It’s a case of the grade, the bad and the ugly in England, where a huge row has broken out over children’s education in the era of coronavirus. CBS News contributor Simon Bates takes a look at what he deems “an unholy mess.” Source
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9/11 light tribute to go on amid coronavirus pandemic
New York City’s 9/11 light tribute will go on in 2020. The news follows a previous announcement that the annual tribute would be cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Source
How COVID-19 is impacting rodeos and riders
The coronavirus pandemic has affected many aspects of life in America, and rodeos are no different. The sport continues, but without fans, riders and other participants are learning to adjust. Major Garrett has more. Source
Philadelphia music academy continues with online lessons during pandemic
Philadelphia’s All City Orchestra Summer Academy continued to give music lessons throughout the pandemic. A group of 90 middle and high school students received online instruction from professional musicians, including some from the Philadelphia Orchestra. Jim Axelrod reports. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Sunday, August 16, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News with Major Garrett.” Source
Finishing the work of a murdered journalist
Journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia was killed by a car bomb in Malta in 2017. Now major news organizations are continuing her reporting Source
Rewind: Journalist Veronica Guerin’s murder
In 1997, Steve Kroft reported on the Irish journalist’s death. After she exposed Dublin’s criminal underworld, her murder became a national obsession Source
“Desert One”: Inside the failed 1980 hostage rescue in Iran
A new documentary by Academy Award-winner Barbara Kopple explores the aborted attempt to retrieve 53 Americans held by revolutionaries in the captured U.S. Embassy in Tehran. Correspondent David Martin talks to Delta Force members who survived the calamitous mission in which eight U.S. service members perished. [To find out more about “Desert One” visit desertonemovie.com.] Source
Virtual 2020 Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday
The 2020 Democratic National Convention will be a largely virtual affair due to the coronavirus pandemic. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright join CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss the challenges of holding — and reporting on — a four-day long online campaign event. Source
Gunman opens fire at San Antonio flea market
San Antonio fire chief Russell Johnson said maybe 100 shots were fired into the crowded parking area of Mission Open Air Market. Source