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
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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
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Wisconsin governor calls Legislature into special session after Jacob Blake shooting
The GOP-controlled Wisconsin legislature does not have to debate or vote on the bills Source
Falwell Jr. says he’s not leaving Liberty University
There were contradictory reports about Falwell’s future at the evangelical school after a business associate alleged an inappropriate relationship. Source
More Americans are going hungry amid the coronavirus pandemic
According to census data, almost 20% of Americans with kids at home could not afford to give their children enough food. Professor Mariana Chilton teaches health management and policy at Drexel University and joins CBSN to discuss how the pandemic has impacted hunger in America. She also comments on Senator Martha McSally’s asking supporters to fast for a meal so they could donate to her reelection campaign. Source
Republicans make case for Trump at RNC
Republicans are making their case for President Trump’s reelection tonight at the Republican National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina. CBS News political correspondent Ed O’Keefe, CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and the Boston Globe’s Liz Goodwin join CBSN’s “Red & Blue” to break down what we can expect from the RNC’s first night. Source
Republicans formally nominate Trump and Pence as convention gets underway
Republicans have formally selected President Trump and Vice President Pence as their candidates in the 2020 election. CBS News 2020 campaign reporters LaCrai Mitchell and Nicole Sganga join CBSN to break down what we can expect at the first night of the Republican National Convention. Source
Exxon Mobil dropped from the Dow after nearly a century
It’s being replaced by enterprise software company Salesforce.com in another sign of how much the economy has changed. Source
Tropical Storm Laura threatens the U.S. Gulf Coast
Tropical storms Laura and Marco could hit just a few hundred miles apart within 48 hours of each other. Source