A 63-year-old woman from New York City was killed by a great white shark in Maine’s first known fatal attack. Meanwhile, New York City’s most popular beaches are closed following shark sightings. Mola Lenghi has the latest. Source
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Trump under fire for promoting false COVID-19 claims on Twitter
Twitter, Facebook and YouTube accused President Trump and his son, Donald Trump Jr., of peddling false information about the virus. Twitter is temporarily suspending Don Jr.’s account for sharing a video promoting hydroxychloroquine as a potential treatment for the coronavirus. Ben Tracy reports. Source
Federal “red zone” of severe outbreaks expands to 21 states
Cases continue to rise throughout the U.S. and attempted starts and restarts of professional sports are put in jeopardy. Source
Biden says he’ll have a running mate pick next week
He said he’ll have a running mate “the first week of August,” and he fielded questions from reporters for an hour Tuesday. Source
Philly reverses school reopening plan after fierce opposition
School district officials are proposing students continue virtual learning at least through November instead of a hybrid in-class and virtual learning plan. Source
William Barr and House Judiciary Committee clash in contentious hearing
Attorney General William Barr on Tuesday faced the House Judiciary Committee for the first time in a contentious hearing that covered a range of matters involving the Justice Department, from its treatment of cases involving two of President Trump’s associates, to the federal response to protests in Washington, D.C. and Portland, to election integrity and vote-by-mail in the November election. CBSN political contributor Molly Hooper and New York Law School professor Rebecca Roiphe join CBSN to discuss. Source
ICU chief “selflessly” who treated patients dies from COVID-19.
“He dedicated his life and career to caring for the sickest patients,” the hospital said in a statement. Source
McConnell draws red line on liability protection in coronavirus bill
McConnell also said that he would leave negotiating with Democrats to Mark Meadows and Steven Mnuchin. Source
Philly students will receive online-only learning to begin new school year, officials say
In a reversal from the original Philadelphia schools reopening plan, the school district is proposing that students continue virtual learning at least through November amid the coronavirus pandemic. CBS Philadelphia’s Natasha Brown reports. Source
MLB scrambles to contain COVID-19 outbreak a week into baseball season
It’s been five days since the start of baseball season, and already the MLB has been forced to cancel multiple games after more than a dozen Miami Marlins players and coaches tested positive for coronavirus. Philadelphia Inquirer sports reporter Damichael Cole joins CBSN to discuss how the impact is being felt across the world of sports. Source