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
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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
Reporting on hacked political documents
Politico Senior Writer Marc Caputo says the decision to use excerpts from Russian-hacked documents during the 2016 election was justified because the information was true and newsworthy. Source
The case against Russian agents accused of interfering in the 2016 election
Twelve Russian military officers have been indicted for breaking into the Democratic Party’s computers, stealing compromising information and selectively releasing it to undermine candidates. Bill Whitaker reports on the case against them. Source
Trump touts convalescent plasma use in fight against COVID-19 after FDA approval
The Food and Drug Administration announced Sunday that it had authorized an emergency use declaration for convalescent plasma to treat the coronavirus, something President Trump touted as a “historic announcement.” Watch his remarks here, along with Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar and FDA commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn. Source
FDA issues emergency authorization for COVID-19 treatment
Several NIH officials last week warned Hahn against approving the emergency use authorization. Source