Police said they have no suspects after an early morning shooting in downtown Portland Saturday left one woman dead and six people injured. The shooting comes during a year that is on pace to be America’s deadliest for gun violence in the last two decades. Source
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Rescue workers continue search for survivors after disastrous European flooding
Rescue workers in Western Europe are desperately searching for survivors after floods tore through homes and demolished businessses. More than 170 people have died, and hundreds are still missing. Imtiaz Tyab has more. Source
Cuba government rallies backers following big protests
Cuban officials have rallied tens of thousands of supporters in the streets nearly a week after they were stunned by the most widespread protests in decades. Source
LA Sheriff’s Department won’t enforce county mask mandate
Sheriff Alex Villanueva said his department will ask the community for “voluntary compliance.” Source
European Union proposes plan to tackle climate change
The European Union announced new proposals to tackle climate change over the next few decades. The “Fit for 55” plan aims to reduce carbon emissions throughout the EU by 55% by 2030. If achieved, this would make Europe the “world’s first carbon-neutral continent” by 2050. New York Times international climate reporter Somini Sengupta joined CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss. Source
Nikole Hannah-Jones on impact and legacy of Ida B. Wells
Ida B. Wells died 90 years ago, but her legacy of advocacy and journalism continues to inspire a new generation. CBS News’ Michelle Miller speaks with Nikole Hannah-Jones and Wells’ great-granddaughter about why her trailblazing legacy still inspires today. Source
Eye Opener: COVID-19 cases on the rise in all 50 states
For the first time since January, COVID-19 cases are rising in all 50 states. Also, a federal judge orders the U.S. to close the DACA program to new applicants, calling it illegal. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Biden urges Congress to take action after federal judge orders end to new DACA applications
President Biden is urging Congress to take action on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program after a federal judge in Texas ruled DACA illegal. The judge’s ruling bars the Biden administration from approving any new applications for the program, however, the nearly 650,000 people currently protected under DACA will not be impacted. CBS News political reporter Grace Segers has more on the ruling and how it is impacting Congress’ agenda as President Biden looks to push forward with his infrastructure plan. Source
South Africa facing violent unrest following jailing of former President Jacob Zuma
More than 200 people have died in South Africa during a week of violent unrest sparked by the jailing of former President Jacob Zuma. Outrage in the country has been heightened by economic disparities that were highlighted during the pandemic. The Wall Street Journal’s Africa Deputy Bureau Chief Gabriele Steinhauser joins CBSN to break down the unrest in the nation. Source
3 Texas Democrats in Washington, D.C. test positive for COVID-19
The three members of the delegation have all been vaccinated against COVID-19 but tested positive with rapid tests, two people familiar with the situation told CBS News. Source