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Legal analyst on Attorney General William Barr's testimony at House hearing Attorney General William Bar appeared before the House Judiciary Committee for the first time Tuesday as protests continue to play out across the country. CBS News legal analyst Kim Wehle joined CBSN to discuss the impact of Barr's statements. POSTED JULY 29, 2020 12:26 PM

As COVID-19 deaths rise, new controversy over hydroxychloroquine Coronavirus cases and deaths keep rising in many states. CBS News' Laura Podesta reports on the latest, and Dr. Dara Kass, an ER doctor and Yahoo News medical contributor, joined CBSN to discuss the latest figures, concerns about COVID-19's impact on the heart, and the controversy surrounding the drug hydroxychloroquine. POSTED JULY 29, 2020 12:25 PM

Hollywood faces financial crisis as studios delay release of summer blockbusters The pandemic is wreaking havoc in Hollywood as most movie studios have paused production indefinitely. With studios repeatedly postponing the release of summer blockbusters, the entertainment industry is facing its biggest financial crisis yet. Axios media reporter Sara Fischer joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with the details. POSTED JULY 29, 2020 12:15 PM

Lawmakers bid final farewell to late Congressman John Lewis The late civil rights icon and Congressman John Lewis left the U.S. Capitol for the final time. He will be buried in Atlanta after a funeral at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church. CBS News political contributor Antjuan Seawright joins CBSN to discuss Lewsi' legacy and how to continue in the fight for equality. POSTED JULY 29, 2020 12:15 PM

Tech CEOs to testify at congressional antitrust hearing The CEOs of Facebook, Amazon, Google, and Apple are testifying on Capitol Hill today as lawmakers conduct an antitrust probe into the companies. CNET executive editor Roger Cheng joins CBSN to discuss what's at stake. POSTED JULY 29, 2020 12:15 PM

Formal remembrance of Congressman John Lewis begins Saturday Civil rights icon Congressman John Lewis died last week at age of 80. Lewis was a leader of the freedom riders, and a protege of Martin Luther King Junior. He often faced arrest and violence during his fight against racial segregation. Lewis's body left Atlanta Saturday morning, and is now on its way to Alabama. Michelle Miller reports from Selma. POSTED JULY 29, 2020 12:14 PM

Train derails and bridge partially collapses in Arizona A bridge over Tempe Town Lake caught on fire and partially collapsed after a train derailed; witness describes a "scene from hell." POSTED JULY 29, 2020 12:14 PM

South Dakota governor disparages mask mandate for students Kristi Noem's stance defies a push from the South Dakota State Medical Association to require face masks in schools. POSTED JULY 29, 2020 12:13 PM

Colorado health department looks into use of ketamine While much of Elijiah McClain's death last summer has focused on the actions of Aurora, Colorado, police officers, the use of ketamine by paramedics that night is now under new scrutiny by the state's health department. POSTED JULY 29, 2020 12:11 PM

Tropical Depression Hanna leaves destruction, flash flooding in South Texas amid COVID-19 concerns Tropical Depression Hanna dumped more than a foot of rain in parts of South Texas, bringing severe flash flooding to a state already dealing with a surge in coronavirus cases. Janet Shamlian reports. POSTED JULY 29, 2020 12:00 PM

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California Insurance Agent Sentenced in Burial Policy Scheme Saul Hinojosa, 48, of Calipatria, California, was sentenced to one felony count of identity theft and one felony count of grand theft after stealing his clients’ identities to write fraudulent insurance policies to collect unearned commissions. Hinojosa was sentenced to … POSTED JANUARY 26, 2022 9:28 PM

Takeaways from Our Conversation on EPL Challenges in Cannabis Employment practices liability is tough across pretty much all industries, and it may only get tougher. A new record was set last year for the amount of top class action settlements, according Seyfarth Shaw’s annual Workplace Class Action Litigation Report. … POSTED JANUARY 26, 2022 9:25 PM

Oklahoma Oil Tank Battery Explosion and Fire Injures 2 Two workers were injured Jan. 24 in an explosion and fire at a central Oklahoma oil tank battery, officials said. The incident happened shortly before 2 p.m. at a Devon Energy oil well pad in Okarche, Oklahoma, about 35 miles … POSTED JANUARY 26, 2022 5:56 PM

Only 38% of 2021’s Natural Disaster Losses of $343B Were Covered by Insurance: Aon Natural disasters cost global economies a total of $343 billion in 2021, compared with $297 billion in 2020, according to Aon’s “2021 Weather, Climate and Catastrophe Insight” report. Insured losses from 2021’s natural disasters reached $130 billion, which was well … POSTED JANUARY 26, 2022 5:50 PM

Biden Administration Hit for Delay in Creating New Cybersecurity Board It’s a key part of President Joe Biden’s plans to fight major ransomware attacks and digital espionage campaigns: creating a board of experts that would investigate major incidents to see what went wrong and try to prevent the problems from … POSTED JANUARY 26, 2022 5:21 PM

Buffett’s Berkshire Plans In-Person Shareholders Meeting For April Warren Buffett’s company plans to hold its annual shareholders meeting that used to routinely attract more than 40,000 people in person this spring for the first time since the pandemic began. Berkshire Hathaway said Jan. 25 that at this point … POSTED JANUARY 26, 2022 5:03 PM

Relation Acquires Texas’ Davenport Relation Insurance Services, Inc has acquired the assets of Wilson R Davenport & Associates LLC, headquartered in McAllen, Texas. Davenport provides employee benefits solutions to clients throughout South Texas. Wilson “Dusty” Davenport will continue with Relation and will strengthen Relation’s … POSTED JANUARY 26, 2022 5:01 PM

Abuse Victims View Settlement Payouts as Unequal at Two Michigan Schools Two former University of Michigan football stars who stand to receive as much as $500,000 each through the school’s sexual abuse settlement with more than 1,000 students say the per-victim payouts should be much higher, pointing to a similar case … POSTED JANUARY 26, 2022 4:53 PM

OakBridge Continues Regional Expansion with McNeal Agency in Georgia Oakbridge Insurance Agency, a large regional agency in the Southeast, announced that it has acquired McNeal Sports & Wilson Risk Advisers, an independent agency in Waycross, Georgia. Oakbridge CEO Robbie Smith said the move sets the stage for further growth … POSTED JANUARY 26, 2022 4:47 PM

Progressive Q4, Full Year Net Income Drop Over 40% Fourth quarter 2021 earnings at Progressive Corp. fell 43% compared with the same time period a year ago to $962.3 million. The results were despite the personal and commercial property insurer posting an increase of 13% in net premiums written … POSTED JANUARY 26, 2022 4:45 PM

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