Astronomers and stargazers combat light pollution, to bask in the awe-inspiring splendor of a truly dark sky. Are city lights dimming our view of the starry, starry night? Barry Petersen takes us stargazing. Source

This week’s moment in nature takes us to Fox Island Marsh in Wellfleet, Mass., on Cape Cod, where fiddler crabs are dining without a fox in sight. Source

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Tuesday that the U.S. avoided a major economic crisis thanks to two stimulus packages in 2020 and 2021. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss what was covered during the first part of the two-day hearing. Source

The iconic bear is celebrating his 70th anniversary as America’s firefighting symbol. Jane Pauley reports. Source

Actress-turned-singer Jenny Lewis talks with Anthony Mason about her career leading up to the new solo album, “The Voyager.” Source

Country singer Jake Owen tells CBS News’ Lauren Moraski about his latest album, “Day of Gold,” his hot summer tour and why his marriage works. Source

NYPD commissioner Bill Bratton says they have a “very good idea of who was involved” in the case where a mysterious white flag was planted on top of the Brooklyn Bridge in July. Bratton joins the “CBS This Morning” co-hosts in his first network interview since the NYPD chokehold death case. Source

Eric Garner, accused of illegally selling cigarettes, died in July after NYPD police officers tried to arrest him and put him in a chokehold. The incident, caught on video, led to protest by community members. Bratton joins the “CBS This Morning” co-hosts in his first network interview since this controversial case. Source

President Biden urged Congress to immediately ban assault rifles and high-capacity magazines after two mass shootings in Boulder and the Atlanta area. Weijia Jiang reports. Source

Trees and power lines are down as Iselle makes it’s way across Hawaii’s biggest island. Hurricane Julio, which has strengthened to a category three is expected to brush through Hawaii over the weekend. Bigad Shaban reports from Hilo, Hawaii. Source