Bezos and Kennedy sat down with “CBS Evening News” anchor Norah O’Donnell ahead of the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 Source
Facebook questioned over cryptocurrency plans
Facebook officials were on Captiol Hill for a hearing on the company’s plan for a cryptocurrency called Libra. The social network has faced scrutiny over the years for issues with data security, and now lawmakers are voicing concern about the security of users’ financial information. CNET editor-at-arge Ian Sherr joined CBSN with details. Source
Could Taylor Swift re-record her songs to spite Scooter Braun?
Artists have been known to re-record their music catalogues to get out of legal binds Source
MLB rumors: Robbie Ray has plenty of trade deadline suitors; which Marlins arms could move before July 31?
Here are all the latest rumors leading up to MLB’s trade deadline Source
Groups cut ties with Sackler family over OxyContin lawsuits
Museums and universities are cutting ties with the Sackler family amid lawsuits against them and the company they run, Purdue Pharma. They’re accused of engaging in aggressive marketing tactics for the painkiller OxyContin, which fueled the opioid crisis. Wall Street Journal reporter Jared Hopkins joined CBSN to discuss. Source
Amazon Prime Day 2019: Last chance for deals on TVs, sporting goods, and memorabilia
The special two-day event kicked off this morning Source
Pearson ditches print textbooks for college students in digital-first strategy
The British education publisher already gets 62% of its revenue from online products and is pushing for more Source
Senators slam Facebook’s cryptocurrency plans
Politicians accused Facebook of “playing with matches,” suggesting it would use Libra as another data-collection tool Source
Trump looks to make “The Squad” the faces of the Democratic Party
More Democratic presidential candidates are criticizing President Trump for his string of racist tweets and comments targeting four freshman members of Congress. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns spoke to CBSN’s Reena Ninan about the response to the president and the overall state of the race. Source
Oldest coal mine in Wyoming in danger of closing
Coming after string of bankruptcies, it’s another sign of coal’s falling fortunes despite Trump’s vow to rescue industry Source