Americans are hitting the road with renewed urgency this Fourth of July weekend. More than 43 million people are expected to take some kind of road trip, despite sky-high gasoline prices, as COVID restrictions are lifted. 3.5 million others are expected to catch a flight. Elise Preston has the details. Source
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Saturday Sessions: Amy Helm performs “Running Out of Love”
Singer-songwriter Amy Helm is the daughter of legendary drummer Levon Helm. She grew up in Woodstock, New York, with a front-row seat to music history. Long a collaborator, she’s broken out on her own in recent years with her third solo album, “What the Flood Leaves Behind,” released last month. For “Saturday Sessions,” here is Helm with “Running Out of Love.” Source
Saturday Sessions: Amy Helm performs “Breathing”
Singer-songwriter Amy Helm is the daughter of legendary drummer Levon Helm. She grew up in Woodstock, New York, with a front-row seat to music history. Long a collaborator, she’s broken out on her own in recent years with her third solo album, “What the Flood Leaves Behind,” released last month. For “Saturday Sessions,” here is Helm with “Breathing.” Source
Saturday Sessions: Amy Helm performs “Sweet Mama”
Singer-songwriter Amy Helm is the daughter of legendary drummer Levon Helm. She grew up in Woodstock, New York, with a front-row seat to music history. Long a collaborator, she’s broken out on her own in recent years with her third solo album, “What the Flood Leaves Behind,” released last month. For “Saturday Sessions,” here is Helm with “Sweet Mama.” Source
6 firefighters at condo collapse site test positive for COVID-19
Rescue efforts at the site were continuing on Saturday for a tenth day. Source
11 million girls worldwide at risk of not returning to school
“There’s this huge risk of losing a generation of girls,” said one economist. Source
President & CEO of the National Constitution Center Jeffrey Rosen on “The Takeout” – 7/2/2021
Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, joins Major to talk about the history of the U.S. Constitution, how it has evolved throughout time, and the polarization that led to the January 6th attack on the Capitol, on this week’s episode of “The Takeout with Major Garrett.” Source
Phylicia Rashad apologizes for supporting Bill Cosby’s release
“I intend to earn your trust and your forgiveness,” the former actress wrote in an email addressed to Howard University students and parents. Source
AAA forecasts more than 47 million travelers over July 4 holiday weekend
Gas prices have hit a 7-year high and rental cars are selling out across the country. Meanwhile, airports and airlines are short staffed as travelers take off for the holiday weekend. CBS News transportation correspondent Errol Barnett reports and WBZ meteorologist Jacob Wycoff joins CBSN for the holiday weekend weather forecast. Source
EPA scientists pressured to alter chemical safety assessments, report says
Multiple whistleblowers at the Environmental Protection Agency claim supervisors at the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollutant Prevention forced them to minimize and reduce evidence of potential adverse effects, according to a new report by The Intercept. Sharon Lerner, an investigative reporter for The Intercept, joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss these allegations and how the EPA is handling them. Source