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West Nile virus cases spike in U.S.

Summer is the peak season for West Nile virus, which is spread by mosquitoes, and 36 states are reporting cases so far. Health officials say the number of severe illnesses is on the rise. CBS News’ Danya Bacchus reports. Source

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Israel denying entry to members of Congress would be “damaging,” former U.S. ambassador says

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu moved to keep two Democratic members of Congress out of the country after pressure from President Trump. A humanitarian pass was eventually granted to Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib, who has relatives in the West Bank, but she says she will not go. Former U.S. Ambassador Dan Shapiro spoke about Israel’s actions with Margaret Brennan, CBS News’ senior foreign affairs correspondent and moderator of “Face the Nation.” Source

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NFL’s deal with Jay-Z scrutinized for not including Kaepernick

The NFL announced it will partner with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation to lead initiatives in entertainment and social justice. But some have called the league out for not including Colin Kaepernick in those efforts. John Breech of CBS Sports joined CBSN to explain how people around the league are reacting. Source

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Pennsylvania governor signs executive order to combat gun violence

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed an executive order aimed at reducing gun violence in his state. The move comes just days after six Philadelphia police officers were wounded in a shootout. CBS News’ Jericka Duncan reports on the fallout from that incident, and then Pennsylvania Capital-Star editor-in-chief John Micek joined CBSN to discuss the response to the governor’s action. Source

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