The first presidential debate is on September 29, the week after the U.S. passed 200,000 coronavirus deaths. Source

Today is National Voter Registration Day. CBS News campaign reporter Cara Korte joined CBSN to discuss why registration is down this year, and what to do if you still need to register to vote. Source

A federal courthouse was boarded up and car access to a downtown park blocked off ahead of the highly anticipated decision. Source

The United States has for many months had the highest number of infections and deaths in the world. Source

Scientists have found a glowing aurora surrounding the famous comet Chury. Source

Between one of the most active Atlantic hurricane seasons on record and the massive wildfires still raging on the West Coast, the U.S. is witnessing an unprecedented onslaught of natural disasters this year. Abrahm Lustgarten, a New York Times senior reporter investigating climate, joined CBSN to explain how climate migration will reshape the nation and the lasting impacts these disasters will have on cities. Source

Judges Amy Coney Barrett and Barbara Lagoa are considered the frontrunners as Mr. Trump considers who will succeed the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the high court. Source

Coronavirus cases are starting to drop in South Africa after the government enforced tough restrictions. This comes as the country makes gains in other health-related areas, especially when it comes to the flu. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports from Johannesburg. Source

President Trump is expected to name a nominee to the Supreme Court who will solidify a 6-3 conservative majority. Supporters of abortion rights fear that could threaten the future of Roe v. Wade. Anisha Singh of the Planned Parenthood Action Fund joined CBSN to explain what she believes is the danger facing abortion rights in the U.S. Source

Advocates have warned that the policy deters immigrant communities from accessing critical government assistance during the pandemic. Source