NASA spacecraft help researchers improve tracking of a potentially threatening asteroid. Source

A federal judge on Tuesday night temporarily halted an order from Abbott that banned mask mandates. Source

MTV’s live broadcast will take place from New York City on Sunday, September 12. Source

The Senate approved a budget resolution on Wednesday which allows Democrats to move ahead with their $3.5 trillion package for “human infrastructure” advancements. CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, USA Today’s White House correspondent Courtney Subramanian, and Reuters’ White House correspondent Nandita Bose, join CBSN’s “Red & Blue” to discuss the next steps and the latest from Capitol Hill. Source

The U.S. is facing a worsening coronavirus outbreak amid a Delta variant surge. As CBS News’ Janet Shamlian reports, some hospitals are overwhelmed yet again. Then, emergency medicine physician Dr. Anand Swaminathan joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss the day’s coronavirus headlines, including a plan to authorize booster shots for immunocompromised people. Source

Several state and local investigations into New York Governor Andrew Cuomo continue despite his resignation. Some of them stem from the state attorney general’s independent investigation that found he sexually harassed 11 women. CBS News’ Jericka Duncan has the latest. Then, Alyssa Katz, deputy editor of The City, joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” host Elaine Quijano with her analysis. Source

“I will stand right here and say no one will ever describe my workplace as a toxic work environment,” she said. Source

Senior cats who lose their human companions are often euthanized or spend the rest of their lives alone. Senior citizens offer the perfect companionship. Source

News of the move comes as the CDC’s independent panel of vaccine advisers is scheduled to meet Friday morning to discuss “additional doses in immunocompromised individuals.” Source

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging pregnant women or those who plan to become pregnant to get the COVID vaccine. The recommendation comes as the Delta variant is pushing hospitals to the brink. Janet Shamlian reports. Source