The statue recreates the iconic moment Chastain dropped to her knees and stripped down to her sports bra to celebrate her winning penalty kick on July 10, 1999 Source
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Biden tells lawmakers he would end detention of migrant children
The former vice president’s pledge came during a meeting with Hispanic lawmakers in Washington on Wednesday Source
Labor Secretary Alex Acosta defends controversial plea deal for Jeffrey Epstein
In a press conference Wednesday, Labor Secretary Alex Acosta defended his handling of a 2008 plea deal for billionaire sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Critics of the deal are demanding Acosta resign. Attorney Deborah Blum and CBS News’ Natalie Brand have the latest. Source
7/10: CBS Evening News
Hurricane watches issued for parts of Louisiana; Last Volkswagen Beetle rolls off the assembly line. Source
7/10/19: Red and Blue
Labor Secy. Alex Acosta says he won’t resign; House hearing on immigration center conditions. Source
“The world should know”: Migrant mom testifies about child’s death
As Yazmin Juárez recounted the death of her 21-month-old daughter after they were both released from ICE custody, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other lawmakers were visibly disturbed Source
Ocasio-Cortez cries while hearing story of migrant child death
The lawmaker from New York was seen wiping away tears during the young mother’s gripping testimony Wednesday on Capitol Hill Source
Migrant mother gives moving testimony about daughter who died
A Guatemalan woman whose child died after being in ICE custody is suing the federal government. She testified about the conditions at the detention center where she was taken, and previously spoke to “60 Minutes.” Omar Villafranca reports. Source
Mississippi politician responds to sexism claims
A Republican candidate for Mississippi governor has refused to be interviewed by a female journalist unless she brings along a male colleague. Mississippi Today journalist Larrison Campbell said she requested to accompany candidate Robert Foster on a 15-hour “ride along” campaign trip ahead of the August 6 primary, but was denied because she is a woman. Source
Earthquake insurance rates to soar for many Californians
Earthquake insurance rates are expected to spike for some residents in California. John Rundle, a distinguished professor of physics, earth and planetary science at University of California – Davis, and Glenn Pomeroy, CEO of the California Earthquake Authority, join CBSN to discuss. Source