Researchers at the Oregon Health and Science University have safely repaired a disease-causing gene in human embryos – a huge step forward in preventing genetic diseases. Dina Fine Maron, Scientific American medicine and health editor, joins CBSN to discuss the legality and implications of this new medical breakthrough. Source

Researchers say they’ve made a breakthrough in gene editing. For the first time, researchers have successfully repaired a genetic mutation in human embryos, which has the potential to prevent a birth defect. CBS chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook weighs in. Source

A federal official confirmed the FDA is expected to authorize Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children as young as 12 years of age. Source

President Trump joined with two GOP senators to announce the RAISE Act — a plan to significantly reduce the level of legal immigration to the United States. CBS News’ Chip Reid explains on CBSN. Source

The president has signed new sanctions against Russia for interfering in the 2016 presidential election. The bipartisan bill also impacts North Korea and Iran. But the White House released a statement criticizing the way the sanctions limit the president’s power in foreign affairs. Anita Kumar, White House correspondent for McClatchy newspapers, joins CBSN to discuss the latest. Source

A medical school in Connecticut is doing its best to reverse a shortage of doctors in some critical fields. CBS News’ Kenneth Craig reports. Source

A federal official confirmed the FDA is expected to authorize Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children as young as 12 years of age. Source

Snap Inc’s stock is under pressure ahead of its August 10 earnings report. Source

The award-winning sketch comedy series “Key & Peele” aired on Comedy Central for five seasons. Now, Keegan-Michael Key is making his New York theater debut in Hamlet where he plays Hamlet’s best friend, Horatio. He also stars in the new Netflix series, “Friends from College.” Key joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss his latest projects. Source

In our Real Food series, we explore the rise of the organic food industry. More people are willing to pay premium prices for food grown without pesticides or synthetic fertilizers despite the fact the science behind the purported health benefits remains unsettled. John Blackstone speaks to the founders of Amy’s Kitchen, one of the pioneers of the organic food movement. Source