As schools and colleges plan to reopen for the fall semester, new projections warn that as many as 317,000 Americans may die from the coronavirus by December 1. Jamie Yuccas reports. Source
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NASA and Boeing make plans for second Starliner test flight
The follow-on test flight will come a full year after problems marred an initial mission Source
U.S. death toll from Hurricane Laura rises to 14
At least 10 people died in Louisiana and at least four died in Texas. Source
Tens of thousands march on Washington to demand racial justice
The march takes place 57 years to the day after the first March on Washington, where Martin Luther King delivered his iconic “I Have A Dream” speech. Jeff Pegues reports. Source
New details emerge in Jacob Blake shooting
New details include the names of the officers involved and Blake’s warrant on sexual assault charges. Mola Lenghi reports. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Friday, August 28, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Al Sharpton speaks at the 2020 March on Washington
Rev. Al Sharpton called on Congress to pass new voting rights protections as he addressed the crowd at the 2020 March on Washington. “We did not just come today to have a show. Demonstration without legislation would not lead to change,” he said. Watch his remarks. Source
WNBA star Nneka Ogwumike speaks out on decision to continue season, calls for social justice
WNBA and NBA players are expected to return to the court this weekend after an unprecedented walkoff over social injustice. WNBA Star Nneka Ogwumike talks to “CBS This Morning” about the decision to continue the season and the actionable change players would like to see to move the country forward on racial issues. Source
Lord and Taylor to shut all its stores for good
After filing for bankruptcy earlier this month, the department store chain Lord and Taylor is closing its remaining stores. Source
Nearly 190K Ram pickups recalled for poorly installed floor mats
Fiat Chrysler says the all-weather floor mats can interfere with the gas pedals and make it hard to decelerate. Source