President Joe Biden and former President Trump both made public appearances over the weekend. The president campaigned for Terry McAuliffe in Virginia, while Mr. Trump spoke at a rally hosted by Turning Point USA in Arizona. CBSN political contributor and Washington Post White House reporter Sean Sullivan explains the impact of both events for the Democratic and Republican parties. Source
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Ariarne Titmus wins gold over Katie Ledecky in 400 meter freestyle
After years of chasing the American, Australia’s Titmus took the gold — and her coach went wild. Source
7/25/2021: The Case Against Curtis Flowers, The Wright Way, Prince and the Revelation
Podcast helps save man from death row; The family that dominates saddle bronc riding; And, what’s hidden in Prince’s vault of unreleased music? Source
Florida flotilla of support heading toward Cuba as U.S. sanctions regime
President Biden is imposing new sanctions on the Cuban regime after the violent crackdown on anti-government protesters earlier this month. The move comes as some boaters plan to launch a flotilla of private vessels towards Cuba this morning. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojoquez joins CBSN AM from Miami with the latest. Source
FBI reveals new information on Brett Kavanaugh investigation
The FBI revealed new information on its sexual misconduct investigation into Justice Brett Kavanaugh before his confirmation to the Supreme Court. In a letter sent to two Democratic senators, the agency said it received more than 4,500 tips on the then-judge in 2018, but only the “relevant” ones were sent to the Trump White House, and it’s not clear what happened after that. Kavanaugh has repeatedly denied allegations of sexual misconduct. Jan Wolfe, legal affairs correspondent for Reuters, joins CBSN AM to discuss. Source
CBS Weekend News, July 25, 2021
COVID-19 cases rising in all 50 states; Remembering legendary comedian Jackie Mason Source
France approves restaurant COVID pass and vaccine rules
The law requires all health workers start getting vaccinated by September 15, or risk suspension. It also requires a “health pass” to enter all restaurants, trains, planes and some other public venues. Source
Remembering legendary comedian Jackie Mason
Jackie Mason came from a long line of Rabbis but traded it for the limelight and turned being Jewish into comedy gold. Tom Hanson takes a look back at Mr. Manson’s life. Source
The challenges of reporting at the Olympics
CBS News’ Jamie Yuccas shares her experience on what it’s like to cover the Tokyo 2020 Olympics as Japan’s capital remains under a state of emergency. Source
Seaweed takes over Lake Minnetonka in Minnesota
A crew of old high school buddies at Life’s a Beach Shoreline Services have helped clean Lake Minnetonka of seaweed for years and claim this year is off the charts. The crew brings the weeds to a local mulch store where they’re composted and re-used. Erin Hassanzadeh has the story. Source