Democrats are working to advance gun bills in Congress in an effort to pressure Republicans and the White House in the wake of several deadly mass shootings. The country’s largest and best known gun rights association, the NRA, is losing board members. But another, lesser-known gun organization, is thriving. Omar Villafranca reports. Source
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If OxyContin-maker Purdue Pharma files for bankruptcy plaintiffs could see smaller payouts
A government source tells CBS News the maker of OxyContin could file for bankruptcy as early as Wednesday. Purdue Pharma and its owners, members of the Sackler family, have been negotiating a potential settlement for months over Purdue’s alleged role in fueling the nationwide opioid epidemic. Mola Lenghi reports. Source
Message in a bottle leads to rescue of California family stranded on 40-foot waterfall
Curtis Whitson and his family were days into a scenic, Father’s Day weekend trip in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park back in June when they got trapped at the top of a 40-foot waterfall in the Arroyo Seco Canyon. Now, we’re learning new details about how Whitson, his girlfriend and 13-year-old daughter were miraculously rescued. Michelle Miller reports. Source
What John Bolton’s departure means for the Iran standoff
Analysts see room for an easing of tension between Washington and Tehran, but don’t expect any sudden breakthroughs Source
Court rules suspension of British Parliament illegal
Decision to suspend legislative body was motivated by the “improper purpose of stymying Parliament,” the court says Source
Transcript: Garrett Graff on “Intelligence Matters”
In this episode of “Intelligence Matters,” host Michael Morell speaks with journalist and author Garrett Graff about his new book, “The Only Plane in the Sky: An Oral History of 9/11” Source
Cargo plane crash near Toledo sets off several fires
No early word on how many on board or their condition but plane, apparently carrying auto parts, was “fully engulfed” Source
Apparent tornado sweeps through Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Damages structures, downs trees and street lights, leaves tens of thousands without power Source
New York commemorates 18th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
On Wednesday, the 9/11 Memorial and Museum holds a ceremony to remember the lives lost Source
North Korea confirms second test launch of multiple rocket launcher
Pyongyang says Kim Jong Un watched latest in series of weapons tests, hours after North said it was willing to resume nuclear talks with U.S. in late September Source