Trent Preszler had an estranged relationship with his father, who died of cancer in 2014. His only inheritance was his father’s toolbox. Setting out to build a canoe from scratch using his father’s tools, Preszler saw his project lead to life-changing realizations about self-discovery, reconciliation and forgiveness. CBS News lead national correspondent David Begnaud talks with Preszler about the hidden meanings of building these one-of-a-kind canoes, and about Preszler’s memoir, “Little and Often.” Source

Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, NPR’s Allison Aubrey looks into how mRNA technology is being used beyond COVID vaccinations. Plus: Rita Braver sits down with late-night TV host Seth Meyers; Kelefa Sanneh talks with Malcolm Gladwell about his latest book, “The Bomber Mafia”; David Begnaud interviews memoirist Trent Preszler about how building a canoe is rebuilding a relationship with his late father; Imtiaz Tyab interviews the producer and stars of the acclaimed British TV series, “It’s a Sin”; Mark Whitaker looks at the issue of reparations to address the racial wealth gap; and Bobby Flay introduces us to the next generation of cooking stars. Source

It did not appear that competing in a triathlon was in the cards for 14-year-old Caleb Prewitt, of Jacksonville, Florida, who has Down Syndrome – until he met 21-year-old triathlete Chris Nikic, the first person with Down Syndrome to ever complete the grueling 140-mile Ironman competition. What Nikic did next was even more herculean: taking the young fan under his wing and planting a dream. Steve Hartman reports. Source

Using messenger ribonucleic acid as a platform for delivering COVID vaccinations is just the beginning, as biotech companies like Moderna are looking at using mRNA to change the way we treat or prevent other diseases. Source

By using messenger ribonucleic acid (or mRNA) as a platform for delivering vaccinations, biotech companies like Moderna have been able to rewrite COVID vaccines swiftly to address newly-emergent variant strains. And now, fighting COVID is just the beginning, as Moderna plans to use mRNA to change the way we treat or prevent other diseases. National Public Radio correspondent Allison Aubrey reports. Source

Two spacewalkers work to clear interference issue that blocked deployment of a new solar array last week. Source

About 25 million years ago, giant rhinos more than 16 feet tall roamed the Earth. Source

Tropical Storm Claudette batters the South; Mural dedicated to Juneteenth unveiled in Galveston, Texas Source

The parade intended to commemorate the Stonewall Riots was canceled. Source

The gun reform legislation comes after 10 people were killed in a mass shooting earlier in the year. Source