The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation released its newest coronavirus projections for the United States given the current response to the pandemic. The IHME projects that the U.S. death toll will surpass 410,000 by January with the current interventions in place. Dr. Teresa Murray Amato, chair of emergency medicine at Long Island Jewish Forest Hills Medical Center in Queens, New York, joined CBSN to discuss the projections. Source
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Ex-U.S. Marine reacts to 9 year prison sentence in Russia
Former U.S. Marine Trevor Reed reacts in a Russian court to his 9 year prison sentence for assaulting police officers in a drunken incident he says he cannot remember. Reed says the charges against him were fabricated and calls the trial “completely political.” CBS News was inside the courtroom. Source
Trump on 2015 McCain comments: “I say what I say”
Trump speaks to reporters a day after an article in The Atlantic alleged he had called American service members who died fighting “suckers” and “losers.” Source
Concerns remain over New York City reopening schools
New York City plans to reopen classrooms to students on September 21, making it the first major school district in the nation to do so amid the coronavirus pandemic. Alyssa Katz, a deputy editor for The City, joined CBSN to discuss some of the challenges schools still face. Source
Watch live: Trump says “I say what I say” when asked about 2015 McCain comments
Trump speaks to reporters a day after an article in The Atlantic alleged he had called American service members who died fighting “suckers” and “losers.” Source
Disney releases “Mulan” — here’s how much it costs to stream
Live-action film now a pricey option for 60.5 million subscribers of streaming service who already pay $7 a month. Source
Judge to order DHS to stop holding migrant children in hotels
At least 660 migrant children have been held in hotels during the pandemic as U.S. officials arranged for them to be expelled without an asylum interview. Source
“CBS Sunday Morning” correspondent Mo Rocca on “The Takeout” – 9/4/2020
On this week’s episode of “The Takeout with Major Garrett,” “CBS Sunday Morning” correspondent Mo Rocca joins Major to talk about life at home during the pandemic, his “Mobituaries” book and podcast and his appreciation for under-appreciated historical figures. Source
Asian Americans falling behind White workers in job market
Working in industries hit hard by the coronavirus — along with racism — are to blame, experts say. Source
60 Minutes Rewind: Mind Reading, 2009
In 2009, Lesley Stahl reported on promising research that allows scientists to get a glimpse at human thoughts. Sunday, 60 Minutes will report on the research progress over the last ten years. Source