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Walter Mondale, Former Vice President, Has Died At Age 93Former Vice President Walter Mondale died Monday at age 93, his family confirmed in a statement.

Hester Ford, The Oldest Living American, Has DiedHester Ford, the oldest living American, has died in North Carolina, her family said.

Garcetti Proposes Nearly $1B To Battle LA Homelessness CrisisThe urgency of addressing the Southland's homeless crisis has been heightened by the struggles brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.

Officials On Rescue Mission To Free Whales Caught Up In Buoy, RopeThe baby whale appeared to be caught up in some buoys and rope at Victoria Beach.

Debate Over Potential Use Of Vaccine Passports Heating UpThe debate is heating up about whether sporting venues, theaters or businesses should require proof of vaccination.

P-22 Mountain Lion To Be Featured In Nature Mural In WattsThe National Wildlife Federation's #SaveLACougars campaign and 3rd Rock Hip-Hop announced Monday they are installing a nature-inspired mural in Watts that will feature the famous mountain lion, P-22.

Liliana Carrillo Charged With Murdering 3 Children In ResedaLiliana Carrillo, 30, was charged Monday with three counts of murder in connection with the deaths of her young children, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office said.

Vaping Company Kandypens Ordered To Pay $1.2 Million For Allegedly Marketing, Advertising To Young ConsumersFeuer’s office had sued Kandypens in 2018 for marketing its vaping devices and e-liquids at young people through social media and by placing their products in music videos featuring artists like DJ Khaled and Justin Bieber.

Diesel Fuel, Acid Spills Into Lanes Of Northbound 5 Freeway In La MiradaThe crash between a big rig and a sedan happened at about 10:15 a.m. on the southbound 5 Freeway at Valley View Avenue. Debris flew into the northbound lanes, and the CHP reported the semi was leaking fuel from the collision.

Hollywood's Musso & Frank Grill Set To Reopen May 6Hollywood's iconic Musso & Frank Grill announced Monday it will reopen May 6 after a year-long closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Spring Heat Breaks Records In Camarillo, Oxnard; Light Rain May Be In Forecast Later This WeekConditions remain very warm and dry throughout the region, with highs in the 80s and 90s Monday. It’s the second day of high temperatures, after the heat sent crowds to local beaches seeking the cool ocean breezes.

Riverside County Man Bitten By Rattlesnake While Trying To Pick It Up With Barbecue TongsHe reportedly tried to pick up the snake with barbecue tongs and was bitten in the left hand, near his thumb, according to John Welsh, spokesman for the Riverside County Department of Animal Services.
Entertainment

Oscar Attendees Reportedly Not Required To Wear Face Masks During Live TelecastAttendees at this Sunday's Oscars ceremony reportedly won't be required to wear face coverings during the live telecast.

Alma Wahlberg, Mother Of Mark, Donnie Wahlberg, Dies At 78

Oscars: Nominees For Best Original Song To Perform In Pre-Show TelecastPerformances of the five Academy Award nominees for best original song will be included this year in a 90-minute pre-ceremony telecast, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Friday.

‘Peaky Blinders’ Star Helen McCrory Dies At 52McCrory passed away after a battle with cancer, her husband, actor Damian Lewis, announced Friday.

Future Of Hollywood's Cinerama Dome Still In QuestionWhile the dome's landmark status does not provide ironclad protection of the building, it does give the Heritage Commission jurisdiction over any redevelopment effort.

Selena Gomez To Host SoFi Stadium Concert Supporting COVID-19 Vaccine PushInglewood's SoFi Stadium will play host an all-star concert that will be broadcast and streamed worldwide as part of a global effort to encourage people to get vaccinated against COVID-19, organizers announced Tuesday.
Business

Stimulus Check Update: Will You Get A Fourth Relief Payment?With the latest round of stimulus checks already distributed to most eligible Americans, many wonder if additional aid is coming.

Stimulus Check Latest: Will You Be Receiving A Plus-Up Payment?Millions of Americans could soon be receiving an unexpected extra stimulus check.

'Some Of The Most Devastated Workers': New California Law Seeks To Get Laid-Off Hospitality Employees Back To WorkOn Friday, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the bill into law.
Politics

Bill Calling For Expansion Of Supreme Court Slammed As 'Court Packing' By Republicans -- But What Does That Mean?The Judiciary Act of 2021, introduced by a group of House and Senate Democrats on Thursday, calls for an expansion of the Court from nine to 13 justices.

What Is Court Packing? A Hot Debate Topic, Joe Biden Says 'He's Not A Fan'There has been a lot of back-and-forth about court packing. What does that term really mean?

Sen. Kamala Harris, LA Mayor Garcetti Wish President Trump, First Lady A 'Speedy Recovery'Local elected officials are wishing President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump a fast recovery after they announced they had tested positive for coronavirus.
Health

Use Noisemakers, Consider An Outdoor Projector: CDC Urges Safe, Physically-Distant Super Bowl Watch PartiesExperts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say the safest way to watch the Super Bowl is at home with the people you live with, but they still had a few tips for attending a watch party or even going to the game.

When Can You Get The COVID Vaccine?The COVID-19 vaccine will be available to millions of Americans this month, but who qualifies depends on certain factors.

Doctor Explains Why You Should Avoid Thanksgiving, Christmas Gatherings: 'Not Worth The Risk'Dr. Mallika Marshall warns against large family gatherings this year due to the risk of spreading COVID-19.
CBS National News
Walter Mondale, former vice president, has died at age 93Mondale died of natural causes, his family said in a statement.
McCarthy to introduce resolution to censure Maxine WatersThe congresswoman encouraged protesters in Minnesota to "get more confrontational."
Former Vice President Walter Mondale has died at 93Former Vice President and presidential candidate Walter Mondale has died at age 93. His family announced he died Monday in Minneapolis. CBS News' Natalie Brand has more on Mondale's ground-breaking political legacy.
7/21: Donald Trump's big night at RNC; Dickerson and Schieffer reflect on the 2016 RNCIt's the final night of the Republican National Convention and Donald Trump will accept the nomination for president; on the final night, CBS News' John Dickerson and Bob Schieffer weigh in on the highs and lows of the Republican National Convention so far
Jury begins deliberations in Derek Chauvin trialClosing arguments were held Monday in the trial of the ex-cop charged in the death of George Floyd.
Dickerson and Schieffer reflect on the 2016 RNCOn the final night, CBS News' John Dickerson and Bob Schieffer weigh in on the highs and lows of the Republican National Convention so far.
CBS World News
General Motors reports record profit, and other MoneyWatch headlinesGM earned nearly $3 billion last quarter; "Pokemon Go" to boost Apple's bottom line; Dow rises to yet another record. These headlines and more from CBSMoneyWatch.
12 European soccer clubs announce new breakaway Super LeagueUEFA warned clubs that joining the "cynical project" based on self-interest would see them banned from playing in any other competition — domestic, European or global.
Turkey's president declares state of emergencyTurkey's president has declared a state of emergency for the next three months. Last Friday a military faction tried to overthrow his government, but failed. The suspected coup leaders are now being paraded and humiliated on Turkish television. Holly Williams reports.
Tanks run over man during attempted coup in TurkeySurveillance camera footage obtained by The Associated Press shows two tanks running over a man in Istanbul during the attempted military coup in Turkey. The man survived, according to realty company Eminevim, which provided the video.
Mutual fund managers stashing cash, and other MoneyWatch headlinesFund managers' cash stakes are biggest since 2001; Unilever buys Dollar Shave Club for reported $1 billion; farmers bet on sweet potatoes as demand soars. These headlines and more from CBS MoneyWatch.
Russia's doping scheme may lead to Olympic banThe Olympics begin in just 17 days, and no one knows if Russia will be able to send a team to Rio. The World Anti-Doping Agency wants Russia banned for cheating on doping tests, but the International Olympic Committee needs more convincing. Mark Phillips reports.