As the coronavirus death toll climbs in the U.S., the University of North Carolina is telling their undergraduates to return home after about 130 students tested positive for the virus. Mireya Villarreal has the latest. Source
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Georgia students push for mask mandate in reopened school
Some schools across the county have now resumed in-person classes without a mask requirement and it’s making many students concerned for their health. Mark Strassmann reports for CBS News’ series “The New Normal: Back to School.” Source
2020 Daily Trail Markers: DNC like none other kicks off
Michelle Obama will give the keynote address on Monday night. Source
Heat wave fuels devastating wildfires in California
In California, an outbreak of wildfires is threatening thousands of homes amid scorching heat. In some areas, thick smoke is making the air dangerous to breathe. Jonathan Vigliotti takes a look. Source
Aesha Ash makes history at NYC’s School of American Ballet
Aesha Ash has made a career breaking barriers in the world of ballet. Now, she’s doing it again, but this time as the first Black female permanent faculty member at New York City’s School of American Ballet. Elaine Quijano shares her story. Source
Aesha Ash is making history at NYC’s School of American Ballet
Aesha Ash is inspiring students like Eunhye Darbouze who said seeing a person of color at the head of the class makes all the difference. Source
Democrats accuse Trump of election interference over changes at the Postal Service
Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the House will hold an emergency session to try and reverse moves made by the Trump administration that have led to delays in mail delivery nationwide. This comes as the Postal Service warns all 50 states and the District of Columbia it can’t ensure mail-in ballots will be delivered in time to be counted this November. Nancy Cordes reports. Source
School reopenings off to a rocky start amid pandemic
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on Monday moved all of its undergraduate classes online after 130 students tested positive for the coronavirus in the last week. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Monday, August 17, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Live updates: Democratic National Convention night 1
Joe Biden will formally accept the Democratic nomination for president Thursday night and Kamala Harris will accept the nomination for vice president Wednesday. Source