White House advisers and top Democrats are set to meet again today to continue negotiations over the next round of coronavirus relief legislation. Disagreements over extending federal unemployment benefits remain a sticking point. CBS News political reporter Grace Segers joined CBSN with the latest. Source
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Biden holds slight edge over Trump in key states ahead of early voting
With Election Day just three months away and early voting fast approaching, the CBS News Battleground Tracker shows Joe Biden with a lead over President Trump in two key southern states. Natasha Korecki, a 2020 reporter for Politico, joined CBSN to discuss Biden’s strategy and where his search for a running mate stands. Source
Dr. Birx says coronavirus is “extraordinarily widespread” in rural areas
“To everybody who lives in a rural area, you are not immune or protected from this virus,” she said. Source
Hong Kong tightens restrictions as coronavirus cases surge
Hong Kong’s government is tightening restrictions as coronavirus cases surge in the city. Wall Street Journal social media editor Joyu Wang is based in Hong Kong and joins CBSN to talk about the situation there. Source
Hurricane warning issued in Carolinas as Isaias nears
Isaias is forecast to bring “dangerous storm surge” and up to 8 inches of rain in spots as it moves up the coast. Source
The NAACP has an investment fund that trades on the NASDAQ
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
Health officials warn there may never be a “silver bullet” for coronavirus
The World Health Organization is warning the road to normalcy will be long and that there may never be a “silver bullet” for the novel coronavirus. Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider joined CBSN to discuss the latest developments, including an increase in the projected number of U.S. deaths, and why wearing a face shield isn’t as good as wearing a mask. Source
2 Delta passengers removed for refusing to wear masks
Delta has banned at least 120 passengers who refused to wear a face mask. Source
Apple Fire in California forces thousands to flee
As of Monday morning, the blaze was just 5% contained. Source
Anti-Kremlin protests continue in Russia’s far east for 24 days
Approximately 10,000 people attended Saturday’s demonstration despite pouring rain. Some chanted, “Russia without Putin” and “We are power here.” Source