NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley held a news conference after their return from the International Space Station aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon, the first commercial spacecraft to carry astronauts into orbit. Watch a portion of their remarks. Source
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Senate could be in session until deal reached on coronavirus bill
Republicans and Democrats remain in stalemate over what should be included in the next coronavirus relief bill. Source
Massive explosions in Beirut leave dozens dead, over 3,000 wounded
Lebanese media showed images of people trapped under rubble, some bloodied, after the huge explosions. Source
Feds raid offices of company tied to Ukrainian oligarch
The offices belong to Optima Management Group, a real estate company headquartered in Cleveland. Source
Radio City “Christmas Spectacular” canceled for first time ever
The Rockettes will not perform this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Source
Massive explosions in Beirut leave dozens dead, 2,500 wounded
Lebanese media carried images of people trapped under rubble, some bloodied, after the huge explosions. Source
Five states holding primaries August 4
A crowded Republican Senate primary in Kansas. A “Squad” member facing a rematch. Another chance for a candidate to unseat a longtime Democratic incumbent by running to the left. These are some of the congressional primary races being held in five states on Tuesday. CBSN’s Tanya Rivero has more. Source
Coronavirus contact tracing in the U.S. is falling behind
A report in The New York Times looks at how contact tracing in the U.S. is falling behind in many states as the coronavirus spreads. Times reporter Jennifer Steinhauer joined CBSN to explain why. Source
Does the Supreme Court’s DACA decision give President Trump more power?
The Supreme Court dealt a blow to President Trump at the end of June by ruling against his effort to block the Obama-era DACA program. But could that decision have actually given him more executive powers moving forward? John Yoo, a law professor at the University of California Berkeley and former legal adviser in the Bush administration, has been advising the president on this issue, and he joins CBSN’s Tanya Rivero to discuss. Source
Oprah Winfrey reveals “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents” as latest book club pick
Oprah Winfrey announced “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents” by author Isabel Wilkerson as her newest book club selection. Winfrey and Gayle King discuss the book’s timely message about understanding inequality and finding common ground with the Pulitzer Prize-winning author. Source