Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source

A music producer on the edge of stardom has a dark premonition — then he’s gunned down. His parents want answers. “CBS This Morning” co-host Michelle Miller reports Saturday, July 17 at 10/9c on CBS. Source

Rising Delta variant threatens unvaccinated Americans; Car buyers face nationwide vehicle shortage Source

The dozens of fires burning in the West are taking a toll on the firefighters battling them. Lilia Luciano has more. Source

The FBI made a series of critical errors in its handling of sexual abuse allegations against former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar, who sexually abused female athletes for years, the Department of Justice’s inspector general said in a scathing report released Wednesday. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook reports. Source

The report said more athletes were abused by Nassar after the FBI became aware of the allegations. Source

The federal government will begin dispersing monthly cash payments to low- and moderate-income families on July 15 as part of the child tax credit program included in the latest round of COVID relief. The rollout comes as the Federal Reserve paints a clearer picture of the current state of the economy, saying inflation will likely remain elevated in the coming months. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins CBSN’s Lana Zak with the details. Source

A Los Angeles judge awarded Britney Spears the right to choose her own attorney to represent her in her conservatorship case. The 39-year-old pop singer continues to fight to regain control of her personal life and $60 million estate from her father, Jamie Spears. Carolyn Reinach Wolf, an executive partner and director of mental health law for the firm of Abrams Fensterman, joined CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss where Spears’ case now stands. Source

Preliminary data from the CDC shows drug overdose deaths skyrocketed to a record 93,000 in 2020. That’s a nearly 30% increase from the previous year. CBS News’ Jeff Pegues explains what fueled this spike. Then Joe Schrank, program director of the Heavenly Center, joined CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss how cannabis can be a crucial tool in fighting the opioid epidemic. Source

President Biden on Wednesday met with Senate Democrats to discuss a massive $3.5 trillion spending bill. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more on the meeting. The Washington Post congressional editor Dave Clarke joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss what it will take to get the bill passed. Source