Russian forces claimed to have captured the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut after months of fighting, but Ukrainian President Zelenskyy denied that the city has fallen. Ukrainian forces admitted to losing ground but said they still control key parts of the city. Debora Patta has the details. Source
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Republicans, Democrats react to Tim Scott’s presidential bid
South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott is officially running for president. He joins a growing field of GOP presidential candidates — which may become even more crowded in the coming days. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports from Charleston. Source
NAACP warns tourists about visiting Florida
The NAACP issued a travel advisory warning tourists to be cautious about going to Florida. The group said recent legislation in the state targets Black Americans, people of color and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Mark Strassmann reports. Source
Carmelo Anthony retiring from NBA after 19 seasons
Ten-time NBA All-Star and six-time all-NBA selection Carmelo Anthony has announced his retirement from professional basketball after 19 seasons. Mike Vorkunov, national NBA reporter for The Athletic, joins CBS News to discuss Anthony’s legacy and what could be in store for his future. Source
The story behind Fort Moore’s new name
As part of the Pentagon’s efforts to rename military bases with Confederate-linked names, Fort Benning was rechristened Fort Moore in May. David Martin explores the story of the Moore family that lends the base its new name. Source
Where debt ceiling stands after third Biden, McCarthy meeting
President Biden welcomed House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to the White House Monday to try and iron out a debt limit deal. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports. Source
Where Tim Scott stands among 2024 Republican presidential candidates
South Carolina Senator Tim Scott, a rising star in the GOP, used his 2024 presidential campaign announcement Monday to criticize President Biden and pitch himself as a candidate fighting for “hope and opportunity.” CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has the latest. Source
Many anti-trans bills come from conservative interest groups, report finds
The Associated Press analyzed the language in more than 130 bills targeting transgender youth and found many are similar or even identical to model legislation written by special interest groups. AP reporter and editor Jeff McMillan joins CBS News to discuss the findings. Source
California, Arizona and Nevada reach deal to conserve Colorado River
Three of the seven Colorado River states – California, Arizona and Nevada – have agreed to cut their water usage by 3 million acre-feet by 2026. Some 40 million people and more than two dozen Native American tribes depend on the Colorado River. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy breaks down the details of the historic deal. Source
Los Angeles Dodgers re-invite drag group to Pride Night
“The Los Angeles Dodgers would like to offer our sincerest apologies to the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, members of the LGBTQ+ community and their friends and families,” the team said in a statement. Source