The shocking death of actor Chadwick Boseman at age 43 from colon cancer has brought renewed attention toward what is now the third most common form of cancer in the United States. Dr. Andrea Cercek a medical oncologist and director of the Center for Young Onset Colorectal Cancer at Memorial Sloan Kettering, joins CBSN’s Tanya Rivero to discuss the disease that cut the actor’s life short. Source
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Female politicians of color celebrate 19th Amendment centennial while recognizing shortfalls
“During the passage of the 19th Amendment, we left out women of color, we left out Black women, and I don’t want us to continue to do that in our policy,” Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib said. Source
Uber to mandate mask selfies of riders to verify they’re wearing masks
In a bid to protect drivers, ride-hailing service cracking down on customers who don’t adhere to mask safety measure. Source
Trump heads to Kenosha over objections of local leaders
The president is not expected to visit the family of Jacob Blake, a Black man shot by Wisconsin police last month. Source
Doctor on COVID testing strategies and rising rate among kids
Dr. Dyan Hes joins CBSN to discuss the latest reports on how the U.S. is approaching coronavirus testing, plus the rising rates of COVID-19 among children. Source
New York City delays return to in-person schooling until September 21
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced an agreement with the teachers union to delay the return to in-person classes until September 21 to allow more time for training and safety preparations. CBSN NY reporter John Dias has details. Source
Trump heading to Kenosha, Wisconsin amid protests over police shooting
President Trump is heading to Kenosha, Wisconsin, Tuesday amid protests and unrest over the police shooting of Jacob Blake. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joined CBSN with the latest from the White House. Source
Trump compares cops who shoot people to golfers who “choke”
“You can be a police officer for 15 years and all of a sudden you’re confronted. … People choke under those circumstances and they make a bad decision,” he said. Source
Ed Sheeran and his wife announce birth of baby girl
The singer and his wife Cherry Seaborn welcomed their first child last week. Source
First American to trial Oxford vaccine lost 7 relatives to virus
“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