The U.S. leads the world in coronavirus deaths and still has the most cases in the world, with over 6.7 million people sickened by the virus since January. Source

A federal courthouse was boarded up and car access to a downtown park blocked off ahead of the highly anticipated decision. Source

While more than 7 million public school students in the U.S. receive special education, only 20% of those students received the support they were entitled to during the pandemic. Source

One senior public health official credits basic measures like masks and hand washing with giving South Africa a virtually flu-free year. Source

The 570-foot-long “Arktika” is designed to smash Putin’s Russia a path of “sovereignty” through ice 9 feet deep in the sensitive northern region. Source

The Denver Broncos, San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks were hit with a $250,000 fine – but that’s not all. Source

Comedians and talk show hosts Desus Nice and The Kid Mero join “CBS This Morning” to discuss their new book, “God-Level Knowledge Darts: Life Lessons from the Bronx.” The duo gives their best life advice on dating, fame and taking late night TV by storm. Source

As American children return to classrooms this fall, the pandemic has drastically changed the environment for learning. Children with special needs are having a more difficult time adapting to distance learning. One newly-formed nonprofit on New York’s Long Island is trying to help change that. Jamie Wax reports. Source

Republicans have slammed the bill for not including funds to assist farmers. Source

As the number of coronavirus deaths in the U.S. nears 200,000, it’s taking a serious toll on doctors and nurses. CBS News senior medical correspondent Dr. Tara Narula spoke to health care professionals about how the pandemic is affecting their mental and physical health. Source