Senator Kamala Harris will become the third woman to accept the vice presidential nomination during the third day of the Democratic National Convention. Ed O’Keefe has the latest on the big event. Source
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Texas schools’ reopening making frontline workers concerned
Some grade schools will reopen for in-person learning, but even applying all the safety measures for the school year is leaving educators and frontline workers concerned. Omar Villafranca reports for CBS News’ series “The New Normal: Back to School.” Source
Universities halt in-person classes after coronavirus outbreaks on campuses
Michigan State University, now joining the University of North Carolina and Notre Dame, is canceling in-person classes and will go virtual this fall due to coronavirus outbreaks. David Begnaud has the details. Source
Protests held in Belarus amid claims president rigged election
There are fears the situation in the former Soviet Republic of Belarus is getting out of control. Protesters have taken to the streets against the longtime president. Chris Livesay reports. Source
Georgia teachers bring the “cool” in back to school with viral music video
For millions of students, back to school this year means back to the laptop. So a pair of Georgia teachers decided to update their welcome back message for the age of distance learning. Vladimir Duthiers takes a look. Source
Colleges suspend in-person classes after outbreaks on campuses
Nationwide, more than 1,000 COVID-19 cases have been reported on college campuses since July. Source
Kamala Harris inspires women of color as first on major party ticket
Campaign aides say Senator Kamala Harris’ speech on Wednesday will deliver a vision for a more inclusive nation based on her own experiences. Nikole Killion reports. Source
South Carolina’s Marion Kimpson one of the “rising stars” at DNC
South Carolina State Senator Marlon Kimpson was one of the “rising stars” of the Democratic Party who delivered the keynote at the Democratic National Convention Tuesday night. Kimpson joins CBSN’s “Red and Blue” to talk about the future of the party and the big issues facing his state. Source
School employees concerned over in-person classes
As the new school year is days away from kicking off in San Antonio, Texas, some frontline school workers are fearful of in-person classes resuming. Source
HelloFresh recalls meal kits with onions tied to salmonella outbreak
Federal health officials now say 869 people in 47 states have been sickened by vegetables tainted with bacteria. Source