Americans will vote for president in just a few months and the pandemic has forced election officials to explore ways to keep the public safe at the polls and offer alternatives to in-person voting. As Bill Whitaker reports, so far, it’s not been an easy task. See the full story, Sunday at 7 p.m. ET/PT. Source
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November election results might take days, and misinformation is a growing concern
A report out by UCI Law urges the media to prepare the American people for the likelihood of a delayed presidential election result in November due to high numbers of people voting by mail. One of the recommended steps amounts to a balancing act for news organizations: debunking misinformation without amplifying it. Jack Doppelt, a professor at Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, joins CBSN to discuss the high stakes. Source
Kanye West partners with Gap, bringing his Yeezy brand to stores
The deal brings West’s relationship with Gap full circle – he worked in a Gap store as a teen in Chicago. Source
U.S. coronavirus deaths projected to hit 180,000 by October
The U.S. is projected to reach 180,000 COVID-19 deaths by the beginning of October, according to a new model released by the University of Washington’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation. But as many as 33,000 lives could be saved if the majority of people start wearing masks. Dr. Bob Lahita joined CBSN to discuss that plus new research on possible brain complications from severe COVID-19 and other developments. Source
Watch live: Coronavirus Task Force holds first briefing in nearly 2 months
The briefing is expected to be led by Vice President Mike Pence. Source
Microsoft permanently closing nearly all of its global stores
Software giant will shutter most of its 83 worldwide stores as sales increasingly shift online. Source
Pakistani leader says U.S. “martyred” Osama bin Laden
The controversial word choice by PM Imran Khan appeared deliberate, and it is likely to worsen ties between Islamabad and Washington. Source
Bubba Wallace’s dad gets emotional talking about support for son
Darrell Wallace, Sr. said he warned his son that “there are some crazy people out there,” and that he felt the weight the young driver was carrying now. Source
Titans Congratulate Mason Wettengel, Winner of the Boy Scouts Southern Region Eagle Project of the Year
The Tennessee Titans congratulate Mason Wettengel of Hendersonville, TN! Mason won the Boy Scouts Southern Region Eagle Project of the Year for his work honoring veterans. Source
Ford unveils revamped F-150 with new interior
Automaker redesigned the inside of its best-selling truck to make it easier to use as a place to work — or nap. Source