It’s expected to remain a significant rainmaker as it moves quickly up the East Coast after killing one person in Florida and injuring several others in Georgia. Source
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Google accused of violating antitrust laws in new lawsuit
Google is currently facing three other federal antitrust lawsuits, including one from the Justice Department. Source
Indictment details 5 Floridians’ attack on U.S. Capitol
Prosecutors said members of the group brandished flagpoles, chemical spray, plastic handcuffs and tactical gloves with plastic knuckles. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Thursday, July 8, 2021
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News,” anchored by Major Garrett. Source
Federal judge declines to block parts of Georgia’s voting law
Vice President Kamala Harris announced a $25 million expansion of the Democratic National Committee’s “I Will Vote” campaign. That came after a federal judge declined to block part of Georgia’s new voting law ahead of next week’s runoff elections. Atlanta Journal-Constitution political reporter Greg Bluestein joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” to discuss the impact of the ruling. Source
U.S. citizen arrested in Haitian president’s assassination
More than a dozen suspects have been arrested in the last 24 hours. Among them is an American from Florida. Source
FDA updates guidance for controversial Alzheimer’s drug
The label now says the drug is only intended for patients in early stages of the disease — not millions of others with more advanced Alzheimer’s. Source
What’s at stake for Afghanistan as U.S. troops near withdrawal deadline
President Biden spoke about the end of the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan, saying the remaining troops will be out by August 31 because the U.S. “did what it set out to do.” Michael Semple, a professor at Queen’s University Belfast, joined CBSN’s Tanya Rivero to discuss the impact of the troop withdrawal. Source
Harris joins DNC to announce expansion of “I Will Vote” campaign
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were set to hold private and public events on Thursday to highlight their administration’s push to expand voting rights. Source
Biden announces U.S. military mission in Afghanistan will end on August 31
President Biden announced Thursday that the last U.S. troops will leave Afghanistan on August 31, ending the U.S. involvement after 20 years of war. Watch Mr. Biden’s speech and analysis from Charlie D’Agata in Kabul, David Martin at the Pentagon and Nancy Cordes at the White House. Source