There have been a string of recent arrests for threats or alleged plots across the country Source
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Migrants stranded off Italy rescued after 19 days at sea
Italy’s interior minister banned migrant rescue vessels from docking in Italy Source
Trump considering new tax cut as recession fears rise
President Trump confirmed Tuesday that the White House is looking to roll out another tax cut, as economists warn of an oncoming recession. Washington Post chief correspondent Dan Balz and Politico’s White House reporter Nancy Cook join CBSN’s “Red & Blue” with details. Source
7-year-old defeats New York cop in basketball challenge
Syracuse Officer Brandon Hanks has been challenging kids to basketball games. After 27 straight wins, he finally met his match. “CBS Evening News” anchor Norah O’Donnell has an update to his story. Source
NASA scientists tracking Greenland’s melting ice
President Trump has expressed interest in purchasing Greenland. But there is something he should know — the real estate is melting. Seth Doane reports from Greenland. Source
98-year-old WWII veteran who works as a “bag boy” gets surprise party from coworkers
98-year-old WWII veteran Bennie Ficeto is known as “Bennie the Bagger” at the Stop & Shop grocery store in Edison, New Jersey. To thank the beloved bagger for his service, his coworkers threw him a surprise birthday party. Source
San Francisco Airport starts plastic water bottle ban
Every day, thousands of plastic water bottles are sold at San Francisco International Airport. So the airport is rolling out a ban on plastic water bottles to try and reduce waste. John Blackstone explains. Source
Keanu Reeves and Carrie Anne-Moss are returning for “Matrix 4”
Get ready to re-enter the Matrix Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Tuesday, August 20, 2019
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Julián Castro becomes 10th Democrat to qualify for September debate
Former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro is the latest Democratic candidate to qualify for September’s debates, thanks to a new national poll putting him at 2%. But how well do national polls reflect what’s happening on the campaign trail? CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joined “Red & Blue” to explain. Source