As ISIS retreats, it leaves behind scores of indoctrinated children, trained to kill. Can they be deprogrammed to avoid becoming Al Qaeda 3.0? Charlie D’Agata investigates for “CBSN: On Assignment” Source
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Japan’s population is plunging — can they fill the void with robots?
Japan’s population decline could be the biggest humanity has ever seen. Adam Yamaguchi went to Japan to learn how they’re looking to robots to prop up their dwindling numbers, and maybe even redefine what being “human” means. Source
“CBSN: On Assignment” explores Japan’s future of humanoid robots
Japan is in desperate need of caretakers due to low immigration and a rapidly aging population. To solve this issue, the country is introducing lifelike robots to help with daily life. “CBSN: On Assignment” correspondent Adam Yamaguchi traveled to the University of Osaka in Japan to learn more about these machines. Source
Fauci warns U.S. is heading in “wrong direction” as COVID cases skyrocket again
Dr. Anthony Fauci says the U.S. is heading in the “wrong direction” with the coronavirus pandemic. Cases are skyrocketing, and as Manuel Bojorquez and David Begnaud report, most of those infections are among the unvaccinated. Then, internal medicine physician Dr. Stella Safo joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano with the day’s coronavirus headlines. Source
Olympics shocker: Osaka beaten and is out of the Tokyo Games
Host country’s superstar lost in the third round. She’d taken a two-month mental health break before the Olympics. Source
House select committee to question four police officers in first hearing on Capitol riot
Four police officers are set to testify on Tuesday before a select House committee on the deadly Capitol insurrection. The officers will answer questions on their security tactics during the January 6 attack. Seven Democrats and two Republicans will conduct the investigation. CBS News’ congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano with more on what to expect. Source
Teen Lydia Jacoby nabs first U.S. women’s swimming gold in Tokyo
Jacoby is the first Alaskan to make the U.S. swim team and received immense support from fans watching in her hometown of Seward. Source
Trump ally Tom Barrack pleads not guilty to illegal lobbying charges
Tom Barrack, a close adviser to former President Trump, pleaded not guilty to federal charges that accuse him of illegally lobbying for the United Arab Emirates. Source
Local Matters: N.Y. Governor Andrew Cuomo facing multiple investigations as he eyes 4th term
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo made his first public appearance since he faced questioning in state Attorney General Letitia James’ investigation into allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct. The probe isn’t a criminal investigation, but it could affect the New York Legislature’s impeachment inquiry and Cuomo’s hopes of a fourth term. Josefa Velásquez, a senior reporter for The City, joins CBSN’s Tanya Rivero to discuss the multiple investigations surrounding the governor. Source
7/26: Red and Blue
Senate hammering out details of infrastructure deal; White House marks anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act Source