Labor Secretary Alex Acosta is defending his handling of a plea deal from 2008. Wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein, who is now facing sex trafficking charges, dodged federal charges with the old deal and spent just 13 months in county jail on prostitution charges. Mola Lenghi reports. Source
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Couple sues clinic for allegedly planting wrong embryos
A couple caught up in a mix-up at a fertility clinic is sharing their story after discovering their son had been born to a stranger across the country. Their embryo had been mistakenly implanted into a woman without anyone’s knowledge. Jamie Yuccas reports. Source
Animal shelter waives fee thanks to Miranda Lambert donation
“There’s a reason dogs like country music. Thank you Miranda Lambert for your generous donation,” the shelter posted on Facebook Source
U.S. women’s soccer team honored with parade after World Cup win
After winning another World Cup, the U.S. Women’s National Team was honored with a victory parade in Manhattan. Co-captain Megan Rapinoe gave a speech and was cheered on by fans. Jericka Duncan has more. Source
U.K. Ambassador Kim Darroch resigns over leaked cables criticizing Trump
U.K. Ambassador Kim Darroch resigned after getting iced out by President Trump for speaking his mind in diplomatic cables. The ambassador thought they were confidential, but they were leaked. “Face the Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan reports. Source
Home Depot distances itself from Trump-supporting co-founder
President Trump said the people supporting the #BoycottHomeDepot campaign are “vicious and totally crazed” Source
Tracking the Gulf Coast storm
More than a foot of rain fell in Louisiana and there could be much more to come. WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn is tracking the forecast. Source
Couple speaks after their embryo was involved in IVF mix-up
Anni and Ashot Manukyan’s son was carried by a stranger after a fertility clinic mistakenly implanted their embryo into the woman without anyone’s knowledge Source
Michael Morell: Justice Dept. inquiry into CIA crosses a line
Former CIA Acting and Deputy Director Michael Morell says President Trump and Attorney General William Barr “crossed a line” when they opened a Justice Department review into CIA analysts’ judgment. The Trump administration says it is investigating the origins of the FBI’s counterintelligence investigation into the president’s campaign, related to Russian interference. Morell joined “Red & Blue” to discuss why he believes the inquiry goes too far. Source
Michelle Obama on the “journey of marriage”
Michelle says she and Mr. Obama are “rediscovering each other.” Source