President Biden will be traveling west to make stops in Arizona, New Mexico and Utah over the next few days with his administration monitoring a tense situation off the Alaskan coast. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more on all of it. Source
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More schools switching to 4-day week
Many kids around the country will have a different schedule when they head back to school this fall, with a growing number of school districts switching to a four-day week. CBS News’ Bradley Blackburn explains it’s an approach some districts are taking in response to the nationwide teacher shortage. Source
3 killed after mid-air collision of helicopters responding to California wildfire
A mid-air collision of two helicopters dispatched to fight a fire east of Los Angeles Sunday night caused one of the aircraft to crash, killing three people onboard. The other chopper landed safely. CBS News Los Angeles reporter Kara Finnstrom has the latest. Source
3 things private student loans have that federal loans don’t
There are some important distinctions between private and federal student loans that borrowers should know. Source
FDA approves pill to treat postpartum depression
For the first time, the FDA has approved a pill for women dealing with postpartum depression that’s expected to be available after a 90-day review. Clinical trial data shows the drug, called zuranolone, eases depression in a few days, faster than other antidepressants. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains how it works, what the side effects could be and more. Source
William Friedkin, director of acclaimed movies like “The Exorcist,” dead at 87
“Oscar-winning Director William Friedkin is known for some of the most historic films in the movie genre,” Walk of Fame producer Ana Martinez said. Source
Federal judge tosses Trump’s defamation claim against E. Jean Carroll
A federal judge in New York has dismissed Trump’s counterclaim, finding that Carroll’s assertion that Trump raped her is “substantially true.” Source
Man in France accused of holding wife captive for 12 years
A neighbor told reporters that the man said his wife had cancer. “We never saw the wife,” she said. “We heard cries sometimes, I thought it was because of the pain of the illness.” Source
Saving for a home? 3 smart places to keep your down payment
If you’re saving for a home, it makes sense to put your money to work. Here are the top accounts to consider. Source
More school districts are shifting to a 4-day week
Facing a national teacher shortage, hundreds of districts across 26 states have switched to a four-day school week to help recruit and retain staff. Source