At least 660 migrant children have been detained in border hotels as U.S. officials worked to expel them without an asylum interview. Source
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Titans Agree to Terms with Linebacker Will Compton
Compton, a seven-year NFL veteran, played in 12 games for the Titans in 2018. He was credited with 11 tackles and a pass defensed that season, along with 11 stops on special teams. Source
Hundreds of ex-McCain, Romney and Bush aides endorse Biden
The Republican aides said that while the disagree with some of Joe Biden’s policy positions, they value his bipartisan work and leadership potential. Source
U.S. economy plunged an annualized 31.7% in second quarter
The government slightly downgraded its earlier estimate, but the economic damage remains historic. Source
FDA greenlights $5 rapid coronavirus test by Abbott Laboratories
The new test — which cannot be done at home — uses the same technology used to test for the flu. Source
Shelters fill up fast as Hurricane Laura makes landfall near Texas-Louisiana border
Hurricane shelters are being pushed to capacity as thousands of people seek shelter from the onslaught of Hurricane Laura. Moreover, the need for social distancing measures due to the coronavirus pandemic means shelters have less space to offer to those in need. Mireya Villarreal reports. Source
Storm chasers follow Hurricane Laura
Locked-down video cameras captured the arrival of Hurricane Laura up and down the Gulf Coast. What are they telling storm-chasers about the force unleased by the Laura? Omar Villafranca reports. Source
Trump campaign adviser on response to coronavirus pandemic, Jacob Blake shooting
Few speakers at the Republican National Convention have acknowledged the toll of the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S., which has claimed more than 179,000 lives. Steve Cortes, a senior adviser for the Trump campaign, joined CBSN’s “Red and Blue” to discuss the party’s messaging on the pandemic, as well as the president’s response to the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Source
Hurricane Laura makes landfall as Category 4 storm, bringing heavy winds and flooding
Hurricane Laura made landfall in the Gulf Coast as a Category 4 storm, bringing winds of 120 to 150 miles per hour. Tony Dokoupil, Omar Villafranca, Jonathan Vigliotti and Errol Barnett are in Louisiana, where winds and rain have already caused significant destruction. Lonnie Quinn also joins “CBS This Morning” to forecast where the storm is headed. Source
Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Hurricane Laura
Texas Governor Greg Abbott joined “CBS This Morning” to discuss Hurricane Laura as it hit the Texas coast. Plus, the complications of weathering a hurricane during a pandemic. Source