Ukrainian POWs describe Russian captivity. Then, Life in Taiwan with China bearing down. And, Red Hot Chili Peppers: The 60 Minutes Interview. Source
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Ukraine, Russia taking heavy casualties in counteroffensive
British officials say Russia and Ukraine are suffering high numbers of military casualties in the early stages of Ukraine’s counteroffensive. Source
Biden to visit California for campaign stops
President Biden will head to California for several campaign events as he picks up the pace after announcing his reelection bid nearly two months ago. Meanwhile, candidates in the crowded GOP field continue to attack former President Trump for his record and legal issues. Skyler Henry has more. Source
SpaceX launches Indonesian communications satellite
The SATRIA broadband relay station will boost internet connectivity across the vast Indonesian archipelago. Source
Gun violence erupts over holiday weekend
Several mass shootings occurred over the weekend as Americans celebrated Juneteenth and Father’s Day. Two people were killed and more than 30 were wounded in separate shootings in Illinois and St. Louis. Elise Preston reports. Source
West Virginia basketball coach Bob Huggins resigns after DUI
Longtime West Virginia men’s basketball coach Bob Huggins is stepping down following a drunk driving charge on Friday. Huggins was recently suspended for three games after using an anti-gay slur on the radio. Source
Blinken meets with Chinese foreign minister in Beijing
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with his Chinese counterpart, Foreign Minister Qin Gang, as tensions between the two countries remain high. Margaret Brennan breaks down the importance of the high-level talks. Source
Plan to flush wastewater from Fukushima power plant raises new fears
A plan to flush wastewater from the Fukushima power plant, the site of the second-worst nuclear accident in history, into the Sea of Japan is raising new safety fears. Elizabeth Palmer reports. Source
Bay Area pizza joint thriving as worker co-op
San Jose’s A Slice of New York isn’t just an award-winning pizza joint — it’s also a worker-owned co-op. CBS Bay Area’s Len Ramirez takes a look at how the restaurant’s success could be a model for other establishments. Source
Americans continue spending as inflation cools
Americans are still spending as inflation has finally shown signs of cooling. Still, there are some troubling economic signs. Mark Strassmann breaks it all down. Source