New coronavirus infections in Texas are soaring to an all-time high, with over 8,000 new cases Wednesday. The surge of COVID-19 patients has Texas hospitals scrambling for beds and Houston hospitals are transferring patients to other hospitals for treatment. Janet Shamlian reports. Source
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Trump says “masks are good,” but does not support making them mandatory
After months of mixed messages, on Wednesday, President Trump said “masks are good.” He went on to say he doesn’t support making them mandatory, which health officials say would help slow the pandemic. Manuel Bojorquez reports. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Companies may shun Facebook now, but maybe not for long
PR blitz against the social media giant lets Corporate America strike a pose without totally jumping ship. Source
MLB players report for testing ahead of shortened season
“We were doing workouts by time, you know? You have to reserve a time. I wasn’t interacting with a lot of people there,” Yoán Moncada of the Chicago White Sox said of his preparation for the shortened season. Source
McDonald’s pauses reopening plan amid rise in COVID-19 cases
Citing the virus surge in many states, fast-food chain is suspending its dine-in reopening plans for three weeks. Source
Colorado primary winners include a QAnon conspiracy supporter
Colorado restaurant owner and gun activist Lauren Boebert, an enthusiast for the QAnon conspiracy theory, defeated incumbent Congressman Scott Tipton in the Republican primary, while Democrat John Hickenlooper won his party’s Senate primary. CBSN has details. Source
QAnon supporter defeats 5-term congressman endorsed by Trump
Lauren Boebert said of the right-wing conspiracy theory, “if this is real, then it could be really great for our country.” Source
Sneak peek: Natalie Wood: Death in Dark Water
Nearly four decades after the death of Hollywood star Natalie Wood, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s investigators reveal new clues, new witnesses and a shocking revelation. “48 Hours” correspondent Erin Moriarty reports Saturday, July 4 at 10/9c on CBS. Source
House Democrats release plan to fight climate change
House Democrats have released a 500-page report with recommendations for government action to help fight climate change. Congresswoman Kathy Castor of Florida is the chair of the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, and she joined CBSN to discuss the recommendations. Source