CBS News Correspondent Jeff Glor reports from St. Pete Beach where Hurricane Irma is projected to hit in the coming days. Source
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9/10: Rick Scott, Marco Rubio
This week’s “Face the Nation” is devoted to coverage of Hurricane Irma. Face the Nation Host John Dickerson checks in with CBS’ team of correspondents in Miami and on the Florida gulf coast as well as Florida Governor Rick Scott, Senator Marco Rubio, and Senator Bill Nelson. Source
30,000 residents fill shelters in Fort Myers ahead of Irma
CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave is in Fort Myers, Florida, where thousands of residents have entered shelters as Hurricane Irma approaches. Source
Alcohol devastated her childhood, now liquor executive takes on irresponsible drinking
After alcohol led to tragedies in her childhood, Ann Mukherjee is taking on irresponsible drinking as CEO of Pernod Ricard North America, one of the largest wine and spirits companies in the world. She speaks with CBS News’ Mireya Villarreal. Source
Milwaukee OK’s $750,000 for Sterling Brown in police misconduct suit
The former Milwaukee Bucks player was tased during a run-in with police over a parking violation in 2018. Source
How The National came together in Hudson Valley for new album
When guitarist Aaron Dessner bought an 18th century farmhouse in the Hudson Valley of New York for his family, he also saw it as an oasis for his band, The National. An old barn was rebuilt into their new studio where The National recorded their new album, “Sleep Well Beast.” Anthony Mason reports. Source
The Dish: Blue Ribbon founders still hungry after 25 years
Bruce and Eric Bromberg’s Blue Ribbon restaurant empire got its start 25 years ago. Considered a cradle of today’s culinary scene, it was a hangout for some then-unknown chefs who would go on to become some of the biggest restaurateurs in the world. Dana Jacobson sat down with the founders and tasted the timeless appeal of Blue Ribbon. Source
President Biden announces new plan to increase vaccinations in rural communities
As the demand for COVID-19 vaccines begins to dwindle, President Biden is pushing to get more adults in rural communities immunized. David Begnaud reports on the new details and how local health officials are reacting. Source
Mexico’s most powerful quake in decades kills dozens
It was a terrifying night on Mexico’s Pacific Coast after a massive, 8.1-magnitude earthquake struck. Mexican officials say the death toll stands at 58. CBS Dallas/Fort Worth reporter Jeff Paul was in Puerto Escondido when the quake hit, and reports for CBS News. Source
Texas high school football team making the comeback of the year
Hurricane Harvey tore through the town of Rockport, Texas, flooding the homes of members of the Rockport-Fulton Pirates football team. Even though school is closed indefinitely, the kids started showing up for practice. Steve Hartman reports. Source