A report by New York Attorney General Letitia James described an “unsafe” and “hostile” work environment in the governor’s office. Source
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8/8/2021: Incoming, Dynamic Robots, Grizzlies
The attack on Al Asad Airbase; Robots of the future at Boston Dynamics; And, Finding ways to coexist with grizzly bears in Montana Source
The attack on Al Asad Airbase
David Martin speaks with troops who were there as an Iranian ballistic missile attack rained down on Al Asad Airbase in Iraq, part of six days that saw the U.S. and Iran go to the brink of war. Source
New York state Senator Samra Brouk calls for Governor Andrew Cuomo’s impeachment
If New York Governor Andrew Cuomo doesn’t resign following accusations of sexual harassment, New York State Senator Samra Brouk said she will call on the New York State Assembly to begin impeachment proceedings against him. Brouk joins CBSN’s Tanya Rivero with her insight. Read more here. Source
Senate clears major procedural motion on infrastructure bill
Both parties haggled Sunday on the bill’s cryptocurrency regulations and whether to allow coronavirus aid money to be spent on infrastructure. A final vote could happen as late as Tuesday morning. Source
Couple completes Olympic challenge to fundraise for Lou Gehrig’s disease
The Spennylympics fundraiser is in memory of Stuart Bates’ brother, Spencer, who died in 2011 from Lou Gehrig’s disease. The team has reported they have raised more than $100,000 in donations. Imtiaz Tyab has the story. Source
Cuomo accuser Brittany Commisso discusses scathing attorney general report
A recent report from the New York attorney general alleged that Governor Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women. In an exclusive interview with “CBS This Morning” and the Times Union, Brittany Commisso, one of those women, discusses her accusations against Cuomo. The governor denies any wrongdoing. Read more here. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Sunday, August 8, 2021
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Jericka Duncan.” Source
Final vote looms for bipartisan infrastructure bill
The final vote on the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill will likely happen Tuesday. It has the support of 18 Republicans including Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. Christina Ruffini has the latest. Source
Top climate scientists set to release landmark report on climate change
An upcoming report will include a stark warning about the expected changes to oceans, ice caps and land in the coming decades and how humans are making it worse. Source