Bayer, the company behind the maker of Roundup weed killer, plans to appeal a $2 billion verdict against it. On Monday a jury in California found the herbicide was linked to an elderly couple’s cancer. The judgement is the third since August against Monsanto’s parent company, Bayer. Anna Werner reports. Source
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In U.S.-China trade war, farmers are “taking it on the jaw”
A sixth-generation corn and soybean farmer in Illinois says he wants business, not a bailout Source
The moon is shrinking — and may be generating “moonquakes”
As the lunar interior ever-so-slowly contracts, “moonquakes” are produced, NASA data suggests. Source
Impact of tariff hike on Chinese goods
Investors concerned about the escalating trade war with China are hoping for some calm on Wall Street Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrials plunged more than 600 points Monday, the worst in more than four months. It followed China’s decision to raise tariffs on $60 billion in U.S. goods. Ben Tracy reports. Source
Eye Opener: Deadly plane crash in Alaska
Two planes full of sightseeing passengers collide over Alaska’s panhandle, killing at least four people. Also, investors concerned about the escalating trade war with China are hoping for some calm on Wall Street today. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Officer shoots, kills woman heard on video claiming she’s pregnant
Police in Baytown, near Houston, say she resisted arrest and the two struggled Source
Cory Booker releases plan to reduce gun suicides
The presidential hopeful has proposed a raft of gun control measures, including federal licensing for firearms Source
Republicans face off in primary for North Carolina congressional race
The high-profile special election seeks to fill a seat vacant since last year’s election was deemed tainted by fraud Source
Video shows dog forced to drink beer at fraternity party
Fraternity suspended from hosting events on campus after officials viewed a video that appears to show a small dog being forced to drink from a beer keg Source
Top House Dems press Trump administration on Obamacare position
Five Democratic committee chairmen are demanding Trump administration officials turn over documents related to the brief filed by the Justice Department in March arguing that the health care law should be completely overturned Source