Despite President Trump’s vow to rein in prices, 17% more drugs have bumped prices compared with 2018 Source
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Iran claims 1st breach of nuclear deal since it was implemented
Frustrated by Trump pulling U.S. out of the deal and imposing crippling sanctions, Tehran is still threatening a more serious breach of the terms Source
Democrats defend Kamala Harris after “racist” tweet
The Democratic presidential candidates are in a highly-competitive race — but many of them are defending Sen. Kamala Harris after Donald Trump Jr. retweeted a conservative commentator who said that Sen. Harris was “not an American black” because her father was from Jamaica and her mother from India. Trump Jr. later deleted his retweet. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source
Buttigieg raises over $24 million in second quarter of fundraising
More than 400,000 different donors gave a total of $24.8 million to the South Bend, Indiana mayor’s campaign Source
Freak hailstorm dumps up to 6 feet of ice on Mexican city
“Hail more than a meter high, and then we wonder if climate change exists,” the state’s governor said Source
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Thousands march against extradition bill in Hong Kong. Group of demonstrators attempt to storm legislature during peaceful protests. Florida woman dies from flesh-eating bacteria. Family of Lynn Fleming speaks after 77-year-old fell ill after walking on beach. Source
Lil Nas X seemingly comes out as gay
“Thought I made it obvious,” he tweeted, pointing out the rainbows in his album artwork Source
Meet the “guardian angel” who’s donated two of his organs
More than 100,000 people in the United States are waiting for an organ transplant. Statistics show that while 95% of Americans say they support organ donation, only 58% are actually signed up as a donor. But one man, James Neal, has given two organs away: he donated a kidney in 2016 and has now given part of his liver to a total stranger. Nikki Battiste reports. Source
Inside the NFL’s efforts to prepare for mass trauma events
“A lot of these injuries, you’ve got four to six minutes to make a difference on whether that person lives or dies” Source
Retired general calls for one-year national service campaign
During his long military career, retired four-star army general Stanley McChrystal led U.S. and international forces in Afghanistan. He was also in charge of the Joint Special Operations Command, the nation’s premiere military counterterrorism force. Now he’s on a new mission, called “Serve America Together.” It’s a one-year paid national service for young Americans over the age of 18, who will help communities in critical areas like education, the environment, and disaster relief. General McChrystal joins “CBS This Morning” from Washington. Source