Six days after a derecho storm devastated Iowa, the state is slow to recover. More than 100,000 people still have no power and nearly half of all crops in the state have been damaged. Source
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U.S. coronavirus death toll nears 170,000 as testing decreases
Nearly 170,000 Americans have died from coronavirus infections. Meanwhile, schools are going ahead with reopening plans and Congress still hasn’t reached an agreement on financial relief.. Michael George reports. Source
President Trump continues to insist voting by mail will lead to rampant fraud
On Saturday, President Trump continued to voice opposition to additional funding for the U.S. Postal Service. Mr. Trump repeated his unsubstantiated claim that voting by mail is vulnerable to rampant fraud. Weijia Jiang reports. Source
Women’s groups call for an end to sexist, racists attacks against Kamala Harris
Women’s advocacy groups are calling for an end to racist and sexist attacks recently launched against Kamala Harris. The Democratic vice presidential candidate has been targeted with harsh criticism since she was announced as Joe Biden’s running mate. Shaunna Thomas, co-founder of UltraViolet, joined CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss. Source
Thousands of Iowans still without power days after storm
Iowans are calling for federal assistance after the storm with a wind speed of a Category 2 hurricane ravaged the area. Source
NYC’s annual 9/11 light tribute back on
“The virus has taken so much and so many. But now the tribute will continue,” Cuomo said. Source
COVID-19 rates are “steadily increasing” in children, CDC says
New CDC guidelines say coronavirus cases are rising among children, as some schools around the country return to in-person learning. Source
Extreme heat hits California, spurring rolling power outages
More outages are expected on Saturday. Source
Rival protesters rally in Stone Mountain, Georgia
Protesters gathered in the city after Stone Mountain Park was closed to the public due to safety concerns over planned protests. Source
FEMA announces first states to receive grant replacing lost wages
Arizona, Iowa, Louisiana and New Mexico will be the first four states to receive the lost wages grants set up by President Trump. Source