Claims city’s declaration violates its free speech rights for political reasons; city official calls suit “desperate move” Source
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As global temperatures rise, humans at risk from weather extremes
With global temperatures on the rise from climate change, experts say there is growing evidence that humans will face catastrophic heat waves and that parts of our planet will become uninhabitable unless drastic changes are made. Jeff Goodell, contributing editor at Rolling Stone magazine, joined CBSN to discuss his latest article, “Can we survive extreme heat?” Source
Democratic candidates criticize Trump at climate change forum
Ten Democratic presidential candidates blasted the Trump administration’s environmental policies at a forum dedicated to the topic of climate change Wednesday night. Mandy Gunasekara, a former senior Trump EPA official, joined “Red and Blue” to defend the president’s approach, while Axios energy and climate change reporter Amy Harder provided a fact check for Democrats and Republicans. Source
Hurricane Dorian causes flooding in Charleston, South Carolina
More than 200,000 people were without power in South Carolina as Hurricane Dorian lashed the state’s coast, and flooding is a major concern in the Charleston area. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas joined CBSN from Charleston with more. Source
Pope Francis urges peace and reconciliation in Mozambique
Pope Francis got an enthusiastic welcome on his visit to Mozambique, where the Vatican helped negotiate an end to years of civil war. CBS News foreign correspondent Seth Doane is traveling with the pope and brings CBSN the latest from Maputo, Mozambique. Source
Hurricane Dorian threatens North Carolina with dangerous storm surge
Hurricane Dorian lashed Wilmington, North Carolina, with heavy rain before it was expected to make landfall in the state. The forecast there called for winds of up to 105 mph with storm surges possibly as high as 7 feet. CBS News correspondent Kenneth Craig joins CBSN with the latest. Source
Charleston, South Carolina, getting battered by Hurricane Dorian
Hurricane Dorian is bringing heavy rain and wind to Charleston, South Carolina. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas joined CBSN AM from the city to talk about how the Category 3 storm is impacting the area. Source
Iran’s atomic energy spokesperson said the country is using faster centrifuges
A spokesman for Tehran’s Atomic Energy Organization warned Europe that time is running out to save a 2015 nuclear deal. He also he announced Iran was using faster centrifuges. The U.S. pulled out of the accord more than a year ago. Source
Elizabeth Warren endorses progressive House primary challengers as she rises in polls
Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren is backing a pair of progressive House primary challengers backed by the group Justice Democrats. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Washington Post national political reporter Matt Viser spoke to CBSN’s “Red and Blue” about why the endorsements are significant to both Democratic party insiders and progressive activists. Source
Voices from Hong Kong: Businessman Jimmy Lai
Jimmy Lai is a Hong Kong entrepreneur and owner of one of the island’s largest media companies. Unlike many of the city’s business leaders, he is also a backer of the pro-democracy movement. Source