Biden is close to picking his running mate, but an announcement is not expected this week. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source

In this era of social distancing, Chris Livesay reports how an ancient place in Rome has become a safe performance space. Source

A massive fire burning in California’s Riverside County has scorched more than 20,000 acres and has forced thousands to evacuate. CBS Los Angeles’ Desmond Shaw and Joy Benedict have the latest on the firefighting efforts. Source

SpaceX capsule brings 2 NASA astronauts back to Earth; Opera breathes new life into the Circus Maximus amid coronavirus pandemic.  Source

Two NASA astronauts splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico inside a SpaceX capsule after a mission to the International Space Station — the first time in 45 years that U.S. astronauts have done so. Mark Strassmann has the latest. Source

After more than a decade underground, “zombie cicadas” emerge to “enlist living insects to do their bidding.” Source

In this era of social distancing, Chris Livesay reports how an ancient place in Rome has become a safe performance space. Source

Boeing rolled out its first 747 at its Everett, Washington, plant in 1968. The jumbo jet quickly revolutionized air travel for the world. But its days are numbered. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source

The total number of COVID-19 cases worldwide stands at nearly 18 million, with the highest case totals outside the U.S. in Brazil, India and Russia. Elizabeth Palmer reports. Source

Negotiations are expected to resume this week between the White House and congressional Democrats on a coronavirus relief package. They’re trying to restore extra unemployment benefits after expiring for millions of Americans. Nikole Killion reports. Source