Professional rock climber Alex Honnold joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss his new podcast called “Climbing Gold” and climbing’s debut at the Tokyo Olympics. Source
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Boeing faces test with “Starliner” do-over launch to the International Space Station
After software problems derailed a 2019 flight to the International Space Station, Boeing is set to try again with “Starliner”. Mark Strassmann reports from the Kennedy Space Center. Source
Four officers who responded to the January 6 attack on the Capitol have died by apparent suicide
There are now four known suicides by officers who responded to the attack on the Capitol. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave spoke with an officer about how the insurrection affected him. Source
California town says the worsening drought is drying up its water supply
The scenic town of Mendocino in Northern California is running out of water as the state’s drought worsens. Business owners and officials are worried current stop-gap measures to keep the water running won’t last. Carter Evans reports. Source
Simone Biles wins bronze in balance beam in Olympic return
She’d dropped out of numerous other events at the Tokyo Games, citing mental health issues. The bronze was Biles’ seventh Olympic medal, trying the most ever for an American gymnast. Source
Murder probe launched after Belarus activist found dead in Ukraine
“This was a planned operation by security operatives to liquidate a Belarusian, dangerous for the regime,” activist group says. Source
Feds’ cybersecurity defenses put data at risk, Senate report warns
Federal agencies tasked with safeguarding the security and personal data of millions of Americans were given a C- in a cybersecurity report card by Senate investigators. Source
Tennessee incentivizes cow vaccines. But COVID shots? Not so much
The state reimburses farmers up to $1,500 for vaccinating their herds, but governor doesn’t back COVID vaccine incentives. Source
Justice Department orders IRS to release Trump tax returns to Congress
The Justice Department on Friday said the Treasury Department must hand over former President Trump’s tax returns to the House Ways and Means Committee, putting an apparent end to the yearslong battle over the records. Brian Galle, a professor of law at the Georgetown University Law Center joins CBSN’s Tanya Rivero with his analysis. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Monday, August 2, 2021
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source