Several red states have passed GOP-championed laws banning the teaching of certain concepts dealing with racism and sexism. Jericka Duncan explains. Source
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Teen starts blood drive to help little sister with leukemia
Six-year-old Violet Jackson is battling b-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Violet’s older sister, Eden, was inspired to start a blood drive for those in need. Elise Preston has their story. Source
U.S. carries out airstrikes in Iraq and Syria
A defense official told CBS News all the targets — command and control and logistics for drones — were hit. Source
Delta variant continues to spread globally
Even Australia, which had early success stopping the COVID-19 pandemic by closing its borders, is facing an outbreak. The country is reporting fewer than 5% of adults are vaccinated. Elizabeth Palmer reports. Source
152 still unaccounted for in Florida building collapse, official says
With four more bodies identified, the death toll stands at nine. Search and rescue efforts are still underway. Source
Search and rescue operation continues at collapsed condo building in Surfside, Florida
Search and rescue crews are looking for “void spaces,” possible pockets beneath the rubble where someone may be alive. Teams from Mexico and Israel are now assisting in the operation. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest. Source
Biden to honor $1.2 trillion infrastructure deal made with Republicans
The White House is having to clarify its position after President Biden said last week he wouldn’t sign the infrastructure deal unless it was accompanied by a separate measure to fund what he calls human infrastructure, democratic priorities like child care, free community college and green energy. Christina Ruffini takes a look. Source
Miami-Dade County mayor says families of Florida building collapse victims visited site
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said Sunday evening that the death toll in the Surfside building collapse stood at nine with the four bodies found being identified, and 152 people remained unaccounted for. Families of the victims were allowed to visit the site on Sunday. Watch Sunday night’s update from Miami officials. Source
Teen launches community blood drive at critical time
The nation is facing a critical blood shortage thanks in part to the pandemic. Source
Live Updates: 152 still unaccounted for in Florida building collapse, Miami-Dade County mayor says
With four more bodies identified, the death toll stands at nine. Search and rescue efforts are still underway. Source