Virginia Giuffre is suing Prince Andrew, alleging he sexually abused her when she was 17. She alleges Jeffrey Epstein forced her to have sex with Prince Andrew, who has denied wrongdoing. Source
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Dixie Fire grows to second largest in California history
California’s Dixie Fire has now burned an area twice the size of New York City. Source
Impeachment trial against Cuomo could begin in “several weeks,” lawmakers say
The New York State Assembly’s Judiciary Committee gave an updated timeline of the impeachment probe into Governor Andrew Cuomo, who is facing sexual harassment allegations by several women. Lawmakers say independent investigators will provide updates on the inquiry throughout the month of August, before making a recommendation on whether to proceed with the impeachment process. In an exclusive interview with CBS News’ Jericka Duncan, one of Cuomo’s accusers, Brittany Commisso, details how he allegedly groped her inside the Executive Mansion. Marina Villeneuve, a New York State government reporter for The Associated Press, joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano with the latest from Albany. Source
New York State Assembly to hold Cuomo impeachment hearings by end of August
The New York State Assembly met Monday to discuss the impeachment investigation into Governor Andrew Cuomo. It comes as the Democrat’s top aide resigned following the state attorney general’s report saying that he sexually harassed at least 11 women. Clifford Michel, a reporter for The City, joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” host Elaine Quijano to discuss. Source
Ex-Michigan GOP leader says relitigating the 2020 election is a losing message in 2022
The former executive director of Michigan’s Republican Party and GOP strategist Jason Cabel Roe joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss why he thinks relitigating the 2020 election is a losing strategy for Republicans in 2022, and how the party should frame President Biden’s big spending proposals. Source
U.N. climate report issues dire warning
A new study from the United Nations warns that wildfires, floods and extreme heat could soon have catastrophic results unless humans act fast to stop greenhouse emissions. Ben Tracy has the details. Source
Cuomo accuser details groping allegations against governor
Brittany Commisso alleges New York Governor Andrew Cuomo groped her last year. Commisso, known as “Executive Assistant #1” in a damning report detailing numerous allegations against Cuomo, is speaking publicly for the first time. Jericka Duncan reports. Source
Biden administration ramping up border deportations and prosecutions
The Biden administration is increasing deportations and prosecutions to deter migrants from crossing the southern U.S. border illegally. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” host Elaine Quijano to discuss his reporting. Source
Volunteers make Florida beach accessible to all
People with disabilities often don’t have access to the beach. Volunteers are changing that. Source
Time’s Up leader resigns after criticism about Cuomo ties
Time’s Up said it agreed with Roberta Kaplan that stepping down as chair of the group’s board of directors was “the right and appropriate thing to do.” Source