French President Emmanuel Macron wants the wildfires in the Amazon rainforest to be on the agenda at this weekend’s G-7 summit. In Brazil, President Jair Bolsonaro has authorized the military to join the fight, and forces will begin deploying on Saturday. Deforestation has increased since Bolsonaro took office last year, and he previously described the rainforest protection as an obstacle to his country’s economic development. Naturalist Paul Rosalie wrote about his experiences in the jungle in his 2014 book, “Mother of God.” Rosalie joins “CBS This Morning Saturday” to talk about the fires. Source
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Trump arrives for G-7 summit amid trade war with China
Mr. Trump may get an icy reception when he meets with world leaders Source
The impact of Trump’s sanctions inside Iran
Since President Trump decided to walk away from the Iran nuclear deal in May of last year, tensions between the two nations have steadily increased and punishing economic sanctions have been reimposed. But while those sanctions are intended to hurt the Iranian government, everyday people are also paying a price: over the past 12 months, the price of staples like chicken are up by almost 80%, and some life-saving medications have become unavailable. Imtiaz Tyab reports. Source
Health officials probing 193 cases of severe lung illness associated with vaping
The vaping epidemic may have taken a deadly turn: Illinois is reporting the first possible death in the United States linked to e-cigarette smoking. The death comes as federal health officials are investigating nearly 200 cases of severe lung illnesses among vapers in 22 states – all of which have been reported since June 28. Anna Werner reports. Source
Why Trump may be in a “very sour mood” ahead of G-7 talks
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
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