Christy Carpenter and her daughter Cayla are encouraging people to get a COVID-19 vaccine after their 28-year-old unvaccinated son and brother lost his battle against the deadly virus. The whole family was unvaccinated in March when they all became infected. Curt Carpenter died after being on a ventilator for 51 days. Christy and Cayla joined CBSN to share his story. Source
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Justice Department instructs IRS to release Trump’s tax returns to Congress
The Justice Department instructed the IRS to hand over former President Trump’s tax returns to Congress. A federal judge said Mr. Trump and his lawyers have until Wednesday to issue a response. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe joined “CBSN AM” to discuss. Source
Apple MacBook Air, Chromebooks, more: Deals on laptops for middle school students
There’s no need bust a budget on a school computer: Check out these Chromebooks, Windows convertibles and MacBooks Source
The most eye-catching back to school deals at Walmart right now
Save on Crayola, Apple, Beats, Chromebooks and more in Walmart’s back-to-school sale section Source
Target to make workers wear masks in Delta variant-hit areas
Kroger and Walmart last week also changed their coronavirus policies as COVID-19 cases jump in many states. Source
Laurel Hubbard becomes first openly trans woman to compete at Olympics
She competed in the women’s super-heavyweight 87-kilogram weightlifting category but did not advance after failing on her three attempted lifts. Source
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Delta variant fuels spike in U.S. infections; Illinois town celebrates return of Superman festival Source
Afghan president blames U.S. troop pullout for worsening violence
“There has been relentless gunfire, air strikes and mortars in densely populated areas. Houses are being bombed, and many people are suffering severe injuries,” Doctors Without Borders said. Source
State Department expands eligibility for refugee program for Afghans
The State Department said the change will expand the opportunity to resettle in the U.S. to “many thousands of Afghans and their immediate family members.” Source
Kathy Griffin reveals lung cancer diagnosis
Griffin, 60, made the announcement Monday on social media in a note to her fans. Source