Residents were ordered to evacuate after a ferocious fire broke out at a Chemtool plant in Rockton, Illinois. Nancy Chen has the latest. Source
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Former NATO commander says Biden should “go bold with Putin”
President Biden will meet face-to-face with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Geneva on Wednesday. Retired four-star general and former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Wesley Clark joins “Red and Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss how Mr. Biden can “go bold” with Putin and change U.S.-Russia relations. He also discusses how the U.S. military should address the growing threat of cyberattacks. Source
At least 11 killed in mass shootings over the weekend
It was a violent weekend across the U.S., with at least 11 people killed and 50 others injured in 10 mass shootings. Source
“In The Heights” director addresses colorism accusations
“I hear you on trying to fill those cast members with darker skin. I think that’s a really good conversation to have and something we should all be talking about,” Chu said. Source
Attorney General Garland to strengthen rules on obtaining lawmaker records
Attorney General Merrick Garland says he is planning to strengthen the Justice Department’s rules on obtaining lawmaker records after revelations that the Trump administration subpoenaed Apple for data from Democrats, journalists and even former White House counsel Don McGahn. CBS News’ Keir Dougall spoke with CBSN’s Tanya Rivero about what this means. Source
Dr. Dre partners with Los Angeles school district to build new high school
Music mogul Andre “Dr. Dre” Young and his business partner, Jimmy Iovine, have partnered with the Los Angeles Unified School District to build a new campus in South Los Angeles that “combines design, business and technology with hands-on, real-world learning to help develop young leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs.” CBS Los Angeles has the details. Source
Texas Democrats head to Washington on behalf of voting bill
They have delayed the passage of a GOP-sponsored voting bill. Source
Biden declines to preview what he wants from Putin
The president hopes to rally European partners to counter China and Russia, highlighting America’s “sacred obligation” to an alliance strained by his predecessor. Source
Special Report: Biden holds press conference following NATO summit
During a press conference at the end of the NATO summit in Brussels, President Biden spoke about his upcoming summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Mr. Biden was also asked about his assessment of the Republican Party, Ukraine’s potential membership in NATO, and his meetings with world leaders. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett anchors a CBS News Special Report from Washington with reports from CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe, who’s traveling with the president, and CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer in London. Source
Titans TE Anthony Firkser Teaches Skills, Life Lessons at Football Camp for Kids
Tight end Anthony Firkser worked to established himself in Nashville, with the Titans. On Sunday, Firkser gave back to the community with his first football camp for kids. Source