White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby addressed reports of exploding devices in Lebanon. Kirby said the U.S. was not involved in the deadly blasts and did not address reports of Israel’s involvement in the explosions. Source

Some of the earliest U.S. cases were reported in Virginia. Source

Monthly payments on an $850,000 mortgage loan could fall in the weeks and months ahead. Here’s what to know now. Source

House Speaker Mike Johnson says he is confident about a vote on his proposal to avoid a government shutdown. The Senate will likely block the plan if it passes in the House of Representatives. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane explains why. Source

The Federal Reserve slashed rates by an unexpected 50 basis points today. Here’s how that could impact mortgages. Source

New round of explosions reported in Lebanon; Boeing CEO says the company will begin furloughs soon to save cash during labor strike. Source

The union’s president, Sean O’Brien, broke with tradition and spoke at the RNC. Source

Keep your yard toasty with these patio heaters from Walmart​, Amazon​, Wayfair​ and more this fall. Source

NASA’s “Hidden Figures,” whose work helped put men on the moon, are set to be honored Wednesday in a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony. Source

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, is appealing a federal judge’s decision to hold the music mogul without bail. Agnifilo’s appeal motion argues Combs has been cooperating with the case. CBS News’ Jericka Duncan reports. Source