Finnegan Lee Elder, 21, and Gabriel Natale-Hjorth, 20, were convicted of homicide, attempted extortion and other charges. Source
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More than 70 people dead as riots sweep South Africa
More than 70 people have been killed in riots in parts of South Africa over the past several days. CBS News correspondent Debora Patta joins “CBSN AM” from Johannesburg to discuss the latest. Source
Resilience workshop helps overwhelmed health care workers on the front lines heal
Senior medical correspondent Dr. Tara Narula sat down with three nurse managers at Mount Sinai in New York City to talk about a groundbreaking program made to help health care workers fighting on the front lines build resiliency and help them heal in the wake of the pandemic. Source
3 Senate Democrats draft plan to end federal ban on marijuana
They also aim to implement a series of programs to help communities that have been harmed by the war on drugs. Source
Biden slams GOP attacks on voting rights
President Biden is condemning Republicans’ efforts to restrict voting access, calling it the “most significant test of our democracy since the Civil War.” Ed O’Keefe reports. Source
Looting and rioting break out across South Africa in wake of former President Zuma’s imprisonment
What started as protests against the jailing of former President Jacob Zuma has morphed into collective rage against the persistent poverty and inequality across South Africa with widespread looting and violence. Debora Patta reports. Source
Large fires burning in Western states, with more than 14,000 firefighters on the front lines
Before even reaching peak fire season, a new record has already been set, with more than 33,000 fires scorching over 2 million acres this year. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano spoke to California residents and fire crews dealing with the new norm when it comes to battling flames in Western states. Source
American journalist is allegedly targeted by Iranian kidnappers
A new indictment alleges an Iranian American journalist and activist was targeted by kidnappers backed by the Iranian government. She tells Jeff Pegues she will never stop fighting for the freedom of the Iranian people. Source
Health official says she was fired after efforts to vaccinate teens
Dr. Michelle Fiscus says elected leaders put politics over the health of children by firing her for her efforts to get more Tennesseans vaccinated. Source
Big cruise ships banned from entering central Venice
Officials declare Venice’s lagoon a national monument after years of international outcry over the hulking vessels damaging the ancient city’s fragile foundations. Source