The remarkable story of a young boy whose diagnosis of a mysterious condition is expected to help solve future medical puzzles. Researchers recently discovered a new genetic disorder that caused 4-year-old Luke Terrio to produce no antibodies, resulting in an immune system so weak that he was constantly sick. His family shared their journey for answers and a diagnosis with CBS News’ Tara Narula. Source
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Biden administration under pressure to respond to latest cyberattacks
The Biden administration is facing growing pressure to respond to the most recent wave of ransomware attacks on U.S. businesses. Cyber experts believe Russian hackers are behind the global cyberattack, which targeted software giant Kaseya, as well as the breach of a technology firm linked to the Republican National Committee. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins “CBSN AM” to discuss. Source
The Delta variant is a looming threat in parts of the Midwest like Missouri
Missouri faces the Delta variant of the coronavirus and is recommending restrictions for its residents. Nancy Chen has the latest. Source
Venice braces itself for influx of American tourists
After more than a year of COVID restrictions, most of Europe is once again welcoming travelers from the U.S. and other countries. In Venice, they’re treating the reopening as an opportunity to balance the needs of tourists and local residents. Chris Livesay reports. Source
Eye Opener: State officials said they expect no more survivors in condo collapse
A moment of silence was held in Surfside after 14 days of laboring to find survivors. Crews have shifted their efforts from rescue to recovery. Also, Elsa unleashes heavy rainfall and damaging winds across the Southeast. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Tropical Storm Elsa bringing heavy rain as it heads up East Coast
It’s expected to be remain significant rainmaker as it moves quickly up the East Coast after killing one person in Florida and injuring several others in Georgia. Source
Surfside search resumes as recovery mission
The search for survivors in the Florida building collapse ended Wednesday with a moment of silence from rescuers. Crews shifted to a search and recovery operation as officials admit there is virtually no chance anyone is still alive in the rubble. Manuel Bojorquez reports from Surfside. Source
NYC ticker-tape parade honors pandemic’s essential workers
The Hometown Heroes Parade kicked off along a stretch of downtown Manhattan known as the Canyon of Heroes. Source
Grizzly bear pulled woman from tent and killed her; victim identified
Leah Davis Lokan was killed on the bear’s second visit to the site where she and two others were camping near the post office, officials said. Source
More states OK OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy plan
Fifteen more signed onto the OxyContin maker’s proposal, leaving only 9 and D.C. still objecting. That makes it more likely to be OK’d by the federal judge overseeing it. Source