In an interview Wednesday on CBSN, Congresswoman Cori Bush explained her position on reforming funding for police departments while also paying for private security. Source
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Belarusian sprinter received dire warning from grandmother to not return home
The Belarusian sprinter who refused to return home from the Olympics after upsetting team officials is speaking out. She described the phone call with her grandmother on her way to the airport that led her to seek help from the Japanese police. Imtiaz Tyab reports. Source
Tokyo Olympics are coming to a close as host city and country deal with COVID surge
Olympic organizers on Friday announced 29 new COVID-19 infections that are linked to the Summer Games. Officials are concerned about the lasting impact the virus could have not only on Tokyo, but on all of Japan, once the Olympics are over this weekend. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas joins “CBSN AM” from Tokyo to discuss. Source
New York Giant Logan Ryan tackles police reform
New York Giant Logan Ryan and his father are tackling police reform with an empathetic approach to training. Dana Jacobson has the details. Source
Allyson Felix claims bronze in women’s 400-meter final, making history
The 35-year-old has won six gold medals, three silver and now, one bronze — making her the most decorated female American track and field athlete in Olympic history. Source
United Airlines to require U.S. employees get vaccinated
United is joining a growing number of large corporations that are requiring their workers to get the vaccine. Source
Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on upcoming school year and guide to return to school
Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the department’s roadmap for the return to school this fall. Source
Teen Robotics Team’s invention helps boy with a prosthetic leg ride a bicycle
A robotics team made up of high schoolers from Lafayette, Louisiana, invented a kit that can be added to any bike that will assist riders with damaged or missing legs pedal. Jaime Wax has the details. Source
New documentary “Bring Your Own Brigade” highlights causes of wildfires and possible solutions
Documentarian Lucy Walker discusses her new film about the causes of the global wildfire crisis and what we can do to prevent more devastation. Source
New COVID-19 cases outpace vaccination rates, raising risk of more dangerous variants
The Delta variant continues to fuel a surge of COVID-19 cases. Dr. Michael Osterholm joins “CBS This Morning” to explain how the spike could affect plans for booster vaccines. Source