“Survivors of sexual assault will always be our priority,” Howard University said in response to Rashad’s tweet, adding her views do not reflect the school’s. Source
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Work at condo collapse site paused over concerns about standing structure
At least 18 people died in the collapse and more than 140 are unaccounted for. Source
“Black is Beautiful” beer raises awareness and money for social justice foundations
36-year-old Marcus Baskerville from San Antonio crafted a beer called ‘Black is Beautiful’ that has gone viral and raised millions of dollars around the world. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian spoke with him about what inspired this initiative and why he chose beer as a medium to spark important conversations. Source
Weisselberg’s lawyer says his client intends to plead not guilty
Top Trump Organization executive Allen Weisselberg is expected to be arraigned in Manhattan today. A grand jury indicted him and the Trump Organization over potential tax crimes. CBS News legal contributor and former Manhattan prosecutor Rebecca Roiphe joins CBSN with analysis. Source
Former D.A. Bruce Castor says he “put in writing” that Bill Cosby wouldn’t be prosecuted and stands by decision
Former Montgomery County District Attorney Bruce Castor, who declined to prosecute Bill Cosby in 2005, joined CBSN to discuss the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Cosby’s sexual assault conviction. The court threw out the case based on Castor’s agreement with Cosby that he wouldn’t be charged based on information he gave a deposition in a civil case. Source
CDC isn’t changing mask guidelines despite risk of COVID-19 Delta variant
The CDC maintains that fully vaccinated Americans can go without masks in most situations, even though the World Health Organization recommended everyone continue to wear masks to slow the spread of the Delta variant. Dr. Ron Elfenbein, medical director and owner of First Call Medical Center, joined CBSN to discuss this guidance and more on the pandemic. Source
Yale Drama School scraps tuition after $150M Geffen donation
Starting in August, students at the prestigious theater school will no longer have to pay $35,000 tuition. Source
Supreme Court strikes down California donor disclosure requirement
The court ruled 6-3 that the requirement is unconstitutional. Source
Trump Organization and its CFO facing charges in New York
A grand jury convened by the Manhattan district attorney’s office has indicted the Trump Organization on tax-related charges, and the company’s chief financial officer Allen Weisselberg is being arraigned this afternoon. CBS News correspondent Laura Podesta reports, and then CBS News reporter Nicole Sganga joins “CBSN AM” to discuss what we know about the case. Source
Live Updates: Trump Organization CFO surrenders ahead of expected charges
The longtime chief financial officer for the Trump Organization surrendered to authorities in Manhattan early Thursday. Source