The Centers for Disease Control has urged governors to be prepared for the distribution of a coronavirus vaccine. Source
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Trump and Biden push different messages in swing-state visits
On the campaign trail, Biden attacks the president for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic while President Trump accuses Biden of not being tough on protesters. CBS News political correspondent Ed O’Keefe and AP White House reporter Zeke Miller join CBSN’s “Red and Blue” to discuss the announcement of presidential debate moderators and a new Monmouth University poll showing a tight race in Pennsylvania. Source
Tyler Perry becomes Hollywood’s latest billionaire
Tyler Perry is Hollywood’s newest billionaire, according to Forbes. The magazine said the popular filmmaker has joined the elite club after estimating his net worth at $1 billion. CBSN’s Tanya Rivero reports. Source
Biden says schools would be open if Trump admin had “done their jobs”
Biden accused Trump of “starving schools of the needed funding” and called on him to make a deal with Congress. Source
Petition calls to replace Confederate monument with Boseman statue
“Anderson needs to honor a citizen that inspired millions,” the petition reads. “Anderson needs Chadwick Boseman, may he rest in peace.” Source
First lady Melania Trump reaches out to families suffering from pandemic: “You are not alone”
During the second night of the RNC, first lady Melania Trump made one of the convention’s only comments about the coronavirus pandemic, empathizing with viewers who had lost loved ones. The evening was filled with examples of the GOP mixing politics and government, possibly violating the Hatch Act. Weijia Jiang reports. Source
Trial begins for 14 suspects in Charlie Hebdo terror attack
A trial began today for 14 suspects accused of supporting the deadly terror attack on the Charlie Hebdo newspaper in Paris in 2015. CBS News’ Rylee Carlson reports on the proceedings, and CBS News reporter Elaine Cobbe joins CBSN from Paris with more. Source
Can President Trump have a “Sister Souljah moment”?
President Trump has refused to condemn the actions of Kyle Rittenhouse, a 17-year-old supporter who is charged with fatally shooting two protesters and wounding a third in Kenosha, Wisconsin. CBS News political analyst and New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie argues Trump must channel Bill Clinton’s “Sister Souljah moment” and disavow those on his side who go too far. Source
Astronomers detect rare type of black hole for the first time
The rare black hole is the result of the most powerful, most massive, most distant merger of two black holes ever recorded in the history of the universe. Source
New moon rocket’s solid fuel booster blasts out wall of flames during test
The boosters are critical components in NASA’s Space Launch System heavy lift moon rocket. Source