As another potentially deadly heat wave blasts the Southwest, California first responders airlift man in distress, as temperature hits 108°. Source
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California synagogue shooting victims can sue gunmaker
Victims claim Smith & Wesson knew its semiautomatic rifle could easily be modified into assault weapon. Source
CDC says vaccinated children and teachers won’t need masks in class
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released updated guidance Friday on in-person learning this fall. Source
Tyson Foods expands chicken recall due to listeria risk
Kroger, Target and Walmart are among the retailers that sold the fully cooked and frozen poultry products. Source
Grizzly bear shot and killed after woman fatally attacked
The bear was shot by federal wildlife workers wearing night vision goggles shortly after midnight, officials said. Source
Another extreme heat wave in West threatens all-time highs
For the third time since the beginning of June, a life-threatening heat wave is underway in the western U.S. Source
Political divisions and social media fuel rise in militia membership
A group of heavily armed militia members involved in a standoff with police is set to appear in a Massachusetts court. The incident is putting a spotlight on the growing number of domestic militias that believe they are not subject to state and federal laws. Catherine Herridge reports. Source
Tokyo bans spectators from Olympic games as Tokyo enters COVID-19 state of emergency
The Tokyo Olympics won’t have fans in the stands at venues due to Tokyo entering a state of emergency due to COVID-19. The country is fearful there will be a spike in cases during the games. Ramy Inocencio reports. Source
At least 52 killed in factory fire as workers locked inside
So far 52 bodies have been recovered, but the top two floors of the factory have yet to be searched, an official said. Source
Zaila Avant-garde becomes first African American champion of Scripps National Spelling Bee
Zaila Avant-garde won the 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee Thursday night, becoming the first African American champion in the competition’s 96-year history. The 14-year-old Louisiana native joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss her historic win and explains why spelling is only a “side hobby.” Source