The first images of an escaped inmate in Tennessee have surfaced. Curtis Watson broke out of a Tennessee prison, riding off in a tractor. On the run for four days, there had been no sightings of him, until now. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source
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Jeffrey Epstein’s death inspires new conspiracy theories
Online theorists Saturday quickly offered unsubstantiated speculation — including some retweeted by President Trump — that Epstein’s death wasn’t a suicide, or it was faked Source
Ex-Eagle Scout accused in multimillion drug empire to stand trial
Aaron Shamo, 29, allegedly ran his drug business in his home’s basement by trafficking hundreds of thousands of pills containing fentanyl Source
Legos’ “Braille Bricks” aim to help blind children learn
Most kids in America grow up playing with Legos. Now, the iconic toy is being used to help blind children read. The Lego Foundation hopes that “Braille Bricks” will help blind kids learn alongside children who can see. It plans to introduce these bricks in American schools next year. Only on “CBS This Morning,” Ian Lee got to test them out. Source
5 years after Ferguson, Michael Brown’s father wants shooting case reopened
Ferguson, Missouri is marking the 5th anniversary of the death of Michael Brown Jr. this morning. Brown’s death led to months of protests, and drew attention to police practices nationwide — and now, his father says he wants the case re-opened. Jeff Pegues reports. Source
New Jersey woman may use new law to end her life
A new law in New Jersey allows terminally ill patients to end their lives. A group of CBS News interns spoke with a woman who has a disease that severely affects her lungs, and she may one day use the law to end her life. Interns Lily Cummings, Brijea Daniel, Kevin Gaiss, Marco Ramirez and Harmony Zhao join CBSN to discuss their story and their internships. Source
Tulsi Gabbard: Iowans concerned about China trade war
Hawaii Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard said Iowa voters she’s spoken to are concerned about President Trump’s trade war with China. She spoke to CBSN Political Reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns about what she’s learned during her time in the Midwest swing state. Source
Hong Kong police fire tear gas as demonstrations continue
Hong Kong police fired multiple rounds of tear gas at anti-government protesters who defied warnings to cancel a rally and blocked traffic. This is the tenth consecutive weekend of pro-democracy demonstrations in Hong Kong. They started as a result of an extradition bill, but have grown into a call for more autonomy. Debora Patta reports from Hong Kong. Source
Officials search for suspect who killed prison administrator
A multistate manhunt is stretching into a third night. Officials in Tennessee are looking for a dangerous fugitive — Curtis Ray Watson — who allegedly kills a prison official Wednesday morning and drove away. Mark Strassman reports. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Saturday, August 10, 2019
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” anchored by Reena Ninan. Source