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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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Markets/Coverages: Hub Targets Nonprofits; Ryan Tackles Auto Excess With Axsal; Trisura and HSB Back At-Bay Cyber Hub Launches Nonprofit Specialty Practice Insurance broker Hub International, with decades of experience in the sector, has launched a nonprofit specialty practice to serve the risk management, insurance and human capital needs of associations, arts and cultural entities, foundations, public … POSTED MAY 20, 2022 4:02 PM

Explosion at Wisconsin Marine Construction Company Injures 6 A huge fire set off by an explosion burned Thursday at a marine construction company in southeast Wisconsin. Three civilians and three firefighters were injured at Summerset Marine Construction in the small Waukesha County community of Eagle, about 35 miles … POSTED MAY 20, 2022 3:50 PM

Minneapolis to Pay $1.5M to Man Arrested During George Floyd Protest Minneapolis has agreed to pay $1.5 million to a man who said police used excessive force when he was arrested during the protests that followed George Floyd’s death in 2020, according to court documents filed Tuesday. Jaleel Stallings, 29, also … POSTED MAY 20, 2022 3:45 PM

St. Louis Assistant Chief to Receive $162,000 in Discrimination Settlement The city of St. Louis will pay a St. Louis assistant police chief nearly $162,000 to settle his federal discrimination lawsuit in which he alleged he was passed over for the city’s top police job because he is white. Lt. … POSTED MAY 20, 2022 3:43 PM

Family Dollar Closing Arkansas Distribution Center Following Rodent Lawsuit Family Dollar is closing an Arkansas distribution facility where more than 1,000 rodents were found earlier this year, forcing the recall of items from hundreds of stores, the company said Wednesday. The company said it plans to close the facility … POSTED MAY 20, 2022 3:37 PM

Insurance Technology: Zurich’s FieldView Simplifies Crop Reporting; Kinetic Adds ‘Jump Detection’ to Wearables; Beat Capital to Launch MGAs Using OneShield Zurich’s Climate FieldView Expands Precision Crop Information for RCIS Zurich North America crop insurance business – Rural Community Insurance Services (RCIS) – has added Climate FieldView to its list of precision agriculture providers available to RCIS customers. FieldView enables farmers … POSTED MAY 20, 2022 3:27 PM

Two of Central Kentucky’s Oldest Agencies Merge Two of the oldest insurance agencies in Central Kentucky have merged. Rightmyer Insurance Agency in Danville, founded in the 1930s, has joined forces with Sam Dexter Insurance Agency, which began in 1954, according to a local news report. The two … POSTED MAY 20, 2022 2:04 PM

Explosion at Maryland Nail Salon Injured 7 Including First Responders Seven people, including police officers and EMS personnel, were injured in an explosion at a Maryland nail salon on Monday night, officials said. Baltimore County police officers responded to a disturbance at a Woodlawn nail salon and encountered a person … POSTED MAY 20, 2022 1:32 PM

Markets/Coverages: Maryland’s Residual Insurer Ups Limits for Commercial Drivers Maryland’s auto insurance market for drivers that private insurers won’t cover has received approval to offer combined single limits coverage up to $1 million for eligible businesses and vehicles. Maryland Auto Insurance (MAI) says many contracts, particularly governmental contracts, require … POSTED MAY 20, 2022 1:27 PM

Arson Probe After 14 Homes Being Built in Arizona Destroyed Authorities in the Tucson suburb of Marana, Arizona, are investigating whether a fire that destroyed 14 homes under construction homes was arson. Marana police officials said the fire started last week. By the time crews from the Northwest Fire District … POSTED MAY 20, 2022 1:25 PM

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