A new video of Tom Petty’s “Wildflowers” features never-before-seen footage of the songwriter at home during the recording of the album by the same name. Petty’s estate is releasing “Wildflowers and All The Rest — Deluxe Edition” on October 16. The new collection will include unreleased tracks, live performances, and recordings made by Petty in his home studio, where he plays each instrument and revises lyrics as he works. Source
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Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny in grave but stable condition after suspected poisoning
President Vladimir Putin’s most prominent critic in Russia is fighting for his life after a suspected poisoning. A spokeswoman for Alexei Navalny says he’s in a coma after drinking a cup of poisoned tea. Roxana Saberi reports. Source
Steve Bannon indicted for fraud over campaign to build private border wall
Federal prosecutors in New York City said Bannon was arrested Thursday morning. Source
Can Pompeo nail the coffin closed on the Iran nuclear deal?
It’s unclear whether the Trump administration will be allowed to trigger the “snapback” of U.N. sanctions, but it could be hard to stop. Source
Farmer and activist fighting health disparities in the food system due to what she calls “food apartheid”
A Black farmer is using her farm to fight against racial injustice, health disparities and inequalities in the food system. Leah Penniman calls the lack of access to fresh produce “food apartheid.” Errol Barnett spoke to the activist about how her nonprofit is helping hundreds of families eat healthier, while also opening opportunities to young Black farmers, for the “CBS This Morning” series A More Perfect Union. Source
Why Trump’s refusal to refute QAnon conspiracy theorists matters
Trump said he’s “heard” the online conspiracy theorists “are people that love our country.” The FBI says theories like QAnon are a growing threat of domestic terrorism. Source
President Trump not shying from support of QAnon conspiracy theorists
President Trump said Wednesday about QAnon conspiracy theorists, “I’ve heard these are people that love our country.” The FBI has warned theories like QAnon pose a growing threat of domestic terrorism. Nancy Cordes reports. Source
Iowa farmers face aftermath of powerful derecho windstorm that ravaged millions of acres of crops
A hurricane-strength storm cut through Iowa with wind speeds of up to 130 mph causing billions of dollars in damage to homes and farms. Adriana Diaz shows how this harsh blow came just weeks before the critical harvest season. Source
High school teachers speak out about their concerns before going back to school
Anthony Mason interviews four public high school teachers about going back to school amid the COVID-19 pandemic. They share their concerns for their students and themselves and what they hope parents and politicians understand. Source
Teachers worry schools can’t manage coronavirus spread
Anthony Mason sat down with a group of educators to talk about their concerns about returning to the classroom. Source