“The rise in COVID cases that we’ve seen in recent days is unacceptable,” the university’s president said. Source
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Honda to pay $96.5 million settlement over Takata airbags
Defective airbags found in Honda and Acura vehicles have killed more than a dozen people, state prosecutors said. Source
Jacob Blake paralyzed after police shooting, attorney says
Blake is currently undergoing surgery and is “struggling to sustain his life,” attorneys added. Source
Hurricane Laura threatens the Gulf Coast
Forecasters warn the weather system — currently a Category 1 storm — could bring catastrophic storm surge. Source
U.S. immigration agency cancels furlough of 13,000 employees
The furlough of 13,000 employees at the fee-funded agency would’ve have severely limited the processing of applications for green cards, U.S. citizenship and other benefits. Source
Liberty University accepts Jerry Falwell Jr. resignation
The evangelical leader is facing allegations of sexual impropriety involving a business associate. Source
Apple App Store will remain Fortnite-free, for now
District judge rules Apple does not have to make the game available in its app store while a case against it proceeds. Source
Harleys and Lamborghinis: PPP fraud cases are piling up
Financial fraud experts said banks and the federal government haven’t done enough background checking on applicants. Source
Coronavirus outbreak at Maine jail linked to wedding reception
A recent wedding reception is now linked to at least 60 positive COVID-19 cases — including 18 at a local jail. Source
What to expect from the second night of the Republican National Convention
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and first lady Melania Trump are among the speakers slated for the second night of the Republican National Convention. CBS News political director Caitlin Contant and CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joined CBSN with what to expect. Source