Brazil has the second-most reported cases of the coronavirus, trailing only the United States. At least 80,000 people there have died. Mauricio Savarese of the Associated Press joined CBSN from Sao Paulo to explain how the country is grappling with the pandemic despite denials from its president, Jair Bolsonaro. Source
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Questions about legal authority as federal agents crack down on Portland protesters
Federal officers were filmed shooting tear gas and smoke bombs at protesters early Tuesday morning in Portland, Oregon, and the Department of Homeland Security is preparing to deploy agents to other cities. CBS News’ Carter Evans reports from Portland, and Zolan Kanno-Youngs, a homeland security correspondent for the New York Times, joins CBSN with more on who these agents are and questions about their legal authority. Source
Urgency grows for lawmakers to pass new coronavirus relief package
There is a growing urgency to get another coronavirus relief bill passed before lawmakers head home for their August recess. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joins CBSN for a closer look at where negotiations currently stand. Source
Natalie Portman leads group bringing women’s soccer team to L.A.
Portman is backed by Serena Williams, Eva Longoria, Mia Hamm and other influential women, making it the first women majority-owned and led ownership group. Source
Walmart workers to get cash bonus and Thanksgiving Day off
Retail giant says it will spend $428 million in new round of worker bonuses, citing “trying year” for its employees. Source
Wildfires in Siberia have burned down an area larger than Greece
Nearly 50 million acres are estimated to have burned across Russia this year — and the fires do not seem to be slowing down. Source
Ed Henry accuser “was paralyzed by fear” working at Fox News
Co-plaintiffs Jennifer Eckhart and Cathy Areu filed a lawsuit against the network on Monday. Source
A dog went missing. She turned up at her old home – 57 miles away
Colton Michael arrived home to find Cleo on his porch, as if it was her house. Source
1 in 10 Americans don’t have enough food, double pre-pandemic rates
Financial hardship is on the rise despite stimulus measures, with more adults unable to afford food or pay the rent. Source
What the U.S. intelligence community is telling Joe Biden about election interference
Joe Biden says Russia, Iran, and China may be trying to meddle in the upcoming U.S. presidential election. He’s been briefed on the subject by the U.S. intelligence community. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Bo Erickson joined CBSN with the latest. Source