Democrats criticized the postmaster general for overseeing recent operational changes that led to delays in mail delivery. Source
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Postmaster general testifies before House Oversight Committee
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy returned to Capitol Hill on Monday to testify before the House Oversight Committee. DeJoy continued to defend changes made to the Postal Service ahead of the 2020 election while also fielding questions regarding his loyalty to President Trump. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss. Source
8/24: Red and Blue
2020 Republican National Convention kicks off; GOP’s fight to win North Carolina in November Source
Biotech lab develops blueprint to fast-track coronavirus vaccine production
Drugmaker AstraZeneca’s vaccine is now in advanced trials and the company says it has the capacity to make 3 billion doses when the vaccine is ready. Charlie D’Agata has the latest in CBS News’ series “Racing to a Cure.” Source
Republican National Convention kicks off in Charlotte, North Carolina
The Republican National Convention is beginning on Monday and President Trump appears in full control of the message. CBS News’ Major Garrett and CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns join CBSN’s “Red & Blue” with a look at what to expect this week. Source
California wildfires leave 7 people dead
Firefighters continue battling several wildfires up and down California that have claimed the lives of at least seven people. Source
Kobe Bryant Day marks bittersweet celebration for family and friends
Four years ago, the L.A. City Council designated August 24 as Kobe Bryant Day, but this year’s celebration is much more poignant after his sudden loss. Jamie Yuccas reports. Source
Hong Kong man reinfected by coronavirus
Scientists in Hong Kong say they’ve confirmed the world’s first-known coronavirus reinfection in an “apparently young and healthy patient” who tested positive for the virus about five months after the first infection. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest. Source
Nearly 200,000 Californians displaced as lightning strike sparks new fires
At least 17 major wildfires are burning across California, including two of the largest in the state’s history. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Monday, August 24, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source