Trump ordered a state of emergency in Puerto Rico in anticipation of Dorian’s landfall Source
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Regular Season Ready? Titans QB Marcus Mariota Thinks So
In three preseason contests, Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota has completed 10 of 20 passes for 87 yards with a touchdown and no interceptions. Source
Model Seynabou Cissé on diversity in fashion: “I want visibility for all of us”
Glamour is introducing a new generation of supermodels in its September cover story. Called the “New Supers,” the models are from all over the world and are all size 12 and above. Model Seynabou Cissé is one of the New Supers featured on the cover. Seynabou Cissé and Glamour editor-in-chief Samantha Barry join “CBS This Morning” to discuss the September issue. Source
Inside the Texas school that uses music to increase test scores
One Texas school found a formula to improve test scores: music videos. Just a few years ago, Como Elementary in Fort Worth, Texas, was a failing school – but with the help of one teacher, it turned around. Mireya Villareal reports. Source
Football players shave their heads to honor coach diagnosed with cancer
Football players at Lyon College in Arkansas have shaved their heads for their coach, who is fighting cancer. Offensive Coordinator Kris Sweet was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in early July and began chemotherapy this month. Sweet said that what his players did shows their compassion – but that he doesn’t want his illness to be a distraction for the team. Source
Greta Thunberg set to arrive in New York City
A teenage activist who’s sailing across the Atlantic to highlight climate change has almost arrived on shore in New York. Greta Thunberg set sail from England two weeks ago aboard a zero-emissions yacht. She will attend two climate summits at the United Nations, and wants to raise awareness about environmental issues. Meg Oliver reports. Source
Klobuchar blasts Trump’s handling of renewable fuels industry
The EPA granted 31 small refinery exemption waivers, meaning they don’t have to comply with federally mandated levels of biofuels blended into gasoline Source
Epstein accuser on his death: I’m absolutely suspicious of it
One of the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged sexual abuse, Chauntae Davies, is vowing to continue her fight for justice after his death. Only on “CBS This Morning,” Davies shares her story and tells us what she wants to happen next. Source
Juul CEO: Breathing-illness cases are “worrisome”
Juul CEO Kevin Burns says “until we see some facts,” the products will stay on the market Source
Ex-Purdue Pharma head defends OxyContin marketing in video
The video comes from a deposition that was part of a 2015 lawsuit against the company by the state of Kentucky Source