Melanie Zanona of Politico joins “CBS This Morning Saturday” to discuss the upcoming G-7 summit, and why the trade war with China and the threat of a recession may put Trump in a “very sour mood.” Zanona also talks Democratic 2020 candidate Joe Biden, and his decision to ask voters to think about what would have happened if former president Barack Obama had been assasinated. Source
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Brazilian forces will deploy to fight Amazon fires
World leaders at the G-7 summit could be ready to declare the raging wildfires burning in the Amazon rainforest an international crisis. After dragging his feet for a few days, Brazil’s president appears to be responding to the worldwide uproar by adding more boots to the firefight. Brazilian forces will deploy starting Saturday to border areas, indigenous territories and other affected regions. Brazil contains about 60% of the Amazon rainforest. The forest not only produces one-fifth of the planet’s oxygen, but is also considered crucial in the effort to contain global warming. Kenneth Craig reports. Source
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg completes radiation therapy for pancreatic tumor, court says
The Supreme Court said Friday that Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg had just completed three weeks of radiation therapy for a cancerous tumor. The tumor was detected on Justice Ginsburg’s pancreas during a routine blood test, and a biopsy at the end of July confirmed a localized malignant tumor. The Supreme Court said that after a three-week course of radiation therapy at a New York hospital, “the Justice tolerated treatment well,” and “no further treatment is needed at this time.” Ed O’Keefe reports. Source
Eye Opener: President Trump arrives at the G-7 summit
President Trump has touched down in France for the G-7 summit. Also, a verdict has been reached in what started out as a “stand your ground” trial in Florida. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Trump arrives in France for G-7 summit after escalating tensions with China
President Trump is in France for the G-7 summit, a meeting with leaders from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United Kingdom. His arrival comes after China announced retaliatory tariffs on billions of dollars of U.S. goods, and the Dow dropped more than 600 points. President Trump fired back on Twitter by increasing tariffs already placed on China, and tariffs scheduled to be imposed on September 1. Paula Reid reports. Source
Jury finds man guilty of manslaughter in “stand your ground” case
Michael Drejka is scheduled to be sentenced on October 10 and is being held without bond Source
Ex-Houston police officer charged with murder over deadly drug raid
A former police officer is charged with murder in connection with a botched drug raid. Prosecutors say ex-cop Gerald Goines lied to obtain a search warrant on a home he said belonged to heroin dealers. Major Garrett reports. Source
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Dow drops 600+ points over trade war concerns; On The Road: Picture Window. Source
Cory Booker’s campaign manager talks upcoming debate
Cory Booker’s campaign manager, Addisu Demissie, spoke with CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns about what’s next for the New Jersey Democrat’s campaign. Demissie also discussed what viewers can expect to see from Booker at the next Democratic debate. Source
The Gayle King Interview with R. Kelly
See “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King’s explosive interview with embattled R&B singer R. Kelly and the two women who live with him about their relationship, allegations of abuse against Kelly and more in this one-hour special. Source