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Seat back safety standards in U.S. cars under intense scrutiny
About one child dies every week in the U.S. due to unsafe car seat backs, the safety standards for which have not been updated since the 1960s. Now, lawmakers are pushing to have the standards updated within two years. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source
Drive-in movie theaters making a comeback amid coronavirus pandemic
As the coronavirus pandemic forces Americans to social distance, an old trend is making a welcome comeback. Drive-in movie theaters allow people to get out of the house while maintaining social distance and keeping safe. Mireya Villarreal reports. Source
“Not your typical Fourth of July”: Americans celebrate amid pandemic
Communities across the country are canceling or dialing back traditional fireworks. Source
Heat wave impacting 200 million Americans
About 200 million Americans are experiencing unusually high temperatures over the July 4 weekend. By mid-week, several cities may experience temperatures that feel like they are near or in the triple digits. Source
England reopens pubs and other businesses as infection rates drop
Britain is slowly reopening businesses as coronavirus infection rates drop. But many are resuming with extra caution and improved safety measures to prevent further lockdowns. Roxana Saberi reports. Source
Americans adjust to muted July 4 celebrations amid coronavirus pandemic
The Fourth of July weekend is typically a boisterous celebration with firework displays and crowded beaches. But the coronavirus pandemic is putting a limit to those traditions, and in some places canceling them entirely. Michael George reports. Source
President Trump holds July 4 celebration at White House
President Trump held a Fourth of July celebration on the White House South Lawn one day after attending an event at Mt. Rushmore. This year’s celebration is a massive scale back from last year’s event, which featured military vehicles and flyovers. Nikole Killion reports. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Saturday, July 4, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” anchored by Major Garrett. Source
Coronavirus cases continue to spike nationwide amid Fourth of July weekend
Fourth of July weekend will have an unusually somber tone this year as the coronavirus pandemic rages on. Cases are increasing in 40 states, many of which have had to pause their reopening plans. Lilia Luciano reports. Source