Coronavirus deaths are on the rise in 30 states as infection rates and hospitalizations in Texas and Florida continue to increase. In addition to health concerns, millions of Americans struggling to pay rent are now facing potential evictions. Michael George reports. Source
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Protesters in Portland, Oregon, continue to clash with federal officers
Protesters in Portland, Oregon, once again clashed with federal officers who have been deployed to the city. Meanwhile, officials in Seattle are worried the presence of federal officers could increase tensions. Danya Bacchus reports. Source
John Lewis honored in Troy and Selma, Alabama
The civil rights icon was also honored in his hometown of Troy, Alabama on Saturday. Source
China-U.S. relations reaches lowest point in decades amid consulate closures and arrests
Diplomatic relations between the United States and China are the frostiest they’ve been in decades. Beijing is retaliating against the U.S. closure of the Chinese consulate in Houston by shuttering the equivalent American mission in Chengdu. Recently, the U.S. also arrested fours Chinese scientists for hiding their army ties on visa applications. Isaac Stone Fish, a senior fellow at the Asia Society’s Center on U.S.-China Relations and a CBSN contributor, joins CBSN’s Laura Podesta with analysis on the deterioriating situation. Source
Alabama honors the life and legacy of Congressman John Lewis
The country is honoring the life of civil rights hero and Congressman John Lewis with a six-day memorial tour. That starts in Troy, Alabama, where he grew up, and in Selma, where he led the 1965 Voting Rights March across the Edmund Pettus Bridge. “CBS This Morning: Saturday” co-host Michelle Miller and Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence of Michigan joined CBSN to relay what his legacy means and how his fight for voting rights will continue. Source
TV legend Regis Philbin dead at 88
TV legend Regis Philbin has died at the age of 88. His family says he died Friday from natural causes. Kevin Frazier, co-host of Entertainment Tonight, joined CBSN to discuss the star’s long and iconic career. Source
Federal agents use tear gas to clear out demonstrators during clashes in Portland
It was another night of high tensions Friday in Portland, as federal agents used tear gas to disperse protesters near a courthouse. Clashes between the groups have been ongoing since the agents were deployed by the Trump administration to protect federal buildings and monuments, but there’s been pushback from local leaders who call the situation an abuse of power. Rebecca Ellis, a City Hall reporter for Oregon Public Broadcasting, joined CBSN to discuss. Source
Hurricane Hanna makes landfall on Padre Island, Texas
Hanna was upgraded from a tropical storm to a hurricane while it still churned off the coast of Texas on Saturday. Source
Florida surpasses New York in confirmed COVID-19 cases
With over 414,000 coronavirus cases, Florida trails only California in total cases in the U.S. Source
At least 15 wounded during exchange of gunfire at funeral for Chicago gun violence victim
A funeral for a victim of gun violence in Chicago became a scene of gun violence Tuesday, leaving at least 15 people wounded. It’s the latest in more than 1,600 shooting incidents there this year and comes as President Trump considers sending federal law enforcement agents to intervene. Adriana Diaz reports. Source