The president’s news conference followed Democratic nominee Joe Biden’s speech on violence in American cities. Source
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Fans mourn death of “Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman
Fans from all walks of life are mourning the loss of actor Chadwick Boseman, who died at the age of 43 after a private battle with colon cancer. Michelle Miller reports. Source
More colleges closing over worries of coronavirus on campus
As colleges welcome students back to class, some are already shutting down after more positive cases of coronavirus have been reported. Jamie Yuccas reports. Source
FDA commissioner talks coronavirus vaccine development
FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn spoke with CBS News about how it will handle outside pressure to approve a coronavirus vaccine. Dr. Jon LaPook has more in CBS News’ series “Racing To a Cure.” Source
Kenosha protests continue ahead of Trump’s planned visit
Some 1,500 National Guard members have been deployed to Kenosha, Wisconsin, to keep the peace as the city now braces for a presidential visit. Mola Lenghi reports. Source
Joe Biden accuses Trump of provoking violence and poisoning democracy
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden accused President Trump of fanning the flames of violence in the U.S. rather than fighting them. Paula Reid has more details. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Monday, August 31, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Trump and Biden spar over response to protests
CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion and Washington Post reporter Eugene Scott joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” to discuss the president’s upcoming trip to Kenosha amid ongoing protests against police brutality, plus the decision by the Director of National Intelligence to end in-person election security briefings for members of Congress. Source
Liberty University announces probe of Jerry Falwell Jr. amid scandal
The evangelical university has hired a forensic firm to investigate Liberty’s operations during Falwell Jr.’s tenure as president, including financial and real estate dealings. Source
How George Floyd’s death unified community activists in Minneapolis
The death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police sparked protests nationwide against police brutality and racial injustice. CBS News’ Brandi Kellam spoke with local leaders in Minneapolis to find out what has changed in their community outreach in the aftermath of Floyd’s death. Source