Elin Hilderbrand is the so-called “queen of the summer beach novel.” She has written 17 of them, taking readers to the sandy shores of Nantucket. Hilderbrand joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss her latest novel, “Here’s To Us,” and the “gifts” of fighting cancer. Source

The U.S. military in Japan faces new protests after an American Marine veteran is accused of murdering a young Japanese woman. Tens of thousands of Japanese rallied Sunday on the island of Okinawa, calling for the removal or reduction of the military bases there. Okinawans insist they’re not anti-American, but many are against American bases, and their grievances date back to the end of World War II. Adriana Diaz reports. Source

Attitudes towards the healing potential of pot are changing. First on “CBS This Morning,” a new survey from Prevention magazine found that 75 percent of Americans think medical marijuana should be legal. Thirty-five percent would be “extremely” or very likely to use medical pot if advised by a doctor. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Holly Phillips joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the debate. Source

For the first time in more than five decades, Cleveland has a championship trophy. Thousands of fans celebrated when the Cavaliers beat Golden State Warriors 93 to 89 in Game 7 of the NBA finals. Less than two years ago, LeBron James returned home to Cleveland and made an audacious promise to win a title. Jericka Duncan, who grew up in Cleveland, reports. Source

An estimated 50,000 people gathered in Orlando Sunday night for a vigil, singing and raising their candles to honor the 49 victims who died. Forty-nine bells were tolled at 2 a.m. on Sunday, exactly one week after the attack began. Jamie Yuccas reports. Source

A judge today will begin weighing whether a gunmaker should face trial over the Sandy Hook school shooting. A lawsuit blames the manufacturer, distributor and seller of the rifle used in the massacre, where more than 20 students and educators died. Michelle Miller speaks to the Barden family who lost their 7-year-old son in the shooting. Source

Oakland is without a police chief — again. Its scandal-ridden police department had three chiefs in a little more than one week. Oakland has the nation’s third-highest violent crime rate. Mireya Villarreal reports, as Oakland mayor vows that “heads will roll.” Source

Anton Yelchin’s death on Sunday could reveal a possible danger with some recalled SUVs. Yelchin was 27 and best known for the new “Star Trek” movies. His SUV pinned him against a fence at his home in Studio City, California. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source

Actress Ali Larter sits down with CBSNews.com entertainment producer Andrea Park to discuss her life, career and upcoming projects. Source

On “Madam Secretary,” he plays a quintessential TV dad, but – growing up in an acting family – Tim Daly didn’t see much of his own father. Since becoming an actor himself, he’s landed some major roles, but he’s very clear about which is his favorite: being a dad. Anna Werner reports. Source