Another Obamacare threat, MLB All-Star Game, a unique view of Saturn: 5 things to know Tuesday

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Obamacare may hinge on federal court case

The Affordable Care Act, which has survived two Supreme Court challenges and dozens of repeal efforts, faces another threat Tuesday. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in New Orleans will hear oral arguments in a case that threatens the law's key features – and possibly the entire 974-page statute. In December, a federal judge ruled that when Congress repealed the law's tax on people who refuse to buy insurance in 2017, it rendered the individual mandate unconstitutional and, by extension, the law itself. Riding on the appeals court's decision are insurance for 20 million people, protection for people with preexisting conditions, subsidies for low-income people, and more.

Midsummer Classic puts MLB on center stage

The annual All-Star Game takes center stage Tuesday night at Progressive Field in Cleveland, which follows the fireworks set off when Pete Alonso won one of the wildest Home Run Derbies ever on Monday. Justin Verlander of the Houston Astros and Hyun-jin Ryu of the Los Angeles Dodgers were named the starters for the American and National League, respectively. The rosters are infused with young talent and 36 first-timers. In fact, the NL's starting lineup is the youngest in All-Star Game history, led by 21-year-old Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. And for the first time, if the game goes to extra innings, the inning will begin with a runner on second base each time.

Funeral services for famed auto executive Lee Iacocca to begin

Funeral services for legendary auto executive Lee Iacocca, who died last Tuesday at the age of 94, begin on Tuesday. Visitation will be held Tuesday in Clawson, Michigan, and a funeral mass will be held Wednesday morning in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. The burial will follow in Troy, Michigan. Iacocca trained as an engineer, but he excelled at marketing, sales and the ability to recognize engineers who would lead the teams creating legendary vehicles. As the Detroit Free Press noted in its coverage of Iacocca's life, he "turned the auto industry upside down three times in his career: first with the Ford Mustang in 1964, next with the salvation of Chrysler and then with the minivan." Iacocca, who was also once one of the most well-known businessmen in the world, wasn't afraid to get in front of the camera either, starring in a series of TV ads over several decades.

You just might be able to see Saturn's rings

Saturn, its rings and its moons will be paying a "close" visit to Earth Tuesday night. Saturn will be at "opposition," meaning the planet and the sun are on opposite sides of the Earth, according to NASA. That also means the ringed planet is as close to the Earth as it gets all year long. It will be visible with the naked eye all night, but you'll need a telescope to see the planet's famous rings.

Grab free food at Chick-fil-A's 'Cow Appreciation Day'

If you’re in search of free food on Tuesday, you might have to spruce up your wardrobe. In honor of “Cow Appreciation Day,” fast food chain Chick-fil-A is handing out free food to customers who dress up as the bovine creature. There’s no need to don a full costume, because cow accessories like hats and masks also count for the deal. The public can claim their free food when stores open in the morning until 7 p.m. If you’re planning to cash in, you won't be alone: according to company estimates, 1.95 million people participated in last year's event.

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