Biden meets with local officials about crime and guns; Fallout as U.S. military withdraws from Afghanistan Source
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CBS Evening News, July 12, 2021
Health officials flag “small possible risk” of nervous system disorder in recipients of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine; Artist transforms kids’ prosthetics into art. Source
Extreme heat fuels deadly Western wildfires
Wildfires in California and Oregon are spreading rapidly, fueled by intense heat and powerful winds. Lilia Luciano shares more. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Monday, July 12, 2021
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Texas Democrats say they are “determined to kill this bill” after leaving state to prevent vote
Texas House Democrats headed to Washington, D.C., on Monday to prevent a vote in a special session of the Texas Legislature on GOP election bills. The group held a news conference at Dulles International Airport to discuss why they left and what comes next. Source
Death toll in Surfside collapse reaches 94
The death toll in the Surfside, Florida, condo collapse has climbed to 94. More than 20 people are still missing. Source
Top U.S. commander in Afghanistan steps down as troops withdraw
The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, General Scott Miller, stepped down on Monday, symbolizing the end of America’s 20-year military mission in the country. Washington Post reporter Missy Ryan joins “Red and Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with more on military operations there going forward and why some intelligence officials fear a Taliban takeover soon after the U.S. withdrawal. Source
Firefighters making progress on Northern California wildfire
Lightning sparked two wildfires that have burned nearly 90,000 acres in Northern California. Source
Cubans protests against economic hardship
President Biden is pledging his support for the people in Cuba, as thousands rallied across the country protesting food shortages and high prices amid the coronavirus pandemic. CBS news producer Portia Siegelbaum, in Havana, joins Tanya Rivero on CBSN to discuss the latest developments Source
Heat wave and drought spark wildfires up and down Western U.S.
The extreme heat and historic drought in the West is driving what is expected to be a record-breaking wildfire season. California officials say more than twice the number of acres have burned so far this year than had burned by this point last year. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports and CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN for the forecast. Source