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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 Siblings Arraigned in $1.4M Workers’ Comp Scheme California farm labor company owners and siblings Elias Perez, 40, of Greenfield, and Alejandra Perez, 37, of Soledad, were arraigned on over 20 felony counts of insurance and tax fraud after allegedly underreporting payroll by over $17 million resulting in … POSTED APRIL 16, 2021 9:27 PM

Tennessee Insurance Dept. Receives NAIC Accreditation The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) has received accreditation from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). The NAIC is the U.S. standard-setting and regulatory support organization created and governed by the chief insurance regulators from the 50 … POSTED APRIL 16, 2021 4:57 PM

Mississippi Seeks Federal Disaster Aid After Winter Storms Mississippi is asking President Joe Biden to approve a major disaster declaration to help local governments and nonprofit groups recover costs from responding to winter storms that brought large parts of the state to a standstill. Gov. Tate Reeves’ office … POSTED APRIL 16, 2021 4:52 PM

Texas Energy Companies Against Berkshire Hathaway’s $8B Backup Power Plan An $8.3 billion idea by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Energy to build 10 new natural gas power plants across the state for emergency use turned into formal legislation on April 15, when the proposal was introduced during a state Senate … POSTED APRIL 16, 2021 4:48 PM

Louisiana Accuses Alabama Agency, Owner of Fraudulent Marketing, Submissions The Louisiana Department of Insurance (LDI) has issued a cease and desist order to a Birmingham, Ala., insurance agency, Senior Care Services LLC, alleging the company uses false or misrepresentative facts and information such as submitting fraudulent applications for insurance … POSTED APRIL 16, 2021 4:25 PM

NICB Supporting Texas Bill Aimed at Curbing Catalytic Converter Thefts The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), is urging Texas legislators to take steps to address the significant increase in catalytic converter thefts across the state. Texas is in the top five of states with the most catalytic converter thefts, the … POSTED APRIL 16, 2021 4:13 PM

Deaths in Vehicle Crashes Up 38% in South Dakota in 2020 The number of traffic crash fatalities in South Dakota rose to 141 last year — an increase of 38% over the previous year. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety said in 2020, there were 132 crashes in which the … POSTED APRIL 16, 2021 4:11 PM

South Texas Officials Worried About Flooding Due to Border Levee Breaches South Texas officials say they are worried about flooding during the hurricane season starting June 1 from breaches in a levee system that remain after border wall construction was halted. Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez told Border Report that there … POSTED APRIL 16, 2021 4:11 PM

Abry Partners Acquires Michigan’s High Street Insurance Partners Abry Partners (Abry), a Boston-based private equity firm, has acquired High Street Insurance Partners (HSIP), a full-service insurance brokerage, located in Traverse City, Michigan. Abry is acquiring HSIP from Huron Capital (Huron), a Detroit-based lower middle-market private equity platform. HSIP … POSTED APRIL 16, 2021 4:08 PM

Auto Insurers Lead 2020 U.S. Property/Casualty Impairments: AM Best Seven insurance company impairments were identified in the U.S. property/casualty industry in 2020, with five of the seven involving auto insurers, according to an AM Best special report. Last year’s number was an improvement over 2019 when 13 impairments were … POSTED APRIL 16, 2021 3:58 PM

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