The Russia-based cyber gang REvil is demanding a $70 million ransom in what could be one of the world’s largest ransomware attacks. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge details the scope of the attack and the group’s ties to the Russian government and CBSN technology reporter Dan Patterson discusses what motivates these types of hacker groups. Source
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Death toll in the Surfside, Florida condo building collapse rises to 27 after 3 more bodies were recovered following the demolition of the entire structure Sunday
Three more bodies have been recovered in the Surfside condo building collapse, bringing the death toll to 27 with at least 118 people still unaccounted for. Officials demolished the rest of the building Sunday night o help aid rescue efforts. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez joins CBSN to discuss. Source
Supreme Court ruling increases pressure on Democrats to act on voting rights
Congressional Democrats face increasing pressure to act on voting rights after the Supreme Court upheld voting restrictions in Arizona. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins CBSN with the latest. Source
CC Sabathia opens up on addiction and recovery
CC Sabathia is considered one of the most dominating pitchers of his generation but his success came with a lot of personal struggles. Source
Car sales slump as vehicle prices continue to surge
Used cars cost nearly $5,000 more than a year ago, driven by a shortage of computer chips that’s crimping production. Source
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter to mark 75th wedding anniversary
They are the longest-married presidential couple – and the former president said it is a “full partnership.” Source
Death toll in Florida condo collapse reaches 27
Florida officials said three more people had been pulled from the rubble of a collapsed condo building following a controlled demolition of the building. Watch their remarks from Monday’s briefing. Source
Confirmed death toll in Surfside condo collapse reaches 27
The demolition of the building Sunday, more than 10 days after its collapse, was expected to open up new areas for rescuers to search. Source
Jemele Hill on Sha’Carri Richardson’s suspension, Olympic rules and fallout at ESPN
Jemele Hill, a contributing writer at The Atlantic and host of “Jemele Hill, is Unbothered” at Spotify, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss if the rules at the Olympics are antiquated and unfairly targeting athletes of color, as well as the fallout at ESPN over comments made by a white reporter about a Black host. Source
Colorado’s independent commission draws up preliminary House map
The state is one of four that ‘s relying on an independent commission to draw the district lines, rather than allowing the partisan state legislature to do so. Source