As CBS News’ Janet Shamlian reports, the Delta variant of the coronavirus is fueling a rise in infections across the U.S. Experts warn those cases are expected to continue climbing in communities with low vaccinations. Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease expert and senior scholar at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss the latest. Source
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10 patio and porch accessories under $50
Embrace indoor-outdoor living with these affordable, reviewer-loved patio and porch accessories. Source
Political fallout after Haitian president’s assassination
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 reports on the investigation, and freelance journalist Harold Isaac joins CBSN’s Tanya Rivero from Port-au-Prince with more on the potential political fallout. Source
“Torrential rains” in Carolinas as Tropical Storm Elsa heads north
It’s expected to remain a significant rainmaker as it moves quickly up the East Coast after killing one person in Florida and injuring several others in Georgia. Source
Google accused of violating antitrust laws in new lawsuit
Google is currently facing three other federal antitrust lawsuits, including one from the Justice Department. Source
Indictment details 5 Floridians’ attack on U.S. Capitol
Prosecutors said members of the group brandished flagpoles, chemical spray, plastic handcuffs and tactical gloves with plastic knuckles. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Thursday, July 8, 2021
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News,” anchored by Major Garrett. Source
Federal judge declines to block parts of Georgia’s voting law
Vice President Kamala Harris announced a $25 million expansion of the Democratic National Committee’s “I Will Vote” campaign. That came after a federal judge declined to block part of Georgia’s new voting law ahead of next week’s runoff elections. Atlanta Journal-Constitution political reporter Greg Bluestein joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” to discuss the impact of the ruling. Source
U.S. citizen arrested in Haitian president’s assassination
More than a dozen suspects have been arrested in the last 24 hours. Among them is an American from Florida. Source
FDA updates guidance for controversial Alzheimer’s drug
The label now says the drug is only intended for patients in early stages of the disease — not millions of others with more advanced Alzheimer’s. Source