As of Monday afternoon, the fire was 5% contained, according to California fire officials. Source
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Federal judge breaks silence about “madman” who killed her son
Judge Esther Salas is publicly speaking out about a shooting at her home last month in which authorities say a misogynistic lawyer killed her son and wounded her husband. Source
Tracking Tropical Storm Isaias as millions could face flooding rains, high winds
Forecasters are worried Tropical Storm Isaias may worsen, bringing flooding rains and violent winds. Lonnie Quinn has the latest forecast. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Monday, August 3, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
SpaceX splashdown marks successful end to first U.S. commercial crew mission
When the SpaceX “Endeavour” capsule splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico Sunday afternoon, it marked the successful end of the first U.S. commercial manned space mission. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood joins CBSN’s Lana Zak with details on the historic day, which had been 10 years in the making. Source
Microsoft sees $95 billion boost on possible TikTok deal
Wall Street loves the software giant’s “big bet” as a way to attract consumers and take on Facebook. Source
Hurricane warning issued in Carolinas as Isaias makes landfall
Isaias is forecast to bring “dangerous storm surge” and up to 8 inches of rain in spots as it moves up the coast. Source
Biden increases Texas staff and resources in bid to win Lone Star State
The last Democrat to win the historically conservative Lone Star State was Jimmy Carter in 1976. Source
Why some mail-in ballots are rejected and how to make sure your vote counts
In the 2016 election, 318,728 ballots — just under 1% of returned absentee ballots — were rejected across the country. Source
Trump holds coronavirus news conference
The president continues to to tout his administration’s successes as deaths and cases climb. Source