More than 47 million people are expected to travel over the July Fourth holiday weekend, up 164% compared to 2020. Consumers can expect long waits at airports and higher prices at the gas pump. Dina Demetrius reports from Los Angeles. Source
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Boeing 737 cargo plane crash-lands in ocean off Hawaii; pilots rescued
Dramatic video shows a helicopter and Honolulu Fire Department boat rescue the two pilots from the water in the dark of night. Source
Employers added 850,000 jobs in June as hiring revved up
Restaurants hired frantically as coronavirus restrictions eased, while education added a quarter-million jobs. Source
Dodgers star Trevor Bauer placed on leave after assault allegations
Bauer’s agent said the player met the woman in April, and the two had “a brief and wholly consensual sexual relationship initiated” by the woman. Source
Biden welcomes World Series champion L.A. Dodgers to the White House
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris welcomed the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers to the White House. “The kind of hope you offer the American people – don’t underestimate it,” Mr. Biden said. Watch his remarks. Source
Swimming caps designed for natural hair banned from Olympics
The International Swimming Federation said the caps do not follow “the natural form of the head,” according to the company. Source
Gabby Thomas aims to help fix racial disparities — and win Olympic gold
“It’s time to make a change and I think everybody’s on board,” Thomas said. Source
Breaking down the charges against Trump Organization and CFO Allen Weisselberg
The Trump Organization and its longtime chief financial officer Allen Weisselberg have been indicted on 15 charges in New York involving alleged tax evasion and fraud. Trump Organization lawyers and legal analysts believe prosecutors ultimately hope to get at Donald Trump himself. Attorney and “Law and Crime” TV host Jesse Weber joins “CBSN AM” to discuss the case. Source
Florida officials warn of possible threat from Hurricane Elsa
Officials from the National Weather Service and Florida emergency management agencies warn that Hurricane Elsa could pose a threat to the state early next week, and they are monitoring for any potential impact at the site of the Surfside building collapse. Watch their remarks from Friday’s briefing. Source
Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson compete to become first to blast off
Two of the richest men in the world are now officially in a space race to make history. But for Sir Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos, there’s a lot more at stake than just bragging rights. Tony Dokoupil has the details. Source