Fourth of July weekend will have an unusually somber tone this year as the coronavirus pandemic rages on. Cases are increasing in 40 states, many of which have had to pause their reopening plans. Lilia Luciano reports. Source

President Trump held a Fourth of July celebration on the White House South Lawn one day after attending an event at Mt. Rushmore. This year’s celebration is a massive scale back from last year’s event, which featured military vehicles and flyovers. Nikole Killion reports. Source

Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” anchored by Major Garrett. Source

Communities across the country are canceling or dialing back traditional fireworks. Source

As Americans celebrate the Fourth of July, there has been a surge in coronavirus cases in some parts of the country. Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider joined CBSN to discuss how Americans can safely celebrate the 4th of July holiday weekend. Source

The U.S. is moving forward with peace talks with the Taliban as lawmakers are demanding more information about reports that Russia offered payments to fighters linked to group to target U.S. troops. David Tafuri, a former State Department official and Obama campaign foreign policy adviser, joins CBSN to discuss. Source

The woman accused of recruiting and abusing underage girls involved in Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged sex trafficking ring is set to face a judge in New York federal court next week. Ghislaine Maxwell was arrested and charged Thursday. Human trafficking expert and author of “Hidden in Plain Sight,” Kimberly Mehlman-Orozco, joins CBSN to explain the latest. Source

The woman plummeted about 100 feet below the rim. Source

While new infections are declining in the United Kingdom, the country still has the highest death toll in Europe. Source

One of the women is in critical condition while the other is in stable condition, the Seattle Fire Department said. Source