At least 1 killed, several injured in Dallas crane collapse; FCC greenlights tougher restrictions on robocalls. Source
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Samuel L. Jackson: A long career still in full stride
At age 70, when most actors find it hard to get work, Samuel L. Jackson is much in demand. Jackson creates memorable characters: strong, raw, credible, and sometimes scary Source
Couple wins millions using lottery loophole
It was completely legal and it won them millions. Jon Wertheim reports on how Jerry Selbee and his wife Marge used “basic arithmetic” to crack the code on certain lottery games Source
Trade war threatens U.S. access to rare metals
From smartphones to cars and defense missiles, modern U.S. life depends on rare earth elements, but China dominates the industry and may end U.S. access to the unusual metals Source
Rare earth elements: Not so rare after all
Look around you– rare earth elements are everywhere. Lesley Stahl gets a demo Source
Several injured after severe weather topples crane in Dallas
Severe weather Sunday in Dallas led to the collapse of a crane, which toppled into an apartment building. Authorities say several are injured. Source
2019 Tony Awards: Full list of nominees
“Hadestown” earned 14 nominations — the most of any production this year — followed by The Temptations bio musical “Ain’t Too Proud” with 12 nods Source
UK police make 5th arrest in connection with bus assault of lesbian couple
A fifth teenager has been arrested in connection with the brutal attack of a lesbian couple in London. One of the victims shares her story for the first time with Imtiaz Tyab. Source
Trump suspends tariff plan on Mexican goods
Donald Trump is praising a deal with Mexico that promises a crackdown on illegal immigration. The president suspended his plan to impose tariffs on Mexican goods amid growing fears those tariffs could raise prices for American consumers. But not everyone in Washington is happy about the deal. Weijia Jiang reports. Source
Questions and confusion surround Trump’s immigration deal with Mexico
On “Face the Nation,” Mexican Ambassador to the U.S. Martha Bárcena Coqui wouldn’t confirm President Trump’s claim that the Mexican government will buy agricultural products from the U.S. as part of the neighboring nations’ new deal. This comes after The New York Times reported that in March, Mexico had agreed to deploy forces to its southern border. Washington Post reporter David Nakamura joins CBSN to discuss lingering questions surrounding the deal. Source