Labor Secretary Alex Acosta is facing growing calls to resign over his involvement in arranging a plea deal for billionaire Jeffrey Epstein in 2008. Epstein is facing sex trafficking charges. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN with the latest. Source
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How long does Amazon Alexa keep your data?
Amazon recently admitted to recording and archiving voice data from its Alexa app. As it turns out, the company actually retains users’ voice recordings and transcripts until the customer chooses to delete them. CNET senior reporter Ben Fox Rubin joins CBSN’s Errol Barnett for a closer look. Source
Mother dies during plastic surgery procedure in Dominican Republic
A New York woman has died while undergoing plastic surgery in the Dominican Republic, the third such death involving an American in a month. CBS New York’s Tony Aiello reports. Source
American dies during plastic surgery in the Dominican Republic
“Women are going over there for these surgeries, these elective surgeries, and not coming out alive,” victim’s sister said Source
Serena Williams says she sent apology letter to Naomi Osaka
“I would never, ever want the light to shine away from another female, specifically another black female athlete,” the tennis legend wrote in Harper’s Bazaar Source
7/9/19: Red and Blue
Acosta under fire in wake of Epstein’s arrest; Remembering Ross Perot’s life and legacy. Source
North Carolina candidate tests GOP efforts to elect more women
Dr. Joan Perry is facing off against fellow Republican stalwart State Rep. Greg Murphy in Tuesday’s primary runoff election Source
John Delaney: “I wouldn’t decriminalize border crossings”
2020 presidential candidate and former Congressman John Delaney joins CBSN’s Errol Barnett to discuss his immigration stance, his approach to the debates and how he plans to stand out in this crowded democratic field. Source
The U.S. Women’s National Team’s next goal: Equal pay
As they parade up New York City’s Canyon of Heroes Wednesday, these pro athletes know what they want to happen now Source
Saturn’s rings will be visible from Earth
You could see it with your eyes only, or you can look into a telescope and see the ringed planet’s signature feature Source