Even if Beijing-appointed Chief Executive Carrie Lam withdraws the extradition bill that sparked the anger, protest leaders say it will be too little, too late Source
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Palestinian Harvard freshman kept out of U.S. allowed in, after all
He was denied entry at Boston’s Logan Airport but is in U.S. now on student visa; administration staying mum on why he was blocked in first place Source
SCOTUS “saved me” during cancer, Ruth Bader Ginsburg says
“I know I’ve just got to get it done so I have to get over it,” the 86-year-old told NPR’s Nina Totenberg Source
Death toll rises after Hurricane Dorian thrashes the Bahamas
Dorian devastated the Abaco Islands and authorities say the death toll is expected to rise even more Source
Where the 2020 candidates stand on climate change
Many of the Democratic candidates will be defending their climate plans in six-hour town hall event Wednesday Source
Hall of Famers on Titans RB Derrick Henry: Let the Big Dog Eat
Derrick Henry put the Titans on his back during the second half of the 2018 season. A pair of Hall of Fame running backs believe that should be the team’s plan heading into 2019 as well. Source
Pentagon approves use of $3.6 billion for border wall
The administration is using funds from 127 military projects in the U.S. and abroad to construct 175 miles of border barriers Source
9/3/19: CBSN Evening News
Dorian threatens millions in U.S. in Florida; Prince Harry announces sustainability initiative. Source
Surveying the devastation of Hurricane Dorian from the sky
A seaplane company based in Florida is organizing a mission to bring much-needed relief to parts of the Bahamas that were pummeled by Hurricane Dorian. As soon as weather conditions are deemed safe enough, Tropic Ocean Airways will deploy its fleet from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to assess the damage from a bird’s eye view. The airline has teamed up with the Bahamian government and a group of former Navy SEALS called “Blue Tide Marine” to deliver vital medical support to the islands along with food and water. Former U.S. Navy fighter pilot and C.E.O. of Tropic Ocean Airways Rob Ceravolo joined CBSN to discuss the relief efforts. Source
9/3: CBS Evening News
Search for survivors underway after Dorian slams the Bahamas; New laws try to curb teen nicotine use. Source