut and Maryland. Tom Hanson reports. Source