Pediatrician Andy Margileth is one of about a dozen century-old doctors who are still practicing medicine in the U.S. He has no plans to slow down. Norah O’Donnell shares more in CBS News’ series Profiles in Service. Source
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U.S. experiences weekend of gun violence
“It was my second shooting. So I was kind of prepared because I always am expecting something to happen,” said an 8-year-old who was at Nationals Park when gunfire broke out. Source
Delta variant fuels spike in U.S. coronavirus cases as vaccinations stumble
There are mounting concerns about a mid-summer coronavirus surge as the Delta variant fuels spikes in infections across the U.S. David Begnaud reports from one of the worst hit states in the country. Then, Dr. Jeremy Faust, an attending physician in the department of emergency medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss the coronavirus headlines of the day. Source
Los Angeles County to reinstate mask mandate regardless of vaccination status as COVID cases surge
Los Angeles County will require face coverings indoors regardless of vaccination status, amid an increase in coronavirus cases. CBS News reporter Bradley Blackburn joins CBSN AM to discuss the reinstated mandate and U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy’s warning that misinformation on social media is driving up vaccine hesitancy. Source
Prince Harry writing “intimate and heartfelt” memoir
Prince Harry is writing a memoir about the “man I have become,” he said. The book is due out next year. Source
Jeff Bezos set to blast off on historic space flight
Amazon founder and billionaire Jeff Bezos is heading to space aboard a fully automated spacecraft. Mark Strassmann has a preview. Source
Thousands of translators stranded in Afghanistan
Thousands of translators who served with U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan are fearing for their lives as the American military pushes through with its withdrawal. “60 Minutes+” correspondent Enrique Acevedo joined “CBSN AM” to share his conversations with those left behind as well as the veterans and lawmakers working to get them and their families out of harm’s way. Source
COVID-19 infections surge in U.S. as virus hammers unvaccinated people
COVID-19 is on the rise in the U.S., and most of the people dying or hospitalized because of the virus aren’t vaccinated. New cases have spiked almost 70% over the past week. CBS News correspondent Laura Podesta joins CBSN AM to discuss the latest. Source
McCarthy taps five Republicans to serve on January 6 Select Committee
House GOP leader picks Congressman Jim Banks for top GOP role on committee investigating Capitol attack. Source
U.S. and allies accuse China of worldwide cybercrime spree
The Biden administration is blaming China for widespread cybercrime, including a Microsoft hack that affected tens of thousands of private and public entities earlier this year. The Chinese embassy is calling these accusations a “malicious smear.” CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss these new claims, and the latest developments at the White House. Source