A Black man died in March after police in Rochester, New York, put a “spit hood” over his head and pressed his face into the ground for more than two minutes. The family of Daniel Prude say they plan on filing a lawsuit against the city. Jericka Duncan reports. Source
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CDC letter urges governors to prepare for COVID-19 vaccine distribution just shy of the election
The CDC sent a letter to governors urging them to be prepared for coronavirus vaccine distribution by November 1. Experts are concerned the approval will be driven by political considerations ahead of the presidential election. Mark Strassmann reports. Source
Firefighter rescues woman trapped in burning high-rise
Firefighter Brian Quinn was seen on video using a so-called “rope rescue” to save a woman trapped on a ledge outside her burning apartment. Source
Lone survivor recued after ship with 43 crew sinks off Japan
The cause of the distress call was not immediately known, but the weather was rough in the area due to Typhoon Maysak. Source
Trump orders efforts to cut federal funds to “anarchist” U.S. cities
The president has ordered a review to identify cities where officials have “refused” to quell unrest, and cut their cash flow. Source
Officer charged in fatal shooting of Black man at San Francisco Walmart
“I believe Officer Fletcher’s actions, coupled with his failure to attempt other de-escalation options rendered his use of deadly force unreasonable,” the Alameda County district attorney said in a statement. Source
Fauci says vaccine trials could be stopped early with good results
Phase 3 trials are currently underway for three of six vaccine candidates backed by Operation Warp Speed. Source
“Sharenthood” author warns of potential risks of sharing photos of your kids online
While posting photos and videos of your children on social media might seem innocent to some, it could actually cause them harm. Leah Plunkett, author of “Sharenthood: Why We Should Think before We Talk about Our Kids Online,” joined “CBSN AM” to discuss the potential dangers of giving children a presence on the internet at an early age. Source
WorldView: Xi visits Wuhan, North Korea missile launch, “heist of the century”
Chinese President Xi Jinping traveled to Wuhan for the first time since the city became ground zero for the coronavirus outbreak. North Korea launched new short-range missiles. And an armored car robbery in Chile is being dubbed the “heist of the century.” Cindy Pom rounds up the world headlines from London. Source
What’s next for Kamala Harris after her unexpected exit from the Democratic presidential primary?
Senator Kamala Harris is the latest candidate to drop out of the race for the White House in 2020. The California Democrat was an early favorite but then failed to capitalize on big moments during the primary debates. CBS News political correspondent Ed O’Keefe joined “CBSN AM” to discuss what may be next for the senator. Source