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U.S. women’s soccer reaches Olympic semifinals
The U.S. remains on top in the medal count with 41, while China is in a close second with 40. The U.S. women’s soccer team needed extra time, but they kicked their way into the semifinals. Jamie Yuccas has more.
England ends quarantine for vaccinated Americans
New COVID-19 cases are falling across the United Kingdom as nearly 70% of the population is now at least partially vaccinated. Elizabeth Palmer has the details.
Delta variant more contagious than common cold: CDC
New COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are slightly higher than they were a year ago, in the summer of 2020. And about 35,000 vaccinated people per week are coming down with what's called breakthrough infections, the CDC says. Charlie De Mar has the details.
COVID risks at massive music festival
Organizers behind the massive four-day Lollapalooza music festival in Chicago say they're taking precautions to make sure attendees are safe from COVID. But health officials are concerned now that the Delta variant is becoming widespread.
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As eviction moratorium expires, some renters face greater risk
"I feel like I'm on the Titanic," a tenant in Nevada said. "I'm in the water, we've sunk, and we don't have lifeboats here."
Simone Biles withdraws from two more Olympic events
After missing the team events, Biles has now withdrawn from two individual finals.
DOJ says IRS must give Trump's tax returns to Congress
The decision puts an apparent end in sight to the yearslong battle over the records.
CDC says "the war has changed" in document about COVID vaccines
Data in the document underscores the danger posed by the mutant strain of the virus first spotted in India
Lollapalooza sparks COVID worries as concertgoers flock to Chicago
The CDC is warning that vaccinated Americans can transmit the Delta variant as easily as the unvaccinated, sparking worry for Chicago's Lollapalooza festival.
DOJ sues Texas over plan to stop vehicles transporting migrants
Border Patrol holding facilities for unaccompanied children and families could become dangerously overcrowded due to Texas' order, the Biden administration argued in its lawsuit.
Bob Odenkirk says he suffered a "small heart attack"
The actor tweeted that he planned to be "back soon" after taking time to recover.
CDC says "pivotal discovery" prompted new mask guidance
274 vaccinated people came down with symptoms of COVID-19 after an outbreak in Massachusetts, the CDC said.
Austin health officials warn there's only 16 ICU beds left in the region
Austin's public health department said the region is experiencing the lowest staffed ICU bed capacity since the beginning of the pandemic.
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Simone Biles withdraws from two more Olympic events
After missing the team events, Biles has now withdrawn from two individual finals.
Caeleb Dressel and Katie Ledecky shine in major night for Team USA
Team USA swimming has been going for gold at this year's Olympic games, with some even making history.
Alyssa Naeher makes huge saves as U.S. soccer team wins
United States goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher stopped three penalty kicks as the U.S. gets past Netherlands.
Unvaccinated U.S. swimmer Michael Andrew refuses mask
While masks are not required in the "mixed zone" most athletes still wear them.
Simone Biles reveals she is still struggling with "twisties"
"I don't think you realize how dangerous this is on hard/competition surface," she said of having the twisties. "Nor do I have to explain why I put my health first. Physical health is mental health."
Star U.S. swimmer Ryan Murphy: Races "probably not clean"
Murphy seemed to be alluding to Russian swimmers who beat him in two events.
BMX star crowdfunded trip to the Olympics – then won gold
Shriever even became a part-time teaching assistant for two- and three-year-olds to raise money for her BMX competitions.
Star U.S. BMX racer carried off on stretcher after crash
The reigning gold medalist slammed into the turn coming off a jump and was hit by two other riders.
Who is Suni Lee, USA's gold-medal gymnast?
Lee's dad John, who was paralyzed in 2019, has always been his daughter's biggest supporter.
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U.S. sanctions Cuban police force as Biden meets with activists
The Cuban regime is cracking down on protesters exercising speech in Cuba.
Louisiana governor considering mask mandate amid COVID-19 surge
Health officials say the surge is being spurred by the highly-contagious Delta variant.
College athlete endorsements usher new era of NIL consultants
As the NCAA allows student athletes to profit off their name, image and likeness, agents and consultants gear up to cash in.
Accountability office backs NASA-SpaceX moon lander contract
The decision clears NASA and SpaceX to resume work on a new moon lander for the agency's Artemis program.
Russian lab module docked on ISS deemed safe after initial scare
With propellant pressurization lines now vented, the new Nauka lab module is ready for activation and outfitting.
The United States debt limit suspension ends Saturday
The Treasury should have enough cash to pay the country's obligations into the fall, experts estimate.
Former official's notes say Trump asked him to call election "corrupt"
The House Oversight and Reform Committee released notes from acting deputy attorney general Richard Donoghue Friday.
U.K. ends quarantine requirement for American travelers
The British tourism industry is desperate. Buckingham Palace would normally at this time of year be mobbed, but now there's just a smattering of visitors.
Hall of Fame denies Curt Schilling's request to be taken off ballot
Schilling's career numbers are compelling but he's become a highly controversial political firebrand since retiring.
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CDC says "pivotal discovery" prompted new mask guidance
274 vaccinated people came down with symptoms of COVID-19 after an outbreak in Massachusetts, the CDC said.
States that cut off jobless aid aren't seeing a hiring boom
States that cut jobless aid early aren't recovering jobs any faster than those that kept the benefit, a study finds.
CDC says "the war has changed" in document about COVID vaccines, delta variant
Data in the document underscores the danger posed by the mutant strain of the virus first spotted in India
Walmart brings back mask mandate for workers in COVID hotspots
It's also encouraging customers to wear masks in stores in areas with high infection rates from the Delta variant of the coronavirus.
Doctor calls CDC messaging "frankly, very poor"
"The concern is not with the vaccinated. The concern is that the unvaccinated are masquerading as the vaccinated," Wen said.
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U.S. women’s soccer reaches Olympic semifinals
The U.S. remains on top in the medal count with 41, while China is in a close second with 40. The U.S. women’s soccer team needed extra time, but they kicked their way into the semifinals. Jamie Yuccas has more.
England ends quarantine for vaccinated Americans
New COVID-19 cases are falling across the United Kingdom as nearly 70% of the population is now at least partially vaccinated. Elizabeth Palmer has the details.
Trump pressured AG to call election results corrupt: Docs
Newly released documents show that former President Trump pressured his acting attorney general late last year to call the 2020 election results corrupt. Kris Van Cleave has the story.
CDC warns "war has changed" against Delta variant
CBS News Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jon Lapook, who speaks regularly with CDC Director Rochelle Wallensky and other top health officials, joins Norah O'Donnell to breakdown the CDC's new data.
Delta variant more contagious than common cold: CDC
New COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are slightly higher than they were a year ago, in the summer of 2020. And about 35,000 vaccinated people per week are coming down with what's called breakthrough infections, the CDC says. Charlie De Mar has the details.
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Chess master makes his next move in St. Louis
In 2010, at the age of 12, Justus Williams became the youngest African-American national chess master. Correspondent Nancy Chen shows us what he's doing now to share his love of the game with a new generation of chess players.
NYU gynecologist on ovarian cyst awareness
Women are using social media to bring awareness to a common yet rarely-talked-about condition: ovarian cysts, which affect about three million women each year in the U.S. Most are benign and go away on their own, but in some cases, they can grow and lead to serious complications – rupturing or causing twisting of the ovary. NYU Langone gynecologist Dr. Taraneh Shirazian joined "CBS This Morning" to discuss ovarian cyst awareness.
Ex-Cardinal McCarrick charged with sex abuse
Former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick is facing criminal charges for allegedly sexually assaulting a teenager in 1974. The defrocked clergyman is the highest ranking Roman Catholic leader to face criminal charges for sex abuse of a minor.
Dominican merengue star Johnny Ventura dies at 81
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Elizabeth Banks talks "My Body, My Podcast"
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"Peace Mobile" tackles roots of gun violence
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Dominique Dawes on Simone Biles
Former USA Gymnast and Olympic Gold Medalist Dominique Dawes joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss Simone Biles' decision to withdraw from some competitions in Tokyo.
"Rosie the Riveter" Phyllis Gould dies at 99
Phyllis Gould spent her life making sure Americans would never forget the trailblazing women.
Lawsuit claims J&J knowingly put Black women at risk of cancer
Johnson & Johnson knowingly marketed baby powder to Black women even though it could cause cancer, lawsuit argues.
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Sneak peek: The Murder of Anna Repkina
Did a love triangle lead to murder? After his fiancée is found dead, a man researches time travel to "correct a horrible mistake." CBS News correspondent Tracy Smith reports. Watch "48 Hours" Saturday, July 31 at 10/9c on CBS.
Sneak peek: "Lizzie Borden Took an Axe"
Did Lizzie Borden really hack her parents to death? A surprising answer and an inside look at the haunting crime scene. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports . Watch Saturday, July 31 at 9/8c on CBS.
The Case Against Mary Katherine Higdon
A young woman says she accidentally shot her boyfriend. Police say she confessed to murder – but there’s no audio to prove it. What will the jury decide? CBS News correspondent David Begnaud reports for "48 Hours."
Police bodycams capture chaos during response to frantic 911 call
In August 2018, Mary Katherine Higdon called 911 in Griffin, Georgia, and told them she had accidentally shot her boyfriend Steven Freeman.
The Troubling Case Against Kevin Cooper
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99-year-old woman and 2-year-old boy form unlikely friendship
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Firefighters rescue dog trapped between two walls
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Florida residents confide in the man on the bench
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Fighting for Paradise: Puerto Rico's Future
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Women in the Workplace: The Unfinished Fight for Equality
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Does the Supreme Court Need Reform?
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Simone Biles reveals she is still struggling with "twisties"
"I don't think you realize how dangerous this is on hard/competition surface," she said of having the twisties. "Nor do I have to explain why I put my health first. Physical health is mental health."
Settlement reached after fertility doctor used his own sperm
The multi-million dollar agreement, which still needs to be approved by a judge, involves over 200 people and 100 children.
BMX star crowdfunded trip to the Olympics – then won gold
Shriever even became a part-time teaching assistant for two- and three-year-olds to raise money for her BMX competitions.
Alyssa Naeher makes huge saves as U.S. soccer team wins
United States goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher stopped three penalty kicks as the U.S. gets past Netherlands.
Malta government found responsible for death of journalist
The report said the government created a "favorable climate" for the journalist to be killed.
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Caeleb Dressel and Katie Ledecky shine in major night for Team USA
Team USA swimming has been going for gold at this year's Olympic games, with some even making history.
Austin health officials warn there's only 16 ICU beds left in the region
Austin's public health department said the region is experiencing the lowest staffed ICU bed capacity since the beginning of the pandemic.
Simone Biles withdraws from two more Olympic events
After missing the team events, Biles has now withdrawn from two individual finals.
U.K. ends quarantine requirement for American travelers
The British tourism industry is desperate. Buckingham Palace would normally at this time of year be mobbed, but now there's just a smattering of visitors.
CDC says "pivotal discovery" about delta variant prompted new mask guidance
274 vaccinated people came down with symptoms of COVID-19 after an outbreak in Massachusetts, the CDC said.
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Justice Department says IRS must give Trump's tax returns to Congress
The decision puts an apparent end in sight to the yearslong battle over the records.
The United States debt limit suspension ends Saturday
The Treasury should have enough cash to pay the country's obligations into the fall, experts estimate.
Some states giving renters a reprieve
Though the federal eviction moratorium ends Saturday, some states have their own rules to help struggling tenants.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci, West Virginia Democratic Senator Joe Manchin, and more appear on Sunday's "Face the Nation"
As eviction moratorium expires, some renters face greater risk
"I feel like I'm on the Titanic," a tenant in Nevada said. "I'm in the water, we've sunk, and we don't have lifeboats here."
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Lollapalooza sparks COVID worries as concertgoers flock to Chicago
The CDC is warning that vaccinated Americans can transmit the Delta variant as easily as the unvaccinated, sparking worry for Chicago's Lollapalooza festival.
Bob Odenkirk says he suffered a "small heart attack"
The actor tweeted that he planned to be "back soon" after taking time to recover.
Broadway theaters will require vaccinations for audience members
Audiences members will also be required to wear masks inside theaters.
College athlete endorsements usher new era of NIL consultants
As the NCAA allows student athletes to profit off their name, image and likeness, agents and consultants gear up to cash in.
From 2000: Informercial king Ron Popeil
TV pitchman Ron Popeil, who became a ubiquitous presence on TV by selling household gadgets to millions, died July 28, 2021 at the age of 86. In this "Sunday Morning" profile originally broadcast on January 9, 2000, correspondent Bill Geist talked with Popeil about his rise from demonstrating inventions at lunch counters, to mastering the airwaves with his informercials for the Veg-O-Matic, the Pocket Fisherman, and countless other devices you just couldn't live without.
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Robinhood makes its market debut, as controversial as ever
The brokerage's often-young users get first dibs on investing in the company as IPO values the trading app at $32 billion.
California sues Activision over "frat boy" work culture
During "cube crawls," male employees walked around offices drinking and harassing female co-workers, California lawsuit states.
Boeing cleared to launch Starliner on 2nd test flight
It will be the second test flight for Boeing's astronaut ferry ship after a problem-plagued maiden flight in 2019.
The world's top ransomware gangs created a cybercrime cartel
Russian cybercriminal gangs are mentoring younger groups and sharing hacking techniques, tools and data breach details.
FTC votes to defend "right to repair" with "new vigor"
Allowing consumers to make repairs themselves keeps electronics "off the scrap heap," says PIRG campaign director.
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Light spotted behind black hole for first time, proving Einstein right
The discovery proves Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity was right — again.
New Russian lab briefly knocks space station askew
Unexpected thruster firings from a new lab module triggered a "tug of war" that briefly knocked the space station askew.
California and Nevada governors urge federal aid to fight wildfires
Governors Gavin Newsom of California and Steve Sisolak of Nevada spoke with CBS News exclusively amid another brutal wildfire season.
CDC says some vaccinated Americans should wear masks indoors again
The CDC also said masks should be required of everyone inside K-12 schools.
NASA detects water vapor on the solar system's largest moon
Where there's water, there could be life as we know it.
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CDC says "pivotal discovery" about delta variant prompted new mask guidance
274 vaccinated people came down with symptoms of COVID-19 after an outbreak in Massachusetts, the CDC said.
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.
Lollapalooza sparks COVID worries as concertgoers flock to Chicago
The CDC is warning that vaccinated Americans can transmit the Delta variant as easily as the unvaccinated, sparking worry for Chicago's Lollapalooza festival.
Louisiana governor considering mask mandate amid COVID surge
Health officials say the surge is being spurred by the highly-contagious delta variant.
Kroger, Walmart reverse mask policies due to Delta variant
Walmart is also requiring some employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 4.
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As eviction moratorium expires, some renters face greater risk
"I feel like I'm on the Titanic," a tenant in Nevada said. "I'm in the water, we've sunk, and we don't have lifeboats here."
Kroger, Walmart reverse mask policies due to Delta variant
Walmart is also requiring some employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 4.
Home generators recalled after finger amputations
Nearly 326,000 backup-power products bought online and at stores across North America have been recalled.
States that cut off jobless aid aren't seeing a hiring boom
States that cut jobless aid early aren't recovering jobs any faster than those that kept the benefit, a study finds.
At risk: 4 million children who may miss out on CTC payments
Low-income parents or those who had children born this year may need to take steps to get the credit, analysis says.
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Navy charges sailor with setting fire that destroyed U.S. ship
Navy officials say they do not believe the sailor intended to destroy the ship, but the blaze he set was whipped by high winds into a towering inferno.
What we know about the "unprecedented" Capitol riot arrests
More than 550 people have been charged so far in what the government calls "the most complex investigation ever prosecuted by the Department of Justice."
New York sommelier accused of setting fires outside rival businesses
Ganzer, 31, has been charged with two counts of arson and faces at least seven years in prison.
Ex-Cardinal McCarrick charged with assault of teen in 1970s
McCarrick is the first cardinal in the U.S. to ever be criminally charged with a sexual crime against a minor, according to a lawyer for church sexual abuse victims.
TikTok star on life support, friend shot dead inside movie theater
Rylee Goodrich is dead, and Anthony Barajas was on life support, police in Corona, California, said.
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Russian lab module docked on ISS deemed safe after initial scare
With propellant pressurization lines now vented, the new Nauka lab module is ready for activation and outfitting.
Accountability office backs NASA-SpaceX moon lander contract
The decision clears NASA and SpaceX to resume work on a new moon lander for the agency's Artemis program.
Light spotted behind black hole for first time, proving Einstein right
The discovery proves Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity was right — again.
New Russian lab briefly knocks space station askew
Unexpected thruster firings from a new lab module triggered a "tug of war" that briefly knocked the space station askew.
FAA changes definition of astronaut
Being an astronaut isn't what it used to be. The Federal Aviation Administration changed its definition of who qualifies even as billionaire-driven space tourism ramps up. CBS News' Michael George reports.
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Evidence photos: Chino Hills massacre
Four people were brutally murdered in Chino Hills, Calif,. in 1983. Evidence used to convict Kevin Cooper is being questioned more than 35 years later.
Musicians are back on stage
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Bring Your Own Brigade | Official Trailer
Oscar-nominated filmmaker Lucy Walker’s documentary captures the horror and heroism of the deadliest week of wildfires in California history and explores the causes and solutions of a global crisis that is quite literally burning our world to the ground. Bring Your Own Brigade is in theaters August 6 and streaming on CBSN and Paramount+ on August 20.
Dr. Leana Wen on "The Takeout"
Dr. Leana Wen shares a meal with Major Garrett and talks about her new book, the latest mask guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as well as President Biden's new mandates for federal employees and military personnel on this week's episode of "The Takeout."
Fighting for Paradise: Puerto Rico's Future
CBSN Originals' new documentary explores the growing economic inequality in Puerto Rico and the divide over whether statehood is the solution.
How to cope with COVID anxiety and insomnia
As the Delta variant spreads, anxiety over the pandemic is ramping up. In fact, many Americans are reporting increased sleep deprivation, a common sign of stress. Clinical psychologist and Oura sleep advisor Dr. Michael Breus joins CBSN to explain how best to combat symptoms of what experts are now calling "coronasomnia."
Biden shifts to new agenda items after infrastructure win
With the bipartisan infrastructure deal nearly finalized, the Biden administration is shifting its focus to other items on the president's agenda. This includes passing new legislation to protect voting rights and possibly extending pandemic safety nets such as the eviction moratorium. 60 Minutes correspondent John Dickerson is moderating this Sunday's "Face The Nation." He joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest on what's happening in Washington.
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U.S. women’s soccer reaches Olympic semifinals
The U.S. remains on top in the medal count with 41, while China is in a close second with 40. The U.S. women’s soccer team needed extra time, but they kicked their way into the semifinals. Jamie Yuccas has more.
England ends quarantine for vaccinated Americans
New COVID-19 cases are falling across the United Kingdom as nearly 70% of the population is now at least partially vaccinated. Elizabeth Palmer has the details.
Delta variant more contagious than common cold: CDC
New COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are slightly higher than they were a year ago, in the summer of 2020. And about 35,000 vaccinated people per week are coming down with what's called breakthrough infections, the CDC says. Charlie De Mar has the details.
COVID risks at massive music festival
Organizers behind the massive four-day Lollapalooza music festival in Chicago say they're taking precautions to make sure attendees are safe from COVID. But health officials are concerned now that the Delta variant is becoming widespread.