The State Department is struggling with a backlog of passport applications, just as many Americans are making plans to travel abroad. The department says mail delays, a shutdown of their online booking system, and staffing shortages are part of the problem. Christina Ruffini has the latest. Source
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Cleveland Indians become Cleveland Guardians
The Cleveland Indians announced they are dropping the century-old moniker for a new name. Following years of pressure from activists and Native American groups, the Cleveland Indians will become the Cleveland Guardians, starting next year. The team sifted through nearly 1,200 potential names. Dana Jacobson has the details. Source
A look at the history of surfing, one of the world’s oldest sports
Surfing is making its Olympic debut in Tokyo. But one of the newest Olympic sports has a very long history in the host nation of Japan. Lucy Craft takes a look at the history of the sport. Source
Why Japan is a fitting stage for surfing’s Olympic debut
While Hawaii is the undisputed birthplace and global mecca of modern surfing, Japan has nurtured a fanatic wave-rider culture all its own. Source
Saturday Sessions: Allison Russell performs “The Runner”
Allison Russell was born in Montreal, she’s a founding member of three critically acclaimed groups, but now she’s found her voice as a solo artist —performing a special headline set this Sunday at the prestigious Newport Folk Festival. From her new album “Outside Child,” Allison Russell performs “The Runner.” Source
Saturday Sessions: Allison Russell performs “4th Day Prayer.”
Allison Russell was born in Montreal, she’s a founding member of three critically acclaimed groups, but now she’s found her voice as a solo artist —performing a special headline set this Sunday at the prestigious Newport Folk Festival. From her new album “Outside Child,” Allison Russell performs “4th Day Prayer.” Source
Thousands protest lockdown in Sydney amid COVID-19 surge
Police made several arrests after crowds broke through barriers and threw plastic bottles and plants. Source
In the Biden era, Rehoboth Beach joins the ranks of presidential retreats
Presidents tend to select vacation spots that fit their personalities. Source
Less than half of population in 16 states received at least one dose of COVID vaccine
The Biden administration is buying an additional 200 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, ahead of the potential need for booster shots and a vaccine for children under the age of 12 later this year. The action comes as the highly contagious Delta variant is driving up coronavirus infections across the country. Michael George has the latest. Source
Life and legacy of activist and feminist leader Dorothy Pitman Hughes
Influential activist and feminist leader Dorothy Pitman Hughes was given some overdue recognition with the dedication of a plaque in her honor in her hometown of Lumpkin, Georgia. Hughes was a founding force in emerging social movements that are now well-established, including women’s rights. She has now retired from public life, but CBS News’ Michelle Miller sat down with those closest to Hughes. Source