The 2019 Women’s World Cup kicks off Friday in France, celebrating a huge rise in popularity for women’s soccer. Organizers expect to attract one billion TV viewers around the world – 25 percent more than the 2015 tournament won by Team USA. Roxana Saberi reports. Source
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The last of the best: A reporter reflects on D-Day anniversary
This year’s anniversary was more than a ceremony. It was a chance to say thank you, before it’s too late Source
France defeats South Korea 4-0 in World Cup opener
France dominated with a 4-0 victory over South Korea on Friday Source
Former Minneapolis police officer sentenced to 12 1/2 years for death of unarmed woman
A former Minneapolis police officer has been sentenced to 12 and a half years in prison for fatally shooting an unarmed woman in 2017. Mohamed Noor shot Justine Damond after she called 911 to report a possible sexual assault. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson reports. Source
Former cop gets 12 1/2 years for killing unarmed woman
Mohamed Noor fatally shot Justine Ruszczyk Damond when she approached his squad car in the alley behind her home Source
New push to recognize twin boy’s U.S. citizenship
More than 90 Democrats signed a letter urging the State Department to recognize the citizenship of children whose parents are in same-sex marriages Source
Leader of worker protests at Google quits, citing “retaliation”
YouTube marketing manager departs after a dozen years with Google, citing “public flogging, shunning and stress” Source
Deadly West Point accident rare but not unprecedented
The U.S. Military Academy at West Point is investigating a deadly crash during a training exercise. The rollover Thursday killed one cadet and left 21 others injured. Don Dahler reports. Source
Hunter in viral giraffe photo says her “prayers were answered”
Tess Talley’s picture with a giraffe she just killed went viral online last year, and now the hunter is speaking out for the first time. She joined CBSN to explain why she believes trophy hunters actually help wildlife. Watch the CBSN Originals documentary, “Trophy Hunting: Killing or Conservation” on cbsnews.com/hunting. Source
New documentary explores the state of gay pride in America
Raymond Braun traveled across the country to explore the state of gay pride in America for the documentary, “State of Pride.” He joined CBSN to discuss it the day after the NYPD apologized for its behavior during the Stonewall riots of 1969, which sparked the modern gay rights movement. Source