In the aftermath of two 737 Max crashes, Boeing has pledged $100 million over multiple years to help with living expenses for families of the people killed. The payout will also go to support education and hardship expenses in impacted communities. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source
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Prosecutors drop charge against woman charged in unborn child’s death
An Alabama woman who was shot in the stomach during a fight will not be charged with manslaughter for the death of her unborn baby. The case surrounding Marshae Jones captured national attention after she was indicted. Mark Strassmann reports. Source
Preparations underway for Trump’s July 4th celebration
The military hardware is being put into place for the “Salute to America.” The president has promised a “show of a lifetime” in Washington to mark the Fourth of July. Major Garrett has the details. Source
Federal judge blocks Ohio “fetal heartbeat” law
A federal judge temporarily blocked an Ohio law Wednesday that would ban abortions after a fetal heartbeat can be detected, allowing clinics to continue to provide the procedure as a legal faceoff continues. The ruling by U.S. District Judge Michael Barrett halts enforcement of the so-called heartbeat bill law that opponents argued would effectively ban the procedure. Source
Navy SEAL sentenced to pay cut and demotion but no more jail time
Gallagher was acquitted one day earlier of killing a 17-year-old ISIS militant Source
Border Patrol agent discusses conditions inside migrant facilities
President Trump is pushing back against reports that migrants are being held in horrible conditions in detention centers at the border. That’s at odds with what a recent report by the Department of Homeland Security’s internal watchdog. Mireya Villarreal spoke with a Border Patrol agent about what he has seen. Source
Hundreds honor detective who fought for 9/11 victims
Mourners honored Luis Alvarez, a former New York City police detective who fought until his final days for the extension of health benefits for Sept. 11 first responders Source
Conservatives are bashing Nike. They want “not so woke” sneakers
Its decision to shelve a flag-themed shoe sparks outrage from Republicans like Ted Cruz and Mitch McConnell Source
Florida agency wants residents to kill invasive iguanas
Residents are being encouraged to kill the animals “on their own property whenever possible” Source
Florida declares open season on green iguanas
A spike in the number of green iguanas in Florida has prompter the state’s wildlife agency to encourage homeowners to kill the reptiles whenever possible. Experts are saying climate change could be contributing to their growing numbers. Joseph Wasilewski, a conservative biologist for Natural Selections of South Florida, joins CBSN to discuss the invasion. Source