Coronavirus infections are on the rise in every state for the first time since January. As Lilia Luciano reports, experts warn the pandemic has entered a dangerous stage. Then, Dr. Taison Bell, a critical care and infectious disease physician and the medical ICU director at the University of Virginia, joins CBSN’s Lana Zak with more on what lies ahead. Source
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Greenland halts new oil drilling, citing climate change
The country’s agriculture minister said the government “takes climate change seriously.” Source
Top general warned Trump not to strike Iran, report says
General Mark Milley tried to stop President Trump from striking Iran in the final days of his presidency, according to a New Yorker report. Kris Van Cleave has more. Source
Biden accuses social media platforms of “killing people” through COVID-19 misinformation
President Biden accused Facebook and other social media companies of “killing people” by allowing the spread of COVID-19 misinformation online. Lilia Luciano reports. Source
NFL star Richard Sherman speaks out after arrest
Richard Sherman apologized for his actions after he was arrested for trying to force his way into his in-law’s home. The NFL star cited his mental health in his apology. Anna Werner has the latest. Source
Death toll passes 120 in historic Europe flooding
The death toll from historic floods in Europe is rising and hundreds are unaccounted for. The BBC’s Jenny Hill reports. Source
Anthony Bourdain documentary uses A.I. version of chef’s voice
“I wasn’t putting words into his mouth. I was just trying to make them come alive,” the filmmaker said in an interview. Source
Anthony Bourdain documentary recreates chef’s voice with artificial intelligence
There’s debate over whether the use of artificial intelligence in a film about the late celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain is ethical. The film makes it appear that Bourdain spoke something that he did not. Jim Axelrod has more. Source
Swing-district House Republicans show strong fundraising
Republicans say digital fundraising and an excited donor base are helping close any cash gap with Democrats. Source
Florida residents look to man on bench for advice
Al Nixon found a bench near the beach in St. Petersburg, Florida, to clear his head. Now residents line up to share their problems with him, even though he’s not a therapist. Steve Hartman shares more in “On the Road.” Source