Star sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson has been suspended for a month after testing positive for marijuana, putting her Tokyo Olympic hopes in jeopardy. CBSN’s Tanya Rivero has details. Source
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Biden backs reform to military sex assault prosecutions
President Biden has formally approved a report calling for major changes in the way the military investigates sexual assaults within the ranks. David Martin reports. Source
Disney cuts “Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls” from fireworks show
As part of a new inclusivity initiative announced in April, Disney modified the introduction of the “Happily Ever After” show by removing the phrase “ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls.” Source
Firefighter’s daughter among victims in Florida condo collapse
The body of another child was recovered from the rubble of the collapsed Florida condo building. The 7-year-old girl was the daughter of a first responder. Omar Villafranca reports. Source
Delta coronavirus variant fuels spikes ahead of July 4 weekend
Concerns are mounting over the Delta variant as the U.S. prepares for July 4 celebrations. Experts are particularly worried about areas with low vaccination rates, and as Janet Shamlian reports, many of those are in the South. Then, Dr. Amesh Adalja, infectious disease expert and senior scholar at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, joins CBSN to discuss the latest. Source
Surfside condo survivor says he’s only alive because girlfriend persuaded him to stay with her
A resident in Surfside, Florida, said he narrowly avoided the deadly collapse of the condominium building he calls home because his girlfriend asked him to spend the night at her place — a decision that may have saved his life. Source
Elsa strengthens to first Atlantic hurricane of 2021
CBS New York chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn has the July 4 weekend forecast and what to expect from Hurricane Elsa. Source
Health concerns from smoke, dust and debris after Surfside building collapse
CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca gives an update on the Florida condo collapse as search and rescue workers brace for the first Atlantic hurricane of the season. Dr. Shirin Shafazand, pulmonologist and professor at the University of Miami, spoke with CBSN’s Tanya Rivero about the health risks accompanying this kind of search and recovery effort. Source
Activists fear impact Supreme Court’s Arizona decision could have on voting rights
The Supreme Court is upholding two restrictive voting rights measures in Arizona that some activists believe targets voters of color. Cliff Albright of the Black Voters Matter Fund spoke with CBSN’s Tanya Rivero about why he believes these laws are discriminatory. Source
Biden backs changes in way military investigates sex assault
The president has backed removing sexual assault investigations from the chain of command. Source