China said it is “firmly opposed” to the sale. Source
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Democratic candidates get personal in second debate
Fractures in the Democratic Party were on full display Thursday night in the second of two presidential debates. The generational divide was front and center, with younger Democrats finding flaws in the resumes of more established candidates. The frontrunner in the polls, former vice president Joe Biden, took the brunt of it, with Sen. Kamala Harris hitting him hardest. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source
Remembering Stonewall riots 50 years later: “We will be out, loud and proud”
Friday marks 50 years since the start of riots at The Stonewall Inn in New York City. A police raid led to backlash that fueled the modern-day gay rights movement. David Begnaud reports. Source
Scientists investigating unusual three-shark attack in the Bahamas
A team of scientists are now investigating a shark attack that killed an American woman in the Bahamas. A biologist says there was likely a trigger that caused three sharks to attack 21-year-old Jordan Lindsey on Wednesday. Scientists say the sharks were not behaving normally. Source
Connecticut becomes the last state to partially reopen
A new poll shows 83% of Americans are concerned reopening could lead to more coronavirus cases. David Begnaud reports on what some states are facing now that they are all open for business. Source
In the last nine weeks, over 38 million Americans have filed for unemployment
More than 38 million Americans filed for unemployment over the last nine weeks. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss what this means for overall unemployment and new projections about how long the financial fallout could last. Source
Study says earlier social distancing could have saved lives
If measures had started two weeks earlier, models estimated almost 54,000 deaths could have been avoided. Source
New Army uniforms a nod to World War II
The Army is getting new uniforms that make look familiar. The olive green is inspired by the uniforms worn by soldiers during World War II. David Martin got a look. Source
Meatless meat a sizzling hot market
Plant-based meat substitutes are having a breakout year, thanks to the success of Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods. Source
Vicious cycle: Bike sales soar, with “panic buying”
Cruisers and commuter wheels especially sought after since lockdowns began. Want a Schwinn? It’ll be a 6-week wait. Source