Biden meets with Vladimir Putin; Queen Elizabeth celebrates official birthday Source
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Senate set to take up sweeping voting rights bill. But it’s unlikely to advance
It is not expected to get any Republican votes. Source
A-list celebrities helping launch film and TV school in Los Angeles
George Clooney, Kerry Washington, Don Cheadle, Mindy Kaling and other stars are coming together to help launch a public film school in Los Angeles in an effort to increase diversity in Hollywood. CBS Los Angeles’ Hermela Aregawi has the details. Read more here. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Monday, June 21, 2021
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
WPL panel gives leadership recommendations
Panelists at the 2021 Women Political Leaders Summit talked about what they’ve learned during the COVID-19 pandemic and gave recommendations for how women can lead in building a thriving post-pandemic society. Source
Biden narrows focus on foreign policy
From Afghanistan to Belarus, the Biden administration is turning its focus to foreign policy this week. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” host Elaine Quijano about President Biden’s agenda. Source
Iran’s hard-line president-elect refuses to meet with Biden
The White House is saying President Biden has no interest in meeting Ebrahim Raisi, the newly elected president of Iran — and the feeling is mutual. Elizabeth Palmer reports. Source
Family celebrates legacy of service as WWII hero passes the torch
Graduation marks a crowning achievement for young Marines who’ve conquered boot camp, including 350 young men and women who are on the final leg of a life-changing journey at Marine boot camp at Parris Island, South Carolina. In attendance at the ceremony will be legendary Marine Hershel “Woody” Williams. At 97, he is the last living Medal of Honor recipient from World War II. Among the new Marines passing in review is his great-grandson, Cedar Ross. David Martin shares their story. Source
Great-grandson of Medal of Honor recipient completes boot camp
“The chief drill instructor told me, ‘Ross, you’re going to have big shoes to fill.’ I said, ‘Yes, sir. Thankfully, I wear size 15.'” Source
Raiders’ Carl Nassib becomes first active NFL player to come out as gay
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib came out as gay on Monday, becoming the first active player in the National Football League to do so. “Just want to take a quick moment to say that I’m gay,” Nassib said in an Instagram video. “I’ve been meaning to do this for a while now, but I finally feel comfortable enough to get it off my chest.” CBS Los Angeles’ Jim Hill reports. Source