An incredible video captured the moment a whale off the coast of New Hampshire capsized a boat, sending two men flying into the ocean. Source
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Communities grapple with tornado destruction long after attention fades
After a powerful tornado ripped through Oklahoma in May, residents are left picking up the pieces. Source
Russia increasing efforts to spread disinformation online
In June, a Russian disinformation network targeted European Union countries ahead of the EU Parliament elections. Now, U.S. officials warn that Russia could attempt to influence the 2024 election with propaganda posts. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga shows us some of the Kremlin’s disinformation tactics online. Source
Crews battling multiple wildfires across western U.S.
Crews continued to battle wildfires across the western U.S. on Tuesday. The Lone Rock fire began about 140 miles east of Portland, Oregon, more than a week ago and is only 40% contained. CBS News’ Jonathan Vigliotti is in California, where investigators are working to determine the cause of another fire. Source
Student test scores remain behind pre-pandemic levels, study finds
New research from education testing company NWEA shows many students are falling behind in school nearly four years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Karyn Lewis, director of research and policy partnerships at NWEA and lead author of the study, joins CBS News to discuss what’s behind the widening learning gap and what can be done to fix the setbacks. Source
Israeli military intensifies Gaza operations as Netanyahu visits U.S.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is visiting the U.S. this week, but not everyone in Israel is happy about his decision to leave the country amid a nine-month war. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports. Source
Trump rally gunman fired 8 shots in under 6 seconds, analysis shows
The Trump rally gunman fired eight bullets in under six seconds before he was killed, according to an analysis by two audio experts, video analysis by CBS News and sworn statements from state police. Source
What polls say about a Trump-Harris matchup
Now that President Biden is out of the 2024 race, what do the numbers say about a Trump-Harris matchup? CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto looks at the latest polling. Then, Molly Ball, senior political correspondent at The Wall Street Journal, and Sabrina Rodriguez, national politics reporter for The Washington Post, join with analysis. Source
Delta’s 5th straight day of disruptions prompts federal probe
Delta Air Lines is seeing a fifth straight day of flight disruptions after a global software outage last Friday forced cancelations and delays. The problems have led the Transportation Department to launch an investigation into the airline. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has the latest. Source
Former Secret Service deputy director assesses Kimberly Cheatle’s resignation
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned Tuesday, 10 days after an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more on her departure. Then, former Secret Service Deputy Director A.T. Smith joins to discuss what the leadership change means for the agency’s daily operations. Source