Massachusetts authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that took place Saturday outside Boston as a possible hate crime. After crashing a stolen truck, the 28-year-old white gunman shot and killed two Black people before being killed himself by police. The D.A. says the suspect had written “troubling white supremacist rhetoric.” CBSN Boston reporter Lisa Gresci joins “CBSN AM” to discuss. Source
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WorldView: Ethiopia declares immediate cease-fire in Tigray
We are following several international headlines, including Ethiopia declaring an immediate cease-fire in Tigray; a new report on sexual abuse in the Catholic Church in Poland; Mexico decriminalizing recreational marijuana; and former South African president Jacob Zuma’s sentencing. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta joins “CBSN AM” with the roundup. Source
Some long-haulers suffering from coronavirus symptoms now face financial challenges
Some long-haulers suffering from long-term coronavirus symptoms are now facing financial challenges as well. Anna Werner spoke with several people who faced challenges getting disability and health care coverage. Source
U.K. at “extreme high risk” for travel with recent explosion in Delta variant COVID infections
Global concern over the Delta variant of the coronavirus is triggering a new wave of social and travel restrictions on countries where the variant is causing large numbers of infections. As Roxana Saberi reports, countries like Britain that are being classified as “extreme high risk” for travel after an explosion in cases. Source
U.K. offers a warning, and hope as COVID Delta variant takes over
Britain, where the strain already accounts for 99% of new cases, can offer some useful insight into battling the highly-transmissible variant first detected in India. Source
Walmart to launch its own line of insulin
The retailer said its brand of analog insulin will save consumers up to $101 per vial of the medication. Source
Samantha Power on Vice President Kamala Harris’ immigration comments
The new head of the U.S. Agency for International Development speaks with 60 Minutes+ about the Biden administration’s response to the historic increase of migrants coming to the U.S. southern border. See the interview, streaming now, only on Paramount+ Source
Man charged after jumping from moving plane at LAX
According to the complaint, a passenger said he whispered that he needed to get off the plane and was going to jump out. “I’m serious,” he said. Source
Eye Opener: Florida condo collapse death toll rises to 11
The death toll from an apartment partially collapsing near Miami has risen to 11 people, and at least 150 people are still missing. Also, an extreme heatwave continues in the Pacific Northwest, with record-breaking temperatures for days. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Deaths of 3 young children in East L.A. called “suspicious”
Three young children were found dead Monday at a home in East Los Angeles, authorities said. CBS Los Angeles reports authorities did not immediately release the children’s names or manner of death, though the department described the case as “suspicious.” Source