As the Delta variant spreads, hospital employees have a morale imperative to get immunized, AMA and others argue. Source

Representatives Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger will serve on the select committee investigating the January 6 assault. Source

The VA cited the rise of the Delta variant, and recent deaths of unvaccinated employees. Source

Barrack was released from custody on a $250 million bond. Source

The Filipino national anthem was played during the award ceremony for the first time at the Olympics following her victory. Source

Authorities didn’t say whether foul play was suspected or where exactly the body was found in relation to the wrecked vehicle. Source

The Biden administration imposed new sanctions on Cuba after its violent crackdown on anti-government protesters earlier this month. Russell Contreras, a race and justice reporter for Axios, joined CBSN to discuss. Source

Blistering heat waves​ and extended drought are raising water temperatures and killing off fish from Idaho to California. Source

As of last week, more than 97% of people hospitalized for COVID had not received a vaccine, as every state sees a spike in COVID-19 infections fueled by the more contagious Delta variant. Pediatric airway surgeon Dr. Susannah Hills joined CBSN to discuss this latest increase and the possibility of revised mask guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Source

The NFL announced it will crack down on coronavirus risks, saying teams will forfeit games and face fines for outbreaks due to unvaccinated players. Jonathan Jones, a senior NFL reporter for CBS Sports HQ, joined CBSN to discuss the NFL’s COVID-19 regulations and the cooperation — or lack thereof — from teams and players. Source