CDC urges masks indoors amid Delta variant spread; millions await rental assistance as evictions loom Source
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Justice Department instructs IRS to release Trump’s tax returns to Congress
The Justice Department instructed the IRS to hand over former President Trump’s tax returns to Congress. A federal judge said Mr. Trump and his lawyers have until Wednesday to issue a response. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe joined “CBSN AM” to discuss. Source
Missouri health workers battle misinformation among the unvaccinated
Hospitalizations in the state have jumped 168% in the last two months, and behind those numbers is both a resistance to the COVID vaccine and a lot of people with regrets. Source
Simone Biles to compete in balance beam final at Tokyo Olympics
Team USA confirmed Simone Biles will be competing in the individual balance beam final at the Olympics. Also, U.S. shot putter Raven Saunders made a podium protest after winning a silver medal. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas joined “CBSN AM” from Tokyo to discuss the latest. Source
Olympic high jumpers from Qatar and Italy share gold medal
“Can we have two golds?” Qatar’s Mutaz-Essa Barshim asked an official. Italy’s Gianmarco Tamberi was more than happy to share. Source
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Delta variant fuels spike in U.S. infections; Illinois town celebrates return of Superman festival Source
Laurel Hubbard becomes first openly trans woman to compete at Olympics
She competed in the women’s super-heavyweight 87-kilogram weightlifting category but did not advance after failing on her three attempted lifts. Source
Afghan president blames U.S. troop pullout for worsening violence
“There has been relentless gunfire, air strikes and mortars in densely populated areas. Houses are being bombed, and many people are suffering severe injuries,” Doctors Without Borders said. Source
Kathy Griffin reveals lung cancer diagnosis
Griffin, 60, made the announcement Monday on social media in a note to her fans. Source
As eviction moratorium expires, some renters face greater risk
“I feel like I’m on the Titanic,” a tenant in Nevada said. “I’m in the water, we’ve sunk, and we don’t have lifeboats here.” Source