An intensive search continues for survivors of the deadliest and most destructive flooding to hit western Europe in years. Some of the worst damage is in Germany, where days of heavy rain turned streets into muddy rivers. At least 130 people are dead, and many more are missing. Imtiaz Tyab reports. Source
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U.S. seeing a “pandemic of the unvaccinated” as COVID cases rise
For the first time since January, COVID-19 infections are up in all states. Los Angeles County is now reinstating its indoor mask mandate. New cases over the past week surged 69%. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says unvaccinated Americans are driving the numbers, accounting for nearly all deaths and almost all of the hospitalizations. Michael George has the latest. Source
Saturday Sessions: Tedeschi Trucks Band perform “Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad?”
Tedeschi Trucks Band makes their return to “Saturday Sessions.” Derek Trucks played with the legendary Allman Brothers Band, and for a time, Susan Tedeschi was their opening act. The two married but continued to lead separate bands until forming their own Grammy-winning group in 2010. Their latest release, the live album “Layla Revisited,” is a cover of the classic “Derek and the Dominos” album. From New Haven, Connecticut, Tedeschi Trucks Band performs “Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad?” Source
Saturday Sessions: Tedeschi Trucks Band perform “Bell Bottom Blues”
Tedeschi Trucks Band makes their return to “Saturday Sessions.” Derek Trucks played with the legendary Allman Brothers Band, and for a time, Susan Tedeschi was their opening act. The two married but continued to lead separate bands until forming their own Grammy-winning group in 2010. Their latest release, the live album “Layla Revisited,” is a cover of the classic “Derek and the Dominos” album. From New Haven, Connecticut, Tedeschi Trucks Band performs “Bell Bottom Blues.” Source
Bay Area health officials urge all residents to wear masks indoors
The measure is voluntary and comes after Los Angeles County said its residents will be required to wear masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status, beginning late Saturday. Source
Nikole Hannah-Jones on impact and legacy of Ida B. Wells
Ida B. Wells died 90 years ago, but her legacy of advocacy and journalism continues to inspire a new generation. CBS News’ Michelle Miller speaks with Nikole Hannah-Jones and Wells’ great-granddaughter about why her trailblazing legacy still inspires today. Source
Intensive search underway for survivors of flooding in western Europe
As the floodwaters begin to recede, the scale of the disaster is laid bare. Source
Where Congress stands on voting rights bill
CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the growing fight in Washington, D.C., over voting rights and DACA. Source
Eye Opener: COVID-19 cases on the rise in all 50 states
For the first time since January, COVID-19 cases are rising in all 50 states. Also, a federal judge orders the U.S. to close the DACA program to new applicants, calling it illegal. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Biden faces new foreign policy challenges amid turmoil in Haiti, Cuba
President Biden is contemplating his next move and considering how to back up his words of support with action concerning the ongoing turmoil in Cuba and Haiti. Among the questions: What role should the U.S. play in assisting them? Christina Ruffini has the latest. Source