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8/17: CBS Evening News

Portland rally met with police presence in anticipation of violence; Child’s Victim’s Act has opened the door to a rush of lawsuits in New York. Source

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Last victim from the El Paso shooting was buried in Texas

On Saturday, the last victim from the El Paso shooting was buried in Texas. Hundreds of strangers turned out for the funeral of 63-year old Margie Reckard. Many of them waited hours in the intense heat to pay their last respects. Mireya Villarreal reports. Source

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Child’s Victim’s Act has opened the door to a rush of lawsuits in New York

In New York, the Child’s Victim’s Act has opened the door to a rush of lawsuits. So far, more than 400 have been filed. The law creates a one-year window for child sex abuse victims to seek justice, no matter how long ago the abuse took place. 45 judges in New York have been assigned to deal with the cases. Nikki Battiste reports. Source

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Portland rally met with police presence in anticipation of violence

There was a massive police presence in Portland in anticipation of what could be a violent confrontation on Saturday. Several far-right groups held a rally while members of Antifa, a left-wing group opposed to fascism, circled nearby. President Trump tweeted that he was keeping a close eye on the demonstrations, and said he considered naming Antifa an organization of terror. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source

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At least 1 dead in Turkey flood

Raging flood waters tore through parts of Turkey. Officials say at least one person was killed. Many shops in Istanbul’s historic Grand Bazaar were flooded and some of the merchandise floated away. The heavy rain also disrupted rail and ferry services. Source

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