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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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S. Africa’s Regulator to Clarify Policyholders’ Rights in Pandemic Insurance Claims South Africa’s financial watchdog is consulting with lawyers and the insurance industry on a potential test case to clarify whether insurers should pay rejected claims from firms hit by the impact of the coronavirus, it told Reuters on Thursday. Several … POSTED AUGUST 07, 2020 3:22 PM

Hannover Re’s CFO Vogel to Retire, Succeeded by Jungsthöfel from HDI Global After more than 30 years at Hannover Re, Chief Financial Officer Roland Vogel (60) will retire on Sept. 30, 2020. He will be succeeded by Clemens Jungsthöfel, currently chief financial officer of HDI Global SE. Jungsthöfel, in turn, will be … POSTED AUGUST 07, 2020 3:00 PM

Capital One Will Pay $80 Million Fine for Data Breach During Cloud Transfer Capital One Financial Corp will pay an $80 million penalty to a U.S. bank regulator after the bank suffered a massive data breach one year ago. The fine, announced Thursday by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, punishes … POSTED AUGUST 07, 2020 2:54 PM

Indiana Surpasses 68,000 Confirmed Coronavirus Cases Indiana has surpassed 68,000 confirmed COVID-19 virus cases. The state’s health department said this week that 582 additional people have been diagnosed with the disease, bringing Indiana’s total to 68,433. Confirmed deaths due to complications from the virus are at … POSTED AUGUST 07, 2020 2:53 PM

Boeing Facing $1.25M Fine by FAA for Undue Pressure on Safety Oversight Employees The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday said it was proposing to fine Boeing Co. $1.25 million after the agency alleged Boeing managers at its South Carolina plant exerted undue pressure on workers who handle safety oversight work on behalf … POSTED AUGUST 07, 2020 2:43 PM

3 Arkansas Men Agree to Settlement in Mall Shooting Case The three men who filed a lawsuit over a 2011 shooting by an off-duty police officer working security at a Little Rock mall have reached a settlement in the case, but the details of the agreement haven’t been released. Christopher … POSTED AUGUST 07, 2020 2:42 PM

Arkansas Reports 18 More Deaths Amid 912 New Coronavirus Cases Arkansas this week reported 912 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus and 18 more people in the state have died from the illness caused by the virus. The Department of Health said at least 46,293 people in the state have … POSTED AUGUST 07, 2020 2:41 PM

Louisiana Teachers Positive for Virus Days Before School Since returning to their classrooms to prepare for the opening of in-person instruction next week, a “handful” of Jefferson Parish teachers have tested positive for the coronavirus, a newspaper reported this week, citing school officials. The exact number of infections … POSTED AUGUST 07, 2020 2:39 PM

Americans Becoming More Leery of Autonomous Technologies Americans are becoming less comfortable with the idea of driverless transportation. A new report from an American Automobile Association (AAA) indicates that consumer trust in these vehicles has quickly eroded over the past few years. Today, three-quarters (73 percent) of … POSTED AUGUST 07, 2020 2:34 PM

Nevada Passes COVID-19 Liability and Worker Protection Deal Nevada lawmakers voted to shield certain industries from coronavirus-related legal liability and require hotels and casinos to enact worker protection measures after days of complicated negotiations with Gov. Steve Sisolak’s office and the state’s most powerful labor and business interests. … POSTED AUGUST 07, 2020 2:31 PM

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