The historic Mount Zion AME Church in South Carolina was burned overnight. This comes just two weeks after the church shooting in Charleston. While authorities believe this latest fire was accidental, churchgoers feel suspicious. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann has more on the investigation. Source
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Severe storms hit East; scorching heat grips West
While parts of the East Coast are cleaning up after a series of vicious storms, the West Coast is battling nearly 30 wildfires amid brutal heat. Wyatt Andrews and Carter Evans report. Source
Death of 3-year-old found in swing ruled homicide
Ji’Aire Lee was found dead on a swing at a Maryland park. Authorities say the toddler was found after reports came in about a woman pushing a child on a swing for a long time. WUSA’s Ellison Barber reports. Source
Tropical cyclone kills dozens in Indonesia and East Timor
A tropical cyclone has left dozens dead in Indonesia and East Timor. The storm has triggered landslides and flash floods, displacing thousands as homes and belongings are washed away. Foreign correspondent Lucy Craft reports on the devastation for CBSN. Source
President Obama sings the theme from “Davy Crockett”
The president showed off his singing skills after fielding a question from a man named “Davy Crockett” at a health care event Wednesday. Source
Jennifer Garner, Ben Affleck file for divorce
Hollywood stars Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck have filed for divorce. CBS News’ Lauren Moraski joins CBSN to discuss. Source
Halle Berry and Jeffrey Dean Morgan on new season of “Extant”
Season 2 of CBS sci-fi drama “Extant” premieres Wednesday night. Steven Spielberg is one of the executive producers, and Halle Berry stars in the series. Ben Tracy went behind the scenes with Berry and new co-star Morgan, as the series heads in a new direction. Source
Stars and studios use dating apps to drive business
Americans are enjoying a love affair with online dating. Mobile dating apps are expected to bring in $629 million this year. Now, some of the biggest names in music including Madonna and Mariah Carey are using dating platforms like Match and Tinder. Advertising Age deputy managing editor Natalie Zmuda joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss how it’s not just musicians striking the right chord. Source
World’s worst guard dog falls asleep on the job
Nick Dietz compiles some of the latest and greatest viral videos, including a security bulldog that’s not so great at its job and four guys performing Brahms’ “Hungarian Dance No. 5” on glass bottles. To see these videos in their entirety, click HERE. Source
Splitsville for Bennifer
Celebrity couple Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner released a joint statement saying they plan to divorce. CBSN’s Vladimir Duthiers has the news. Source