Democrats accounted for more than half of the over 750,000 absentee ballots requested so far, according to the state. Source
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COVID-19 health concerns for 9/11 first responders
There are new concerns that the health struggles of 9/11 first responders and survivors are being overlooked amid the COVID-19 pandemic. CBSN’s Tanya Rivero spoke with CBS News political reporter Grace Segers about the issue. Source
At least 37 million people have been displaced by the U.S. war on terror, study finds
Since the terror attacks September 11th, 2001, at least 37 million people have been displaced by the United States’ war on terror, according to a report from Brown University’s Costs of War Project. The report’s lead author, American University anthropology professor David Vine, spoke to CBSN’s Tanya Rivero about the impact and what could be done to repair the damage. Source
Bahrain and Israel agree to normalize relations, Trump announces
“The sand was loaded up with blood, and now you will a lot of that sand will be loaded up with peace,” the president said. Source
House Intelligence Committee expands probe into DHS office
The announcement comes after a whistleblower alleged improper politicization at the Office of Intelligence and Analysis. Source
Trump announces Israel and Bahrain will normalize relations
President Trump announced from the Oval Office on Friday that Israel and Bahrain have agreed to establish full diplomatic relations. Mr. Trump made the announcement on the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Watch his remarks. Source
Trump speaks at 9/11 ceremony in Shanksville, Pennsylvania
President Trump delivered a speech in Pennsylvania today honoring the victims of the September 11th terrorist attacks. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN to recap his remarks and talk about some of the latest news from Washington. Source
Local Matters: Frustration grows over handling of Breonna Taylor case
Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron has not yet confirmed if he will be sharing the result of his investigation into the death of Breonna Taylor with a grand jury. Protests continue as the six-month mark for her death draws closer. Louisville Courier-Journal reporter Hayes Gardner joined CBSN with more on the case. Source
Could Trump push a vaccine through before election day?
Experts say the FDA has a rigorous process for vetting any COVID-19 treatment, though there is a loophole. Source
6 months since WHO declared coronavirus a pandemic
Today marks six months since the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak a global pandemic. Dr. Bob Lahita joined CBSN to walk us through what we can expect in the months ahead as the race for a vaccine intensifies with the flu season around the corner. Source