A Canadian indigenous group says it found the unmarked graves of more than 700 people at a Catholic residential school in Saskatchewan this week. It’s the latest in several similar findings at the notorious schools across Canada. David Treuer is author of “The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee: Native America From 1890 to the Present” and a member of the Leech Lake Ojibwe. He spoke with CBSN’s Lana Zak about the impact on Indigenous communities in North America. Source
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Biden reaffirms commitment to bipartisanship amid GOP concerns
Republicans raised concerns after President Biden said he would not support a bipartisan deal without an accompanying reconciliation bill. Source
Heat wave continues to scorch the West
The West faces yet another dangerous heat wave this weekend as severe weather threatens millions across the U.S. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli has more on what to expect. Source
Michigan governor declares state of emergency due to flooding
Heavy rainfall throughout Michigan has resulted in power outages, flooding and sewer backups. Source
Skateboarder brings her Navajo heritage to the skatepark
Naomi Glasses is an internet sensation, known for blending her Navajo heritage with skateboarding. Glasses is using her newfound fame to launch a project building skateparks near Navajo reservations. Lilia Luciano has more. Source
Taliban continues offensive in Afghanistan as U.S. troops near complete withdrawal
The Taliban is expanding its control over Afghanistan as U.S. troops are set to withdraw completely by mid-July. The rise of the militant group is stoking fears of an all-out civil war in the region. Charlie D’Agata has more. Source
Bipartisan infrastructure deal remains tentative as White House walks back comments
President Biden walked back comments that threatened to derail a bipartisan infrastructure agreement. Christina Ruffini has more. Source
Rescue efforts continue as collapsed building’s past structural problems are revealed
Rescue workers are continuing their search for survivors of Thursday’s building collapse in Surfside, Florida. Meanwhile, a 2018 survey of the building revealed an engineer’s concerns with the integrity of the building. Manuel Bojorquez has more. Source
Pentagon releases report on UFOs
The Pentagon on Friday released its highly anticipated report on UFO sightings in recent years. But the report failed to conclusively identify the aerial objects, keeping the mystery of their existence afloat. David Martin reports. Source
Johnson & Johnson reaches $230 million settlement with New York over opioids case
Johnson & Johnson reached a $230 million settlement with the state of New York to settle a case claiming the company helped fuel the opioid crisis. The company, while denying that the settlement is an admission of wrongdoing, also agreed to no longer promote opioids in the future. Source