Two weeks after a tense U.K.-Russia encounter off Crimea, the commander of USS Ross tells CBS News that “international airspace and waters are for everybody.” Source
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“I am very concerned” by Delta variant, expert says
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say the Delta variant of the coronavirus accounts for 25% of new cases in the U.S. and is the dominant strain in at least five states nationwide. Robert Wood Johnson President and CEO Richard E. Bresser joins CBSNs Tanya Rivero for a closer look. Source
WorldView: Deadly plane crash in Russia; Hong Kong bomb plot arrests
In Tuesday’s global headlines, a plane crash in Russia kills everyone on board; police in Hong Kong arrest nine people for a suspected bomb plot; the U.K. prepares to roll back COVID restrictions; and thousands of people in India fall victim to a vaccine scam. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta joins CBSN AM from Johannesburg with details. Source
Holiday travel has health officials concerned over Delta variant spread
There are signs that massive holiday travel is impacting the fight against the pandemic — especially among unvaccinated Americans. Errol Barnett has the details. Source
Gun violence erupts across U.S. over July 4 weekend
Across the U.S., more than 180 people were killed and 516 wounded in shootings over the July 4th holiday weekend, according to the Gun Violence Archive. CBSN’s Anne-Marie Green has more. Source
Search crews at Surfside building collapse site brace for Tropical Storm Elsa
Florida search crews have found four more victims of the Surfside condo collapse, bringing the confirmed death toll to 32, while 113 people remain missing. Reporter Joan Murray of CBS Miami station WFOR joined CBSN’s Tanya Rivero with the latest from the scene. Source
Thousands turned to crowdfunding during the pandemic, but most were unsuccessful
Thousands of people turned to crowdfunding during the pandemic, but research shows most did not raise much money. CBS Moneywatch Reporter Irina Ivanova joined CBSN’s Tanya Rivero with more on this. Source
Biden optimistic despite falling short of July 4 vaccination goal
President Biden expressed optimism in the nation’s fight against the coronavirus pandemic, despite falling short of his goal to vaccinate 70% of the U.S. by the Fourth of July. Only 20 states have met the goal, and nationwide, 68% of Americans are vaccinated. Christina Ruffini reports. Source
R. Kelly’s lawyer seeks trial delay due to jail quarantine
The singer is set to face a sex trafficking trial in New York City, but his lawyers say they haven’t had enough time to prepare since his transfer from a Chicago prison. Source
Kaseya CEO: Up to 1,500 businesses hit by ransomware attack
Kaseya said it is working with government agencies including the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security. Source