Leslie Isaza is 36 weeks pregnant with her first child. She lives in the “Zika Zone” in downtown Miami and is awaiting test results after having some symptoms possibly caused by the Zika virus. David Begnaud has more. Source
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After traumatic police murders, PD applicants soar in Dallas
After a lone gunman killed 5 police officers last month in Dallas, the police chief has called on people to help the community. More than 467 people have applied to join. Omar Villafranca has more. Source
CDC calls Zika pesticide spraying very effective in Florida
The CDC says aerial spraying of a pesticide in Miami’s Zika zone was very effective. Crews went door to door eradicating standing water and spraying yards using a new chemical. David Begnaud reports. Source
Florida launches air assault against Zika mosquitoes
An aerial attack on mosquitoes carrying the Zika virus began early Thursday in south Florida. The state is using an insecticide that Puerto Rican officials have rejected over health concerns, but the EPA insists the pesticide is safe. The Department of Health and Human Services is also warning the money to fight Zika could run out this month. David Begnaud reports. Source
8/3: Trump campaign in chaos; Luxury apartment building in San Francisco sinking
Donald Trump said at a rally Wednesday his campaign has never been so well united — but those close to him say otherwise; The views from the millennium tower were well worth the 2.1 million dollars Pat and Jerry Dobson paid for their two-bedroom apartment Source
Hunting members of Italy’s mafia, ‘Ndrangheta
In Southern Italy, a herculean effort is underway to bring down a crime syndicate that’s less famous, but more powerful than the Costa Nostra. Seth Doane reports for 60 Minutes+, now streaming on Paramount+. Source
CBSN Special: GOP vs Trump
The past week, Donald Trump has done and said a number of unpopular things. Even some fellow Republicans are admonishing the Republican presidential candidate. CBSN’s political panel examines the situation. Source
White House defends $400M payment to Iran
The U.S. government is now defending a $400 million cash payment made to Iran in January. The timing of this payment is raising questions. CBS News senior national security analyst Fran Townsend joins CBSN to discuss. Source
Trump campaign chaos is nothing new
Donald Trump’s campaign destabilization is making headlines this week, but John Dickerson says the campaign has been in that state for awhile. The CBS News political director and host of “Face the Nation” joins CBSN to talk about how the campaign is running out of time to get it together. Source
Possible Zika vaccine being tested
The NIH has begun a new vaccine trial to combat Zika. Dr. Jon LaPook has more. Source