LAPD is mourning the first sworn officer to die from COVID-19. Valentin Martinez was assigned to the department’s Mission Station and was a father-to-be. CBS Los Angeles’ Rachel Kim reports. Source
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Hawaii and Texas brace for possible hurricane threats
Hurricane Douglas is bearing down on Hawaii; Tropical Storm Hanna could reach hurricane strength and bring flooding to Texas. Source
Hurricane season kicks off early with 3 major storms
Ocean temperatures are especially warm causing a number of storm systems to form early this year. Hurricane season usually starts mid-August. CBS meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to explain which areas may be impacted by extreme weather. Source
Lawmakers mourn John Lewis as Georgia Democrats consider his replacement
Tributes are pouring in for the late Congressman John Lewis as Georgia Democrats try to decide who should fill his seat. The 80-year-old civil rights icon died Friday after a six-month battle with pancreatic cancer. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with more. Source
The Clintons remember Congressman John Lewis
In an exclusive interview with “CBS This Morning,” former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton reflected on Congressman John Lewis’ legacy and their longtime friendship with him. Source
The Clintons on how Americans can honor Congressman John Lewis’ legacy
In an exclusive interview with “CBS This Morning,” former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton comment on how Americans can honor his memory. They told Gayle King that Congress should pass a new voting rights bill, named after Lewis, and they exhorted Americans to get out and vote in November. Source
Trump administration pushes to reopen schools as coronavirus cases surge
The Trump administration is still pushing to get children back to classrooms this fall despite surging coronavirus cases. Now, the CDC has released updated guidelines on reopening schools. CBS News’ Skyler Henry joined CBSN with the latest from the White House. Source
Man’s grocery service continues to be a lifeline
It all started with a simple request from a customer stuck at home. And suddenly, a newspaper carrier found a whole new mission. Steve Hartman is “On the Road.” Source
Millions face homelessness as eviction moratorium ends
The future is uncertain for more than 12 million households as a moratorium on evictions from federally-assisted properties expires. Adriana Diaz reports. Source
Oregon lawmakers demand federal agents leave amid protest clashes
Despite pleas from protesters in Portland, federal agents are staying put, firing tear gas and physically clashing with demonstrators overnight. City and state leaders, including the mayor who was tear-gassed himself, are demanding they leave. Weijia Jiang reports. Source