Drugmaker AstraZeneca’s vaccine is now in advanced trials and the company says it has the capacity to make 3 billion doses when the vaccine is ready. Charlie D’Agata has the latest in CBS News’ series “Racing to a Cure.” Source
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California wildfires leave 7 people dead
Firefighters continue battling several wildfires up and down California that have claimed the lives of at least seven people. Source
Nearly 200,000 Californians displaced as lightning strike sparks new fires
At least 17 major wildfires are burning across California, including two of the largest in the state’s history. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source
Drugmaker ramping up vaccine production in record time
“That process would generally be measured in years … So it was a sprint, to say the least.” Source
Republican National Convention kicks off in Charlotte, North Carolina
The Republican National Convention is beginning on Monday and President Trump appears in full control of the message. CBS News’ Major Garrett and CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns join CBSN’s “Red and Blue” with a look at what to expect this week. Source
Hong Kong man reinfected by coronavirus
Scientists in Hong Kong say they’ve confirmed the world’s first-known coronavirus reinfection in an “apparently young and healthy patient” who tested positive for the virus about five months after the first infection. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Monday, August 24, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Kobe Bryant Day marks bittersweet celebration for family and friends
Four years ago, the L.A. City Council designated August 24 as Kobe Bryant Day, but this year’s celebration is much more poignant after his sudden loss. Jamie Yuccas reports. Source
More Americans are going hungry amid the coronavirus pandemic
According to census data, almost 20% of Americans with kids at home could not afford to give their children enough food. Professor Mariana Chilton teaches health management and policy at Drexel University and joins CBSN to discuss how the pandemic has impacted hunger in America. She also comments on Senator Martha McSally’s asking supporters to fast for a meal so they could donate to her reelection campaign. Source
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Wisconsin governor calls Legislature into special session after Jacob Blake shooting
The GOP-controlled Wisconsin legislature does not have to debate or vote on the bills Source