Apple Inc. has become the first publicly traded U.S. company in history to be worth $2 trillion. The iPhone maker’s shares reached that milestone on Wednesday, when its stock neared $468 for the first time. CBS Los Angeles reports. Source
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Obama to deliver Democratic convention speech in Philadelphia
Mr. Obama will be addressing the convention on the same night as some of the party’s biggest female stars. Source
Apple becomes first U.S. public company to be worth $2 trillion
The market value of the iPhone maker is up 60% this year, and has doubled in the past two years. Source
Donald Trump Jr. appeared in promo for gun company tied to polygamous group
On a visit to Utah this summer, Donald Trump Jr. took time to shoot Desert Tech rifles and appeared in promotional images for the company, which is owned by a prominent member of a polygamous sect called The Order. The government is currently trying to seize the company’s headquarters, which is owned by other members of the sect who entered guilty pleas in a $1.1 billion fraud scheme. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates joins CBSN with more on the story. Source
Notre Dame coronavirus cases surge to 222
The school has a 17.2% positivity rate —more than three times the rate recommended for states to reopen. Source
Watch live: Trump to hold White House news conference
The president’s briefing comes as Democrats prepare to kick off the third night of the Democratic National Convention. Source
Universities change fall plans amid COVID-19 pandemic
More universities are changing their fall plans and reverting to remote classes because of the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Dara Kass joins CBSN to discuss how students and teachers can perform their own health assessments to help curb the virus’ spread. Source
Local Matters: Biden puts Delaware in the national spotlight
Joe Biden has essentially headquartered his campaign operations at home in Wilmington, Delaware. Veteran Delaware broadcaster Nancy Karibjanian joins CBSN’s Vladimir Duthiers to talk about Biden’s long political history in the First State. Source
Democrats feature prominent female voices at convention
The Democratic National Convention is continuing to put the spotlight on prominent women as the party looks to build support from women this November. Emily’s List president Stephanie Schriock joined CBSN to discuss the Biden-Harris ticket and why women of color on the ballot are going to change the future of the Democratic Party. Source
Democrats bring together party stalwarts and up-and-coming leaders to nominate Joe Biden
On the second night of the Democratic National Convention, two former presidents, young activists and even some longtime Republicans offered an optimistic view of what a Joe Biden presidency would mean for America. Democratic strategist Joel Payne and Republican strategist Lauren Claffey joined CBSN to discuss the biggest takeaways from the night. Source