Tehran’s latest move in retaliation for U.S. withdrawal from the agreement and imposition of sanctions comes with threat of a “stunning” next move Source
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Why a 4-star admiral abruptly retired after his promotion
Moran is stepping aside after he continued to rely on a Public Affairs Officer who had received a career ending censure for sexual harassment Source
Four-star admiral picked to be Navy’s top officer abruptly retires amid scrutiny
A four-star admiral who was set to become the U.S. Navy’s top officer will retire instead. The move comes as Adm. William Moran faces scrutiny over his association with a former officer accused of sexual misconduct. Anne-Marie Green has more. Source
“Stranger Things” star Dacre Montgomery on humanizing his character
The new season of the Emmy Award-winning series “Stranger Things” is being called “still frightening as hell, but far more fun.” The TV phenomenon follows a group of kids who battle supernatural forces in the summer of 1985. Actor Dacre Montgomery, who portrays Billy Hargrove, joins “CBS This Morning” for his first U.S. TV interview to discuss the new season. Source
The problem with pursuing perfection
A new article in the New York Times’ Smarter Living section argues perfectionism can actually harm productivity. The article says putting too much research and time into a project, whether writing an email or making a presentation, can damage the end result. Smarter Living editor Tim Herrera joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss his latest piece titled, “It’s Never Going to Be Perfect, So Just Get It Done.” Source
Couple sues IVF clinic for allegedly implanting wrong embryos
A new lawsuit claims a New York couple gave birth to other people’s children, after a fertility clinic impregnated them with the wrong embryos. The couple had been expecting female twins, but instead gave birth to two male babies. They had to give the babies to their biological parents. Meg Oliver reports. Source
Anchorage hits 90 degrees as record-breaking heatwave hits Alaska
America’s coldest state was one of the hottest on the Fourth of July and scientists are sounding the alarm. Anchorage, Alaska, hit a record 90 degrees on the holiday. With the summer sun beating down all day and most of the night, there’s little relief. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source
USWNT heads home to celebrate – and fight for equal pay
The U.S. women’s soccer team is coming home as repeat champions. The U.S. wrapped up back- to-back World Cups, with a 2-0 win in Sunday’s final. Now, team members are speaking out about the ongoing battle to be paid as much as the U.S. men’s team. Roxana Saberi reports. Source
Starbucks execs meet with Tempe police after cops were asked to leave store
Starbucks is apologizing to an Arizona police department after six officers were apparently asked to leave a store on the Fourth of July. This was because a customer said the officers made him feel unsafe. The coffee giant faces growing backlash online. Jamie Yuccas reports. Source
Reports of scabies, shingles and chickenpox at Texas border facility
House Democrats are calling for testimony from top Trump administration immigration officials in response to a New York Times report about conditions at the southern border Source