COVID-19 has disrupted many lives, but a trio of New Jersey teens saw it as an opportunity to help others — in a different way. Meg Oliver has their story. Source
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Federal judge speaks out after gunman killed son and wounded husband
A federal judge in New Jersey is speaking out about a horrifying attack that left her 20-year-old son dead and her husband critically wounded. The attacker was a lawyer, who is believed to have shot and killed another lawyer in California days before targeting the judge’s family. Jim Axelrod reports. Source
Trump criticizes Dr. Birx after she issues dire coronavirus warning
President Trump lashed out at Coronavirus Task Force coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx after she said the U.S. had entered a dangerous new phase of the pandemic. Mr. Trump called her warning “pathetic.” Paula Reid has the latest. Source
Federal judge breaks silence about “madman” who killed her son
Judge Esther Salas is publicly speaking out about a shooting at her home last month in which authorities say a misogynistic lawyer killed her son and wounded her husband. Source
Tracking Tropical Storm Isaias as millions could face flooding rains, high winds
Forecasters are worried Tropical Storm Isaias may worsen, bringing flooding rains and violent winds. Lonnie Quinn has the latest forecast. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Monday, August 3, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Isaias expected to make landfall as a hurricane in the Carolinas
The storm is expected to make landfall around Myrtle Beach on Monday night as a Category 1 hurricane. Source
Why some mail-in ballots are rejected
A missing signature, an unverified signature, or late arrival are the most common reasons for a ballot to be rejected, according to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission report from the 2016 election. CBS News political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Adam Brewster join Elaine Quijano on CBSN’s “Red and Blue” to talk about how to make sure your mail-in vote is counted. Source
Trump says virus is “receding” in U.S.
The president continues to to tout his administration’s actions as deaths and cases climb. Source
SpaceX splashdown marks successful end to first U.S. commercial crew mission
When the SpaceX “Endeavour” capsule splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico Sunday afternoon, it marked the successful end of the first U.S. commercial manned space mission. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood joins CBSN’s Lana Zak with details on the historic day, which had been 10 years in the making. Source