President Trump has announced new sanctions on Iran targeting the country’s supreme leader and his office. This comes as tensions between the U.S. and Iran are escalating after Iranian forces shot down a U.S. drone last week. Behnam Ben Taleblu, a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, and CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN to discuss. Source
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How Danny Boyle knew Himesh Patel should star in “Yesterday”
We all think The Beatles’ songs are unforgettable — but in “Yesterday,” only one musician remembers Source
Trump signs executive order forming group to nix costly housing regulations
The Trump White House has made a point of undoing regulations they declare harmful Source
Acting CBP chief to step down amid scrutiny over migrant shelters
Sanders took over for former chief Kevin McAleenan who now heads the Department of Homeland Security Source
Illinois becomes 11th state to legalize recreational marijuana
The bill allows Illinois residents to buy up to 30 grams of marijuana at a time starting in 2020 Source
First lady’s spokeswoman will replace Sarah Sanders
First lady Melania Trump announced the change on her Twitter account Source
Amazon’s Prime Day expands, and other MoneyWatch headlines
Amazon’s Prime Day expands this year to two days, and top U.S. and Chinese negotiators to meet at G20 Summit. These and other MoneyWatch headlines on CBSN. Source
Michael Jackson: Can we separate the art from the artist?
It’s been 10 years since the sudden death of Michael Jackson sent shockwaves around the world, but the pop superstar’s legacy remains as complicated as ever Source
Chilling ransom call released 45 years after girl’s disappearance
Margaret Ellen Fox, 14, vanished on June 25, 1974 after going to meet someone who answered her ad for a babysitter Source
Amazon’s Prime Day, starting July 15, is now 48 hours long
Retailer is banking more shoppers will pony up $119 for an annual Prime membership to take part in an expanded sale Source