Joe Biden to accept Democratic nomination at DNC; How schools can work toward a safe year Source
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Biden accepts Democratic nomination, vowing to unite country
“Here and now, I give you my word: If you entrust me with the presidency, I will draw on the best of us, not the worst,” Biden said. Source
DNC pays tribute to Biden’s late son Beau
On the fourth night of the Democratic National Convention, the Democrats paid tribute to Joe BIden’s son Beau, who died in 2015. Beau Biden served in the Delaware National Guard and served as state attorney general until 2015. Watch the tribute. Source
Democratic National Convention pays tribute to John Lewis
John Legend and Common performed “Glory” following a video tribute to Congressman John Lewis, who died in July. The video featured prerecorded comments by Georgia Senate candidate Reverend Raphael Warnock, Stacey Abrams and late Representative Elijah Cummings. Watch the tribute. Source
Kansas City Chiefs ban headdresses and Native American face paint
The NFL team is also looking at modifying or changing some of its traditions, including the Arrowhead Chop. Source
How journalism helped save the postal service
Postmaster general Louis Dejoy suspended controversial changes to the U.S. Postal Service after critics claimed the changes were causing mail delays, potentially compromising mail-in voting. Patch reporter Mark Konkol argues journalism helped save the postal service. He joined CBSN to discuss. Source
Steve Bannon charged with fraud in border wall fundraising scheme
Former White House adviser Stephen Bannon has pleaded not guilty to charges of wire fraud and money laundering Thursday, after federal prosecutors in New York announced that Bannon and three others were indicted for allegedly defrauding donors to a $25 million fundraising campaign to build a wall along the southern border. Ben Tracy reports. Source
California governor emphasizes climate change threat at DNC
California Governor Gavin Newsom, appearing from a forest while wildfires ravage the state, used his time at the Democratic National Convention to emphasize the importance of recognizing the threat of climate change. Watch his speech. Source
Ex-Postal Service official: White House involved in slowing mail
The former top USPS official said the Trump administration has been “politicizing” the Postal Service. Source
Former California Senator Barbara Boxer: “We are the laughing stock of the world”
Former California Senator Barbara Boxer says President Trump’s presidency has turned the country into the “laughing stock of the world.” She joins Elaine Quijano to discuss why she thinks Joe Biden is the leader the United States needs. Source