Retailer is teaming with drone-delivery company Flytrex in a project kicking off in North Carolina. Source
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California wildfires burn 2.2 million acres — more than any year on record
California has seen over 2,650 more fires compared to this time last year — and September and October usually are the worst months for fires. Source
Bob Woodward to appear on 60 Minutes
The report will feature audio excerpts from Woodward’s nine hours of interviews with President Trump for his new book, “Rage.” Sunday at 7 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. Source
AstraZeneca pauses clinical trial of COVID-19 vaccine
Drugmaker AstraZeneca paused its clinical trial of a COVID-19 vaccine to investigate a possible severe adverse reaction in one of the participants. This comes as the U.S. death toll from the coronavirus nears 190,000. CBS News’ Elise Preston reports on the latest developments, and Dr. Neeta Ogden, an internal medicine doctor and immunologist, joined CBSN to discuss what it all means. Source
How Idaho’s education innovation helps students financially
The coronavirus pandemic is not only forcing students to adapt this school year, it’s also leaving many families with the financial burden of transitioning to remote learning. But in Idaho, the state has been working since 2016 to help students manage expenses tied to their educations and close the achievement gap with its “advanced opportunities” program. Idaho state Senator Steven Thayn joined CBSN to discuss. Source
Ellen DeGeneres show sets premiere date. “And, yes, we’re gonna talk about it.”
“I can’t wait to get back to work and back to our studio. And, yes, we’re gonna talk about it,” DeGeneres said in a statement. Source
Fauci on halted virus trial, “likely scenario” for vaccine timeline
Fauci stuck by his earlier projection that the safety and effectiveness of a vaccine will be known by the end of the year. Source
792 kids nationwide diagnosed with rare condition linked to COVID-19
The CDC says it has received reports of 792 confirmed cases of MIS-C across the country. Source
Wildfires rage across California and other Western states
Massive wildfires across the West are showing no sign of slowing down as extreme heat continues to plague the region. CBS News’ Danya Bacchus joins CBSN from Tollhouse, California, with the latest developments. Source
Trump responds to campaign cash-flow, defamation lawsuit and more
President Trump says he’d be willing to put forward some of his own money to fund his reelection run if needed. His announcement comes amid reports that his campaign is facing financial problems. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN to talk about this and other headlines from the White House. Source