Brooklyn Grange Rooftop Farms is known for its produce harvest, but another arm of its business is gaining traction. Gwen Schantz, Brooklyn Grange co-founder and chief creative officer, shares with CBSN how the social enterprise is impacting New York, one green roof at a time. Source
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Kerry Washington co-hosts new CBS special: “Every Vote Counts: A Celebration of Democracy”
Actress and producer Kerry Washington speaks to “CBS This Morning” about joining Alicia Keys and America Ferrera to host a new special honoring and celebrating the right to vote. The non-partisan special, “Every Vote Counts: A Celebration of Democracy,” airs Thursday on CBS and features artists, musicians and community leaders coming together for democracy. Source
Wisconsin Republican Party says hackers stole $2.3 million
Hackers apparently used doctored invoices purporting to be from vendors to steal money from party coffers. Source
From the 60 Minutes archives: Ohio voters on Clinton vs. Trump
Ohio has picked the winner in every presidential election since 1964. Scott Pelley spoke to voters there in 2016 about the race between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. Source
56 get COVID after “superspreader” wedding, birthday party
Nearly 300 additional people have been forced to quarantine following the events. Source
What swing states say about state of the U.S. economy
An uneven recovery has left electorally crucial states in the dumps, while others are bouncing back. Ohio, Georgia and Arizona tell the tale. Source
Snowboarder-turned-activist brings left and right together over climate change
Jeremy Jones says 50 million Americans are outdoor sportspeople. He hopes to unify them as a powerful voting block working for policies and candidates with strong pro-climate platforms. Jonathan Vigliotti reports for the “CBS This Morning” series A More Perfect Union. Source
60 Minutes goes back to Ohio to speak with voters
Four years Ohio picked Donald Trump by 8 percentage points, Scott Pelley returns to find a state – and families — divided. Source
Coronavirus relief deal still elusive as Pelosi details outstanding issues
Pelosi placed the blame for the ongoing stalemate squarely on the Trump administration. Source
Zeta races through Southeast with strong winds
Hurricane Zeta pounded New Orleans with winds and water that splintered homes and were blamed for at least three deaths. Source