Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
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Portland protesters barred from “public gatherings” as condition for jail release
A new report by ProPublica says about a dozen protesters arrested in Portland, Oregon, were only released from jail on condition that they agreed not to participate in “public gatherings.” But is that actually legal? ProPublica’s Dara Lind joins CBSN’s “Red and Blue” to discuss her reporting. Source
This week on “Sunday Morning” (August 2)
A look at the features for this week’s broadcast of the #1 Sunday morning news program Source
Scientists revive 100-million-year-old deep-sea lifeforms
Researchers said the microbes could possibly be the planet’s oldest-known organisms. Source
Big Tech companies report mixed earnings amid pandemic
Amazon and Apple had a blowout quarter, while Facebook stalled and Google saw its first revenue drop in history. Source
No charges against officer who fatally shot Michael Brown
The decision comes nearly six years after a grand jury declined to prosecute Wilson. Source
Sea level rise could destroy 20% of the world’s GDP by 2100
Nearly 300 million people around the world are likely to face repeat flooding, new study concludes. Source
Trump stirs controversy by suggesting delaying 2020 election
President Trump floated the idea of delaying the November election in a tweet Thursday, claiming mail-in voting wouldn’t be as secure, but members of his own party quickly shot that down. Leah Greenberg, co-executive director of the progressive advocacy group Indivisible, joined CBSN to discuss. Source
Former Presidents Clinton, Bush, and Obama honor John Lewis at his funeral
Former Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama paid tribute to civil rights icon and Congressman John Lewis at his funeral in Atlanta. Boston Globe political reporter James Pindell joins CBSN’s “Red and Blue” for a closer look at why President Trump was not in attendance, plus a look at the other political news of day. Source
Senate stalls on extending UI, as $600 weekly benefit expires
The Senate has not agreed on how to move forward with extending popular unemployment benefits that expire Friday. Source