Tensions with Iran are escalating further after the U.S. Navy shot down an Iranian drone in the Persian Gulf. This comes after Iran said its National Guard seized a foreign tanker and its crew. Ian Lee is in London with the latest. Source
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Man shouting “You die!” sets fire to anime studio, killing 33
Officials said the suspect entered the studio and doused it with accelerant; many staff couldn’t escape the smoke and flames Source
Kamala Harris continues to clarify her stance on Medicare for All
The senator has given some conflicting answers on what sort of health care policy she supports and how she would pay for it Source
“Stranger Things” boosts 1980s-era brands
The hit Netflix series seamlessly pairs stories and product placements, changing how companies market their brands. Source
Acting DHS chief says Congress could close immigration loophole “very simply”
In an interview with “CBS Evening News” anchor Norah O’Donnell, Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan said one big challenge is that migrant families can stay in the U.S. pending their court hearing. He said it’s an “incentive” for people to cross the border. Source
Judge denies bail to Jeffrey Epstein in sex trafficking case
A federal judge in New York refused to grant bail for wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein, citing the risk of danger to the community. Epstein is facing charges of abusing underage girls. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman and correspondent Mola Lenghi join CBSN with the latest. Source
Dozens arrested in protest of Trump immigration policies
Protesters from a Catholic group were arrested on Capitol Hill after singing spirituals and reciting names of migrant children who died in U.S. custody Source
Elizabeth Warren calls private equity firms “vampires”
Presidential hopeful introduces bill that would curb investors’ ability to milk profits from struggling companies Source
Fallout from Trump’s attacks on Democratic congresswomen
President Trump is not backing down on his attacks on four progressive lawmakers, but he said disagreed with the crowd at his rally chanting “Send her back.” Kevin Cirilli , chief Washington correspondent at Bloomberg, and CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes join CBSN to discuss. Source
U.S. destroys Iranian drone over Strait of Hormuz
President Trump announced the “defensive action” in the East Room Thursday Source