The Supreme Court left intact the rules in Chicago and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Source
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Watch the moment a former sanitation worker finds out he got accepted to Harvard Law
Rehan Staton, a 24-year-old former sanitation worker, was ecstatic when he found out he was accepted into one of the world’s top law schools. Raised by a single dad who worked endless hours to provide for him, Staton struggled in high school and was even told by one teacher he needed to be in special education classes. He told Vladimir Duthiers his co-workers inspired him to follow his dream, and credited the people “on the bottom of the hierarchy” for lifting him up. Source
COVID-19 vaccine sees early positive results
Pfizer and BioNTech reported encouraging signs in early clinical trials of a possible COVID-19 vaccine. The small study triggered stronger immune responses in recipients. More than 15 different possible vaccines are being tested on people worldwide. Dr. David Agus joined “CBS This Morning” with the latest on the global vaccine effort. Source
Nation’s unemployment rate falls to 11.1% as economy adds another 4.8 million jobs in June
The economy added another 4.8 million jobs in June, dropping the new unemployment rate to 11.1%. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss whether the data indicates the beginning of economic recovery. Source
Travelers from low-infection countries welcomed in Greece after it successfully fought off COVID-19
On the Greek island of Skiathos, residents have been enjoying a coronavirus-free few months. With huge reliance on tourism, they’re opening their borders to international travelers this week, but not to Americans. The opening is being welcomed by locals who will miss their favorite American tourists, CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams hears. She shares what the new normal in paradise looks like. Source
Actress and author Danica McKellar discusses her new math book “The Times Machine!”
Best-selling author and actress Danica McKellar joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss her newest math book, “The Times Machine!” She discusses making learning multiplication and division fun and gives tips for parents on schooling their kids at home. Source
WNBA star helps free wrongfully convicted man who spent 22 years in prison
A Missouri man who served 22 years in prison is free after a WNBA star put her lucrative career on hold to argue that he was wrongfully convicted. Maya Moore took a season off to advocate for Jonathan Irons, who was sentenced to 50 years for a burglary and assault in 1997. Source
New Jersey governor on reopening, enforcing social distancing on beaches ahead of holiday weekend
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy appears on “CBS This Morning” to discuss the state’s reopening efforts heading into the 4th of July holiday weekend. This comes as the state had to pause other reopening efforts and as it requires travelers from 16 states to self-quarantine when visiting. Source
Nick Cordero will likely need a double lung transplant, wife says
The Broadway actor has been hospitalized in Los Angeles for three months battling complications from COVID-19. Source
Amanda Kloots says “ultimate goal” for husband Nick Cordero is to receive a double lung transplant
Broadway actor Nick Cordero is still fighting for his life after being diagnosed with COVID-19. Cordero has spent three months in the hospital, and his wife, Amanda Kloots, says he’s still critically ill, even though he is now COVID-negative and no longer in a coma. In an exclusive interview with Gayle King, Kloots shares why she is holding on to hope and the long-term goal for her husband’s recovery. Source