More than 100 hikers and climbers were rescued from a fast-moving wildfire in California’s Yosemite National Park. They were airlifted by helicopter, some from the park’s famous Half Dome peak. Charlie Rose reports. Source
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Rare respiratory virus hits children in Midwest
Many children needed to be hospitalized after having difficulty breathing. Dr. Holly Phillip joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the virus. Source
Entertainment world mourns at Joan Rivers’ funeral
Dozens of high-profile celebrities attended the funeral of Joan Rivers in New York on Sunday. Plus, Ewan McGregor and Maggie Gyllenhaal are set to make their Broadway debuts next month. Suzanne Marques reports on the day’s top entertainment news. Source
New flu drug effective, study finds
Researchers say a new flu drug called Peramivir is safe and effective in treating patients. Plus, kidney and thyroid cancers in children are on the rise. Omar Villafranca reports on the day’s top health news. Source
Star-studded sendoff for late comedian Joan Rivers
Celebrities and loved ones attended the memorial service for late comedian Joan Rivers on Sunday. The service was held at Temple Emanu-El, located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Howard Stern, Rosie O’Donnell, Hoda Kotb, Whoopie Goldberg and Sarah Jessica Parker were among the celebrities in attendance. Source
Coronavirus deaths will not decline as new hot spots emerge, CDC says
The Centers for Disease Control said it’s too soon to declare victory as COVID cases are on the rise in nearly half the country. Meg Oliver takes a look. Source
Library of Congress to preserve 25 recordings, including one from trailblazing female group Labelle
The Library of Congress is archiving 25 recordings, including Labelle’s “Lady Marmalade.” Jim Axelrod spoke with members of the trailblazing music group about the big news. Source
Steve Buscemi on his prior career as a firefighter
Web extra: As a young man Steve Buscemi became a New York City fireman, before finding success as an actor. He talked to correspondent Tracy Smith about the similarities between the two professions. Source
Steve Buscemi on his “Boardwalk Empire” role
Web extra: Having played some disreputable characters in his day, actor Steve Buscemi talks to correspondent Tracy Smith about his starring role as crooked politician “Nucky” Thompson in the long-running HBO crime drama, “Boardwalk Empire.” Source
Star-studded Stand Up To Cancer telethon raises millions
Television networks joined together to raise money and awareness at this annual event. Teri Okita reports. Source