In 2016, best-selling author James Patterson wrote a book investigating recently arrested financier Jeffrey Epstein. Patterson spoke to CBSN’s “Red & Blue” about his book now that Epstein is facing new charges for sex trafficking. Source

Six months after saying he wouldn’t run for president, billionaire donor Tom Steyer is officially entering the 2020 Democratic primary. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joined CBSN to discuss Steyer’s campaign and the state of the race. Source

Algae blooms can cause a host of ailments including rashes, nausea and diarrhea Source

Nicki Minaj was originally scheduled to headline Jeddah World Fest on July 18 Source

The move means the U.S. is sending asylum seekers to an area in Mexico that the State Department warns Americans not to travel to because of high crime rates Source

The majority of their income stems from book deals and speaking engagements Source

The state’s new expanded background check law would require Walmart to conduct checks on guns it doesn’t sell Source

Billionaire and former presidential candidate Ross Perot has died at the age of 89. In 1992, he made history by becoming the most successful third-party presidential candidate in U.S. history. Larry Sabato, director of the University of Virginia Center for Politics, joined CBSN to discuss Perot’s legacy. Source

President Trump has insisted the cost is “very little compared to what it is worth” Source

The victory parade in New York City runs up the Canyon of Heroes from Battery Park to City Hall Source