“Stars in the House” is the livestream show that launched at the start of the pandemic featuring appearances and performances from celebrities around the country. The group recently held its first in-person show to celebrate its success. Our own Dr. Jon LaPook played a special role. Source
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NASA is training human-like robots to explore caves on Mars
How can a team on Earth effectively explore intricate, dark, unfamiliar landscapes on another world? Fully autonomous robots. Source
New York Assembly Judiciary Committee meets amid Andrew Cuomo impeachment inquiry
The committee last week sent a letter to Cuomo’s legal team asking him to provide any additional evidence before it concludes its inquiry on August 13. Source
U.S. increases border deportations, prosecutions amid migrant surge
The efforts mark a new, more stringent chapter in the Biden administration’s border policy. Source
Former executive assistant who accused Cuomo of sexually harassing her speaks out
Brittany Commisso, who was an executive assistant to New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, is speaking out for the first time about her allegations of sexual harassment. Late Sunday night, Cuomo’s top aide resigned amid the New York state Assembly’s impeachment investigation. CBS News reporter Bradley Blackburn joins “CBSN AM” with the latest developments. Source
Canada reopens borders to fully vaccinated Americans
Starting Monday, U.S. travelers can cross into Canada if they show they are fully vaccinated and have proof of a negative coronavirus test in the previous 72 hours. Meg Oliver reports from Niagara Falls on what Canada’s updated travel rules mean for people on both sides of the border. Source
U.N. climate report highlights stark reality of global warming
The world’s leading climate scientists have issued their starkest warning yet about the speed and impact of human-caused global warming. The landmark U.N. report, out Monday morning, warns there will be many more disasters like this summer’s historic flooding in Europe and elsewhere if countries don’t slash greenhouse gas emissions now. Roxana Saberi in London has more on the report the U.N. chief calls “code red for humanity.” Source
Brittany Commisso speaks out about allegations against Cuomo
In an exclusive “CBS This Morning” and the Times Union interview, Brittany Commisso says Governor Andrew Cuomo groped and sexually harassed her. Commisso was identified as “Executive Assistant #1” in the state attorney general’s report and is one of 11 women who have accused the embattled governor of sexual misconduct. Cuomo denies all the allegations. Jericka Duncan spoke with Commisso in Albany, New York. She says the governor broke the law and “needs to be held accountable.” Source
Eye Opener: Cuomo accuser Brittany Commisso speaks out
Cuomo accuser Brittany Commisso alleges what the New York governor did to her “was a crime.” Cuomo has denied the allegations. Also, with the Delta COVID variant surging, the debate over whether students should wear masks while in class is taking center stage. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Source
Baton Rouge hospital says nearly all its ICU patients are unvaccinated
COVID hospitalizations in Louisiana have reached their all-time highs, as ICUs meant for 25 people have to be adapted for 75 now. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca spoke with one hospital’s critical care director who says he’s constantly seeing patients make decisions based on misinformation. Source