A RAND Corporation report suggests ways the U.S. military can address sexual assault and harassment in its ranks. Senior behavioral and social scientist Joie Acosta joined “CBSN AM” to discuss the report. Source

Only on “CBS This Morning,” Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Alessia Cara talks with Anthony Mason about her two new songs, “Sweet Dream” and “Shapeshifter,” from her upcoming third album. Cara says the songs represent her struggle with insomnia and anxiety and the confidence she’s gained over the past year. Source

The Department of Justice launches a nationwide crackdown on gun violence, sending prosecutors and federal agents to Washington and several other major cities. Jeff Pegues reports from Chicago. Source

Oscar-nominated filmmaker Lucy Walker’s documentary captures the horror and heroism of the deadliest week of wildfires in California history and explores the causes and solutions of a global crisis that is quite literally burning our world to the ground. Bring Your Own Brigade is in theaters August 6 and streaming on CBSN and Paramount + on August 20. Source

City is looking to replace 3,000 existing green trash cans and says cost of new ones would likely plummet to — $4,000 apiece once they’re mass-produced. Source

An update on the story of Alexis Hernandez, who fought to survive after an explosion only to be hit with a $1.7 million medical debt for his treatment at a burn center in Brooke Army Medical center. While his debt was finally waived after the story and urgings of legislators, others with similar stories still face their huge medical bills. Anna Werner reports Source

As COVID cases in host city hit six-month high, the relatively somber event marks the start of an Olympics clouded by the coronavirus. Source

As COVID-19 cases and deaths continue to climb nationwide, county officials reinstated an indoor mask mandate for the Las Vegas area exclusively for workers. Federal officials are working on the ground there with local and state volunteers to curb the rise. Lilia Luciano reports. Source

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell sent a memo to all NFL teams warning of penalties including forfeitures and fines if covid outbreaks among players force the cancellation of games. The league said it expects all players to get their shots by the time the season kicks off on Sept. 9. Source

“Today’s vote shows that progress is possible,” Sen. Raumesh Akbari said. Source