Amazon and Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos will be launching into space Tuesday along with three crewmates. It will be the first human flight for the space company. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann joins “CBSN AM” from near the launch site in West Texas with more on the plans. Source
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Eye Opener: COVID-19 cases jump in all 50 states
COVID-19 cases have jumped in all 50 states. Hospitalizations and deaths are also up as vaccination efforts stagnate. Also, firefighters are on the front lines battling a number of fires out West that are still burning out of control, prompting evacuations. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Yumi Nu makes Sports Illustrated history, becoming magazine’s first Asian American curve model
Yumi Nu made Sports Illustrated history as the swimsuit issue’s first Asian American curve model. In an interview only on “CBS This Morning,” Weijia Jiang spoke to Nu about redefining what beauty really is. The new issue is on sale July 19. Source
COVID-19 cases, deaths rise among unvaccinated population in Arkansas
In Arkansas, a little over one-third of residents are fully vaccinated and the state has the highest number of COVID-19 cases per capita nationally. David Begnaud spoke to patients sharing dire warnings when it comes to the latest wave of the pandemic. Source
Germany hardest hit by worst flooding in Europe’s history
Over 180 people are dead after the worst floods to hit western Europe in living memory. As Chris Livesay reports from western Germany, that region has suffered the most brutal impact, but Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands have also seen devastation. Source
Police search for suspects in shooting outside Washington Nationals ballpark
Police in Washington, D.C., are searching for suspects after a Saturday night shooting near the Washington Nationals ballpark left three people outside wounded. Kris Van Cleave attended the game and describes how the sound of gunshots sent terrified fans scrambling. Source
U.S., global allies condemn China for “malicious cyber activities”
The U.S. is joining allies around the world to call out the Chinese government for a series of cyber intrusions. U.S. officials say China was responsible for an attack on Microsoft’s email server. Nancy Cordes reports. Source
Bezos spaceflight company Blue Origin preps for takeoff
Jeff Bezos will become the second “space billionaire” to leave Earth on his own rocket, blasting into space on July 20. His flight is the culmination of decades of work — and will include some special passengers. Mark Strassmann reports. Source
U.S. and allies blaming China for massive cyberattack
They’re calling out Beijing for widespread cybercrime, including the massive Microsoft Exchange hack. Source
4 people die while attending country music festival in Michigan
3 men likely succumbed to carbon monoxide exposure inside a travel trailer, authorities said. Source