“I know there was a risk because it’s like — it’s a trial,” 23-year-old Jacob Serrano said. “But I’d rather have us one step closer, no matter what it takes.” Source
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Black former franchisees sue McDonald’s, seeking $1 billion
Suit accuses chain of putting Black owners “on a financial suicide mission,” steering them to undesirable locations. Source
Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon appears at virtual hearing in fraud case
President Trump’s former chief strategist Steve Bannon appeared at a virtual hearing Monday on fraud charges. Federal prosecutors say Bannon and three others hatched a plan to defraud thousands of donors who gave money toward the construction of a border wall. CBSN legal contributor Keir Dougall joins CBSN’s Tanya Rivero with the details. Source
London Calling: U.K. government does coronavirus U-turn
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government has a huge parliamentary majority of 80 seats. That makes CBS News contributor Simon Bates wonder: Why does it keep flip-flopping when it comes under fire? (Simon Bates’ views are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of CBS.) Source
In new video, Biden and Harris tackle handling of pandemic
In the 15-minute campaign video first seen by CBS News, Biden and Harris discuss Trump’s handling of COVID-19 and their desire to expand voting rights. Source
Country star Chris Stapleton on his new album and the challenges of 2020
Only on “CBS This Morning,” five-time Grammy winner Chris Stapleton talks to Anthony Mason about his upcoming fourth album, collaborating with his wife, a new song he wrote about the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting and the challenges of 2020. Source
Mask sales buoy retailers amid business slump
Gap and its family of brands sold $130 million worth of masks last quarter. Source
Iowa State to allow 25,000 fans at game despite COVID surge
The decision comes despite a recent surge in coronavirus cases in Ames. Source
Pandemic highlights benefits and shortfalls of organized labor
Union workers far more likely to have health insurance and paid sick time than non-union counterparts, study finds. Source
GOAT, gender-inclusive among 650 new words on dictionary.com
Many words and terms were added or revised to reflect the use of language relating to race, gender and mental health. Source