South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has signed into law a bill that aims to restart executions after an involuntary 10-year pause. Source

Mr. Biden’s remarks come as at least 18 states and some major retailers have announced plans to drop their mask mandates. Source

After shooting a mountain lion, Patrick Montgomery told a park officer, who ran background check and saw that he is a convicted felon. Source

CDC’s latest mask guidance leaves businesses scrambling to revise their own COVID-19 policies. Source

With a note of caution over the spread of a highly infectious strain, Britons are told they can once again hug loved ones and enjoy an indoor meal with friends. Source

The case sets up a high-stakes showdown over the future of Roe v. Wade. Source

Israeli forces continued their airstrikes in the Gaza Strip Monday morning. On Sunday, 42 people died, making it the deadliest day of fighting so far. CBS News reporter and producer Haley Ott spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about what’s happening on the ground and the response from the U.S. Source

Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz’s friend Joel Greenberg has accepted a plea deal on charges involved child trafficking and pledged to cooperate with the ongoing investigation. Gaetz has denied wrongdoing. CBS News’ Nikole Killion reports on the latest, and Politico’s Florida bureau chief Matt Dixon joins CBSN to discuss the potential fallout. Source

Joel Greenberg, a former county tax collector, pleaded guilty to charges including sex trafficking with a child and wire fraud. Source

Progressives in the Democratic Party are calling for President Biden to express stronger support for Palestinians in the conflict between Israel and Hamas. The escalating crisis is Mr. Biden’s first major test in the Middle East. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN to discuss. Source