To protest the stiffer U.N. economic sanctions approved last weekend, tens of thousands of people packed the main square of North Korea’s capital on Wednesday for a mass rally orchestrated by the regime. Ben Tracy reports. Source
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Former Trump adviser Paul Manafort’s home raided by FBI
Two weeks ago, FBI agents raided the home of Paul Manafort, President Trump’s former campaign chairman. They were reportedly looking for evidence related to the special counsel’s investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election. Julianna Goldman reports. Source
Trump’s “fire and fury” remark against North Korea was unplanned
President Trump and his national security team knew questions would come after progress of the North Korean nuclear weapons surfaced. What the advisers did not expect was the president’s saber-rattling improvisation. Major Garrett reports. Source
North Korea details plan to launch missiles toward Guam
North Korea says it will be ready to fire four missiles toward the American territory of Guam later this month. Given the regime’s steady progress in building nuclear weapons, it is no longer possible to simply dismiss its threats as mere bluster. David Martin reports. Source
North Korea’s neighbors’ react to escalating tensions with U.S.
After President Trump’s harsh warning to North Korea on Tuesday, nations in the region responded to the latest developments. CBS News foreign correspondent Ben Tracy joins CBSN from Beijing to discuss how China, South Korea and Japan are reacting to the increasing tensions. Source
Amber Heard and Elon Musk split, plus more entertainment headlines
Amber Heard and Elon Musk split up, and the music community mourns the loss of a country superstar. ETOnline reporter Denny Directo joins CBSN to discuss these and more entertainment headlines. Source
Preview: Kesha’s Note to Self
Singer-songwriter Kesha writes a letter to her 18-year-old self, sharing her story of success but also struggles with self love. Watch the full piece Thursday, Aug. 9, 2017, on “CBS This Morning,” which airs 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. EST/PST on CBS. Source
David Letterman making a comeback with Netflix series
Former “Late Show” host David Letterman is making a comeback in the form of six hour-long interview specials for Netflix. The programs will feature an interview with a single guest, and comedy segments from the field. Source
Glen Campbell’s final tour
In 2012 legendary country singer Glen Campbell was honored with a lifetime Grammy Award, celebrating a career that boasted such hits as “Galveston” and “Rhinestone Cowboy.” But the singer, suffering from Alzheimer’s, was facing his final tour – a farewell in more ways than one. Anthony Mason caught up with Campbell for this Emmy-nominated profile that was originally broadcast on February 12, 2012. (Campbell died on August 8, 2017, at age 81.) Source
HBO hackers say they have personal info, demand millions in ransom
HBO announced it was hacked last week, with 1.5 terabytes of data stolen. Now, hackers say they have personal information that they are threatening to release unless paid a ransom. President and CEO of Fortalice Solutions, Theresa Payton, joins CBSN to discuss the latest. Source