The 50% increase in the opening share price has made Slack CEO Stewart Butterfield a billionaire on paper. Source
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New twist in shooting of Red Sox legend David Ortiz
Police say the alleged mastermind in the shooting of David “Big Papi” Ortiz is a fugitive in the U.S. and confirm the Boston Red Sox legend was not the intended target. The fugitive suspect is Victor Hugo Gomez who prosecutors warn has a lengthy criminal history and may have ties to a drug cartel. Mola Lenghi reports. Source
USA beats Sweden 2-0, wins Group F
The U.S. Women are undefeated in their group matches Source
Iran shoots down American drone, further escalating tensions
Iran says it shot down an American drone, raising fears that a larger military conflict could break out in the Middle East. Details are in dispute, but U.S. officials confirm an Iranian missile downed a Triton drone. Iran claims it was a different model. The U.S. says the surveillance drone was flying over the Strait of Hormuz in international airspace. Charlie D’Agata reports. Source
Women’s World Cup: USA leading Sweden, 2-0 – live updates
This is the final match to determine who wins Group F Source
U.S. stocks surge as S&P 500 hits record high
The new peak comes a day after the Fed said it could cut interest rates if trade tensions and growth worsen Source
Saudi Arabia’s standing worsens in State Department human rights report
The State Department has released its 2019 human trafficking report Source
O.J. Simpson back in spotlight 25 years after infamous LAPD chase
It’s been 25 years since O.J. Simpson led the LAPD on one of the most infamous police chases in history, after the murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ron Goldman. Former Associated Press special correspondent Linda Deutsch covered his case extensively, and she joined CBSN to discuss what O.J. has been up to lately. Source
South Carolina takes spotlight in 2020 presidential campaign
Twenty-two Democratic presidential candidates are heading to South Carolina this weekend for Rep. Jim Clyburn’s “World Famous Fish Fry.” Kaitlin Stansell, anchor and reporter at CBS Charleston affiliate WCSC, joined CBSN to explain the significance of this event in state and national politics. Source
New Harry Potter augmented reality game released
Wands at the ready! The new Harry Potter augmented reality game is here early Source