“I got the call that I got the wild card, and we literally booked the plane, I believe, that night, and left, and went to play [qualifiers]” Source
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Department of Homeland Security investigating sexual assault allegation at border facility
The Department of Homeland Security is investigating an allegation of sexual assault at a Border Patrol facility for migrant children in Yuma, Arizona. The Customs and Border Protection said in a statement, “The allegations do not align with common practice at our facilities and will be fully investigated.” Source
NYC prepares to salute U.S. women’s team after 4th World Cup victory
The United States Women’s National team is celebrating victory as World Cup champions. After beating the Netherlands 2-0 in Sunday’s final, they hoisted the trophy for the second consecutive tournament. Now New York City is welcoming home the champions with a ticker tape parade. CBS New York’s Ali Bauman reports. Source
Billionaire Tom Steyer latest presidential candidate to join 2020 field
Tom Steyer has had a change of heart over the past few months. CBS News political correspondent Ed O’Keefe and CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns join “Red and Blue” to discuss the crowded democratic primary field. Source
7/9/19: CBSN Evening News
Pres. Trump defends Labor Secy. Over Epstein plea deal ; new warning on student loan scams Source
Missouri abortion ban could go on the ballot in 2020
Missouri’s abortion ban may be put to a vote in 2020. The state’s appellate court has decided to allow the ACLU to begin collecting signatures to put the new law to a public vote. The ACLU needs to collect over 100,000 signatures to get the law on the ballot. CBS News reporter Kate Smith joins CBSN with the latest. Source
7/9: CBS Evening News
Trump distances himself from Jeffrey Epstein after new sex trafficking charges; 11-year-old heading to All-Star Game after writing powerful essay. Source
Family demands answers after 17-year-old girl fatally shot by officer
The circumstances of Hannah Williams’ death Friday on a Southern California freeway remain unclear Source
Labor Secretary Alex Acosta faces mounting pressure to resign over Epstein case
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
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