CBS News has confirmed that at least the pilot was killed in the crash, while local media reported dozens of passengers were taken to hospital. Source
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7-year-old boy is now the youngest COVID-19 victim in Georgia
The boy, who had no underlying conditions, is the youngest confirmed coronavirus death in the state. Source
Brent Scowcroft, national security adviser to two presidents, dies at 95
Scowcroft counseled seven administrations and was a key political figure during the Cold War and the Gulf War. Source
Trump campaign launches bus tours through swing states
Trump family members and surrogates will be hitting the trail in person amid the coronavirus pandemic. Source
Safety concerns as Russia pushes to roll out world’s first coronavirus vaccine
Russia says it will approve the first COVID-19 vaccine next week even though the Phase 3 trial, to prove if it’s safe and effective, is not complete. Dr. Bob Lahita joins CBSN’s Anne-Marie Green to discuss the concerns. Source
Restaurants ask Congress for $120 billion “lifeline”
“This is about the farmer that provides me beautiful produce, this is about the fisherman that gives me beautiful shrimp. I’m keeping their jobs alive,” Chef Nina Compton said. Source
Ex-Florida State player, 27, dies after collapsing during training
Michael Ojo died after collapsing during training in Serbia, his former team Red Star Belgrade said. Source
Legal analyst: New York has a “very good case” against the NRA
New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit Thursday seeking to dissolve the NRA. The suit accuses top executives including CEO Wayne LaPierre of misusing millions of dollars on lavish personal expenses. Criminal defense attorney Joseph Tully joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano with his legal analysis. Source
Is COVID-19 making Black birth more complicated?
Black families and communities have long been working to make pregnancy and birth safe and joyful experiences. But could the pandemic put them at an even higher risk? Source
Nation’s unemployment rate falls to 10.2% as economy adds 1.8 million jobs in July
The economy added 1.8 million jobs in July, dropping the unemployment rate to 10.2%. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the numbers and whether a second wave of layoffs is expected at small businesses. Source