A new and detailed look at the 2020 Census shows America is more diverse than at any point in the country’s history. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe take a look at the numbers and joins CBSN’s Michael George to discuss what it means for the country’s political landscape heading into the 2022 midterms. Source
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2020 U.S. census data reveals country is more diverse than ever before
The U.S. Census Bureau released more information collected over the past decade. The data shows the country is more racially and ethnically diverse than ever before. Tara Bahrampour, a reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” with her analysis. Source
“Rugrats” executive producer on show’s legacy 30 years later
It’s been 30 years since “Rugrats” first debuted on Nickelodeon. To celebrate the anniversary, a reboot of the hit children’s show is streaming on the Paramount+ streaming service. Eryk Casemiro, an executive producer for “Rugrats,” joins CBSN’s Michael George to discuss the cartoon’s transformation for a new generation of viewers. (Disclaimer: CBS News, Nickelodeon and Paramount+ are divisions of ViacomCBS) Source
Census shows population is diversifying
Census data released on Thursday reveals an America more diverse than ever before, with big increases in those identifying as Hispanic, Asian, or multi-racial. Ed O’Keefe has more on the numbers. Source
Details emerge in “limited” military operation to evacuate U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan
The first U.S. troops sent to help evacuate the embassy in Afghanistan are expected to arrive in the country within 24 to 48 hours. David Martin has more on the operation. Source
Extreme heat threatens nearly half of all Americans
Roughly half of all Americans are under heat alerts as two brutal heat waves bake much of the country. The extreme heat is more than dangerous, it’s deadly. Meg Oliver takes a look. Source
Taliban gains control of Kandahar as U.S. prepares to leave Afghanistan
The Pentagon is sending troops to the Kabul airport to help evacuate staff from the U.S. embassy in Afghanistan. Dan Lamothe, a reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” with the latest on the rapidly changing situation. Source
Iowa’s first MLB game will be played next to the “Field of Dreams”
The New York Yankees are meeting the Chicago White Sox on Thursday an Iowa cornfield that’s been transformed into a “Field of Dreams.” Source
Britney Spears’ father to step down from conservatorship
Britney Spears’ father, Jamie, said he’s willing to step down from his role in her conservatorship “when the time is right,” according to court documents filed Thursday. For years, the pop star has pushed to remove her father from the court-appointed arrangement that has controlled her career and finances for 13 years. CBS Los Angeles has more. Source
Chicago probes illegal gun purchase in officer’s death
The recent murder of a Chicago officer prompts a closer look at the cycle of gun violence in America. As with many shootings, the murder involved an illegal weapon. Charlie DeMar looks into how the gun ended up in the city. Source