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Israel strikes Hamas tunnels as death toll rises
At least 200 Palestinians, including dozens of children, and 10 Israelis, including two children, have been killed in the conflict so far. Imtiaz Tyab has the latest.
Dangerous storms devastate Louisiana
Parts of Louisiana are under flash flood and tornado warnings are in effect as a dangerous storm system moves through.
Gaetz associate pleads guilty to child sex trafficking
Joel Greenberg, a former Florida tax collector and political ally to Congressman Matt Gaetz, pleaded guilty to sex trafficking a minor and other charges. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Some states and businesses lift mask mandates
Dozens of states are lifting mask mandates for the fully vaccinated. However, there's growing frustration about how to enforce the new guidelines. Meg Oliver has more.
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Biden "expressed his support for a ceasefire" to Israeli PM
President Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday night, their second phone call since Saturday.
Restaurants struggle to hire amid 20-year high for job openings
Bars and restaurants are taking a hit as employees decline to come back to work.
Bidens report $600,000 in income in 2020
Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff reported a federal adjusted gross income of $1,695,225, according to the White House.
Bob Baffert suspended from entering horses in Belmont Stakes
The temporary suspension prevents Baffert from entering any horses to race at Belmont Park, Saratoga Race Course and Aqueduct Racetrack.
For small businesses, a conundrum over change in mask guidance
Although some employers are ready to drop their mask mandates, customers remain hesitant. Owners await word from OSHA.
Ex-cop will face trial in Daunte Wright shooting, judge rules
Former Brooklyn Center, Minnesota police officer Kim Potter will face a manslaughter trial in December, a judge ruled.
GOP-dominated Arizona supervisors call for end to election audit
The state Senate president letter drew the attention of former President Trump, who blasted it out through his Save America PAC and called her claims "devastating."
Space Force commander fired after podcast remarks
The Space Force said Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Lohmeier was removed "due to loss of trust and confidence in his ability to lead."
Cryptocurrency investment scams soar 1,000% since fall
Scammers are posing as celebrities to poach bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies from investors, the FTC said.
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UFOs regularly spotted in restricted U.S. airspace
Bill Whitaker reports on the regular sightings of unidentified aerial phenomena, or UAP, that have spurred a report due to Congress next month.
Brothers wrongfully convicted of murder awarded $75 million
Lawyers believe is the award is the largest for a wrongful conviction case in North Carolina history.
"Unruly" passenger faces $52,500 fine
The fine was one of four announced Monday by the agency.
Cuomo set to receive $5.1 million for COVID-19 book
Cuomo's book, "American Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic," was announced in August 2020 after he became a national figure.
Matt Gaetz associate pleads guilty in federal sex trafficking case
Joel Greenberg, a former county tax collector, pleaded guilty to charges including sex trafficking with a child and wire fraud.
Alleged Capitol rioter banned from guns shoots mountain lion
After shooting a mountain lion, Patrick Montgomery told a park officer, who ran background check and saw that he is a convicted felon.
Supreme Court to hear case over Mississippi's 15-week abortion ban
The case sets up a high-stakes showdown over the future of Roe v. Wade.
Electric chair or firing squad? New law makes inmates pick
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has signed into law a bill that aims to restart executions after an involuntary 10-year pause.
Tony Dokoupil and Katy Tur welcome baby daughter
It's the couple's second child together.
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U.S. will send 20 million more COVID-19 vaccine doses abroad
President Biden announced that COVID-19 cases are dropping in all 50 states.
NYC Marathon set to return as state reopens from COVID pandemic
"Let's get back to life," Cuomo said, speaking from Radio City Music Hall's grand auditorium. The New York City Marathon will return November 7.
Experts give tips on traveling safely this summer
As airlines increase capacity, experts discuss COVID guidelines, safe travel and trends this summer, and say the most important item for travelers to pack is common sense.
What a former CDC chief says about the new mask guidelines
Former acting CDC Director Dr. Richard Besser weighs in on new CDC mask guidelines and a return to normalcy.
U.K. eases COVID restrictions despite concern over Indian variant
With a note of caution over the spread of a highly infectious strain, Britons are told they can once again hug loved ones and enjoy an indoor meal with friends.
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Some states and businesses lift mask mandates
Dozens of states are lifting mask mandates for the fully vaccinated. However, there's growing frustration about how to enforce the new guidelines. Meg Oliver has more.
Businesses struggle to fill millions of job openings
There are 8.1 million job openings across the U.S. -- a 20-year high -- as the country emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic. Jamie Yuccas takes a look.
Supreme Court to take up major abortion rights case
The Supreme Court said it will take up the most direct challenge to abortion rights in a generation. Jan Crawford has a look at what's at stake.
Israel strikes Hamas tunnels as death toll rises
At least 200 Palestinians, including dozens of children, and 10 Israelis, including two children, have been killed in the conflict so far. Imtiaz Tyab has the latest.
Gaetz associate pleads guilty to child sex trafficking
Joel Greenberg, a former Florida tax collector and political ally to Congressman Matt Gaetz, pleaded guilty to sex trafficking a minor and other charges. Kris Van Cleave reports.
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The unapologetic Ben Crump
The civil rights lawyer who has sought justice for victims of police brutality and civil rights abuses talks about his pursuit of justice against what he calls "legalized genocide," and his battle against the "enemies of equality."
Community gardens decorate New York City's urban landscape
Each year, millions in New York City are drawn to Central Park's manicured lawns or to the High Line's creative design, but it's the smaller, lesser-known community-run gardens that may show the city's true personality. There are more community gardens in the Big Apple than anywhere else in the country, and as Christina Ruffini found out, they're as diverse as the people who run them.
Death row inmate pleading to have life spared
A Texas death row inmate scheduled to be executed next week is pleading with Governor Greg Abbott to spare his life. Quintin Jones was convicted of killing his great-aunt in 1999, when he was 20 years old. His advocates say Jones turned his life around in prison, and is remorseful. Omar Villafranca spoke to Jones' aunt. He reports from Dallas.
Pastor fixes up hundreds of bikes for free
Bike sales surged in the early months of the pandemic, and with so many stores sold out, one Virginia pastor wondered if a thief who stole his bike may have needed it to get to work. So Pastor Robbie Pruitt began to fix up donated bikes for free. Christina Ruffini has the details for the "CBS This Morning" series A More Perfect Union.
Barry Jenkins on "The Underground Railroad"
Award-winning writer, director and producer Barry Jenkins talks with "CBS This Morning" co-host Anthony Mason about his new Amazon limited series, "The Underground Railroad," based on Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name. He gives a behind-the-scenes look at creating the show, dealing with the darkness of slavery, and re-contextualizing the sacrifices of his ancestors to tell a story of survival and triumph.
NBA announces new social justice award
Only on "CBS This Morning," the NBA is announcing a new award, the Kareem Abdul Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award, named after the Hall of Famer and longtime activist. Vladimir Duthiers spoke with Abdul Jabbar in an exclusive interview.
"Hunger Games" salute used by protesters in Asia
Protesters in Thailand, Hong Kong and Myanmar continue their protests against authoritarian regimes, and many are holding up a three finger salute. Holly Williams takes a look at where the salute originated from and why it's used so widely.
Inside new Netflix "Monster" film
Actor Kelvin Harrison Jr. and producer Tonya Lewis Lee discuss their new Netflix film, "Monster." It focuses on Steve Harmon, a 17-year-old honor student who finds himself charged with felony murder. First on "CBS This Morning," Lee and Harrison talk about the message behind the film.
Schools fear dropout surge amid pandemic
Many educators are doing everything they can to track down students who stopped showing up for class during the pandemic. CBS News correspondent Mireya Villareal spoke to one student who managed to get back on track and is set to graduate after getting help from his principal.
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Impact of GOP-led voting changes
Some of the voting procedures people relied on during the pandemic are now illegal under changes passed by Republican state legislators. The Washington Post's national reporter, Dave Weigel, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with a look at which states would have seen different election results had the new restrictive laws been in place during the 2020 race.
Biden backs Israeli-Palestinian ceasefire
In a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Biden expressed support for a cease-fire as fighting between Israel and Hamas enters its second week. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave, Politico White House correspondent and associate editor Anita Kumar, and Washington Examiner political and investigative reporter Sarah Westwood spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano about the White House response and the day's other political news.
Identity at the heart of Mideast conflict
CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini reports from Copenhagen on the U.S. diplomatic response to the fighting in Israel and Gaza. Then Steven Cook, senior fellow for Middle East and Africa Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with insight on some of the identity issues that are central to the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians.
Questions remain over CDC mask guidance
Many Americans are left with questions about the CDC's mask guidelines for fully vaccinated people as a number of major businesses drop their mask mandates. Dan Diamond, a national reporter covering health politics and policy for The Washington Post, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more.
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Land seized from Black family over a century ago may be returned
City leaders used eminent domain to shut down "Bruce's Lodge" to make way for a park.
United expanding pilot diversity with ambitious training program
Across the American airline industry, less than 6% of all pilots and flight engineers are women. Only about 10% of them are Black, Asian, Hispanic or Latino Americans.
Kids learn Black history by recreating icons
Tricia Messeroux is using her photography talents to educate the next generation about Black history by capturing young children dressed up as famous icons like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Nina Simone. As part of the series "Unifying America," Jericka Duncan shows how these photos are now inspiring future leaders.
Lunch counter that divided races now unites them
Rob Masone's new South Carolina restaurant is showcasing a pink formica countertop with a painful history. In 1961, nine Black protesters were denied service and jailed after they sat at the counter to eat. Mark Strassmann reports in CBS News' series Unifying America.
Caring cards from strangers help patients on road to recovery
Handmade cards are helping patients feel less isolated during the pandemic.
Racists Anonymous group confronts racial bias
A California pastor, inspired by the teachings of Alcoholics Anonymous, is now using the same tools to address what he sees as another widespread addiction – racism. Carter Evans has the story.
Liberals and conservatives find common ground
A group of Kentucky conservatives and a group of Massachusetts liberals are having conversations to find common ground. Mark Strassmann reports for CBS News series Unifying America.
Politically opposed groups find common ground through conversation
A group of Kentucky conservatives met with a group of Massachusetts liberals to work through their differences.
Group works to transform a symbol of hate
In the "CBS This Morning" series "Unifying America," Adriana Diaz reports on an effort to transform a former white supremacist meeting hall into a center for diversity and reconciliation. Warning: some of the images in this video are upsetting.
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Nursing school student Madison Jarocha graduates amid health setbacks
"I would be lying if I said it was easy," she said.
How free swimming lessons are changing lives in Nashville
Some of the participants are swimming competitively.
CBS News poll: How long have you known your closest friend?
A recent CBS News poll shows that most Americans have known their best friend for at least a decade.
8-year-old Virginia boy on a mission to help the homeless
Zohaib Begg contacted businesses to donate food and other essential items to include in kits he gave to the homeless in Washington, D.C.
College golfer with Down syndrome makes history
Amy Bockerstette is the first person with Down syndrome to compete in a national collegiate athletic championship.
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Biden "expressed his support for a ceasefire" to Israeli PM
President Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday night, their second phone call since Saturday.
Israel keeps pounding Gaza to stop rocket fire: "Whatever it takes"
Fighter jets hammered the Palestinian enclave again as Israelis near the Gaza border rushed to bomb shelters to dodge a fresh salvo of Hamas rockets.
U.K. eases COVID restrictions despite concern over Indian variant
With a note of caution over the spread of a highly infectious strain, Britons are told they can once again hug loved ones and enjoy an indoor meal with friends.
Are NFTs threatening the future of the planet?
Yes, those trendy digital art sales are contributing to climate change. But it's a lot more complicated than that.
Miss Universe contestant from Myanmar: "Our people are dying"
Miss Universe Myanmar, Thuzar Wint Lwin, unveiled a scroll during the "national costume" segment reading "Pray for Myanmar."
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Cuomo set to receive $5.1 million for COVID-19 book
Cuomo's book, "American Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic," was announced in August 2020 after he became a national figure.
Cryptocurrency investment scams soar 1,000% since fall
Scammers are posing as celebrities to poach bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies from investors, the FTC said.
Anthony McClain's family continues fight for justice
The family has continued to hold rallies demanding the officers involved be held accountable.
Bob Baffert suspended from entering horses in Belmont Stakes
The temporary suspension prevents Baffert from entering any horses to race at Belmont Park, Saratoga Race Course and Aqueduct Racetrack.
For small businesses, a conundrum over change in mask guidance
Although some employers are ready to drop their mask mandates, customers remain hesitant. Owners await word from OSHA.
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GOP-dominated Arizona supervisors call for end to election audit
The state Senate president letter drew the attention of former President Trump, who blasted it out through his Save America PAC and called her claims "devastating."
Biden "expressed his support for a ceasefire" to Israeli PM
President Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday night, their second phone call since Saturday.
Bidens report $600,000 in income in 2020
Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff reported a federal adjusted gross income of $1,695,225, according to the White House.
Increased monthly child tax credit payments to start in mid-July
The first payments will be made on July 15 and subsequent payments will continue to be made monthly through the end of the year.
Space Force commander fired after podcast remarks
The Space Force said Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Lohmeier was removed "due to loss of trust and confidence in his ability to lead."
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Bob Baffert suspended from entering horses in Belmont Stakes
The temporary suspension prevents Baffert from entering any horses to race at Belmont Park, Saratoga Race Course and Aqueduct Racetrack.
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Looking for something fresh to watch? Here are the top films available on the streaming platform.
Netflix's Bozoma Saint John on finding success
Netflix Chief Marketing Officer Bozoma Saint John joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how everyone can find their own success, and how companies can increase representation.
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Tony Dokoupil and Katy Tur welcome baby daughter
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Cryptocurrency investment scams soar 1,000% since fall
Scammers are posing as celebrities to poach bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies from investors, the FTC said.
Microsoft investigated Gates affair before he left board
Gates spokesperson said incident from 2000 had nothing to do with co-founder's departure from Microsoft board last year.
Electric vehicles could soon cost less than gas-powered vehicles
If ever there was a time to want to be driving an electric car, it may have been last week — after the Colonial Pipeline cyberattack forced the company to take some of its systems offline.
How websites use "dark patterns" to manipulate you
Companies across the internet use hidden design techniques to sell you things. New research shows how they do it.
Irish health service shuts IT systems after major ransomware attack
"Sophisticated" attack isn't "just the standard attack. It is impacting all of our national and local systems," official says.
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The return of the cicadas
Periodical cicadas, identified as Brood X, are back, providing those in parts of the U.S. with a once-every-17-years opportunity to witness a remarkable natural phenomenon, as these insects emerge and breed, while producing sounds as loud as a jet engine.
UFO studies and the possibility of alien origin
Our fascination with aliens has also led us to speculate about unidentified flying objects that just might point to extraterrestrial origin – and recently, the government's attention toward UFOs has become more serious.
Book excerpt: "Extraterrestrial: The First Sign of Intelligent Life Beyond Earth"
Avi Loeb's book examines evidence of an object of interstellar origin that the Harvard astronomer suggests was manufactured.
Blue spot on map reveals a warning for the climate
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Tesla will no longer accept Bitcoin payments, citing environment
A 2019 study concluded that the entire Bitcoin network was responsible for up to 22.9 million tons of CO2 per year.
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U.K. eases COVID restrictions despite concern over Indian variant
With a note of caution over the spread of a highly infectious strain, Britons are told they can once again hug loved ones and enjoy an indoor meal with friends.
You've been vaccinated. So do you need a vaccine card?
Millions of Americans are getting CDC-issued "vaccination record" cards. Here's what to do with them.
Walmart, Starbucks to forego masks for vaccinated shoppers
CDC's latest mask guidance leaves businesses scrambling to revise their own COVID-19 policies.
Doctors urge more gender-specific research on leading cause of death for women
Yulia Nurikyan knew something was not right just weeks before her baby was due – but says she may have ignored the signs if she wasn't pregnant.
Nursing school student Madison Jarocha graduates amid health setbacks
"I would be lying if I said it was easy," she said.
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Although some employers are ready to drop their mask mandates, customers remain hesitant. Owners await word from OSHA.
Still filing taxes? Here's what you can do to avoid a refund delay
The average refund is almost $3,000, but more taxpayers are facing delays this year due to IRS staffing and tax code changes.
Cryptocurrency investment scams soar 1,000% since fall
Scammers are posing as celebrities to poach bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies from investors, the FTC said.
"Unruly" passenger faces $52,500 fine
The fine was one of four announced Monday by the agency.
IRS sending refunds to those who overpaid tax on unemployment benefits
As many as 10 million people who filed taxes before the American Recovery Plan was passed could be receiving tax refunds.
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Anthony McClain's family continues fight for justice
The family has continued to hold rallies demanding the officers involved be held accountable.
Ex-cop will face trial in Daunte Wright shooting, judge rules
Former Brooklyn Center, Minnesota police officer Kim Potter will face a manslaughter trial in December, a judge ruled.
Brandon Pettit case: Do words make you a murderer?
A son is accused of having his parents killed, but his sister says there's no physical evidence directly tying him to the crime — only words.
What we know about the "unprecedented" Capitol riot arrests
"The Capitol Attack is likely the most complex investigation ever prosecuted by the Department of Justice," the government said in a court filing.
Plea negotiations underway in some Capitol riot cases
"We're really operating in the blind here," said an attorney for rioter Timothy Hale-Cusanelli. "I don't want to seem like I'm complaining, but I'm complaining."
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UFO studies and the possibility of alien origin
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China lands a rover on Mars
China has successfully landed a rover on Mars, joining the U.S. and the former Soviet Union as the only other countries to land on the red planet. CBSN contributor Isaac Stone Fish, the founder of Strategy Risks, spoke with Lana Zak about what this means for the future of space exploration.
Book excerpt: "Extraterrestrial: The First Sign of Intelligent Life Beyond Earth"
Avi Loeb's book examines evidence of an object of interstellar origin that the Harvard astronomer suggests was manufactured.
Russia clears actress for flight to space station
Actress Yulia Peresild and filmmaker Klim Shipenko will shoot scenes for an upcoming movie aboard the space station.
Spacecraft carrying historic asteroid samples begins journey to Earth
The spacecraft is returning from the asteroid Bennu, and it marks NASA's first-ever asteroid sample return mission.
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Cuomo's book, "American Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic," was announced in August 2020 after he became a national figure.
Alcohol use surges among women due to pandemic stress
Data shows that heavy drinking increased by 41% among women during the pandemic due to COVID-19 related stress. Dr. Bankole Johnson, neurologist and chief medical officer for Adial Pharmaceuticals, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
GOP-dominated Arizona supervisors call for end to election audit
The state Senate president letter drew the attention of former President Trump, who blasted it out through his Save America PAC and called her claims "devastating."
Anthony McClain family holds rally
The family of Anthony McClain, a Black man who was shot in the back by police last August, held a rally Monday to demand accountability in the case. The rally included appearances by civil rights attorney Ben Crump and the family of George Floyd. CBS Los Angeles' Nicole Comstock reports.
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This CBSN Originals Documentary in the "Speaking Frankly" series examines when diversity measures can be helpful or harmful.