Epstein’s former lawyer on the defensive; Last Volkswagen Beetle set to leave factory Source
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Family of California teen fatally shot by police officer demands answers
A 17-year-old girl’s family is demanding action and answers after the teen was shot and killed by a Southern California police officer. Orange County prosecutors said the Fullerton officer fatally shot Hannah Linn Williams after their vehicles “made physical contact” on a freeway. CBSN Los Angeles has more. Source
Know your privacy rights as coronavirus contact tracing ramps up
States are implementing contact tracing for the coronavirus, a key step in further lifting lockdown restrictions. But it raises privacy concerns about how much information the government and private sector may access. CBSN legal contributor Keir Dougall, a former Assistant U.S. Attorney for New York’s Eastern District, joined CBSN with what you need to know. Source
Body of missing American scientist found on Greek island
An American scientist who disappeared on the island of Crete was found dead on Tuesday, authorities said. Suzanne Eaton, a 59-year-old molecular biologist at the Max Planck Institute in Germany, was last seen July 2. Source
Cuomo: 25 states now reporting COVID-linked child illness
The number of states with reported cases also jumped, from 17 this time last week to 25 on Thursday. Source
Josh Groban’s childhood dream comes true on Broadway
The Grammy-winning singer stars in the musical “Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812” Source
Senate confirms Ratcliffe as next intel chief in divided vote
Ratcliffe’s confirmation is a significant turnaround for his once-troubled bid to oversee the nation’s intelligence agencies. Source
Michigan dam had record of safety violations before failure
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission said it repeatedly raised concerns about the dam’s ability to prevent flooding during extreme conditions because of its inadequate spillway capacity. Source
Trump visiting Ford plant in battleground state of Michigan
President Trump is visiting a Ford plant in Michigan today that has been making medical supplies during the coronavirus outbreak. CBS News campaign reporters Nicole Sganga and Adam Brewster joined CBSN with more on the president’s visit to this key battleground state ahead of the November election. Source
More than 40 million Americans pushed out of work by coronavirus
Over the course of the coronavirus pandemic, more than 40 million Americans have been forced out of work. Frances Stacy, director of portfolio strategy at Optimal Capital, joined CBSN to talk about the latest numbers. Source