More than 14,000 exhausted firefighters are battling nonstop flames in the Golden State. Source
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Gulf Coast ordering mandatory evacuations in anticipation of Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura
Hurricane Marco is barreling toward the Gulf Coast with Tropical Storm Laura not far behind. It could be a historic and devastating one-two punch with both making landfall this week, just days apart and miles from each other. Janet Shamlian reports. Source
Trump authorizes controversial COVID-19 treatment
President Trump has announced an emergency use authorization of a controversial treatment for COVID-19. It comes on the eve of the Republican National Convention. Paula Reid reports. Source
Historic fire burns more than 1 million acres in California
California is expecting more dangerous weather that could spark new wildfires. The fires, which include the largest fire in state history, are expected to grow as a result of thunderstorms and lightning. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest. Source
Belarus protesters demand President Lukashenko resign
In Belarus, protesters are calling for the resignation of President Alexander Lukashenko. He has been described as Europe’s “last dictator.” Chris Livesay has the details. Source
Family turns their love for books into virtual storytelling series about Black history
A family in Baltimore has created a unique way to keep children occupied during the pandemic as they shine a light on untold stories to empower others. Nikole Killion reports. Source
How COVID-19 and racial injustice impact the mental health in Black communities
The coronavirus pandemic, the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression, and the George Floyd killing in Minneapolis that sparked weeks of protests for racial justice, have all taken a mental toll. Jericka Duncan reports. Source
Colorful, transparent toilets come to Tokyo
The idea of using a public bathroom with see-through walls may sound like the stuff of nightmares. But a famous Japanese architect is hoping to change that view. Lucy Craft reports. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Sunday, August 23, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” anchored by Jamie Yuccas. Source
More COVID-19 cases are popping up at universities and colleges
More than 5 million Americans have been infected with the coronavirus, and the death toll nears 177,000. This comes as colleges across the country struggle to avoid becoming the next COVID-19 hotspots. Tom Hanson reports. Source