Texas Governor Greg Abbott said Sunday that states of disaster have been declared in 23 counties as two storms — Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura — approach the state. The storm threat comes as the Lone Star State continues to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. Watch his press conference here. Source
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Trump campaign unveils list of RNC speakers
The Republican National Convention will kick off Monday. Source
2 Black wine experts opening doors for people of color in their business
Sommeliers, or “somms,” are wine experts, professionals who’ve studied grape varieties and the history of vineyards around the world. Jamie Yuccas spoke with two Black sommeliers, leaders in a business that historically has been overwhelmingly white, who are paving a path for people of color. Source
Flying dogs to their forever homes
Wyoming pilot Peter Rork transports animals in need to adoption centers across the country through his non-profit, Dog Is My CoPilot Source
Two dangerous storms head toward Gulf Coast
A pair of dangerous storms in the Gulf of Mexico threaten the U.S. mainland. Recently-upgraded Hurricane Marco It is expected to make landfall on Monday. Not far behind is Laura, a tropical storm with the potential to grow to a hurricane. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN and Lana Zak to talk about the hurricane season. Source
DNC panelist speaks out about firearm suicide
DNC panelist Khary Penebaker joins CBSN to discuss his appearance at the Democratic National Convention and his firsthand advice for people struggling with suicidal thoughts. Source
Watermelons, a taste of summer
There’s nothing that counteracts the heat of summer quite like a big, sweet, juicy slice of watermelon. Luke Burbank offers up the history and lore behind that thirst-quenching favorite. Source
“Sunday Morning” Matinee: “I Want You,” from “Girl From The North Country”
“Girl From The North Country,” a musical featuring the music of Bob Dylan, was the last show to open on Broadway prior to the shutdown in March due to the coronavirus outbreak. To express the show’s message of hope, cast members Colton Ryan and Caitlin Houlahan came together virtually for this performance of the song “I Want You,” recorded exclusively for “CBS Sunday Morning” viewers. Source
Watch live: President Trump holds a news conference
White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said the news conference concerns a “major therapeutic breakthrough” on the coronavirus. Source
Votes for women: How the suffragists won
One hundred years ago the 19th Amendment, which would protect women’s right to vote, was just one vote short of ratification. “Face the Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan reports on how the landmark legislation finally earned passage, and talks with historians Elaine Weiss, Susan Ware and Martha S. Jones about how suffragists such as Carrie Chapman Catt won the long-pitched battle which, for black women, continued long after the amendment became embedded in our Constitution. Brennan also talks with singer Rosanne Cash who celebrated the suffragists’ legacy. Source