The pressure is building on U.S. President Joe Biden — sidelined by COVID-19 — to drop out of the running for the presidency. Biden has been steadfast in saying he is strong and not going to quit, but political support and wealthy donors are backing away. As Eric Sorensen reports, close friends who love Biden are telling him he can’t win.

While Democrats may soon lose their leader, Republicans are backing former president Donald Trump. He is set to rally the party at its national convention in Milwaukee, where he officially accepts the party’s nomination. Jackson Proskow has more.

Two Canadians have now died after a Listeria outbreak in some plant-base beverages and at least nine people have been hospitalized. Earlier this month, more than a dozen plant-based drinks sold under the brand names “Silk” and “Grade value” were recalled. Heidi Petracek explains what consumers need to know.

There’s a bit of a shakeup in the top levels of the federal government, as Seamus O’Regan is leaving cabinet and will not run in the next election. O’Regan has been an MP from Newfoundland and Labrador for nine years and he has long been a close friend to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. David Akin reports.

An investigation is underway after federal Immigration Minister Mark Miller’s Montreal office was vandalized overnight. Windows were smashed and the walls were covered in pink paint and graffiti. Police say tensions have risen in the past weeks with pro-Palestinian encampments being torn down. Mike Armstrong has the details.

American comedian and actor Bob Newhart died in Los Angeles on Thursday at the age of 94, his publicist said. With a style all his own and an ability to make even one-sided conversations hilarious, those who worked with Newhart say it was hard to explain how important he was to every comedian and comedy writer who came after him. Neetu Garcha looks back at his career.

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