Meteorologist Jeff Berardelli of CBS affiliate WPEC is tracking a series of storms threatening California — and explains what is behind the unusually wet West Coast winter. Source
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AG Sessions not recusing himself from Trump-Russia investigations
CBS News has learned that Attorney General Jeff Sessions is still not recusing himself from any investigations involving President Trump, his aides, and the Russian government. CBS News Justice Reporter Paula Reid spoke to CBSN about where the investigations may head next. Source
Christine Baranski on “The Good Wife” spinoff, “The Good Fight”
For seven seasons, Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress Christine Baranski starred as attorney Diane Lockhart in the CBS drama, “The Good Wife.” Now she returns to that role in a spinoff called “The Good Fight,” which picks up one year after the events of “The Good Wife” finale. Baranski joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the series. Source
Laverne Cox on Gavin Grimm, “Doubt” and meeting Beyoncé
Actress Laverne Cox is well known for her portrayal of an inmate in the hit Netflix series, “Orange is the New Black.” But Cox is shedding her prison uniform for tailored suits. She now stars as Cameron Wirth, an Ivy League-educated defense attorney on the new CBS drama “Doubt.” Cox joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss her new role. Source
Did officials ignore warnings about Oroville Dam spillway risks?
Nearly 200,000 people evacuated from their homes in Northern California are still unable to go home. If an emergency spillway at the Oroville Dam continues to erode, their homes will be in the path of potentially catastrophic flooding. John Blackstone reports. Source
Biden delivers remarks on COVID-19 response
Nearly 54% of the U.S. adult population have received at least one of their shots, according to the CDC. Source
Enjoy Wall Street’s quiet time, while it lasts
The summer doldrums are in full force, yet stocks keep climbing no matter what — but that could change in September Source
Former homeland security adviser on Gen. Flynn’s resignation
Fran Townsend, CBS News senior national security analyst and former homeland security adviser to President George W. Bush, joins “CBS This Morning” from Washington to provide context and discuss the fallout from the resignation of former National Security Adviser Gen. Michael Flynn. Source
China joins U.N. in opposing North Korea missile test
North Korea rejected the U.N. Security Council’s statement on its latest ballistic missile launch and claims its tests are in self-defense. The Security Council unanimously condemned Sunday’s test during an emergency meeting Monday night. China, one of North Korea’s only allies and its main lifeline, signed onto that statement. Adriana Diaz reports. Fran Townsend, CBS News senior national security analyst and former homeland security adviser to President George W. Bush, provides analysis. Source
Free sports tickets — and a beer — from Bud Light
The brew brand hopes to coax more Americans to gather outside at venues where its product is often consumed. Source