Until just a few years ago, people accused of a crime in Louisiana could be convicted by a non-unanimous jury. 60 Minutes+ reports on the efforts now underway to find and undo the injustices of split-jury convictions. Source
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Kathy Hochul commits to “open, ethical governing” in first speech as New York governor
New York Governor Kathy Hochul delivered public remarks Tuesday after former Governor Andrew Cuomo left office Tuesday morning. Hochul was sworn in just after midnight, and becomes the first woman to hold the position. Watch her remarks here. Source
Undoing the injustices of Jim Crow juries
Until just a few years ago, people accused of a crime in Louisiana could be convicted by a non-unanimous jury. 60 Minutes+ reports on the efforts now underway to find and undo the injustices of split-jury convictions. Source
Americans should “disaster-proof” their homes, experts say
Extreme weather poses a growing threat to homeowners, with storms growing in number and intensity. Source
House reconvenes after delaying vote to advance key parts of Biden agenda
The House has reconvened after delaying a vote to advance some of President Biden’s key proposals. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joined CBSN with the latest from Capitol Hill. Source
Afghan journalists in “grave danger” as U.S. evacuates, advocates say
The Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan puts the country’s journalists at serious risk as the U.S. withdraws. Jeanne Bourgault, president and CEO of Internews, a nonprofit that backs independent journalists around the world, joins CBSN to discuss her recent op-ed on the dangers now facing some of the West’s best allies. Source
G-7 leaders push Biden to keep troops in Afghanistan past August 31 deadline
Leaders of the G-7 nations are urging President Biden to extend the August 31 deadline for evacuating people from Afghanistan. Meanwhile, C.I.A. Director William Burns met secretly with Taliban leader Abdul Ghani Baradar in Kabul. CBS News’ Skyler Henry reports, and then CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joins CBSN with more on the situation and the discussions with the Taliban. Source
Easy-to-use sewing machines for beginners
These sewing machines from Singer, Brother and more have just the right features for first-timers Source
Peloton to sell less pricey treadmill after delays and recalls
The budget model — which still costs $2,495 — is slated to land in U.S. next week with added safety features. Source
Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies at age 80
Watts provided the backbone of the Rolling Stones’ songs for more than half a century. Source