Saturday marked the seventh anniversary of when Scarlett Lewis’ son Jesse was killed during the Sandy Hook Elementary school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. Since his death, she has founded the “Jesse Lewis Choose Love Foundation” to combat violence in America’s schools. Now, her latest project called the “2018 Yearbook” depicts all 37 victims killed in school shootings across the country last year. She sat down with CBSN’s Reena Ninan to discuss her newest endeavours in the wake of tragedy. Source
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Boris Johnson promises to heal divide over Brexit
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is calling for unity after a resounding victory in the U.K.’s election earlier this week. Now, a new challenge lies in front of the newly elected Prime Minister as the Scottish National Party, led by Nicola Sturgeon threatens to divide the United Kingdom. Joshua Keating, senior editor at Slate, joined CBSN with more. Source
Giant cyclone the size of Texas discovered on Jupiter
“These cyclones are new weather phenomena that have not been seen or predicted before,” said Cheng Li, a Juno scientist. Source
Democratic candidates threaten to boycott next debate
Democratic presidential candidates are threatening to boycott the next presidential debate in support of union protesters. CBSN political contributor and national politics reporter for The Washington Post Sean Sullivan joined CBSN with more on this, and the latest in the 2020 race. Source
California governor rejects $13.5 billion PG&E settlement
The decision marks a major setback in the utility’s race to meet a June 30 deadline to emerge from bankruptcy protection. Source
White House and Senate GOP coordinating on impeachment trial
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has discussed details of how a potential impeachment trial will work with the White House. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid and National Journal Senate reporter Zach Cohen joined CBSN to discuss the next steps in impeachment and the rest of the week’s political news. Source
Graham says House Democrats “weaponizing” impeachment
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham dismissed the impeachment probe against President Trump, calling it “a crock.” Source
Graham says House Democrats are “weaponizing” impeachment
“I hate what they’re doing,” Graham told “Face the Nation.” Source
How to watch the 42nd annual Kennedy Center Honors
“This is the biggest social evening of the year in Washington,” said David Rubinstein, chair of the Kennedy Center Board of Trustees. Source
Performers on Kennedy Center Honors: “I was really proud to be a part of that”
The Kennedy Center Honors paid tribute to icons in the arts. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid was backstage and spoke with some of the performers about the big night. Source