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7/1: Bill Cosby is free after a stunning court decision. Criminal indictment expected against the Trump Organization. Jul 01, 2021

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83-year-old Bill Cosby was released yesterday, after serving nearly three years in state prison. The judges determined Cosby should not have been prosecuted, but didn't weigh in on whether he's guilty. Former President Trump's company and its longtime CFO are formally accused of tax-related crimes. President Biden and the First Lady are in in Surfside, Florida to visit the site of last week's catastrophic building collapse. Former defense secretary Donald Rumsfeld has died at the age of 88.

6/30: Officials in Surfside, FL say the search is still a rescue mission. New COVID cases surging in states where many are unvaccinated. Jun 30, 2021

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Florida officials have now promised to convene a grand jury to investigate that devastating building collapse. Millions are still facing scorching temperatures this morning from two heat waves -- on both the East and West coasts. The CDC says the highly contagious Delta variant of the coronavirus is now in all 50 states, raising new concern for people who are unprotected. Former President Trump visits the Texas-Mexico border today to highlight a recent jump in illegal immigration. The top U.S. general in Afghanistan says that country could see a civil war after the U.S. military mission ends in the coming weeks.

Openly gay officer Maj. Gen. Leah Lauderback on her journey in the U.S. Air Force Jun 30, 2021

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Major General Leah Lauderback is one of the highest-ranking openly gay officers in the U.S. military. During her nearly three decades in the Air Force, she went from living in hiding during Don't Ask Don't Tell to leading a group of other LGBTQ servicemembers. Maj. Gen. Lauderback speaks with CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford about the conversations she's had with other military members, educating them on what LGBTQ people experience in the military and in life. Maj. Gen. Lauderback also discusses her hopes for the future of inclusivity in the military.

6/29: What we're learning about the potential cause of the FL condo building. Danger on the front lines in Afghanistan. Jun 29, 2021

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A contractor has shared photos with the Miami Herald from just two days before the collapse - showing a wet floor, cracked concrete and corrosion. Crews are battling wildfires across the Pacific Northwest, and the heat is putting a strain on the power grid. We're following the fight against the Delta variant of the coronavirus, both in the U.S. and overseas. U.S. officials say the American military withdrawal from Afghanistan will likely be complete by this Sunday, July 4th.

6/28: New info about why the FL condo building may have fallen. Pacific Northwest heat shattering record highs. Jun 28, 2021

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After four days of painstaking efforts, rescue workers have found nine bodies in Sunrise, Florida. More than 150 people are still unaccounted for. Claudio and Maria Bonnefoy are among the dozens unaccounted for, who are from Latin American nations. Nearly 20 million people are under an "excessive heat warning" this morning, covering nearly all of Washington and Oregon, plus five other states. On Capitol Hill, a compromise infrastructure bill is back on track after comments by President Biden nearly derailed it. The first big cruise ship to set sail from the U.S. since the pandemic began is on its way to Mexico.

Gun policy expert examines the Biden administration push to get guns off the streets Jun 28, 2021

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Gun violence is on the rise in 2021, and between the start of summer and the loosening of COVID-19 restrictions, many experts fear that it will only get worse. Nick Suplina, the Managing Director for Law and Policy at Everytown for Gun Safety, speaks with CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge about tangible actions to combat the rise in violence. They discuss cracking down on gun trafficking, limiting access to ghost guns and more.

6/25: More than 150 people still unaccounted for in FL building rubble. Derek Chauvin will be sentenced today. Jun 25, 2021

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At least four people are now confirmed dead in that apartment building collapse in Surfside, Florida. One of America's busiest airports is back in business this morning after a serious security breach. Fired Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin will be sentenced for the murder of George Floyd this afternoon. President Biden is claiming a major victory, after making a compromise deal on infrastructure with senators from both parties. President Biden meets today with Afghanistan's president to discuss the ongoing U.S. military withdrawal.

6/24: Massive search for survivors in FL after a deadly high-rise building collapse. FDA warning on some COVID vaccines. Jun 24, 2021

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We begin with breaking news from South Florida, and a deadly partial collapse of an apartment tower. Rescuers have pulled 35 people from the wreckage in Surfside, Florida, just north of Miami Beach. There have now been almost 400 confirmed cases of heart inflammation among people 30 or younger, after they received either the Moderna or Pfizer vaccines. Vice President Kamala Harris plans to visit the southern border tomorrow, after hearing heavy criticism from Republicans. A former high school cheerleader at the center of a Supreme Court ruling on free speech says she's thrilled to have won the case.

Up-and-Coming Country Music Star Brittney Spencer Jun 24, 2021

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Country singer-songwriter Brittney Spencer is making a name for herself in Nashville. She earned a spot in the "Next Women of Country" class from CMT (a division of ViacomCBS), and she's on the Spotify and Pandora "Artists to Watch" lists. And she doesn't even have a record deal yet. In October, Spencer shared a cover of The Highwomen's hit "Crowded Table" on Twitter, and it got the attention of two band members, Maren Morris and Amanda Shires, who invited her to tour and write with them. Brittney Spencer talks to Anthony Mason about her parents' support, writing and performing while working a full-time job, being a Black artist in Nashville, and more.

6/23: Dr. Fauci on the Delta variant and beating COVID. Changes to how the military handles sexual assault cases. Jun 23, 2021

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A month ago, the highly contagious Delta variant accounted for just over 2% of COVID cases in America - now that number is up to 20%. This comes as the White House said the U.S. will not reach President Biden's vaccination goal by the 4th of July. Dr. Anthony Fauci joins us to discuss. Democrats say they'll continue the fight over voting rights after Senate Republicans blocked their sweeping reform bill. Defense secretary Lloyd Austin said for the first time he supports a major change in how the military handles sexual assault cases. In the latest clash between the U.S. and Iran, the Biden administration took down dozens of Iranian-linked websites yesterday.

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