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Roughly 48 million Americans are expected to travel in some form this Fourth of July weekend. The spike in travel demand, however, is causing airport delays and pumping up gas prices. Lilia Luciano has more. Source
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Florida governor issues state of emergency as storm approaches
The tropical storm is predicted to hit the Florida Keys early next week. Source
2 dead after major mudslide in Atami, Japan
A mudslide in Atami, Japan, wiped out several homes on Saturday, resulting in two deaths and more than a dozen people missing. Lucy Craft has more. Source
First cruise ship to leave U.S. port since pandemic returns with groundbreaking captain
The Celebrity Edge cruise ship returned to Fort Lauderdale this Saturday, after being the first cruise ship to leave a U.S. port since the pandemic began. But there is another distinction the boat harbors: its captain, Kate McCue, is the first American woman to captain a mega cruise ship. Janet Shamlian has more. Source
Leaky gaspipe ignites underwater ring of fire in the Gulf of Mexico
A giant ring of fire erupted underwater in the Gulf of Mexico on Friday, attributed to a leaky gas pipe. Although no one was injured and the fire is now extinguished, the environmental damage is still unknown. Source
11 arrested after standoff between Massachusetts state troopers and armed men shuts down I-95
A standoff between Massachusetts state troopers and a group of armed men forced a shutdown of Interstate 95 south of Boston on Saturday. All 11 men were eventually rounded up and now face weapons charges. Source
President Biden optimistic despite falling short of July Fourth vaccination goal
President Biden expressed optimism in the nation’s fight against the coronavirus pandemic, despite falling short of his goal to vaccinate 70% of the U.S. by the Fouth of July. Only 20 states have met the goal, and nationwide, 68% of Americans are vaccinated. Christina Ruffini reports. Source
Massachusetts highway reopens after armed standoff
At least some of the suspects were clad in military-style gear with long guns and pistols, Mass State Police Col. Christopher Mason said. Source
Software supplier hit with “sophisticated cyberattack”
The number of victims affected by the attack is unclear due to a ripple effect of managed service providers, who have their own clients, that may have been affected as well. Source
Psychiatrist on methods to cope with trauma after Surfside building collapse
The trauma associated with the Surfside, Florida, building collapse has likely affected the mental health of family members, survivors, first responders and others connected to the incident. Dr. Daniel Bober, a psychiatrist and former mental health policy fellow in the U.S. Senate, joined “CBSN AM” to discuss what many are experiencing and provide tips on how to cope. Source
