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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
Why some mail-in ballots are rejected and how to make sure your vote counts
In the 2016 election, 318,728 ballots — just under 1% of returned absentee ballots — were rejected across the country. Source
Microsoft sees $95 billion boost on possible TikTok deal
Wall Street loves the software giant’s “big bet” as a way to attract consumers and take on Facebook. Source
Hurricane warning issued in Carolinas as Isaias makes landfall
Isaias is forecast to bring “dangerous storm surge” and up to 8 inches of rain in spots as it moves up the coast. Source
Google buys $450 million stake in ADT to fortify Nest
Search giant want to integrate internet-enabled products for the home with security technology. Source
NASA astronauts splash down to Earth after historic mission
Two NASA astronauts are back home in Houston after a historic return to Earth. It was the first splashdown by U.S. astronauts in 45 years, and the first commercial mission to carry a crew to and from the International Space Station. Mark Strassmann reports. Source