The United States is back to hitting record numbers of coronavirus patients as the Delta variant spreads. Plus, hospitals are seeing an alarming number of children being hospitalized. CBS News’ Bradley Blackburn joins “CBSN AM” with more details. Source

Experts are expressing skepticism over a video showing a San Diego County sheriff’s deputy fainting while making an arrest and being exposed to the powerful drug. Source

The U.S. will require active-duty service members to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus starting mid-September or once the vaccine receives final FDA approval. In a statement supporting the move, President Biden said being vaccinated will ensure the military force is ready to operate anywhere in the world. Weijia Jiang has more. Source

New York Times Correspondent Jodi Kantor joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s refusal to resign as he faces potential impeachment. Plus, she explains why she says the governor exploited the me too movement as he allegedly violated women. Source

Some Texas schools are requiring masks for the start of school, in defiance of Governor Greg Abbott’s order. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca spoke with the superintendent of Dallas ISD. Source

COVID cases are rising amongst children with doctors reporting the biggest spike of infections in kids since the start of the pandemic. Also, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo refuses to resign as impeachment looms. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Source

Fifty-seven of Iowa’s 99 counties were hit by the storm, which had observed wind gusts at over 120 mph. Source

Governor Abbott isn’t backing down, even as he takes several steps to fight the COVID-19 surge in his state and urges people to get vaccinated. Source

Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News,” hosted by Major Garrett Source

The expected Senate approval would set the stage for a big battle over Democrats’ much bigger $3.5 trillion “human infrastructure” proposal. Source