Missed the second half of the show? The latest on divisions within the Democratic Party and a series of tweets from the president. Source
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Body of African-American history museum founder discovered
The Baton Rouge NAACP branch called Sadie Roberts-Joseph a “Cultural Legend” Source
A blooming business
Art Chadwick, who owns Chadwick & Son Orchids, near Richmond, Virginia, will happily sell you an orchid. But he’s also willing to board your plant while you’re on vacation. And yes, there are people who will pay to put up their beloved flowering plants, to make sure they’re kept in clover. Steve Hartman reports. Source
Open: This is “Face the Nation,” July 14
This week on “Face the Nation,” Margaret Brennan talks to acting commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection Mark Morgan, Sen. Dick Durbin, former Homeland Security Sec. Jeh Johnson and NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine. Plus, historian Douglas Brinkley with his new book, “American Moonshot.” Source
By The Numbers: The moon
Some facts about Earth’s closest celestial neighbor from Jane Pauley. Source
The seamstresses who fashioned Apollo’s spacesuits
When NASA needed a lunar spacesuit for the Apollo astronauts, they turned to the International Latex Corporation, and a cadre of women who normally sewed latex bras and girdles, to create a softer, more flexible spacesuit. Tracy Smith talked with some of the seamstresses who fashioned protective wear that would mean life or death for men in space, and with Apollo 17 astronaut Harrison “Jack” Schmitt who was the last man to walk, and jump, on the lunar surface. Source
Intense rainfall from Barry swamps Louisiana, Mississippi
Barry quickly lost its punch after coming ashore Saturday as the first hurricane of the year. But up to 20 inches of rain may fall as the system moves inland. Omar Villafranca, in Mandeville on Lake Ponchartrain, reports. Source
Events to celebrate Apollo 11’s 50th anniversary
When it comes to marking the Apollo 11 anniversary, the sky’s the limit! Here is just a small sampling of events across the country where mankind’s giant leap is being commemorated. Jane Pauley reports. Source
Beware these scams on Amazon Prime Day
The two-day shopping event is likely to bring out scammers in search of your dollars and data Source
Ex-DHS chief warns immigrants not to open doors for ICE without a warrant
ICE was slated to begin on Sunday a new wave of roundups targeting undocumented families with open deportation orders Source