President Biden signed an executive order on Friday promoting economic competition, which will give his administration the power to crack down on some businesses who use monopolizing practices. Jeff Stein, an economics reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss. Source
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Vaccinated teachers and students can forego masks in latest CDC guidance
The CDC released its updated school guidance and says fully vaccinated teachers and students no longer need to wear masks. Nikki Battiste brings us more on the guidance and growing confusion over booster shots. Then, Dr. Susannah Hills, a pediatric airway surgeon and assistant ENT professor at Columbia University Medical Center, joins CBSN’s Lana Zak with her analysis. Source
Concern grows over “deteriorating” security in Afghanistan as U.S. forces continue withdrawal
A Pentagon spokesperson said there is a “deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan” a day after President Biden moved up the deadline for U.S. forces to withdraw. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D’Agata spoke to the top diplomat at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul about their concerns. Then CBSN anchor Lana Zak talks with Nancy Youssef, a national security correspondent for the Wall Street Journal, about the threat to Afghans who worked with U.S. forces. Source
More condo collapse victims recovered, bringing death toll to 79
The confirmed death toll in the Surfside, Florida, condo building collapse rose on Friday to 79. Officials said 53 victims have been identified, and another 61 people are potentially unaccounted for. Watch their Friday evening news briefing. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Friday, July 9, 2021
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News,” hosted by Major Garrett Source
Seamstress helps veteran fulfill dream of being buried in uniform
“It’s the most important thing I’ll ever do in my life,” the seamstress said. Source
Biden speaks to Putin after latest ransomware attacks
President Biden urged the Russian president to take action to stem ransomware attacks from Russia-linked groups. Source
Condo collapse death toll rises to 79
Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said a cat was found alive near the rubble and was reunited with its family on Friday. Source
Surfside search takes emotional toll on rescuers
First responder Scott Dean describes the emotional toll the recovery efforts in the Surfside condo collapse have taken on rescuers. Manuel Bojorquez shares more. Source
U.S. bolsters embassy security as troops leave Afghanistan
There are increasing concerns about the security of the U.S. embassy in Kabul as the Taliban rapidly gain territory. Charlie D’Agata has more. Source