Epstein was taken off suicide watch about one week after an apparent attempt to hang himself Source
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8/13/19: Red and Blue
Protesters clashing with police in Hong Kong; The ultimate tabloid piece of candy. Source
8/13: CBS Evening News
Corrections officers may have falsified reports saying they checked on Epstein; Hospital honors Marine who missed graduation for emergency surgery. Source
Emotions run high in Tennessee for 2nd day of hearings on total abortion ban
Tennessee lawmakers engaged in a heated exchange with witnesses during a hearing on a total abortion ban for the state. CBS News reporter Kate Smith joins CBSN to discuss what she witnessed during the hearing. Source
Pete Buttigieg keeps focus on Iowa after weekend’s 2020 candidate blitz at state fair
Pete Buttigieg continued campaigning at the Iowa State Fair Tuesday, after more than 20 other 2020 candidates made their pitches to voters over the weekend. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Adam Brewster joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” to discuss the latest on what voters are saying in the first caucus state. Source
Bernie Sanders echoes Trump in Washington Post feud
Senator Bernie Sanders is attacking the Washington Post on the campaign trail, saying the paper is harsh on him because of his criticism of its owner, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos. The rhetoric mimics some of President Trump’s attacks on media outlets. Washington Post reporter Sean Sullivan and CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” to discuss that and the day’s other political news. Source
Tennessee lawmakers wrap up second day of debate on controversial abortion bill
Tennessee state lawmakers wrapped up the second day of hearings on a controversial amendment that would ban abortions after a woman knows she is pregnant. The measure is expected to pass the Republican-controlled legislature. CBS News reporter Kate Smith is in Nashville, and joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” for an update on Tuesday’s testimonies. Source
Viacom and CBS announce nearly $30 billion merger
CBS is buying Viacom in a deal executives hope will help them save money and compete with larger rivals like Disney and Netflix. Source
“Tabloid” podcast explores the evolution of Ivanka Trump
Vanessa Grigoriadis, host of New York magazine’s “Tabloid” podcast, joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” to discuss Ivanka Trump’s rise to political power after years of being a tabloid fixture. Source
Police divided on whether Dayton gunman targeted sister
Authorities have been trying to piece together a motive and other factors that led to the mass shooting Source