“I can hardly wait,” said Wally Funk, one of the “Mercury 13” female aviators rejected by NASA in the 1960s, who will finally get to fly in space. Source
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Pelosi names members of January 6 committee, including Liz Cheney
“The next step for us has always been to seek and to find the truth,” Pelosi said. Source
Former D.A. Bruce Castor says he “put in writing” that Bill Cosby wouldn’t be prosecuted and stands by decision
Former Montgomery County District Attorney Bruce Castor, who declined to prosecute Bill Cosby in 2005, joined CBSN to discuss the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Cosby’s sexual assault conviction. The court threw out the case based on Castor’s agreement with Cosby that he wouldn’t be charged based on information he gave a deposition in a civil case. Source
Tokyo moving forward with hosting Olympics amid rise in COVID-19 cases
Despite a spike in coronavirus infections, Tokyo is still planning to go ahead with the Olympics set to begin July 23. Japan’s Prime Minister said it’s possible the games will be held without spectators. CBS News foreign correspondent Lucy Craft joins “CBSN AM” from the host city with the latest. Source
Bill Cosby accuser says he’ll “never be innocent”
Baker-Kinney told “CBS This Morning” that she does not regret coming forward, even now. Source
CDC isn’t changing mask guidelines despite risk of COVID-19 Delta variant
The CDC maintains that fully vaccinated Americans can go without masks in most situations, even though the World Health Organization recommended everyone continue to wear masks to slow the spread of the Delta variant. Dr. Ron Elfenbein, medical director and owner of First Call Medical Center, joined CBSN to discuss this guidance and more on the pandemic. Source
Former D.A. Bruce Castor reveals Bill Cosby’s “non-prosecution agreement” was in writing
Former Montgomery County District Attorney Bruce Castor, who declined to prosecute Bill Cosby in 2005, joined CBSN to discuss the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Cosby’s sexual assault conviction. The court threw out the case based on Castor’s agreement with Cosby that he wouldn’t be charged based on information he gave a deposition in a civil case. Source
Advisory warns Russia-linked hackers targeting U.S., European entities
The campaign, which targets a broad range of government and private organizations, is “almost certainly” ongoing. Source
Biden heads to Florida to comfort those affected by deadly building collapse
The president will visit Surfside, Florida, to offer comfort to those affected by the deadly building collapse as the search and rescue effort continues. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini joined CBSN to discuss the president’s plans for the trip and what’s on his schedule for the Fourth of July weekend. Source
Locals in rural Mexican town fault Coca-Cola for depleting water resources
The Mexican town of San Cristobal De Las Casas is suffering from water scarcity and local activists say the local Coca-Cola bottling plant is to blame. The plant consumes most of the community drinking water and while the soda giant says they replenish the water used, local municipal water tanks reveal another story. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source