CBS News Medical Contributor Dr. David Agus weighs in on a new study that suggests the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine is less effective against the Delta variant. Source
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COVID looms large over Tokyo Olympic games as positive cases rise among athletes and staff
As the coronavirus continues to spread among attendees of the Tokyo Olympics, the CEO of the games said officials will continue to monitor the situation as it unfolds. Jamie Yuccas has the details from Tokyo. Source
Senator Marco Rubio on unrest in Cuba and the surge in COVID cases in Florida
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) joins CBS This Morning to discuss the recent rise in COVID cases in Florida, and the push to vaccinate more Americans. Plus, how he believes the U.S. should respond to recent unrest in Cuba, Haiti and Afghanistan. Source
Republican and Democratic leaders push vaccinations as Delta variant drives surge in cases
White House staffers are among the latest examples of fully vaccinated individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19. The breakthrough infections came as the Delta variant drives a surge in cases across the U.S., prompting both liberal and conservative leaders to urge people to get vaccinated. Weijia Jiang reports. Source
Tom Barrack arrested on charges of acting as an agent of a foreign government
The man who ran former President Trump’s inaugural committee has been arrested on charges of acting as an agent of a foreign government. Nancy Cordes reports from Washington. Source
Labor activist weigh in after Bezos thanks Amazon workers after space trip: “You paid for all this”
Jeff Bezos successfully visited the edge of space in his own rocket Tuesday. But when he returned, he thanked Amazon workers for paying for the trip—drawing the criticism of labor activists across the country. Mark Strassmann reports. Source
Inside the Blue Origin training capsule with Jeff and Mark Bezos
Blue Origin’s successful flight to space was a family affair as Jeff Bezos was accompanied by his brother, volunteer firefighter Mark Bezos. “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King spoke to the brothers. Source
U.S. stunned by Sweden 3-0 in women’s soccer at Olympics
The Americans, ranked No. 1 in the world and the favorites to win gold in Tokyo, were riding a 44-match unbeaten streak heading into the match. Source
Frank Verrastro on energy and its impact on national security
Verrastro talks with host Michael Morell about energy issues including the Biden administration’s push to modernize U.S. energy infrastructure. Source
Couple charged after gender reveal sparked wildfire, killing firefighter
The El Dorado Fire erupted when a pyrotechnic device was set off in a field and quickly ignited dry grass on a scorching day. Source