Despite the efforts of thousands of firefighters, California’s Dixie Fire has reduced hundreds of homes to rubble and ash. Air quality, ranging from unhealthy to hazardous, is impacting at least eight states in the West. Lilia Luciano reports. Source
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Motorcyclists gather for Sturgis Rally as Delta variant cases surge
The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally got underway on Friday amid a surge of COVID-19 cases in the United States, fueled by the highly-contagious Delta variant. More than 500,000 bikers are expected to roll into town. Mola Lenghi reports. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Saturday, August 7, 2021
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Adriana Diaz.” Source
Jessica Springsteen wins silver in in equestrian team jumping final
Sweden won the tiebreaker by just 1.3 seconds, leaving Bruce Springsteen’s daughter and famous American equestrians McLain Ward and Laura Kraut to take the silver. Source
Texas state Representative Carl Sherman discusses new special session
The Texas state legislature has begun a new special session, as many Democrats remain in D.C. Texas state Representative Carl Sherman joined CBSN to discuss what’s next for the caucus. Source
Senate votes to advance bipartisan infrastructure bill to next step
The Senate has voted to advance the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill. CBS News Congressional reporter Jack Turman joined CBSN with what’s next for the bill. Source
Senate’s vote advances Biden’s $1 trillion infrastructure bill
The Senate has moved closer to passing a $1 trillion infrastructure package after lawmakers from both parties came together and voted on Saturday to clear a key procedural hurdle. Source
Biden administration makes several immigration policy changes
The Biden administration has made several changes to U.S. immigration policy as it fights to protect migrant children. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN with more. Source
Doctor discusses impact of COVID-19 pandemic on Louisiana, risk of large gatherings
The 81st annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is officially underway in South Dakota. The event is expected to draw up to half a million bikers to the area, raising concerns of a surge in cases as the Delta variant continues to spread across the country. CBS News correspondent Mola Lenghi reports on the latest. Then Dr. Mark Kline, physician-in-chief at Children’s Hospital New Orleans, joins CBSN’s Bradley Blackburn to discuss the risks of large gatherings, and the impact of the pandemic on the state of Louisiana. Source
Ballot box access under threat 56 years after passage of Voting Rights Act
As the Voting Rights Act turns 56, activists warn that the sanctity of the ballot box is corroding under relentless Republican efforts on the state level. In an op-ed in The Washington Post, U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland urged Congress to act to pass new legislation to protect voting rights. CBS News political contributors and analysts Antjuan Seawright and Leslie Sanchez join with their perspectives on the anniversary and the road ahead. Source