Each time there’s another mass shooting it’s a painful reminder for families who have lost loved ones to gun violence. Gayle King speaks with four people who’ve lost loved ones and who have a message for lawmakers, the 2020 presidential candidates, and fellow Americans. Source
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2020 Daily Trail Markers: Presidential candidates organizing on college campuses
As the school year kicks off, presidential candidates are looking to students to help them win the White House. This week, South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg and former Vice President Joe Biden both announced new campus outreach programs aimed at mobilizing young voters in America. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Jack Turman joins CBSN for this edition of 2020 Daily Trail Markers. Source
Families struggle with forgiveness in wake of mass shootings
The question of forgiveness often comes up in the aftermath of a mass shooting. “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King speaks with four people who have lost loved ones to find out if forgiveness is possible for them – or even something they are striving for. Source
Shooting victims’ families share their stories and push for change in gun policies
Thousands of families are forever changed by mass shootings in the United States every year. Four people who are among that unfortunate group sat down with “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King to discuss their experiences, with the hope of changing the national conversation around gun control. Source
Gayle King speaks with families devastated by mass shootings
According to the Gun Violence Archive, there have been more than 270 mass shootings in the United States in 2019 alone. The loss for families who have been touched by this gun violence is impossible to quantify. To begin to understand the impact, “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King sat down with four people working through different stages of grief. Source
Brazil leader welcomes aid for devastating Amazon fires
After his government initially rejected $20 million in aid from G-7, President Bolsonaro said his government will now accept foreign money Source
Pressure ramping up on Capitol Hill to address gun violence
CBS News’ Natalie Brand joins CBSN’s “Red and Blue” to report that a major union representing teachers and families of shooting victims is calling on Congress to take up gun violence prevention legislation. Source
“He robbed me of my dreams”: Jeffrey Epstein accusers testify in court
More than a dozen alleged victims of convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein had their day in court and detailed the abuse and lingering trauma Source
Tracking Tropical Storm Dorian
Tropical Storm Dorian hit Martinique, washing out roads on the island. It could become a hurricane before it reaches Puerto Rico. WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn is tracking the storm. Source
Epstein accusers give emotional testimony in court
Financier Jeffrey Epstein had been charged with sex trafficking before his apparent suicide. But the judge allowed Epstein’s alleged victims to tell their stories. Mola Lenghi reports. Source