Seventy-five years ago Thursday, 96-year-old Army veteran Jake Larson stormed Omaha Beach. He is the last living member of his unit. D-Day was a moment that changed his life forever and yesterday was the first time he stepped back onto Omaha Beach. Anthony Mason reports. Source
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Robert E. Lee statue sells in Dallas for more than $1.4 million
City Council voted in 2017 to remove it from a park; highest bidder went by the name “LawDude” Source
No government support for Japanese women fighting high-heel rules
Japanese woman starts social media movement demanding end to sexist workplace rules – rules a government official has called “necessary and appropriate” Source
Trump marks D-Day anniversary in France – live updates
The president continues his participation in commemorative events marking the pivotal Allied invasion of France in 1944 Source
How to watch D-Day 75th anniversary coverage
Anthony Mason will lead CBS News’ live coverage of events marking that historic day Source
97-year-old veteran parachutes into Normandy
Tom Rice was among the 18,000 paratroopers who would be dropped behind enemy lines Source
Curry’s heroics not enough as Raptors take 2-1 lead in NBA Finals
Golden State Warriors superstar gets playoffs-best 47 points but with 3 key teammates hurt, Toronto grabs 123-109 win and 2-1 series lead Source
Carrie Underwood comes up big at CMT Music Awards – again
Wins two, including video of the year, remains most decorated act in show’s history; Little Big Town pointed to lack of female singers on country radio Source
Shattered Glass
When a Marine was nearly killed in Kuwait, NCIS investigated a terror plot but instead found a love triangle. Source
Congresswomen call for Florida immigrant shelter to close over unsafe conditions
Three members of Congress from Florida are calling for a facility housing unaccompanied immigrant children in their state to be shut down, citing unsafe conditions. One of those lawmakers, Rep. Donna Shalala, joins CBSN to discuss. Source