A federal judge in Texas ordered the U.S. government on Friday to close the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to new applicants, saying the Obama administration did not have the legal authority to grant deportation relief and work permits to undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins “CBSN AM” with the latest. Source
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Yumi Nu makes Sports Illustrated history, becoming magazine’s first Asian American curve model
Yumi Nu made Sports Illustrated history as the swimsuit issue’s first Asian American curve model. In an interview only on “CBS This Morning,” Weijia Jiang spoke to Nu about redefining what beauty really is. The new issue is on sale July 19. Source
L.A. music exec is 95th fatality identified in Florida condo collapse
“Theresa was an impassioned leader at Live Nation,” her company said in a statement. Source
Eye Opener: COVID-19 cases jump in all 50 states
COVID-19 cases have jumped in all 50 states. Hospitalizations and deaths are also up as vaccination efforts stagnate. Also, firefighters are on the front lines battling a number of fires out West that are still burning out of control, prompting evacuations. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Spyware may be targeting some 1,000 journalists, others worldwide
Probe by global media consortium shows military-grade malware from Israel-based NSO Group is also being used to keep tabs on dissidents and human rights activists. Source
U.S. gymnast catches COVID just days before Olympic opener
4 days before the opening ceremony, the entire South African soccer team is locked down, U.S. tennis star Coco Guaff is out, and the Japanese are nervous. Source
U.S. and allies blaming China for massive cyberattack
They’re calling out Beijing for widespread cybercrime, including the massive Microsoft Exchange hack. Source
Enormous Bootleg Fire sends smoke entire length of Oregon
It’s the biggest in the U.S. and is among dozens in several parched Western states. Source
Jeff Bezos pursues space dream with Blue Origin launch
Days after being upstaged by Richard Branson, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos blasts off on his own spaceflight Tuesday morning. Source
Court keeps COVID rules in place for Florida-based cruise ships
In a last-minute ruling, the federal appeals court temporarily blocked a previous ruling that sided with a Florida lawsuit challenging the regulations. Source