It’s rare to qualify for the Olympic Games — and it’s even rarer to compete alongside your significant other. But at the upcoming Olympics and Paralympics, track and field power couple Hunter Woodhall and Tara Davis will both be representing Team USA. Source
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Democrats roll out bill to end federal cannabis ban
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer introduced a draft proposal this week that would remove cannabis from the federal Controlled Substances Act and give states the right to decide how or if they want to legalize marijuana. Rootz Research CEO Eric Spitz joined CBSN to explore Schumer’s ambitious plan. Source
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Los Angeles reinstates indoor mask mandate; Judge delays sentencing in Mollie Tibbetts case. Source
63 felony charges filed in \duck boat accident that killed 17
Three tourist boat company employees are facing counts including involuntary manslaughter in the fatal Missouri accident. Source
Worldview: Reuters photojournalist killed in Afghanistan; 20,000 South African troops deployed to stop civil unrest
Reuters photojournalist Danish Siddiqui was killed in Afghanistan while on assignment. Haley Ott joins CBSN AM with the latest from Worldview. Source
Consumers opening their wallets as pandemic restrictions ease
Americans are spending on eating out and electronics while cutting back on sporting gear and building supplies. Source
At least 110 killed in massive flooding in Europe
Heavy rain has caused catastrophic flooding in Europe. More than 100 people are dead and more than 1,000 are missing. CBS News reporter Anna Noyskiewicz spoke with Anne-Marie Green on CBSN AM about what factors made the flooding so devastating and why it has been so difficult to track down the people who are still missing. Source
Study calls on gay men to donate blood in effort to reassess FDA restrictions
Blood banks across the U.S. are looking for participants in a study underway that could lead to a huge change in blood donor eligibility restrictions for gay and bisexual men. Andrew Goldstein is a participant and joins CBSN to share more about his experience and why he believes it is important to get involved. Source
TSU’s Christion Abercrombie to Join Titans as a Strength and Conditioning Intern For Training Camp
Abercrombie, who has made a remarkable recovery from life-threatening injuries, will serve as a strength and conditioning intern for the Titans during training camp. The Titans will also have four coaches join the staff during training camp as part of the NFL’s Bill Walsh Coaching Fellowship: Junior Taylor (WRs coach at Northern Arizona), Ricky Brumfield (ST coordinator/CBs at Virginia), Miguel Reveles (OC/QBs coach at University of La Verne) and Clint McMillan (defensive analyst at Florida State). Source
Biden admin dropping Trump rule to boost showerhead flow
Returning to the previous water-conserving standard will help consumers save money, Energy Department said. Source