“This could be the worst fall from a public health perspective we’ve ever had,” said CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield. Source
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Warning signs: Security breaches in Benghazi
Morgan Jones tells Lara Logan about two separate security breaches at the U.S. Compound in Benghazi. The incidents occurred prior to the Sept. 11, 2012, attack and one — involving an IED — led Jones to believe the compound was being watched. Source
Trump campaign adviser floats false theory about Harris’ eligibility
The dean of Berkeley Law School, a constitutional law expert, called the notion that Harris is ineligible “a truly silly argument.” Source
Black athletes flocking to HBCUs
Makur Maker visited the elite college basketball schools after graduating from high school, but he chose to attend Howard University, a historically Black school, instead. Maker told CBS News about why he chose Howard over places like the University of Kentucky and UCLA. Source
Biden and Harris call for three-month nationwide mask mandate
Biden told reporters that “every governor should mandate” wearing a mask outside of the home for at least three months. Source
Georgia governor withdrawing lawsuit against Atlanta mayor
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp had claimed that the city was imposing more restrictive measures than his executive orders amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Source
Watch live: Trump holds White House news conference
The president is trying to make the case that his administration has performed well in responding to the pandemic. Source
EMS workers are quitting. COVID-19 makes the job too risky
“I knew it would probably kill me if I went out there,” says one emergency responder on his decision to retire early. Source
Virologist on COVID testing, school risks and the upcoming flu season
The U.S. reported over 1,500 coronavirus deaths in a single day for the first time since mid-May, making it the summer’s deadliest day for the virus. CBS News’ Danya Bacchus reports on the impact on back-to-school plans, and Columbia University virologist Dr. Angela Rasmussen joins CBSN to discuss how flu season may make things worse and factors to consider when making decisions on in-person learning. Source
NAACP investment fund now enters third year
Marvin Owens of the NAACP and Ethan Powell of Impact Shares discuss an exchange traded fund that the civil rights organization created two years ago. The fund has returned almost 12% to investors since its inception. Source