Another heat wave is scorching the West. A new report says the extreme heat would be “virtually impossible without human-caused climate change.” David Begnaud reports. Source

President Biden issued a warning to the Russians after he spoke with President Vladimir Putin about ransomware attacks. Weijia Jiang reports. Source

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released updated guidance Friday on in-person learning this fall. Source

“My brother was the happiest man in the world,” his brother said Friday. “He didn’t deserve what he got.” Source

Some people may qualify for more stimulus cash than they realize, while other programs can offer surprise benefits. Source

Four other Seattle police officers were not found to have broken laws or violated police policy, and an investigation stressed that their conduct was protected by the First Amendment. Source

The United Nations is considering options to help keep Haiti from falling into more political chaos after the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise. CBSN’s Vladimir Duthiers has the latest on the investigation into the killing, and freelance journalist Harold Isaac spoke with CBSN’s Tanya Rivero about the extent of potential political fallout. Source

Lil Baby, the American rapper, and another man were arrested Thursday in Paris but released with a fine. Source

Approximately 1 in 8 Americans hold student loan debt. Amy Richardson, a certified financial planner with Schwab Intelligent Portfolios Premium, joined CBSN’s Tanya Rivero with tips for how new college graduates entering the workforce can pay off debt and save money. Source

Branson and five crewmates plan to launch Sunday on the first fully commercial passenger flight to space. Source