A looming federal court decision threatens the Obama-era program, which offers deportation relief to undocumented immigrants who came to the U.S. as children. Source
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What is a heat dome? Extreme temps in the Pacific Northwest, explained
To call this heat wave “unprecedented” does not do it justice. Source
NCAA drafts policy for athletes to profit from name and imagery
An NCAA committee recommended that student-athletes be allowed to make endorsements and profit off their names. Source
Taliban gaining ground in Afghanistan as U.S. troops withdraw
As Afghan forces lose ground to the Taliban amid the U.S. withdrawal, Charlie D’Agata got a first-hand look at the fighting inside Afghanistan. Source
Connecticut set to adopt new “baby bonds” program
Connecticut is expected to become the first state to introduce a “baby bonds” program. It will put $3,200 into a trust for each baby born into poverty, which they can access when they turn 18. Connecticut state treasurer Shawn Wooden, one of the main supporters of the bill, joins Tanya Rivero on CBSN’s “Red & Blue.” Source
At least 11 dead and 150 unaccounted for in Florida condo collapse
Questions are emerging about who knew about the Florida condo building’s structural issues before it collapsed in the middle of the night. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest. Source
Questions emerge about Florida building’s issues before collapse
An engineer’s report from 2018 noted significant structural concerns caused by failed waterproofing under the pool deck. Source
Nissan Stadium to Host Outdoor Hockey in NHL Stadium Series Matchup
The NHL announced today that Nashville will host the 2022 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series outdoor game between the Nashville Predators and Tampa Bay Lightning on Feb. 26, 2022 at Nissan Stadium, home of the NFL’s Tennessee Titans. Source
Simone Biles secures spot on Tokyo Olympic gymnastics team
The reigning world and Olympic champion secured one of two automatic spots on the team at the U.S. Gymnastics Olympic trials over the weekend, finishing with a score of 118.098. Source
Deadly shooting in Boston investigated as possible hate crime
Two people who were fatally shot near Boston over the weekend may have been targeted because they were Black, the district attorney said. The victims were identified as retired Massachusetts State Police Trooper Dave Green and Ramona Cooper, a 60-year-old staff sergeant in the Air Force. CBS Boston’s Lisa Gresci has the latest. Source