Nearly 18 years after 9/11, the death toll continues to rise. Richard Driscoll was the 200th member of the FDNY to die of a 9/11-related illness. His death comes as Sen. Rand Paul blocked a vote to permanently reauthorize the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund. Source
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“CBS Evening News” headlines for Thursday, July 18, 2019
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
13 Philadelphia cops to be fired over racist Facebook posts
More than 50 other officers are also being reprimanded or suspended Source
Trump took heat from Melania and Ivanka over racist chants at rally
CBS News has learned President Trump took a lot of heat from his own family over racist chants at a North Carolina rally. Weijia Jiang reports. Source
Negotiators have reached agreement on key budget elements, Mnuchin says
The treasury secretary said talks negotiators have reached a deal to increase the debt limit Source
U.S. warship takes down Iranian drone over Strait of Hormuz
A U.S. warship took down an Iranian drone in the Strait of Hormuz. That’s a key transit point for much of the world’s oil supply. There are reports the Pentagon is sending 500 more troops to the region. David Martin reports. Source
McAleenan concerned border crisis just a “political issue” for some
Kevin McAleenan testified about conditions at the border one day after meeting with Norah O’Donnell in Texas Source
Are rising tensions with Iran a sign of war?
Tensions continue to rise with Iran after a U.S. warship shot down an Iranian drone. So is America headed to war in the Middle East? “Face the Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan joins “CBS Evening News” to explain. Source
Tom Cruise reveals official “Top Gun: Maverick” trailer
It may be 34 years since the original dropped, but Maverick still very much has the need for speed Source
U.S. Navy destroys Iranian drone in “defensive action”
Tensions with Iran are escalating further after the U.S. Navy shot down an Iranian drone in the Persian Gulf. This comes after Iran said its National Guard seized a foreign tanker and its crew. Ian Lee is in London with the latest. Source