The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration revealed that this year’s area in the Gulf of Mexico that lacks enough oxygen to sustain marine life could be record-breaking. Donald Boesch, a professor of marine science at the University of Maryland, joined “CBSN AM” to discuss the significance of the “dead zone,” what it means for wildlife and why it’s so big this year. Source
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This engineer and humanitarian aims to end “energy poverty”
More than 1 billion people worldwide don’t have access to electricity. Henry Louie wants to change that with microgrids. Source
Man shows LGBTQ support on truck: “Not all country boys are bigots”
“I’m sure this is not a very welcome message around here, but this is going to be displayed on my truck for the entire month of June in support of pride month” Source
Cheerios, Nature Valley cereals contain Roundup ingredient, study finds
An environmental group says the results show many glyphosate levels above what it considers safe for children Source
House Intel to hear from ex-FBI officials in wake of Mueller probe
Mueller has asserted that the Russian government had interfered in the 2016 presidential election in “sweeping and systematic fashion” Source
He wants to end “energy poverty” around the globe
More than 1 billion people worldwide don’t have access to electricity. Henry Louie wants to change that with microgrids. Source
Trump touts immigration deal with Mexico but reveals no details
President Trump may have accidentally revealed part of his “secret” deal with Mexico to curb illegal immigration while talking with reporters. The president refused to share details of what was on that piece of paper. But photographers captured portions of the text, which seem to hint at a deal to share the burden on refugees. This comes as Mexico steps up efforts to slow migration from Central America, to avoid U.S. tariffs. Manuel Bojorquez reports. Source
Jon Stewart chokes up, slams lawmakers over 9/11 fund
“I can’t help but think what an incredible metaphor this room is … a filled room of 9/11 first responders and in front of me, a nearly empty Congress” Source
Meet the 18-year-old genealogy wiz uniting long-lost relatives all over the U.S.
It’s estimated more than 26 million people around the world have dug into their family histories with the help of at-home DNA kits. But finding your ancestors often requires much more than just submitting your DNA. In this growing field of ancestry amateurs, we discovered an unlikely pro and he’s only 18. Michelle Miller reports. Source
New poll shows Biden beating Trump by a “landslide”
A new national poll from Quinnipiac University shows President Trump trailing each of six Democratic candidates in potential head-to-head contests Source