After the Trump campaign and Republican Party sued Nevada over its plan for mail-in voting, President Trump encouraged voters in Florida and Arizona to mail in their 2020 ballots. NPR White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” to discuss that plus controversies surrounding the president’s handling of the coronavirus crisis. Source
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Moderna’s virus vaccine costs far more than rival treatments
Drugmaker is charging $32 to $37 for initial doses, more than triple the cost of other vaccines being tested. Source
Aurora police apologize after officers draw guns on Black family
The Secret Service says it is investigating two incidents involving Black women and law enforcement. These incidents are putting a spotlight on the disproportionate use of force on women of color. Jeff Pegues reports. Source
Biden won’t travel to Milwaukee to accept Democratic nomination
Former Vice President Joe Biden will not be attending the party convention to accept the Democratic nomination this year, and instead will do it remotely. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source
Schools begin reopening amid coronavirus safety concerns
The nation’s third-largest school district announces that more than 350,000 students will begin the school year online. Meanwhile, schools around the country are looking to take new measures for students returning to classes, including requiring masks. Manuel Bojorquez reports. Source
Trump pushes reopening schools with false claims about the coronavirus
President Trump is repeating his claim that the coronavirus will “go away, like all things go away.” He is also saying that children are “almost immune from this disease.” Paula Reid reports. Source
Cleanup underway after Isaias hits the East Coast with ferocious tornadoes and flooding
At least nine people were killed and some 3 million homes and businesses lost power when Isaias tore through a dozen states. Mola Lenghi takes a look. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Wednesday, August 5, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Cleanup underway after Isaias slams the East Coast
At least nine people were killed and some 3 million homes and businesses lost power when Isaias tore through a dozen states. Source
Substance behind Beirut blasts was used in Oklahoma City bombing
Ammonium nitrate is an odorless crystalline substance that has caused numerous industrial explosions over the decades. Source