President Trump ousted John Bolton as national security adviser after the two disagreed on key foreign policy issues. CBS News national security analyst Fran Townsend joined CBSN AM to break down what led to the resignation and what it means for foreign affairs. Source
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“Death to America” billboards have popped up in Baghdad. Here’s why.
Iraq is caught in the middle of feuding allies, neighbor Iran and the U.S., and many fear they could soon be caught in the middle of yet another war they didn’t start Source
Two killed in fiery cargo plane crash in Ohio
Federal Aviation Administration says a twin-engine Convair 440 crashed into the parking lot of a truck repair facility near Toledo, Ohio Source
Titans OLB Cameron Wake Named AFC Defensive Player of the Week
In the team’s 43-13 win over the Browns, Titans pass rusher Cameron Wake tallied 2.5 sacks, including a sack for a safety. Wake’s second sack of the day, which resulted in a safety, was Wake’s 100th career sack Source
Eye Opener at 8: John Bolton out as national security adviser
A look back at what we’ve been covering on “CBS This Morning.” Source
NFL player Antonio Brown accused of rape by his former personal trainer
One of the most prominent wide receivers in the NFL, Antonio Brown, has been accused of rape. Brown’s former personal trainer says the Patriots’ newest recruit sexually assaulted her three times between 2017 and 2018. Brown denies the allegations and says any sexual interactions were consensual. Jericka Duncan reports. Source
Inside the largest African-American gun group: “I’m not goin’ down without a fight”
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
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