Pennsylvania Democratic Congressman Conor Lamb is expected to announce his bid to replace retiring Republican U.S. Senator Pat Toomy on Friday. CBS Pittsburgh’s money and politics editor Jon Delano joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with more on the crowded field of candidates. Source
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N.Y. state senator on Cuomo: “This is a governor that has to go”
New York state senator Samra Brouk joins a growing number of legislators calling for Governor Andrew Cuomo’s resignation or impeachment amid sexual harassment allegations. Source
Andrew Cuomo defiant as New York State Assembly ramps up impeachment probe
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is fighting for his political life as he faces growing calls to resign in wake of an investigation that said he sexually harassed several women. Nikki Battiste reports. Source
American and Spirit Airlines cancel hundreds of flights
From unruly passengers to flight cancellations, it’s chaos for air travelers and workers this summer. Errol Barnett explains. Source
Team USA men fail to advance in relay handoff
This marks the 10th time since 1995 that the men have botched a relay at a world championships or Olympics. Source
Ryan Crouser of Team USA wins gold in men’s shot put
On his last attempt, the 28-year-old went 23.30 meters to earn the first track and field gold for the American men. Crouser went 22.52 meters when he won at the 2016 Summer Games. Source
At least 10 killed when van carrying migrants crashes in Texas
At least 30 people were traveling inside the van at the time of the accident, authorities said. The driver was among those killed. Source
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Andrew Cuomo defiant as New York State Assembly ramps up impeachment probe; Marathon mom pushes Olympics to allow nursing babies. Source
8/4: Red and Blue
White House urges Governor Andrew Cuomo to resign; Siblings to Representative Paul Gosar speak out Source
Daughter of NFL legend makes a leap of faith at Tokyo Olympics
Vashti, 23, recently qualified for the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo. Her return is a chance at redemption after falling short in 2016. Source