Deadly flooding sweeps through Kentucky, knocking out power, prompting water rescues and washing away entire homes -- with more rain on the way. Kentucky's governor says at least 15 people are dead, and he says that number could rise. The White House says we're not in a recession, despite a new report showing the economy shrank for a second straight quarter. President Biden spoke by phone with China's President Xi Jinping for more than two hours yesterday -- amid growing tensions over Taiwan. There's growing outrage after a bill to help around 3.5 million veterans exposed to toxic military burn pits was blocked in the Senate.

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7/29: Deadly flooding sweeps through Kentucky. Senate Republicans block a veterans health care bill linked to toxic burn pits.

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No jurors were selected on the first day of former President Donald Trump’s "hush money" trial. Out of the first batch of 96 prospective jurors who were sworn in and questioned, more than half were excused, many after saying they could not be fair and impartial. CBS News' Robert Costa reports on the latest and CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman breaks down the start of Donald Trump’s “hush money” trial and what to expect.

Meanwhile, the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments over whether to throw out a charge filed against Trump and hundreds of defendants from the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

CBS News investigates illicit marijuana grow operations tied to Chinese criminal networks in Maine.

Jury selection for the trial of Karen Read begins Tuesday. She is accused of murdering her police officer boyfriend in January of 2022. She has pleaded not guilty. The case has exploded across the Boston area. Her defense team claims someone else killed O'Keefe, and that she is being framed in a coverup conspiracy involving multiple other law enforcement agencies.

Recognized as one of CMT's "Next Women of Country," Tanner Adell's career soared after her appearances on Beyoncé's latest album. With a 1,500% spike in Spotify listeners and a new single, "Whiskey Blues," Adell is quickly becoming a standout in the country-pop scene.

Award-winning author Salman Rushdie describes his new memoir as a "reckoning." In 2022, he was stabbed in the neck and abdomen more than a dozen times in western New York and lost sight in his right eye. In Rushdie's new memoir, "Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder," he writes about the attack. He and his wife, poet and author Rachel Eliza Griffiths, join "CBS Mornings" for their first joint live interview.

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Salman Rushdie & Wife Confront Past Attack in New Memoir | Tanner Adell Talks Being Featured on "Cowboy Carter"

Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles on Israel over the weekend. Nearly all projectiles were stopped by Israel’s air defenses, helped by the U.S. and other allies. Samantha Vinograd, CBS News national security contributor and former assistant secretary for Counterterrorism and Threat Prevention at DHS, explains the conflict between Israel and Iran, and what the U.S. could do next.

White House national security communications adviser John Kirby speaks about the U.S. response to Iran's unprecedented attack on Israel over the weekend.

A look at the potential disruptions to the global economy, including impacts on oil markets after Iran's unprecedented launch of more than 300 missiles and drones toward Israel on Saturday.

David Begnaud has the story of an unlikely friendship at a Massachusetts elementary school, proving that words are not always necessary to form a special connection.

Morgan Price, a gymnast from Fisk University, has vaulted into history by becoming the first athlete from a historically Black college or university to win a national collegiate gymnastics championship. She joins "CBS Mornings" along with her mother to talk about her historic win.

Author Alua Arthur helps people prepare for the end of their lives. Her new book is called, "Briefly Perfectly Human: Making an Authentic Life by Getting Real About the End." It offers lessons learned from clients and her own experiences.

This week on CBS’s hit comedy "Ghosts," Rebecca Wisocky returns as the Gilded Age socialite Hetty, revealing surprising details about her character's past.

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Morgan Price Talks Historic Gymnastics Win | Rebecca Wisocky on New "Ghosts" Episode | Alua Arthur on Embracing Life by Acknowledging Death

O.J. Simpson, the former football star and central figure of a sensational 1995 murder trial, passed away from prostate cancer. Simpson was found not guilty of killing his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman. The charges, the trial and the verdict exposed a dramatic divide among Americans along racial and cultural lines. Bill Rhoden, a columnist for ESPN's "Andscape" who covered Simpson for decades, talks to "CBS Mornings" about Simpson's complicated legacy.

Gen. Charles "C.Q." Brown Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the nation's highest ranking military officer, is someone President Biden relies on for advice on how to handle some of the world’s most dangerous situations. He discussed his position and major issues facing the U.S. with CBS Mornings.

Ryan Sheckler, celebrated as one of the most influential skateboarders and the youngest gold medalist at the X Games, announces exclusively on "CBS Mornings" his new role as a commentator for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics.

Country music artist ERNEST talks to “CBS Mornings” about releasing his new album, “Nashville, Tennessee.” He opened up about his life journey that took unexpected turns and led him to a career in the spotlight.

In the “CBS Mornings” series, Kindness 101, Steve Hartman and his children share stories built around kindness and character and the people who've mastered those qualities. Today's lesson is altruism. This week, we hear a story about a young man who finds a 20-dollar bill in a Cracker Barrel parking lot. What he decides to do with it is priceless.

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O.J. Simpson's Complicated Legacy | Ryan Sheckler on 2024 Paris Summer Olympics

The White House is announcing new gun safety reform with plans to close the so-called "gun show loophole." Officials in the Biden administration say that under the new rule background screenings will soon be required before anyone can buy guns online or in person at gun shows.

Amanda Knox is facing a new trial Thursday in Italy for slander. It stems from a wrongful accusation she made in 2007 while being questioned about the death of her roommate, Meredith Kercher. She was later convicted of murder, then exonerated.

The U.S. is counting on Japan to help counter China's spread of influence. Japan's increasing military presence on their island of Ishigaki is upsetting locals. If China attacks Taiwan and the U.S. steps in, Japan could end up in the fight, putting Ishigaki on the front line.

CBS Sports is set to broadcast the esteemed Masters Tournament for the 69th consecutive year, featuring the iconic Augusta National Golf Club. Jim Nantz will lead the coverage for his 39th consecutive year. He joins "CBS Mornings" to preview the big match.

Musician John Legend is committed to highlighting diverse voices and co-founded the publishing company, Get Lifted Books. The imprint is out with a new memoir by wildlife ecologist, Rae Wynn-Grant, titled "Wild Life: Finding My Purpose in an Untamed World." It follows her adventures in the wild as a scientist over her 20-year career, and the challenges she overcame.

"NCIS" star Wilmer Valderrama joins "CBS Mornings" as the iconic franchise celebrates 1,000 episodes.

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Wilmer Valderrama Talks 1,000th episode of "NCIS" | Jim Nantz Previews The Masters | John Legend & Ecologist Rae Wynn-Grant on Working Together with New Book

The Arizona Supreme Court reinstated an abortion law from the 1860s that is a near-total ban. There is no exception for rape or incest, the law says, but is an exception to save the life of the mother. Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the 4-2 decision.

The Biden administration has announced the first-ever national standard for drinking water. The White House says it will protect 100 million Americans from harmful chemicals coming out of their taps.

Americans estimate they’ll need $1.46 million saved to retire comfortably, according to a new study. That’s a 53% increase from what people thought they needed just four years ago. Business analyst Jill Schlesinger talks about how you can save more for retirement.

Bestselling author and MacArthur "Genius" Grant recipient Hanif Abdurraqib joins us to talk about his new book "There's Always This Year" -- a book that he aimed to make unlike any he'd ever seen before. It mixes the story of LeBron's rise, departure and return to Cleveland with personal narrative, poetry and prose on themes like grief, longing, community and Boys II Men.

Marcus King’s new album takes a personal look at the darkest days of his mental health journey. It also focuses on the Grammy-nominated musician’s hope found through therapy and music.

Bestselling author and MacArthur "Genius" Grant recipient Hanif Abdurraqib joins us to talk about his new book "There's Always This Year" -- a book that he aimed to make unlike any he'd ever seen before. It mixes the story of LeBron's rise, departure and return to Cleveland with personal narrative, poetry and prose on themes like grief, longing, community and Boys II Men.

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7/29: Deadly flooding sweeps through Kentucky. Senate Republicans block a veterans health care bill linked to toxic burn pits.

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