The historic Mount Zion AME Church in South Carolina was burned overnight. This comes just two weeks after the church shooting in Charleston. While authorities believe this latest fire was accidental, churchgoers feel suspicious. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann has more on the investigation. Source
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Severe storms hit East; scorching heat grips West
While parts of the East Coast are cleaning up after a series of vicious storms, the West Coast is battling nearly 30 wildfires amid brutal heat. Wyatt Andrews and Carter Evans report. Source
Death of 3-year-old found in swing ruled homicide
Ji’Aire Lee was found dead on a swing at a Maryland park. Authorities say the toddler was found after reports came in about a woman pushing a child on a swing for a long time. WUSA’s Ellison Barber reports. Source
Tropical cyclone kills dozens in Indonesia and East Timor
A tropical cyclone has left dozens dead in Indonesia and East Timor. The storm has triggered landslides and flash floods, displacing thousands as homes and belongings are washed away. Foreign correspondent Lucy Craft reports on the devastation for CBSN. Source
President Obama sings the theme from “Davy Crockett”
The president showed off his singing skills after fielding a question from a man named “Davy Crockett” at a health care event Wednesday. Source
Weight-loss drug proves itself in study
The results are in from a yearlong study of the prescription weight-loss drug Saxenda, which recently gained FDA approval. Brian Webb reports. Source
Jennifer Garner, Ben Affleck file for divorce
Hollywood stars Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck have filed for divorce. CBS News’ Lauren Moraski joins CBSN to discuss. Source
Fireworks may trigger PTSD for some veterans
Fireworks exploding on the Fourth of July can have unintended consequences for some war veterans who suffer from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). WLNS-TV’s Christa Lamendola reports from Lansing, Michigan. Source
Fireworks create toxic air
A new federal study says fireworks celebrations across the country can create a toxic brew of air pollution. Dr. Roshini Raj joins CBSN to discuss how fireworks are bad for your hearing and lungs. Source
Halle Berry and Jeffrey Dean Morgan on new season of “Extant”
Season 2 of CBS sci-fi drama “Extant” premieres Wednesday night. Steven Spielberg is one of the executive producers, and Halle Berry stars in the series. Ben Tracy went behind the scenes with Berry and new co-star Morgan, as the series heads in a new direction. Source