President Trump on Wednesday met with President Andrzej Duda of Poland at the White House. It was the first time a foreign leader has made a visit since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. CBS News Washington correspondent Natalie Brand joined CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss that and more. Source
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Eiffel Tower reopens today after its longest closure since WWII
After three months, visitors may now go inside the Eiffel Tower – but there still some limitations Source
New York family creates mutual aid network to help hundreds of neighbors through COVID-19 crisis
In what was at one point the center of the COVID-19 pandemic, one New York family decided to help their neighbors in need. A few posters around the neighborhood turned into an almost 1,000-person volunteer group called the Astoria Mutual Aid Network. Errol Barnett reports. Source
Chuck E. Cheese parent files for bankruptcy
The parent company of the family restaurant chain blamed the “financial strain” from shutdowns due to the pandemic. Source
Prosecutor alleges Justice Department officials wanted his team to give Roger Stone a break
Aaron Zelinsky testfied remotely before lawmakers to address pressures from the Department of Justice to give longtime Trump associate Roger Stone a break. Meanwhile, Attorney General William Barr faces scrutiny amid Lt. General Michael Flynn’s dismissed charges. Nancy Cordes reports. Source
President Trump heads to another swing state as COVID-19 cases surge
President Trump is heading to Wisconsin as COVID-19 cases rise and his poll numbers slip. He’s also set to sign an executive order by the end of the week protecting federal statues and monuments from damage. Weijia Jiang reports. Source
White Island volcano survivors sue Royal Caribbean and New Zealand tour company
Matt and Lauren Urey survived a deadly volcanic eruption while on their honeymoon in New Zealand in December 2019. They are now filing a lawsuit against Royal Caribbean and I.D. Tours New Zealand Ltd., claiming they did not warn them of heightened volcanic activity on the island ahead of the excursion to Whakaari/White Island. In their first U.S. network TV interview, the newlyweds open up to Anthony Mason about the terrifying eruption and difficult months of recovery. Source
Youth facility staffers charged in death of black teen
Three staff members at a Michigan youth facility have been charged in the death of Cornelius Fredericks, a black teen who died days after being restrained. WWMT’s Tavarious Haywood reports. Source
“Faces of the conquerors”: Trump trip to Rushmore draws fire
Several groups led by Native American activists are planning protests for President Trump’s visit. Source
Eye Opener: U.S. sees highest number of new coronavirus cases since April
The U.S. has seen its highest number of new coronavirus infections since April as the economy continues to open up. Also, three white men were indicted by a grand jury in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source