Researchers experimenting with psychedelics to treat addiction, depression and anxiety; Then, inside the corruption allegations plaguing Malta; And, Bill Whitaker interviews Shakira Source
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Thunderstorms and excessive heat fuel wildfires in California
Unsettling weather triggered an unusual warning by the weather service of a fire-induced tornado at an out-of-control forest fire that broke out north of Lake Tahoe on Saturday afternoon. Source
Sweltering heat wave grips the Western U.S.
At least a dozen states have issued excessive heat watches and warnings as temperatures soar from the West Coast to the Southern Plains. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN to discuss. Source
Sweltering heat wave bakes the Western United States
The most far-reaching heat wave of the summer is now underway across the Western part of the U.S. More than 150 record high temperatures will be challenged through the middle of next week from San Antonio to Sacramento to Seattle. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN to discuss how long the heat wave will last. Source
Trump continues attacks against USPS amid fight over voting access
President Trump spent part of his weekend attacking the U.S. Postal Service from his golf resort in New Jersey. The service says it needs more funding to handle additional mail-in ballots this November, or thousands may go uncounted. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN to discuss the latest from the Trump administration. Source
Jared Kushner says Trump wants “fair” voting system as future of USPS remains uncertain
The future of the U.S. Postal Service remains uncertain as the agency finds itself in the middle of a high-stakes debate over how to vote in America. “Face the Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss her conversation with senior White House adviser Jared Kushner about whether or not the Trump administration is concerned with what that could mean for their own supporters who need to vote by mail. Source
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Trump administration accused of election interference over changes to Postal Service; Philadelphia music academy continues with online lessons during pandemic Source
Democrats prepare for unconventional convention
This week’s Democratic National Convention will be virtual for the first time in history because of the coronavirus pandemic. A recent CBS News battleground tracker poll shows Democrats like Joe Biden’s choice of Kamala Harris as his running mate. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source
Service industry workers still hurting as sports return amid pandemic
Professional sports are coming back during the coronavirus pandemic, but without fans, service industry workers are still hurting. Stadium beer and food vendors are still out of work, and others normally employed at venues for gameday are no longer needed. Adriana Diaz reports. Source
Teachers resign as debate grows over reopening schools
Schools throughout the U.S. are set to reopen for in-person instruction, even as 34 states report coronavirus infection rates of over 5%. Some teachers are choosing to resign or retire rather than risk their health returning to the classroom. Tom Hanson reports. Source