Five days into summer, much of the eastern U.S. is in a heatwave. But it’s even hotter in Europe. Roxana Saberi reports. Source
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The most important issues for South Florida voters in 2020
When Democratic presidential candidates take the debate stage in Miami, they’ll be doing so in a city already facing the effects of a warming climate. CBS Miami political reporter Jim DeFede spoke to CBSN’s “Red & Blue” about the most important issues facing South Florida voters. Source
Warren and Klobuchar visit Homestead detention center
Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Amy Klobuchar visited a for-profit detention center for unaccompanied migrant children in Homestead, Florida, on Wednesday, as candidates gather in Florida for the first primary debates. CBS News correspondents Manuel Bojorquez and Ed O’Keefe have more from Florida. Source
5 cops killed in 9 days across U.S.
An off-duty Chicago police officer is fighting for his life after being shot. Five officers have been killed by gunfire in recent days in Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri, Texas and California. Jeff Pegues reports. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News.” Source
“48 Hours'” Erin Moriarty honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
“Erin Moriarty has been producing impactful, life changing stories for CBS News for three decades,” said CBS News president Susan Zirinsky Source
Mother and queer son reunite for Pride Month
When Levi Narine came out as queer at age 19, his relationship with his mother went downhill. However, all that changed this Pride Month, when the family reunited as part of a Verizon campaign, called “Love Calls Back,” with a message of acceptance and love. Source
Warren and Klobuchar visit migrant detention center ahead of debate
The candidates visited a for-profit detention center for unaccompanied migrant children hours before appearing on the debate stage Source
Verizon LGBTQ pride campaign “Love Calls Back”
For this year’s Pride Month, Verizon facilitated phone calls between four people of the LGBTQ community and members of their families, with whom their coming out created tension. The message of the campaign is that it’s never too late for love to call back. Source
“Rainbow retail” big during Pride month, but what about rest of year?
Businesses say their rainbow-themed Pride efforts are meant to do good — and, yes, win over a new crop of consumers Source