“This could be the worst fall from a public health perspective we’ve ever had,” said CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield. Source
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EMS workers are quitting. COVID-19 makes the job too risky
“I knew it would probably kill me if I went out there,” says one emergency responder on his decision to retire early. Source
Titans Agree to Terms with DE/OLB Wyatt Ray
Ray, who played collegiately at Boston College, is the grandson of the late Nat King Cole, and he’s the nephew of the late Natalie Cole. At Boston College, where he was teammates with Titans linebacker Harold Landry, Ray had 17 career sacks, including nine sacks in 12 games in 2018. Source
Virologist on COVID testing, school risks and the upcoming flu season
The U.S. reported over 1,500 coronavirus deaths in a single day for the first time since mid-May, making it the summer’s deadliest day for the virus. CBS News’ Danya Bacchus reports on the impact on back-to-school plans, and Columbia University virologist Dr. Angela Rasmussen joins CBSN to discuss how flu season may make things worse and factors to consider when making decisions on in-person learning. Source
Navigating the housing market during a pandemic
Home prices are up in 96% of U.S. cities, but deals can still be found due to the impact of COVID-19. Source
New book examines impeachment trial of President Trump
Norman Eisen served as counsel for the House Judiciary Committee during President Trump’s impeachment trial. In his new book, “A Case for the American People: The United States v. Donald J. Trump,” he breaks down the investigation and suggests that the American people are the ultimate judges. He joins CBSN for a closer look. Source
NAACP investment fund now enters third year
Marvin Owens of the NAACP and Ethan Powell of Impact Shares discuss an exchange traded fund that the civil rights organization created two years ago. The fund has returned almost 12% to investors since its inception. Source
Biden and Harris to address Democratic convention from Delaware
Joe Biden introduced Kamala Harris as his vice presidential pick at an event in Wilmington on Wednesday. Source
An Honest Mistake
A top F-15 pilot is killed in a routine training mission and two Air Force mechanics are charged with negligent homicide due to a simple mistake. The Air Force was aware of the problem that caused the crash but failed to correct it. Steve Kroft reports. Source
The Gene from Limone
In a remote Italian village, a small group of people carry a gene that provides hope in the fight against heart disease and stroke. Mike Wallace reports on the gene from Limone. Source