Four police officers who were injured in the deadly January 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol testified before the House select committee investigating the attack. CBS News’ Skyler Henry reports on the emotional day on Capitol Hill, and Brian Higgins, an adjunct professor of security, fire and emergency management at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, spoke with CBSN’s Tanya Rivero about the hearing. Source
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WorldView: Landslides and floods in India kill at least 180, towering 300-foot sandstorm in China
More than 180 people in India are dead after heavy rains triggered landslides and floods. A man in Hong Kong faces life in prison after being the first person found guilty under the city’s new national security law. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins “CBSN AM” from London to discuss these stories and more international headlines. Source
Sleep specialist discusses strategies to help combat COVID-somnia
Clinical psychologist and sleep specialist Michael Breus addresses COVID-somnia. He shares why people are struggling to sleep during the pandemic, why they are having more lucid dreams and how to feel more rested overall. Source
Deadline approaching for 9/11 victims to register for compensation fund
Thousands of people in New York City were exposed to toxic substances when the Twin Towers collapsed during the 9/11 attacks, and many have gone on to develop illnesses. The 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund aims to help people receive the aid they need, but the deadline to register for the program is quickly approaching. Phil Alvarez, whose brother, first responder Luis Alvarez, died from complications of cancer linked to his work at ground zero, is the 9/11 outreach and education director for the law firm Hansen & Rosasco, and he joins CBSN AM to discuss the compensation fund and who qualifies. Source
4 officers testifying before Capitol assault House committee
Four police officers who were at the U.S. Capitol during the deadly attack in January are testifying before lawmakers investigating the insurrection. The officers will be speaking during a House select committee’s first hearing on the assault. Washington Post congressional reporter Marianna Sotomayor joins CBSN AM to discuss. Source
Students start their own record label to learn the music business at Philadelphia high school
Instead of waiting to be rewarded by a big-time recording contract, a group of budding artists decided to start a record label of their own — all while still in high school. Christina Ruffini caught up with the high school friends right as they were about to release their latest single. Source
Hot Topics From Titans HC Mike Vrabel Opening Press Conference of Training Camp
Tuesday’s press conference was the first live press conference at Saint Thomas Sports Park since the week leading up to the team’s AFC Championship Game appearance at the end of the 2019 season. Source
U.S. star Simone Biles “frustrated” after pulling out of team finals
The team ended up earning a silver medal, ending their bid for a third straight Olympic title. Source
Officers give emotional testimony at Capitol riot hearing
The officers spoke — at times angrily — about the physical and psychological injuries they sustained on January 6. Source
Watch Live: Biden addresses intelligence community for first time
The president will address members of the U.S. intelligence community during a visit on Tuesday to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. Source