A Democratic source close to the talks said Democratic senators and White House officials made a “global offer” to GOP negotiators Sunday. Source
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As COVID cases surge, unvaccinated patients urge others to get shot
In Mississippi, the state with the lowest vaccination rate in the country, COVID beds in hospitals are filled with those who thought the coronavirus was not a serious threat. Source
Protests spark across Europe against coronavirus mandates
Proof of vaccination is becoming law in countries across Europe, but some feel passports infringe on their privacy. Protests popped up across countries, including a violent march in Paris. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer joins “CBSN AM” to talk more about the regulations and how most people feel about them. Source
Western wildfires force evacuations and destroy homes
The massive Dixie Fire in California is spreading after ravaging more than a dozen homes over the weekend. Meanwhile, a spokesperson for Oregon’s Forestry Department said the Bootleg Fire is generating so much energy that it’s changing the weather. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans joined CBSN from Quincy, California, to discuss. Source
Russians ditch space station module, clearing way for new lab
After resolving multiple problems, Russian flight controllers cleared the way for Thursday’s arrival of the new Nauka lab module. Source
Hiring in urban centers isn’t keeping up with the burbs
Data from small- and mid-sized businesses show employment in suburbia recovering much faster than in city centers. Source
Radio host hospitalized with COVID-19 after skipping vaccine
Phil Valentine’s brother revealed the host was in critical care and in “very serious condition.” Source
High-level talks between U.S. and China end in a “stalemate”
The meeting throws cold water on near-term hopes for a major summit between Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping. Source
U.S. travel restrictions are staying in place
A White House official cited the Delta variant and climbing cases, especially among the unvaccinated. Source
Skateboarding, surfing among new Olympic sports in Tokyo targeting younger fans
More than 20 years after the International Olympic Committee added snowboarding to the Winter Olympics, now it’s introducing summer events that seem pulled from the X Games playbook. Analysts say this is about creating a whole new generation of Olympic fans. Jamie Yuccas reports. Source