Report: “Horrifying” conditions at migrant shelters. DHS Inspector General finds “serious” overcrowding and conditions like a “ticking time bomb.” Technology and Pensacola police department figure out who killed 25-year-old mom. Source
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Airline puts unaccompanied boy on flight to wrong country
His mom said what made the situation worse was that she paid to have an airline employee accompany him Source
Maryland boy infected with flesh-eating bacteria, mother says
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention said vibrio and necrotizing fasciitis are deadly Source
In a first, scientists eliminate HIV from animal’s genome
Researchers used gene-editing technique to eliminate HIV from mice, and say it’s an advance in efforts to develop a cure in people Source
Why alternative meat isn’t always healthier than the real thing
Many Americans will spend the Fourth of July barbecuing — but for a growing number, traditional meat will not be on the menu. “Beyond Burger” and “Impossible Burger” have exploded in popularity; the two alternative meat brands are available in more than 40,000 restaurants and grocery stores combined. Dr. Tara Narula joins “CBS This Morning” for “Morning Rounds,” to discuss if alternative meat is healthier than the real deal. Source
Inaugural Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman performs her Independence Day poem
In honor of Independence Day, we asked 21-year-old Amanda Gorman the inaugural youth poet laureate of the United States, to write a poem. The Boston Pops Orchestra, conducted by Keith Lockhart, performs one of the most famous July Fourth concerts each year. We asked them to bring music to her composition, “Believer’s Hymn for the Republic.” Source
Julián Castro calls July Fourth parade a “waste of money” meant to boost Trump’s ego
Many Americans will spend the Fourth of July barbecuing — but for a growing number, traditional meat will not be on the menu. “Beyond Burger” and “Impossible Burger” have exploded in popularity; the two alternative meat brands are available in more than 40,000 restaurants and grocery stores combined. Dr. Tara Narula joins “CBS This Morning” for “Morning Rounds,” to discuss if alternative meat is healthier than the real deal. Source
Nike defends decision to pull Betsy Ross flag shoe
Nike is defending its controversial decision to pull a special edition of Fourth of July sneaker featuring the first American flag. The Air Max 1 sneaker depicted a Revolutionary-era flag on the sneaker’s heel. Nike endorser, former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, reportedly objected to it, partly because of its association with slavery. Jericka Duncan reports. Source
Pharrell guarantees internships for 100+ Harlem students in commencement speech
Pharrell Williams had a surprise announcement during his commencement speech to graduating charter school students in Harlem. Williams guaranteed internships to the entire graduating class of Harlem Children’s Zone Promise Academy after their first year of college. Source
Eye Opener at 8: Pentagon rolls out military hardware for July 4 celebration
A look back at what we’ve been covering on “CBS This Morning.” Source