Midwestern states with previously low coronavirus infections are now seeing new cases surge. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud has the latest developments on the virus’ spread, and Dr. Dyan Hes joins CBSN to discuss the key to reopening college campuses safely, plus the effectiveness of wearing goggles. Source
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Person shot dead, 2 wounded at crowded L.A. mansion party
Police said they saw at least 200 people at the home in the Los Angeles hills, in violation of coronavirus restrictions. Source
Trump on John Lewis’ legacy: “He didn’t come to my inauguration”
“He should have come,” Mr. Trump told Axios. “I think he made a big mistake.” Source
Obituary blames Trump and governor for man’s COVID-19 death
“David’s death was needless,” his wife wrote, blaming “politicians who did not take this pandemic seriously and were more concerned with their popularity and votes than lives.” Source
Polling analysis: Do voters view Biden and Trump as moderate or extreme?
The Trump campaign is trying to portray Biden as too radical for the country. Do voters agree? Source
Oprah Winfrey reveals “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents” as latest book club pick
Oprah Winfrey announced “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents” by author Isabel Wilkerson as her newest book club selection. Winfrey and Gayle King discuss the book’s timely message about understanding inequality and finding common ground with the Pulitzer Prize-winning author. Source
Isaias spawns deadly tornado, brings fires, flooding, outages
It lost some punch after coming ashore as a hurricane but was hitting hard in North Carolina and Virginia. It’s expected to hug the coastline as it moves north. Source
Dennis the Menace: Giant Tackle Dennis Kelly Enforcing Health and Safety Protocols With Titans
Players and team personnel have been tested daily for COVID-19. Meetings are being held inside the team’s spacious indoor practice facility so players and coaches can spread out more, there’s a limit to the number of players in the weight room and other areas at the same time, and the cafeteria is now grab-and-go style. If somebody slacks off with social distancing or mask wearing, well, the Titans have a 6-foot-8, 321-pounder ready to enforce the rules. Source
Employees raise safety concerns with return to work plans
Many employers around the country are grappling with how to get workers back safely in the pandemic. Epic Systems, a health care software company, is facing objections from hundreds of employees to its plan to put thousands of workers back together on its office campus. Anna Werner learns why some employees are so upset. Source
Oprah: “All of humanity” needs to read book club pick “Caste”
The media mogul said she would be purchasing 500 copies of the book to send to mayors, CEOs and college professors around the country. Source