Schools had originally been set to reopen on September 10. Source
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FAA OK’s Amazon’s drone fleet; Walmart takes aim at Prime
Amazon moves one step closer to a drone fleet with FAA approval, while Walmart launches a subscription service that takes aim at Amazon Prime. CBSN’s Tanya Rivero has more. Source
Jacob Blake’s family focuses on community during Trump visit
While the president toured areas ravaged by violence following protests against the police shooting of Jacob Blake, many took to the streets to focus on their community. Source
What to know about ballot harvesting
There’s been a renewed focus on the voting process and on how ballots reach their final destination, as more voters than ever are expected to vote absentee. Source
Harry and Meghan plant flowers to remember Princess Diana
Monday marked the 23rd anniversary of Princess Diana’s death. Source
Trump visits Kenosha amid protests over police shooting of Jacob Blake
President Trump visited Kenosha to tour burned businesses and thank local law enforcement leaders who helped quell the unrest following protests against the police shooting of Jacob Blake. Paula Reid reports. Source
Coronavirus cases surge across Europe amid fears of second wave
Several European countries are seeing a dramatic new surge of coronavirus infections, leading some to consider new quarantine measures for travelers. Charlie D’Agata reports. Source
New York City EMS workers brace for mass layoffs due to COVID-19 pandemic
The economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic could cost hundreds of New York City EMS workers and paramedics their jobs, but they say it could cost lives if there’s another COVID-19 flare-up. Nikki Battiste has details. Source
Kenosha residents split over Trump’s visit amid racial unrest
While some residents of Kenosha, Wisconsin, said they did not want to see the president visit their city, local Trump supporters hope his visit will help the town heal. Mola Lenghi reports. Source
Push to virtual learning highlights wealth disparity in education
As schools struggle to return to in-person learning, snapshots are emerging of the digital divide of students left behind by COVID-19 because they do not have access to high-speed internet. Meg Oliver explains. Source