Republican Senator Richard Burr, however, remains under investigation for his financial transactions. Source
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Coronavirus-battered India is now battling a plague of locusts
At least 10 swarms of desert locusts, flourishing amid global warming, are chewing their way through crops, raising fears of food shortages. Source
New Zealand discharges last coronavirus patient
There are only 21 active COVID-19 cases remaining in the country Source
How nearly 100K coronavirus deaths compare to past pandemics, crises
The U.S. is approaching a grim milestone of 100,000 deaths as a result of the coronavirus. CBS News senior political analyst and “60 Minutes” correspondent John Dickerson reflects on the grim milestone and provides historic perspective on how the country can move forward. Source
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Justice and Homeland Security Correspondent, Washington D.C. Source
Tropical Storm Bertha forms near South Carolina coast
Tropical storm conditions are forecast to reach the coast within the next few hours. Source
Fully-armed Russian jets fly dangerously close to U.S. patrol plane
The U.S. Navy has released disturbing images of two fully-armed Russian fighter jets that the Navy says flew dangerously close to a U.S. maritime patrol plane. The Navy says this is the third time in two months Russian pilots have done something like this. Source
Police say Connecticut murder suspect took Uber to Walmart after suspected killings
The multi-state manhunt for a University of Connecticut college senior suspected of killing two people continues. Police released new details about the alleged crimes and the suspected timeline. Errol Barnett spoke to a neighbor of one of the victims who believes he may have heard one of the murders. Source
D.C.-area lawmakers disapprove of Trump plans for July 4 parade
A group of 10 Democrats said the event would cost millions during an economic downturn and pose health risks to those who attend. Source
Some cities reopen as other wait and watch
Los Angeles says retailers can now begin letting customers shop under clear restrictions. Why are some areas going faster in reopening while others remain closed? David Begnaud reports. Source