Six years ago, a gunman murdered nine Black parishioners during a Bible study class at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina. Reverend Clementa Pinckney, a state senator, was one of the people killed in the mass shooting. CBS News contributor Antjuan Seawright spoke to the Pinckney family about that night and the impact it still has six years later. Source
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Father and son return to cross-country bike trip after health issue
If life is a journey, then James and Shepherd Colver are certainly enjoying the ride. Source
First “murder hornet” of the year found near Seattle
Scientists in Washington state have found a dead Asian giant hornet — marking the first sighting of a so-called “murder hornet” in the U.S. this year. Source
Restaurants squeezed by rising prices and labor shortages
Majority of restaurant operators said their total food costs are higher than they were before the pandemic. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Thursday, June 17, 2021
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Restaurants struggle with food costs and labor shortages
Restaurants are taking a double hit amid a shortage of workers and rising wholesale prices. Nancy Chen reports. Source
Israeli jets strike Gaza after Hamas arson attacks
Israeli fighter jets hit targets in Gaza in retaliation for Hamas’ arson attacks on Israel using incendiary balloons. Source
Biden focuses on cybersecurity and infrastructure
A day after President Biden confronted Russian President Vladimir Putin about cyberattacks, U.S. lawmakers introduced a bill to combat the issue. But other parts of Mr. Biden’s agenda have stalled. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source
Jay-Z, Cyndi Lauper, “Schoolhouse Rock” added to National Recording Registry
Library of Congress’ list of recordings to be preserved for future generations includes music by Cab Calloway and Earth Wind & Fire, the Broadway musical “Hair,” and the radio series “Gunsmoke” (with audio samples) Source
South battles COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy as Delta variant spreads
The COVID-19 Delta variant, first identified in India, has emerged as America’s pandemic wildcard. Mark Strassmann has more on the warnings from experts to those who are unvaccinated. Source