Calls to poison control centers have soared since March, with thousands of cases involving young children. Source
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Hurricane Isaias slams the Bahamas and takes aim at Florida
The new hurricane could to hit Florida over the weekend. A Bahamas coronavirus lockdown was relaxed due to the approaching storm. Source
Eight Marines missing, one dead after training accident in California
A search and rescue mission is underway for eight missing service members after a training exercise off of Southern California turned deadly on Thursday evening. Military officials say the routine training exercise involved an amphibious assault vehicle. At least one Marine was killed, and two others are in the hospital. The Navy and Coast Guard have joined the Marines in the search. Source
House cancels August recess until coronavirus bill is passed
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said the House will meet throughout the month of August. Source
Thousands of new virus cases reported in New Jersey
The increase comes as virus hospitalizations in neighboring New York are continuing to go down. Source
Brewery suspends operations after storks build nest in chimney
Stocks of beer are running low at the Zwanzger brewery thanks to the family of birds. Source
Trump’s comments create “maddening scenario” for 2020 election watchers, expert says
CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss President Trump’s tweet raising the possibility of delaying the November election, which he does not have the authority to do. Plus, the implications of the president’s attacks on mail-in voting. Source
43 million face eviction risk as relief programs and moratorium expire
All renters are now subject to state laws, and there’s a patchwork of eviction policies that vary by state. Source
Watch live: Dr. Fauci, CDC Director Robert Redfield and Brett Giroir testify
Fauci and nation’s top health officials are testifying before a House panel on the need for national strategy to combat the coronavirus pandemic. Source
Hurricane Isaias takes aim at the Bahamas and Florida
The new hurricane could to hit Florida over the weekend. A Bahamas coronavirus lockdown was relaxed due to the approaching storm. Source