About 26,000 National Guard troops were sent to Washington, D.C., for President Biden’s inauguration after the January 6 attack on the Capitol. Source
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“CBS Evening News” headlines for Friday, July 16, 2021
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
2 charged in bomb plot at Democratic headquarters in California
Federal prosecutors allege two suspects used encrypted messaging apps to plan a series of attacks to avenge President Trump’s defeat in the 2020 election. Source
Biz Markie, “Just a Friend” rapper, has died at 57
Markie, whose real name is Marcel Theo Hall, “peacefully passed away” with his wife at his side, his manager said in a statement. Source
Coronavirus cases now rising in every state as CDC warns of “pandemic of the unvaccinated”
Coronavirus infections are on the rise in every state for the first time since January. As Lilia Luciano reports, experts warn the pandemic has entered a dangerous stage. Then, Dr. Taison Bell, a critical care and infectious disease physician and the medical ICU director at the University of Virginia, joins CBSN’s Lana Zak with more on what lies ahead. Source
Anthony Bourdain documentary recreates chef’s voice with artificial intelligence
There’s debate over whether the use of artificial intelligence in a film about the late celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain is ethical. The film makes it appear that Bourdain spoke something that he did not. Jim Axelrod has more. Source
Greenland halts new oil drilling, citing climate change
The country’s agriculture minister said the government “takes climate change seriously.” Source
Judge calls DACA illegal and blocks new applications
A federal judge in Texas ruled the DACA program is unlawful and blocked new applications. The more than 600,000 immigrants currently protected under the program will not be impacted. Source
Top general warned Trump not to strike Iran, report says
General Mark Milley tried to stop President Trump from striking Iran in the final days of his presidency, according to a New Yorker report. Kris Van Cleave has more. Source
Florida residents look to man on bench for advice
Al Nixon found a bench near the beach in St. Petersburg, Florida, to clear his head. Now residents line up to share their problems with him, even though he’s not a therapist. Steve Hartman shares more in “On the Road.” Source