Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden spoke in Wilmington, Delaware, about what needs to be done to help schools reopen safely, and the ways he says the Trump administration has failed to respond to the coronavirus crisis. Watch his remarks. Source
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Moderators named for presidential and vice presidential debates
Chris Wallace of Fox News, Steve Scully of C-SPAN and Kristen Welker of NBC News will moderate the presidential debates. Source
Biden says Trump is “starving schools” of funding they need
Biden accused Trump of “starving schools of the needed funding” and called on him to make a deal with Congress. Source
United Airlines furloughs 16,000 workers
Airline’s latest cuts affect far fewer people than the 36,000 employees it warned in July. Source
Minnesota first to report COVID-19 death linked to Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
More than 250 coronavirus cases nationwide have reportedly been linked to the rally. Source
Cher headlines LGBTQ fundraiser that raises nearly $2 million for Biden
“So ask yourself: Do you believe in life after Trump?” Pete Buttigieg said, quoting the music icon when introducing her. Source
Tyler Perry is Hollywood’s newest billionaire, Forbes says
Forbes estimates Perry has earned over $1.4 billion in pretax income in the past 15 years. Source
Louisiana city refuses to take in Hurricane Laura evacuees
In the aftermath of Hurricane Laura, the city of Lafayette, Louisiana is refusing to take in evacuees as hundreds of thousands across the state are without power and access to water systems. Officials are citing concerns of a “serious, local security threat” after the police shooting of a Black man. Ashley White, a reporter for the Daily Advertiser in Lafayette, joined CBSN to explain the connection between the two events. Source
Census delays could take toll on states
States rely on decennial census data to redraw their congressional and legislative districts. Source
Local matters: Chicago passes 500 homicides this year
Chicago has seen a surge in shooting deaths with over 500 homicides reported so far in 2020. Politico’s Illinois Playbook author Shia Kapos joined CBSN to discuss the connection to COVID-19 and what local officials are doing to combat the violence. Source