38 schools have confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Berlin, but none have shut back down, and one doctor says “schools themselves are not a hot spot.” Source
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House passes $25 billion bill to fund U.S. Postal Service, but Senate balks
In a rare Saturday session, the House of Representatives voted to pass a bill that would inject $25 billion into the U.S. Postal Service and block any changes to service that may slow mail-in ballots ahead of the 2020 election. CBSN political contributor Molly Hooper weighs in on the bill’s likely fate in the Senate and Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s upcoming testimony. Source
Rachel Brosnahan on 2020 Emmy Awards and her work with Covenant House
Award-winning actress Rachel Brosnahan joins “CBS This Morning” live to talk about her work with Covenant House and being nominated for an Emmy for the fourth time. Source
Forecasted heavy wind, lightning threaten to spark new California wildfires
Firefighters in northern California are struggling to control massive wildfires as wind gusts fan the flames. At least six people have already died. Johnathan Vigliotti reports from near the blaze in Healdsburg. Source
Top Trump aide Kellyanne Conway to leave White House post
White House counselor Kellyanne Conway said Sunday night she would step down at the end of August to focus on her family. The announcement comes as President Trump prepares for the first night of the Republican National Convention on Monday. Paula Reid reports. Source
Biden addresses past comments on race in first joint TV interview with running mate Kamala Harris
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his running mate, Senator Kamala Harris, sat for their first joint TV interview with ABC News. Biden and Harris responded to some of Biden’s past controversial comments on race. Biden also defended his virtual campaign schedule, saying his campaign is avoiding bringing large groups of people together. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source
Retired British police chief speaks out about police racism, training and tactics
The U.S. is not the only nation facing accusations of institutional racism in organizations like the police. But in the U.S., the results of that racism appear to be more deadly than their European counterparts, many of whom are not routinely armed. Holly Williams sits down with former Police Chief Michael Fuller, who retired as the highest ranking Black officer in the British police service to discuss racism, tactics and training. Source
Eye Opener: Two severe storms barrel toward Gulf Coast
Two tropical weather systems are expected to hit the Gulf Coast this week. Also, the FDA granted emergency authorization for a COVID-19 treatment using the blood plasma of recovered patients. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Watch live: Postmaster General Louis DeJoy testifies before House
Democrats have criticized the postmaster general for overseeing recent operational changes that led to delays in mail delivery. Source
Russian doctors deny government pressure in handling of Navalny case
As German doctors run tests on Putin critic, Russian medics deny interference, but can’t say who plain-clothes officers at the hospital were. Source