Fourteen more victims have been recovered in the Surfside condo building collapse, bringing the confirmed death toll to 78, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said at a press conference Friday. “This is a staggering and heartbreaking number that affects all of us very, very deeply,” she said. Watch the latest update from officials at the site. Source
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Texas Legislature takes up contentious voting bills in special session
The bills being considered by the state House and Senate omit two of the most controversial provisions from the original measure. Source
This week on “Sunday Morning” (July 11)
A look at the features for this week’s broadcast of the #1 Sunday morning news program Source
At least 52 killed in factory fire as workers locked inside
So far 52 bodies have been recovered, but the top two floors of the factory have yet to be searched, an official said. Source
Proposed U.K. law could see asylum seekers jailed for up to 4 years
A refugee charity estimates that if the bill is passed, between 9,000 and 21,600 applicants who would currently qualify for refugee status in Britain no longer would. Source
Poor People’s Campaign co-chair on voting rights, poverty
President Joe Biden heads to Philadelphia on Tuesday to discuss voting rights, as Democrats and civil rights activists look to combat Republican-led changes to state voting laws. The Reverend Dr. William Barber, co-chair of the antipoverty group Poor People’s Campaign, spoke with CBSN’s Tanya Rivero about what Democrats can do to ensure voting access for people of color and lift them out of poverty. Source
Texas governor calls state lawmakers back for special legislative session
Texas state lawmakers are back in Austin for a special legislative session called by Governor Greg Abbott to focus on the Republican’s conservative priorities. CBS News’ Adam Brewster spoke with CBSN’s Tanya Rivero about the session, Abbott’s potential 2024 presidential run and 2022 primary challenge. Source
Vaccination rate among ICE detainees remains low as cases surge
ICE is currently detaining more than 27,000 immigrants. So far, just over 1,300 detainees have received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Source
Philippines letting kids outside for first time in over a year
As the country grappled with the pandemic, it mandated that children five and above stay indoors. Source
CDC says no masks needed for fully vaccinated teachers and students
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eased mask guidelines for fully vaccinated teachers, students and staff Friday, saying they do not need to wear masks in school buildings. Dr. William Schaffner, medical director of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, joined CBSN to discuss the new mask guidance and the CDC’s guidance that anyone fully vaccinated does not need a COVID vaccine booster. Source