Some 80 million people are expected to vote by mail during the November election, testing elections officials and voters’ patience as never before. Major Garrett reports. Source
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Pfizer expects coronavirus vaccine trial results by end of October
The pharmaceutical company Pfizer said it should know by the end of October whether its vaccine works. Carter Evans has details. Source
Trump suggests supporters illegally vote twice to test mail-in voting
Intentionally voting twice is a fraud and felony in most states. It’s also a felony in North Carolina to solicit a person to vote twice. Source
DHS bulletin says Russia is “amplifying criticism” of mail voting
The bulletin says Russia is seeking to “undermine public trust in the electoral process.” Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Thursday, September 3, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
DHS warns of Russia amplifying attacks on mail-in voting
In a new bulletin obtained by CBS News, the Department of Homeland Security said Russian proxy websites claim mail-in voting would “create vast opportunities for voter fraud.” Weijia Jiang reports. Source
7 Rochester officers suspended after Black man’s death in police custody
The mayor of Rochester, New York, has suspended seven officers in connection with the death of a Black man who appeared to be suffering from mental distress while being arrested. Jericka Duncan has more details. Source
Biden travels to Kenosha to meet with Jacob Blake’s family
Jacob Blake’s parents, siblings and legal team came face-to-face with presidential candidate Joe Biden in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Thursday. Mola Lenghi reports. Source
Chadwick Boseman’s charity work takes on deeper meaning after his death
In a recently publicized text written just before Chadwick Boseman’s death, all the charity work he did for cancer patients now takes on a deeper meaning. Michelle Miller has more. Source
North Carolina begins sending out absentee ballots
North Carolina is the first state in the country to begin sending out absentee ballots. This comes after President Trump told residents in the state to vote both by mail and in-person — which is illegal. Meanwhile, Democratic nomineeJoe Biden holds a slight lead over the president in state polls. WBTV chief investigative reporter Nick Ochsner joined CBSN’s “Red and Blue” to discuss all things North Carolina. Source