Billions of dollars are available to help struggling Americans pay their rent. Tenants have until October 3 to apply. Source
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Dehumidifiers recalled after 100-plus cases of fire damage
Pro-rated refunds offered for more than 20 brands sold at Lowe’s, Costco, Menards and other retailers nationwide. Source
Lawmakers step up pressure on Cuomo to resign
Lawyers in an impeachment probe have given the New York governor a week to provide them with reasons he should keep his job. And the probe may go beyond alleged sexual harassment. Source
Key Senate vote on $1 trillion infrastructure bill expected Saturday
Senators debated amendments to the bipartisan measure late into the night Thursday. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said a vote on cutting off debate would happen early in Saturday’s session. Source
Murder conviction upheld of ex-cop who killed neighbor in own home
A Texas appeals court said a jury had enough evidence to convict former Dallas officer Amber Guyger of murder in the 2018 shooting of Botham Jean in his apartment. Source
CBS Evening News, August 5, 2021
Wildfire incinerates historic California town; Young boy seeks to spread his love of literacy. Source
8/5: Red and Blue
Biden awards Congressional Gold Medals to officers who defended the Capitol; Friday marks 56th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act Source
Florida sues owner of Piney Point over massive wastewater leak
The state says that if the company continues to operate the former phosphate mining facility, “irreparable harm is likely to occur.” Source
Biden wants half of all new cars to be zero-emissions by 2030
On Thursday, President Biden signed an executive order that aims to shift new car manufacturing toward electric and other zero-emissions engines. CBS News senior White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has a look at the executive order, and Reuters White House correspondent Jeff Mason discusses how the administration will incentivize car makers to make the shift. Source
Mexican government sues gun manufacturers over flow of guns into Mexico
Mexico has filed a lawsuit against U.S. gun manufacturers, blaming them for the illegal flow of guns into Mexico and the explosion of firearm-related homicides across the country. Washington Post Mexico bureau chief Kevin Sieff joins CBSN’s Michael George with more. Source